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michael49
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Lens worth repairing?


I purchased a Tokina 17mm f/3.5 on the Buy/Sell here a while back to use on my A7. I didn't notice it at first but the lens clearly as an issue with the left side (? decentered) - even stopped down to f/11 or f/16. The lens otherwise seems quite good. Is there someone who could repair this lens? Is it worth doing? Any idea on a cost for this?

Here's an example (f/11) on the A7.....

Full frame.....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-fKJqHM5/0/XL/i-fKJqHM5-XL.jpg

Left side of the frame.....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-hfTJmS8/0/XL/i-hfTJmS8-XL.jpg

Right side for comparison....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-tV8m6XS/0/X2/i-tV8m6XS-X2.jpg




Nov 16, 2014 at 08:39 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Lens worth repairing?


It shouldn't cost much to get it fixed, likely under $100.


Nov 16, 2014 at 10:23 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Lens worth repairing?


Looks like a collimation issue.

Shouldn't be too difficult, assuming the lens is designed to be serviced.



Nov 16, 2014 at 10:29 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Lens worth repairing?


It has spanner slots for interior elements, so I'd think so.
Just send it to someone with a good reputation.



Nov 16, 2014 at 10:40 PM
michael49
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Lens worth repairing?


Thanks, any recommendations in the US? ? Midwest Camera repair


Nov 17, 2014 at 12:44 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Lens worth repairing?


michael49 wrote:
Thanks, any recommendations in the US? ? Midwest Camera repair


I haven''t had experience with Midwest Camera repair, but I have had a number of very good transactions with Midwest Camera over the years.

Rich



Nov 17, 2014 at 01:05 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Lens worth repairing?


naturephoto1 wrote:
I haven''t had experience with Midwest Camera repair, but I have had a number of very good transactions with Midwest Camera over the years.

Rich


In Michigan?



Nov 17, 2014 at 11:17 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Lens worth repairing?


pauljas wrote:
In Michigan?


That is Midwest Photo Exchange (MPEX) in Columbus, Ohio.

Rich



Nov 18, 2014 at 06:24 AM





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