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hsw21
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p.1 #1 · Canon 17-55 problem

Have any of you have this problem with your 17-55 IS ?
It kinda stutter/hesitate when focusing.
I guess its time for maintenance service ? Is this common ?
Have any idea of how much would it cost and how long for the repair ?
And is it wise to get a Tamron 17-50 2.8 for use while waiting for 17-55 while its in Canon service ?
Thx Guys

Jan 07, 2009 at 09:19 PM

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p.1 #2 · Canon 17-55 problem

Hey there--

I sent in my 17-55 with the same problem. Is your IS jumping too? I had the Tamron for a while as well. It's a great lens, in my opinion. I ended up going for the canon being enticed by the IS. In terms of build quality I wish I stuck with the Tamron.

Jan 08, 2009 at 03:49 PM

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p.1 #3 · Canon 17-55 problem

Hi
And how much it was cost you to fix that ?
Thx

Jan 08, 2009 at 11:30 PM

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p.1 #4 · Canon 17-55 problem

Repair cost to replace the bad IS motor in my Canon 17-55mm was $95.83 in oct 2008.

It's a great lens and far superior to the Tamron 17-50, I bought a Tamron to compare and after 1 head-to-head test against a target I sent the Tamron back.

Kevin

Jan 09, 2009 at 01:03 AM

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p.1 #5 · Canon 17-55 problem

You'd have better luck with this question in the Canon SLR forum.

Jan 09, 2009 at 01:28 AM

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p.1 #6 · Canon 17-55 problem

Hi Jonathan, I think you're right.
Since Im using em for wedding I thought its supposed to be here.
I'll try Canon SLR forum now, why didnt I think of it before ? hahaha....
Thx

Jan 09, 2009 at 04:10 AM


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