help: dropped a lens, what can i do

ericp · 2009-08-30T19:01:30+0100

I feel stupid and quite annoyed. I dropped my Pentax 100 D FA macro lens. The glass seems to be intact and still working but the focus ring is really really stiff. I think there is a dent on the focus ring that is causing a lot of friction. I have taken a few pictures after I dropped it so it seems to be workable. I bought the lens on ebay in Feb this year and it was only 5 months old. I have no receipts. Can I get it fixed?

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johnriley johnriley

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Posted 06/09/2009 - 09:47 Link

20% discount on repairs is a real benefit. When I was dealing with (non photographic) companies for repairs that was as much as a large dealer could expect.

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Edited by johnriley: 06/09/2009 - 09:47

Mike-P Mike-P

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Posted 06/09/2009 - 09:52 Link

20% discount from whom?

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johnriley johnriley

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Posted 06/09/2009 - 09:56 Link

From the official Pentax repair facility.

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Mike-P Mike-P

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Posted 06/09/2009 - 10:02 Link

Thats interesting .. thanks for that. I suspect it would be worth me subscribing when I send my K10D for the sensor to be fixed.

It's about time anyway, I have learned a lot from this forum.

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