Pentax lens repairs
Posted 09/09/2013 - 09:49
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Posted 09/09/2013 - 09:54
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It says he's closed until end September. If so, I can recommend Pramath at Asahi Photo, Brentford in London.
Posted 09/09/2013 - 10:01
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Thanks chaps, will call them today.
Posted 09/09/2013 - 11:11
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Let me know how you get on Phil, I dropped mine last week while it was on the Z-1, it works fine and everything looks ok but I just need to be sure...
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Posted 09/09/2013 - 11:24
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Would having the lens serviced sort out the uneven resistance of the zoom action? My 16-45 has a very lumpy zoom action, stiff and then very loose. Optics are perfect, would be great to get it feeling good too.
Posted 09/09/2013 - 11:42
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The metal hood on the FA 31 would appear to be pressed onto the barrel. The hood is made from aluminium. I may need a new hood, as I can't imagine this can be made to fit snugly (although there is no visible marks/damage) from the drop. I've spoken to Asahi Photo and will be posting the lens to them today.
Posted 11/09/2013 - 12:33
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Received a call from Asahi Photo yesterday with a quote of £48 for the repair inc return postage. Should have the lens back by the weekend. Good so far.
Posted 12/09/2013 - 15:12
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Just received my FA 31mm back from Asahi Photo. Great job and super fast service. Recommended!
Posted 24/09/2013 - 18:26
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does anyone do a similar service for sigma lenses at all? apart from sigma. a friend has been moaning about their 50-500 for a while. I told them to look at sigma directly for repair and they balked at the price.
Pentax K3, DA 18-55 WR, Sigma 50-500 EX DG HSM, Pentax M-50, a bucket load of SD cards, some lights and a lightbox
Posted 24/09/2013 - 19:23
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its the earlier non-os version. he's a nut about dust in the lens. you cant see it in photos, but....
Pentax K3, DA 18-55 WR, Sigma 50-500 EX DG HSM, Pentax M-50, a bucket load of SD cards, some lights and a lightbox
Posted 24/09/2013 - 19:28
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Must admit I am a bit like that with dust (daft I know)
If it's just dust then give Alan a shout, he will probably only have to remove the front element ... he did a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 for me a while ago and it cost under £50 .... postage would probably cost more than that with the 50-500mm though (both ways insured)
If it's just dust then give Alan a shout, he will probably only have to remove the front element ... he did a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 for me a while ago and it cost under £50 .... postage would probably cost more than that with the 50-500mm though (both ways insured)
Posted 24/09/2013 - 19:33
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Just sent Alan an email to ask about the Tokina 35-70. Has some small movement on the focus ring. Be nice to get that sorted.
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