jonathan_edwards2 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I was shooting a wedding the other day and my wife (second shooter) dropped our Rebel with a 50mm USM f/1.4. The lens didn't survive the crash. Is now jammed and won't focus. Considered having it repaired but it costs $120 just to have a diagnosis/no repair. The lens only cost around $400 so what should I do. See about having it repaired, or just eat the cost and buy a new one. FYI I have a 85mm USM f/1.8 that I want to get rid of, and would consider a trade for a 50mm if anybody has one. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybrick Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Is that $120 from Canon for dx? My first thought was get a 50 f/1.8 as a spare, but I know it's not the same quality build as the 1.4. You'll have to decide what the lens is worth to you. Other options include, of course, looking for a gently used one, or switching all your gear to Nikon :P (simmer down, I'm only kidding). Sorry about your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_edwards2 Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 I had contacted Wolf Camera to have it Dx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybrick Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 https://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=OnlineRepairBookingAct&fcategoryid=216&modelid=7307 You can try to get an estimate and/or feasability prognosis from Canon, and I think they'll look at it for free if you send it to them (i think, and you do pay s/h charges). Wolf outsources all thier repairs, so it's better to go directly to the source. Also, try searching for camera/lens repairs on the net- I've had pretty good luck having older Canon bodies rebuilt for reasonable rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graybrick Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Looks like the standard rate from Canon is $93, subject to the possibility of additional charges to be approved by you if necessary, and they may choose to replace instead of repair if unrepairable. You may end up with a Frankenlens built by Canon of spare and/or salvaged parts. But it's probably worth $93 in any case. I wish things didn't break when they get smashed on the floor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken munn Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony_zipple Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I had mine repaired recently when it took a bump and stopped focusing. It was $93 to replace the focusing mechanism, clean, & calibrate. The $93 is fixed unless there is unusual breakage, like elements to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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