Ken Lin wrote:
I had accidentally dropped the EF17-40, the lens still fully works as it
zooms, auto focuses, and takes images just fine.
The minor damage occurred with the mounting interface of the metal lens
mount to the fiber reinforced phenolic type material base within the lens,
where 2 of the 4 mounting tabs have fractured.
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Ken,
I can't help with this problem but I do have a suggestion for any future
accidents. An "all risk floater" on your homeowners/renters insurance.
This is not the same as the insurance the pros have on their gear.
Have you ever seen a 'basket' carved out of a watermelon that is filled
with cut up fruit at a party? Back when I was shooting with an Olympus
OM-1 my wife took the camera to a shower to take pictures. A few days
later I tried to remove the 50/1.8 but couldn't. Then she confessed
that she dropped the camera into the watermelon basket. I took the OM-1
with the 50 attached to my favorite camera shop and explained the
situation. They sent it to Olympus for repair. When I got it back I
sent the bill to my insurance company with a note. A week or two later
I got a check for the full cost of the repair.
Should your siyuation occur again the floater should cover the repair by
Canon. Check with your agent.......
Bob
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