Sigma lens repair - where to go?

Hope y'all can help. I'm waiting to hear back from Fixation but meanwhile are there any other reliable repairers for Sigma lenses - in this case it's a 17-50mm f2.8 lens that is possibly having HSM problems. AF often doesn't work, but in AF mode if I half press the shutter while gently focusing, then it kicks in again. This is quite similar to SDM problems I had awhile back with the pentax version of this lens. Anyway, grateful for any recommendations.

Go direct to sigma in Welwyn garden city?, they were excellent for me

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thanks a bunch andy_bell. I'll ring them today and head out there soon.

you could get a list of all repair costs for groups of lenses and individual ones , from their website at one time. worth a look at least you then know what you are in for

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I had them fix my 50-500 a few years ago. Very good experience. Would definitely recommend.

Hm, I did have a look at the pricing. Seems reasonable compared to another similar quote but it's nearly as much as buying another one of these second hand. Still, I've certainly gotten good use out of this one!

Imho, repair the one you have, atleast you know how its been looked after plus Sigma i believe offer a guarantee on parts fitted.

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Chris

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" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM

Thanks Chris, very good point. I look after my lenses well and know this has been a good one.

Just wanted to end the thread by mentioning how fast and professional the sigma repair team was. They fixed the lens in a day or two and got it back today already. Itemised list of the repairs, well packaged, 1 hour time slot with DPD for delivery. And the price of £119 for this lens was listed on their site. Great experience all around.