Broken 24-70 D FA Lens...

Seawater · 05-22-2016, 06:45 PM

I am new to this forum. I plan on posting pics from my new K-1 which absolutely rocks! But this unfortunately is a negative post. Just after 3 days of shooting my K-1 along with my new 24-70mm FF lens fell off the tripod. Ouch. It was night time. I was using an L bracket. And obviously it wasn't attached properly....

Question-Has anyone had repairs on any Pentax lenses? The glass is fine. It's just the top got smashed. The K-1 is fine.

Thanks

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MarkJerling · 05-22-2016, 07:28 PM

Ouch! At tlest you're K-1 is ok!

**jatrax** · 05-22-2016, 07:50 PM

That is terrible. I know the feeling, had my k-3 blow over tripod and all in a gust of wind. I don't ever want to feel the sinking feeling in my stomach again.

Below is the link for Pentax warranty work. Other places might also do the work but Precision is the authorized warranty center, though I suppose this will not be warranty.

Precision Camera - Digital Camera Repair, Video Camera Repair

Adam · 05-22-2016, 08:09 PM

Incidental damage wouldn't be covered, but I don't think this is a total loss. I'd contact Precision for a quite.

Adam
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**kiwi_jono** · 05-22-2016, 09:13 PM

Sorry to hear of the accident but great to hear you are enjoying the K-1. I'm still working out how to fund it in order to gain approval from my financial controller - she doesn't quite share the same excitement for the K-1 for some reason.

As Adam says, it looks well worth getting a quote for that.
Otherwise if it was going to cost too much (say the bulk of the purchase price), and it is still working Ok, you could probably find someone here to help tidy it up (or do it your self).

robthebloke · 05-23-2016, 02:01 AM

If you bought the lens on a credit card, the repair may be covered.

Seawater · 05-23-2016, 02:09 AM

Thank you. I will look into all your suggestions. And yes. The K-1 is amazing. I will get to that on another post.

**Rondec** · 05-23-2016, 02:56 AM

My wife damaged the 24-70 while shooting a wedding. It bent the mount. Cost ended up being 250 to fix, but it works great now. Definitely cheaper than getting a new lens.

Seawater · 05-23-2016, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

My wife damaged the 24-70 while shooting a wedding. It bent the mount. Cost ended up being 250 to fix, but it works great now. Definitely cheaper than getting a new lens.

Did Precision Camera do the repair?

JohnX · 05-23-2016, 03:42 AM

Unfortunately there might be more problems than are currently obvious.

The force of an impact sufficient to damage the lens may have caused problems within the lens - de-centering for example, damaged the lens and/or camera mount, or damaged something within the camera itself.

I'd get the lot checked out, maybe in conjunction with an accidental damage claim on your insurance (assuming you have such cover?).

**Rondec** · 05-23-2016, 03:49 AM

Originally posted by Seawater

Did Precision Camera do the repair?

Yes...

**darylk** · 05-23-2016, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by robthebloke

If you bought the lens on a credit card, the repair may be covered.

Ditto - Exactly what I was going to say. Worth checking into if you used a credit card for purchase.
Daryl

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05-22-2016, 07:28 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Ouch! At tlest you're K-1 is ok!

05-22-2016, 07:50 PM	#3
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	That is terrible. I know the feeling, had my k-3 blow over tripod and all in a gust of wind. I don't ever want to feel the sinking feeling in my stomach again. Below is the link for Pentax warranty work. Other places might also do the work but Precision is the authorized warranty center, though I suppose this will not be warranty. Precision Camera - Digital Camera Repair, Video Camera Repair

05-22-2016, 08:09 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Incidental damage wouldn't be covered, but I don't think this is a total loss. I'd contact Precision for a quite. 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 purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. 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:

05-22-2016, 09:13 PM	#5
kiwi_jono Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,437	Sorry to hear of the accident but great to hear you are enjoying the K-1. I'm still working out how to fund it in order to gain approval from my financial controller - she doesn't quite share the same excitement for the K-1 for some reason. As Adam says, it looks well worth getting a quote for that. Otherwise if it was going to cost too much (say the bulk of the purchase price), and it is still working Ok, you could probably find someone here to help tidy it up (or do it your self).

05-23-2016, 02:01 AM	#6
robthebloke Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sydney Photos: Albums Posts: 844	If you bought the lens on a credit card, the repair may be covered.

05-23-2016, 02:09 AM	#7
Seawater New Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Thank you. I will look into all your suggestions. And yes. The K-1 is amazing. I will get to that on another post.

05-23-2016, 02:56 AM	#8
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	My wife damaged the 24-70 while shooting a wedding. It bent the mount. Cost ended up being 250 to fix, but it works great now. Definitely cheaper than getting a new lens.

05-23-2016, 03:17 AM	#9
Seawater New Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 9 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rondec My wife damaged the 24-70 while shooting a wedding. It bent the mount. Cost ended up being 250 to fix, but it works great now. Definitely cheaper than getting a new lens. Did Precision Camera do the repair?

05-23-2016, 03:42 AM	#10
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	Unfortunately there might be more problems than are currently obvious. The force of an impact sufficient to damage the lens may have caused problems within the lens - de-centering for example, damaged the lens and/or camera mount, or damaged something within the camera itself. I'd get the lot checked out, maybe in conjunction with an accidental damage claim on your insurance (assuming you have such cover?).

05-23-2016, 03:49 AM	#11
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by Seawater Did Precision Camera do the repair? Yes...

05-23-2016, 08:35 AM	#12
darylk Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Blue Hill, Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 494	Originally posted by robthebloke If you bought the lens on a credit card, the repair may be covered. Ditto - Exactly what I was going to say. Worth checking into if you used a credit card for purchase. Daryl