Another 16-85 problem

PaulEvans · 2019-07-05T06:42:07+0100

Optically it's excellent. Cosmetically not a mark on it. Mechanically however.....I bought this and the K3ii in late 15/early 16 so well out of warranty. I noticed it was not autofocusing properly a month or so back, But it then seemed to sort itself out and I figured maybe user error and thought nothing more of it. Yesterday the whole lens 'locked up' mechanically. The zoom ring is jammed. Autofocus or manual focus does nothing. Seems like something has come loose and jammed up inside. I need to get it inspected and work out whether it is economic to repair. Seems from other threads like best option is John Pye as on Ricoh site. Any other suggestions? Thanks Paul

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PaulEvans PaulEvans

210 posts
16 years
Manchester UK

Posted 01/08/2019 - 18:41 Link

I said I would report back on how this went. I bought this lens from SRS, so I contacted them when it developed a fault.
Today I received my repaired 16-85 back from SRS, and it now appears to be working perfectly.
I have to say SRS's outstanding reputation for customer service is fully justified. Many thanks to them.
Quite enjoyed rediscovering my 16-45 while it was away. Lucky I hadn't sold it!

Paul

K3ii, DA16-85, DA35mm Limited, FA77mm Limited, 55mm f1.8 K, 135mm f3.5 M, DA300, DA 1.4 HD TC,
DA16-45, Sigma 15mm f2.8. Cosina 100mm f3.5 macro

richandfleur richandfleur

2098 posts
13 years
North Island - New Zealand

Posted 01/08/2019 - 21:32 Link

What a great result. Thanks for reporting back too.

tigershoot tigershoot

398 posts
16 years
Ashford,
Kent

Posted 02/08/2019 - 20:46 Link

Good to hear of the excellent outcome - have to say though that it would make a tremendous difference to the user experience if the quality, and testing, at the time of manufacture was better.

K3iii, K3ii, K-5, K-x, DA150-450mm, DA16-85WR, DA16-45, DA18-55WR, DA18-135WR, DA35 F2.4, M100mm F4 Macro, DA55-300mm, FA50mm 1.4, AF360 Flash, AF540 Flash

greentricky greentricky

37 posts
12 years

Posted 02/09/2021 - 10:08 Link

Currently on holiday and mine did something similar yesterday, just wouldn't zoom past 35mm and if it did it then didn't want to retract past 35mm. I read on another forum someone saying they got theres working by pointing it upwards and zooming but instead a tiny piece of metal and washer fell out! Guess it will be going off for repair, just a frustrating time for it to happen as it is such a useful range on holiday.

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