loose front ring on Tamron 17-50 f2.8

peos99 · 01-10-2013, 12:41 AM - **1 Like**

I guess this is a bit off topic here, but since many of you use the Tamron 17-50 here is a tip if you have a loose front ring on the lens like i had.

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Alizarine · 01-10-2013, 02:03 AM

Thanks for this post! Actually just got a new Tamron 17-50...but just in case.

Laurentiu Cristofor · 01-10-2013, 02:03 AM

Yes, I hit this issue during a vacation last year. A search online provided me with the information to fix it. That cover front ring was tricky to remove though - I bent it in the process of pulling it off.

usmcxm35 · 01-10-2013, 04:25 AM

Send it in, they are quick to fix and quick to return.

peos99 · 01-10-2013, 10:52 AM

Ok did this operation on my Tamron today. The ring was almost completely loose after only six months use.
The ring above the screws was a bit tricky to remove so have patience. But then it was just to tighten the screws and put the ring back on.

This wasn´t expected and i must say that this is a pretty crappy lens when it comes to buld quality.

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01-10-2013, 02:03 AM	#2
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Thanks for this post! Actually just got a new Tamron 17-50...but just in case.

01-10-2013, 02:03 AM	#3
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	Yes, I hit this issue during a vacation last year. A search online provided me with the information to fix it. That cover front ring was tricky to remove though - I bent it in the process of pulling it off.

01-10-2013, 04:25 AM	#4
usmcxm35 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 215	Send it in, they are quick to fix and quick to return.

01-10-2013, 10:52 AM	#5
peos99 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 53 Original Poster	Ok did this operation on my Tamron today. The ring was almost completely loose after only six months use. The ring above the screws was a bit tricky to remove so have patience. But then it was just to tighten the screws and put the ring back on. This wasn´t expected and i must say that this is a pretty crappy lens when it comes to buld quality.