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RTogog · 05-16-2009, 05:40 PM

Hello,

My Sigma 70-200 HSM Mark II is about 2-3 month and still in warranty, it had never go out for "official" assignment. I just use took some objects around my house.

Within this short time the paint has peel out on the area near the mount. It actually shown torn at the first time I took out from the box.

I was taking consideration to send back, but unfortunately it bought via internet from other country where I live. So the price to get replacement will costly for the shipping.

I'm thinking to get rid all the paint on that area, but some part is really hard to remove it. I would like hear to other users here for the idea to solve this issue.

RTogog

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FotoPete · 05-16-2009, 06:13 PM

haha too bad it's restricted to the base of the lens. If it was throughout, you'd be one tough as nails shooter!

Steinback · 05-16-2009, 06:29 PM

Have you tried contacting Sigma or their distributor in your country directly? I don't know how good they are with international warranties but it would be interesting to see if they are at all helpful.

RTogog · 05-16-2009, 06:39 PM

I didn't contact to Sigma yet, for this issue. I just worry it will cost much for shipping. This lens has just come back from Sigma Singapore via Sigma Malaysia for solve the FF problem (I use it w Pentax K200D w no focus adjustment feature). I did some test shots and I aware the paint on that area start to peal out.

Nachodog · 05-16-2009, 10:09 PM

If you want to get rid of the paint, I'd say use a very fine grit sand paper, like 1000 grit or higher. That should deal with the paint. That's my best solution.

**pacerr** · 05-16-2009, 10:54 PM

Lenses are typically painted with either lacquer or enamel. I'd first try to patch or re-paint the bare spots rather than remove the remaining color.

Visit a model aircraft/boat supply store or web site. Chose flat or semi-gloss paint and an appropriate thinner. If there's a modeller's club in your area you may get good advise or assistance there too.

A small amount of lacquer thinner may remove the remaining paint without scraping or sanding.

H2

asdf · 05-17-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by RTogog

Hello,

My Sigma 70-200 HSM Mark II is about 2-3 month and still in warranty, it had never go out for "official" assignment. I just use took some objects around my house.

Within this short time the paint has peel out on the area near the mount. It actually shown torn at the first time I took out from the box.

I was taking consideration to send back, but unfortunately it bought via internet from other country where I live. So the price to get replacement will costly for the shipping.

I'm thinking to get rid all the paint on that area, but some part is really hard to remove it. I would like hear to other users here for the idea to solve this issue.

RTogog

Wait a minute...shouldn't your lens look like this, near the mount:

What happened to your lens?

little laker · 05-17-2009, 10:56 AM

RTogog,
I haven't looked at where your from. However Sigma usually has one of the best customer service policies around.

I would imagine that if you send them an e-mail they'll try their best to resolve the problem, at little or no money from your pocket.

little laker · 05-17-2009, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by asdf

Wait a minute...shouldn't your lens look like this, near the mount:

What happened to your lens?

That lens, being a Canon mount has to be different than RTogog's.
For one thing, Canon has their AF switch on the lens, not the body.

I really don't know what the Pentax mount looks like, however I can't see RTogog posting a photo of something else.

flyer · 05-17-2009, 12:26 PM

Hey Stu,

Nice to see you're back on-line.

little laker · 05-17-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by flyer

Hey Stu,

Nice to see you're back on-line.

Thanks Yves

asdf · 05-17-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by little laker

I really don't know what the Pentax mount looks like, however I can't see RTogog posting a photo of something else.

Huh? RTogog's lens looks borked. It's missing the tripod mount and the piece near the rear mount.

Sigma - Lenses

little laker · 05-17-2009, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by asdf

Huh? RTogog's lens looks borked. It's missing the tripod mount and the piece near the rear mount.

Sigma - Lenses

The tripod mount comes off

asdf · 05-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by little laker

The tripod mount comes off

Yes, with a screwdriver everything comes off--the whole lens comes apart.

RTogog · 05-17-2009, 03:51 PM

Here is the picture w/ attached tripod collar mount. It actually look good, if the black-matte colour can be rid off and maintan its base color (light brown). This colour will beautifully match my Tele converter Pentax Fx1.7 in term of appearance & performance. Huh... Sigma doesn't have HSM Teleconverter for Pentax mount.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/__B4HQ7WtKM0/ShCWAjLkGvI/AAAAAAAABgs/_8rTzy9_u8k/s576/S...ax%20K200D.jpg

05-16-2009, 05:40 PM	#1
RTogog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77	How to get rid Sigma paint? Hello, My Sigma 70-200 HSM Mark II is about 2-3 month and still in warranty, it had never go out for "official" assignment. I just use took some objects around my house. Within this short time the paint has peel out on the area near the mount. It actually shown torn at the first time I took out from the box. I was taking consideration to send back, but unfortunately it bought via internet from other country where I live. So the price to get replacement will costly for the shipping. I'm thinking to get rid all the paint on that area, but some part is really hard to remove it. I would like hear to other users here for the idea to solve this issue. RTogog Attached Images

05-17-2009, 03:51 PM	#15
RTogog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77 Original Poster	Here is the picture w/ attached tripod collar mount. It actually look good, if the black-matte colour can be rid off and maintan its base color (light brown). This colour will beautifully match my Tele converter Pentax Fx1.7 in term of appearance & performance. Huh... Sigma doesn't have HSM Teleconverter for Pentax mount. http://lh3.ggpht.com/__B4HQ7WtKM0/ShCWAjLkGvI/AAAAAAAABgs/_8rTzy9_u8k/s576/S...ax%20K200D.jpg Last edited by RTogog; 05-17-2009 at 03:57 PM.

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05-16-2009, 06:13 PM	#2
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	haha too bad it's restricted to the base of the lens. If it was throughout, you'd be one tough as nails shooter!

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Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Have you tried contacting Sigma or their distributor in your country directly? I don't know how good they are with international warranties but it would be interesting to see if they are at all helpful.

05-16-2009, 06:39 PM	#4
RTogog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77 Original Poster	I didn't contact to Sigma yet, for this issue. I just worry it will cost much for shipping. This lens has just come back from Sigma Singapore via Sigma Malaysia for solve the FF problem (I use it w Pentax K200D w no focus adjustment feature). I did some test shots and I aware the paint on that area start to peal out.

05-16-2009, 10:09 PM	#5
Nachodog Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 472	If you want to get rid of the paint, I'd say use a very fine grit sand paper, like 1000 grit or higher. That should deal with the paint. That's my best solution.

05-16-2009, 10:54 PM	#6
pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,350	Lenses are typically painted with either lacquer or enamel. I'd first try to patch or re-paint the bare spots rather than remove the remaining color. Visit a model aircraft/boat supply store or web site. Chose flat or semi-gloss paint and an appropriate thinner. If there's a modeller's club in your area you may get good advise or assistance there too. A small amount of lacquer thinner may remove the remaining paint without scraping or sanding. H2

05-17-2009, 10:46 AM	#7
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by RTogog Hello, My Sigma 70-200 HSM Mark II is about 2-3 month and still in warranty, it had never go out for "official" assignment. I just use took some objects around my house. Within this short time the paint has peel out on the area near the mount. It actually shown torn at the first time I took out from the box. I was taking consideration to send back, but unfortunately it bought via internet from other country where I live. So the price to get replacement will costly for the shipping. I'm thinking to get rid all the paint on that area, but some part is really hard to remove it. I would like hear to other users here for the idea to solve this issue. RTogog Wait a minute...shouldn't your lens look like this, near the mount: What happened to your lens?

05-17-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	RTogog, I haven't looked at where your from. However Sigma usually has one of the best customer service policies around. I would imagine that if you send them an e-mail they'll try their best to resolve the problem, at little or no money from your pocket.

05-17-2009, 11:27 AM	#9
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by asdf Wait a minute...shouldn't your lens look like this, near the mount: What happened to your lens? That lens, being a Canon mount has to be different than RTogog's. For one thing, Canon has their AF switch on the lens, not the body. I really don't know what the Pentax mount looks like, however I can't see RTogog posting a photo of something else.

05-17-2009, 12:26 PM	#10
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	Hey Stu, Nice to see you're back on-line.

05-17-2009, 01:55 PM	#11
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by flyer Hey Stu, Nice to see you're back on-line. Thanks Yves

05-17-2009, 03:32 PM	#12
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by little laker I really don't know what the Pentax mount looks like, however I can't see RTogog posting a photo of something else. Huh? RTogog's lens looks borked. It's missing the tripod mount and the piece near the rear mount. Sigma - Lenses

05-17-2009, 03:34 PM	#13
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by asdf Huh? RTogog's lens looks borked. It's missing the tripod mount and the piece near the rear mount. Sigma - Lenses The tripod mount comes off

05-17-2009, 03:41 PM	#14
asdf Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,252	Originally posted by little laker The tripod mount comes off Yes, with a screwdriver everything comes off--the whole lens comes apart.

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