How/where to get Tamron 18-250 serviced?

TropicalMonkey · 08-08-2013, 06:30 PM

I have this lens on my K20D and love the results! It is my general use combo. It is still in very good condition but there may be some small amount of dust particles inside. I just want to get it cleaned to quench my obsession! Where can I send this to? Will Tamron clean older/discontinued lenses or are there anybody else who does that? If I chose to do that, how expensive would it be?

TIA...

Last edited by TropicalMonkey; 08-08-2013 at 06:36 PM.

Adam · 08-08-2013, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by TropicalMonkey

I have this lens on my K20D and love the results! It is my general use combo. It is still in very good condition but there may be some small amount of dust particles inside. I just want to get it cleaned to quench my obsession! Where can I send this to? Will Tamron clean older/discontinued lenses or are there anybody else who does that? If I chose to do that, how expensive would it be?

TIA...

Dust generally doesn't affect image quality, and it can be expensive to get rid of as it basically requires complete disassembly of the lens. Doesn't Tamron offer 6-year warranty, though? I'm not sure if they'd cover such a cleaning, but it wouldn't hurt to get in touch with them to find out!

TropicalMonkey · 08-08-2013, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Dust generally doesn't affect image quality, and it can be expensive to get rid of as it basically requires complete disassembly of the lens. Doesn't Tamron offer 6-year warranty, though? I'm not sure if they'd cover such a cleaning, but it wouldn't hurt to get in touch with them to find out!

Ok, I will shoot Tamron an email and see what they have to say!

08-08-2013, 06:30 PM	#1
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304	How/where to get Tamron 18-250 serviced? I have this lens on my K20D and love the results! It is my general use combo. It is still in very good condition but there may be some small amount of dust particles inside. I just want to get it cleaned to quench my obsession! Where can I send this to? Will Tamron clean older/discontinued lenses or are there anybody else who does that? If I chose to do that, how expensive would it be? TIA... Last edited by TropicalMonkey; 08-08-2013 at 06:36 PM.

08-08-2013, 06:54 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 49,170	Originally posted by TropicalMonkey I have this lens on my K20D and love the results! It is my general use combo. It is still in very good condition but there may be some small amount of dust particles inside. I just want to get it cleaned to quench my obsession! Where can I send this to? Will Tamron clean older/discontinued lenses or are there anybody else who does that? If I chose to do that, how expensive would it be? TIA... Dust generally doesn't affect image quality, and it can be expensive to get rid of as it basically requires complete disassembly of the lens. Doesn't Tamron offer 6-year warranty, though? I'm not sure if they'd cover such a cleaning, but it wouldn't hurt to get in touch with them to find out! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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08-08-2013, 09:46 PM	#3
TropicalMonkey Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Paul Posts: 304 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Dust generally doesn't affect image quality, and it can be expensive to get rid of as it basically requires complete disassembly of the lens. Doesn't Tamron offer 6-year warranty, though? I'm not sure if they'd cover such a cleaning, but it wouldn't hurt to get in touch with them to find out! Ok, I will shoot Tamron an email and see what they have to say!

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