Lens repair

**jerryleejr** · 09-10-2011, 08:55 PM

Just curious as to what a ball park number is to have a lens checked out or rebuilt if necessary?? Nothing major wrong with it but needs cleaned inside and out and maybe adjustments made to the mechanics. I know there are alot of variables but Pentax specific.

JJ

ducdao · 09-10-2011, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Just curious as to what a ball park number is to have a lens checked out or rebuilt if necessary?? Nothing major wrong with it but needs cleaned inside and out and maybe adjustments made to the mechanics. I know there are alot of variables but Pentax specific.

JJ

Many variables but in general, prime lens costs less than zoom. Same with MF and AF.

If the former expect $50-$100, the latter would normally cost more. That's the price in the US, but if you go to Asia, expect much cheaper. I got several lenses cleaned up and fixed in Asia, cost me $5-$10 each time.

Chex · 09-10-2011, 09:28 PM

My Tamron Adaptall SP 60-300 has a bit of slop in the focus adjustment, I've been trying to find a repair shop in BC Canada... but if it needs to get shipped far it might be cheaper to find a replacement copy in better shape i guess.

Phil1 · 09-11-2011, 12:24 PM

E mail Eric and get a quote. He is great and quite reasonable if in the USA.

**Just1MoreDave** · 09-11-2011, 06:55 PM

Originally posted by Chex

My Tamron Adaptall SP 60-300 has a bit of slop in the focus adjustment, I've been trying to find a repair shop in BC Canada... but if it needs to get shipped far it might be cheaper to find a replacement copy in better shape i guess.

I'd peel back the rubber grip and look for screws under it. That's one possible construction method. The Pentax-A 70-210mm f4 is like that, and all you'd have to do is tighten the screws.

Chex · 09-11-2011, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

I'd peel back the rubber grip and look for screws under it. That's one possible construction method. The Pentax-A 70-210mm f4 is like that, and all you'd have to do is tighten the screws.

I haven't yet attacked this lens, I've already repaired a few pulled apart a few others for a good cleaning, just not any of my adapatall lenses. The barrel can move about 3/16" and sure can make changing focal lengths and re-gaining focus a pain in the butt, when my 19AH (70-210) never looses it's focus on FL changes.

09-10-2011, 08:55 PM	#1
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774	Lens repair Just curious as to what a ball park number is to have a lens checked out or rebuilt if necessary?? Nothing major wrong with it but needs cleaned inside and out and maybe adjustments made to the mechanics. I know there are alot of variables but Pentax specific. JJ

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09-10-2011, 09:02 PM	#2
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by jerryleejr Just curious as to what a ball park number is to have a lens checked out or rebuilt if necessary?? Nothing major wrong with it but needs cleaned inside and out and maybe adjustments made to the mechanics. I know there are alot of variables but Pentax specific. JJ Many variables but in general, prime lens costs less than zoom. Same with MF and AF. If the former expect $50-$100, the latter would normally cost more. That's the price in the US, but if you go to Asia, expect much cheaper. I got several lenses cleaned up and fixed in Asia, cost me $5-$10 each time.

09-10-2011, 09:28 PM	#3
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	My Tamron Adaptall SP 60-300 has a bit of slop in the focus adjustment, I've been trying to find a repair shop in BC Canada... but if it needs to get shipped far it might be cheaper to find a replacement copy in better shape i guess.

09-11-2011, 12:24 PM	#4
Phil1 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,292	E mail Eric and get a quote. He is great and quite reasonable if in the USA.

09-11-2011, 06:55 PM	#5
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	Originally posted by Chex My Tamron Adaptall SP 60-300 has a bit of slop in the focus adjustment, I've been trying to find a repair shop in BC Canada... but if it needs to get shipped far it might be cheaper to find a replacement copy in better shape i guess. I'd peel back the rubber grip and look for screws under it. That's one possible construction method. The Pentax-A 70-210mm f4 is like that, and all you'd have to do is tighten the screws.

09-11-2011, 09:45 PM	#6
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave I'd peel back the rubber grip and look for screws under it. That's one possible construction method. The Pentax-A 70-210mm f4 is like that, and all you'd have to do is tighten the screws. I haven't yet attacked this lens, I've already repaired a few pulled apart a few others for a good cleaning, just not any of my adapatall lenses. The barrel can move about 3/16" and sure can make changing focal lengths and re-gaining focus a pain in the butt, when my 19AH (70-210) never looses it's focus on FL changes.