50L, loose element

Hi guys,

I just noticed my 50L makes a strange noise. When I turn it around, it rambles. There is something loose in it. It doesn't appear to be any glass and I can still autofocus. It just rambles.

What could it be?

If it is still within warranty, why not send it to Canon to be checked out?

update: I just had my autofocus locked up. It can only focus from 45cm to 50cm or so. Damn it!

I bought it second hand, but will have to send it to canon now. I'm abroad, however, so I will have to wait until the beginning of April. Damn damn damn!

yikes...sorry to hear it

It's my favorite lens, and Wem, you're partly to blame for me getting it - great postings in the 50L thread. So, get that lens fixed soon!

stateman wrote in post #9670067
yikes...sorry to hear it

It's my favorite lens, and Wem, you're partly to blame for me getting it - great postings in the 50L thread. So, get that lens fixed soon!

Hey man,

thanks! I feel *really* terrible. I bought it second hand from JB on this forum, so I don't have any warranty left. I am in the US but will start a tour here in 3 weeks and apparently my camera shop here needs 4 weeks to fix orders (it said on their website). Hopefully they can do it sooner, I'll call them in the morning.

I have quite some neat lenses, but I use this one for 95% of my shots. I feel sick to my stomach now.

Oh, and just to be sure: no one recommends me to open it myself and remove the loose piece, right?

wem wrote in post #9670159
Oh, and just to be sure: no one recommends me to open it myself and remove the loose piece, right?

Unless you are proficient in disassembly/repairs of small items, I'd say no.

Damn, that sucks Wim!

I hope you don't blame me for some reason, because when I sold it to you a few months ago it was working perfectly fine. Never had problems with it.

No, no! Sure not! The lens didn't ramble when I bought it. I shot with it so many times, I would have found out earlier. No, I would buy from you again.