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[FZ6]

I have a Canon 50mm Macro Lens which I've managed to drop and I think the focussing ring is broken as it struggles to focus and the ring turns but the lens doesn't focus when I do it manually.

I took it into my local camera shop who sent it to Canon's repair centre and unfortunately Canon have stopped making the lens now and it has been sent back without repairing it because they don't have any spare parts.

Does anyone know of any independent repair centres who might be able to repair it for me or am I looking at buying a new lens?

Thanks in advance,

Mark

[ChocksAway]

Mark

I used these people ...Camera Clinic for my Minolta but they do most types according to their web literature. Expensive (a little), but the fix has stayed fixed.

You could try Googling for repairs ... such as this result.

Canon ought to know some independents, but then again, my experience with Canon suggests they think customers buy their products for Canon's benefit! Which is why I've never bought a Canon camera again. Depending on its age and condition, you may find it's cheaper to buy a new one from Canon, and almost certainly will be from the independents (Tamron, Sigma, etc).

Good luck!

[rmcclure]

Yup - it's getting harder to have things repaired as it just isn't the culture anymore. If you do have to bite the bullet and get a new lens then I thoroughly recommend the Sigma 105mm macro. I bought mine nearly two years ago and love the results.

[FZ6]

Thanks for the response I'll give the Camera Clinic a try as I've nothing to lose.

I picked my lens up from my local camera shop today with a very impersonal letter from Canon saying that spares are only available 5-7 years after they stop production of the lens.
The frustrating thing for me is the fact that I haven't even had the lens 5 years from new so I feel I’ve been sold a lens that they have been unable to support should it have gone wrong.

I like the Canon 50mm Macro lens as it gives great results and can be used as a general purpose lens as much as a macro one. The closest replacement I can get is the 60mm EFS lens.

With a bit of luck I can find an independent repair centre who will be able to fix it.

[spfparker]

I have had a lens repaired here - http://www.skearsphoto.com/ in Northampton - and they did a good job. - But the lens was about £300 so it was worth spending the £80 repair bill on it. Depending on how much yours is worth - it may be as well to get a new or second hand replacement..