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modd1uk · 3rd Nov 2012, 21:36

Just been given a lens for free, its a standard canon 28-90mm, not the greatest but FREE, however the rear mount is slightly broken and I was wondering if anybody knows somewhere where I can buy the replacement part for it.

There are 3 bits of plastic which click in when you rotate the lens onto the body, however two are broken...

Any advice welcome guys !

Darkened · 3rd Nov 2012, 23:15

I think the only way you are going to be able to repair the lens is luck.

If I'm not wrong, the lens needs a whole new lens mount, which can be really hard to find. Ebay, directly from Canon or some shop that sells camera spare parts. Also scout Ebay for a similar broken lens which has a good mount on it.

After that I'm out of ideas, but make also sure that it is worth it to fix in the first place. I know it's free, but you'll have to spend at least some money to get it fixed.

Darkened

Darkened · 3rd Nov 2012, 23:20

Actually...

Clicky here...

Again, I'm not sure if it's worth it, because mint lenses go around 50£, but you be the judge of that...

Darkened

Darkened · 3rd Nov 2012, 23:21

Damn double trouble post, can be removed...

Darkened

modd1uk · 3rd Nov 2012, 23:26

Yeah I found that one, I think what i will do is just use it until it breaks completely then replace it with a better lens. At least that way it hasnt cost me a penny and I have got to play with a new (to me) lens for a bit

Darkened · 3rd Nov 2012, 23:27

Sounds like a plan, but also you could go around your local shops and see if they happen to have a spare mount for it from the "olden days". Or if they have a broken lens with a decent mount they could part with.

Darkened

Prime · 4th Nov 2012, 12:52

Contact Canon and see if they can repair it?

You can certainly get replacement mounts for Nikons, the online parts store having atleast a few. Can't see why Canon wouldn't offer similar options

modd1uk · 5th Nov 2012, 14:55

Found one, £12.99 + postage so bought it, easy as pie to change its just 4 screws and two tiny screws. I know its not the best lens in the world but its only cost me about £15 after repairing it.

TheBlackSwordsMan · 5th Nov 2012, 15:43

I know i'm a noob ( at photography, don't get me wrong punks ! Loll) but from what I saw it seems there is a lot of bargain on the broken/repairable parts market for who he know how to repair them.

modd1uk · 13th Nov 2012, 14:41

New part on, its like brand new now ! Bobby Dazler.

Atomic · 13th Nov 2012, 16:37

Nice little fix that! Out of interest where did you get the replacement part?

modd1uk · 13th Nov 2012, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Nice little fix that! Out of interest where did you get the replacement part?

I used this company...ordered it last monday and it arrived today, would use again if I wasn't in a rush.

Not had chance to try the lens out yet but I shall be doing shortly, won't be the greatest but its only cost me about £12 all in

SuicideNeil · 13th Nov 2012, 20:34

Link to 'this company'?

modd1uk · 13th Nov 2012, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuicideNeil

Link to 'this company'?

Sorry buddy my heads not with it today, lost my house keys and going mad trying to find them, tore the house upside down and still cant find them.

http://www.cameraspareparts.co.uk/le...ens-5182-p.asp

SilveR_172 · 14th Nov 2012, 07:17

Nice fix well done

3rd Nov 2012, 23:15	#2
Darkened Hypermodder Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 878	I think the only way you are going to be able to repair the lens is luck. If I'm not wrong, the lens needs a whole new lens mount, which can be really hard to find. Ebay, directly from Canon or some shop that sells camera spare parts. Also scout Ebay for a similar broken lens which has a good mount on it. After that I'm out of ideas, but make also sure that it is worth it to fix in the first place. I know it's free, but you'll have to spend at least some money to get it fixed. Darkened __________________ I have spread my dreams under your feet, tread softly because you tread on my dreams. Project: Orange Monster - Project: Phantom Black - Project: Red October Japhoto blog - Google+

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Darkened Hypermodder Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 878	Actually... Clicky here... Again, I'm not sure if it's worth it, because mint lenses go around 50£, but you be the judge of that... Darkened __________________ I have spread my dreams under your feet, tread softly because you tread on my dreams. Project: Orange Monster - Project: Phantom Black - Project: Red October Japhoto blog - Google+

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Darkened Hypermodder Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 878	Damn double trouble post, can be removed... Darkened __________________ I have spread my dreams under your feet, tread softly because you tread on my dreams. Project: Orange Monster - Project: Phantom Black - Project: Red October Japhoto blog - Google+ Last edited by Darkened; 3rd Nov 2012 at 23:26.

3rd Nov 2012, 23:27	#6
Darkened Hypermodder Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 878	Sounds like a plan, but also you could go around your local shops and see if they happen to have a spare mount for it from the "olden days". Or if they have a broken lens with a decent mount they could part with. Darkened __________________ I have spread my dreams under your feet, tread softly because you tread on my dreams. Project: Orange Monster - Project: Phantom Black - Project: Red October Japhoto blog - Google+

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TheBlackSwordsMan You’re killin’ me Smalls! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 2,346	I know i'm a noob ( at photography, don't get me wrong punks ! Loll) but from what I saw it seems there is a lot of bargain on the broken/repairable parts market for who he know how to repair them. __________________ 5 2500k@4Ghz l Z68-UD4-B3 l 8Gb Mushkin Silverline l HD 5870 l Mushkin Callisto 60GB l 6.2TB l X-FI Titanium l Seasonic X650 Canon EOS 350D : 18-55mm f/3.5 Canon : Plastic Fantastic 50mm f/1.8 Last edited by TheBlackSwordsMan; 5th Nov 2012 at 15:51.

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4th Nov 2012, 12:52	#7
Prime Multimodder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 168	Contact Canon and see if they can repair it? You can certainly get replacement mounts for Nikons, the online parts store having atleast a few. Can't see why Canon wouldn't offer similar options

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SilveR_172 Supermodder Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 462	Nice fix well done