HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Lens Zoom Lock Button Spare Part

iridedaily · 03-10-2020, 05:47 PM

I have a HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW telephoto zoom and somewhere in my travels have lost the lens zoom lock button. It's a small rectangular button that when engaged prevents the lens from extending when carrying the camera etc.https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/189-repairs-warranty-service/489791d1583887573-hd-pentax-d-fa-150-450mm-f4-5-5-6-ed-dc-aw-lens-zoom-lock-button-spare-part-screen-shot-2020-03-11-11.29.06-am.png

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Sandy Hancock · 03-10-2020, 06:03 PM - **1 Like**

Hi Tom.

I would suggest a call to C.R.Kennedy's main repair facility in Melbourne.

iridedaily · 03-10-2020, 06:14 PM

Thanks Sandy, I've used their online form and hopefully get a positive reply.

**tduell** · 03-10-2020, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by iridedaily

I have a HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW telephoto zoom and somewhere in my travels have lost the lens zoom lock button. It's a small rectangular button that when engaged prevents the lens from extending when carrying the camera etc.https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=489791&stc=1&d=1583887573

Sorry to see you too have lost the lens lock button.
I suffered a similar fate some time back, and at that time Kennedys were not able (allowed ?) to do the repair, and as a result my lens had to be sent overseas for the repair...Philippines I believe.
It came back about 8 weeks later

Hope yours can be repaired locally.

Cheers,
Terry

---------- Post added 03-10-20 at 07:09 PM ----------

Originally posted by iridedaily

Thanks Sandy, I've used their online form and hopefully get a positive reply.

You may have to phone...I've never had luck with response to their online contact form.

Cheers,
Terry

Last edited by tduell; 03-10-2020 at 07:09 PM. Reason: spelling

**termy** · 03-10-2020, 09:38 PM

did it cost a lot to get that button fixed??

Paul the Sunman · 03-10-2020, 09:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tduell

You may have to phone...I've never had luck with response to their online contact form.

Cheers,
Terry

Yes, CRK are very good at repairs, but I'm not sure they are allowed to supply parts for self-repair. Good luck.

I agree that a phone call may be more fruitful. Better yet, visit their office in Mascot. They can probably send it to head office in Melbourne for repair.

Sandy Hancock · 03-10-2020, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

Better yet, visit their office in Mascot. They can probably send it to head office in Melbourne for repair.

Indeed. That approach has worked for me many times. Luckily even little old Adelaide has a CRK office

Sometimes the lens (or camera) has come back with no charge for repair or shipping - even when outside the warranty period....

**tduell** · 03-11-2020, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by termy

did it cost a lot to get that button fixed??

Repaired under warranty.
If you intend to use the lens before repair I would advise placing a bit of tape over the switch location.
When my switch went missing there was noticeable air flow in and out of the switch opening when the lens was zoomed, and this is a good way to introduce dust into the lens.
I would also add that I have never used the lens lock since repair, gun shy I guess. My lens doesn't creep which helps.

Cheers,
Terry

03-10-2020, 05:47 PM	#1
iridedaily New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 4	HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW Lens Zoom Lock Button Spare Part I have a HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW telephoto zoom and somewhere in my travels have lost the lens zoom lock button. It's a small rectangular button that when engaged prevents the lens from extending when carrying the camera etc.https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/189-repairs-warranty-service/489791d1583887573-hd-pentax-d-fa-150-450mm-f4-5-5-6-ed-dc-aw-lens-zoom-lock-button-spare-part-screen-shot-2020-03-11-11.29.06-am.png Attached Images

03-11-2020, 02:34 PM	#8
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by termy did it cost a lot to get that button fixed?? Repaired under warranty. If you intend to use the lens before repair I would advise placing a bit of tape over the switch location. When my switch went missing there was noticeable air flow in and out of the switch opening when the lens was zoomed, and this is a good way to introduce dust into the lens. I would also add that I have never used the lens lock since repair, gun shy I guess. My lens doesn't creep which helps. Cheers, Terry Last edited by tduell; 03-11-2020 at 02:47 PM. Reason: Additional info

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03-10-2020, 06:03 PM - 1 Like	#2
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,668	Hi Tom. I would suggest a call to C.R.Kennedy's main repair facility in Melbourne.

03-10-2020, 06:14 PM	#3
iridedaily New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thanks Sandy, I've used their online form and hopefully get a positive reply.

03-10-2020, 07:06 PM	#4
tduell Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,369	Originally posted by iridedaily I have a HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW telephoto zoom and somewhere in my travels have lost the lens zoom lock button. It's a small rectangular button that when engaged prevents the lens from extending when carrying the camera etc.https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=489791&stc=1&d=1583887573 Sorry to see you too have lost the lens lock button. I suffered a similar fate some time back, and at that time Kennedys were not able (allowed ?) to do the repair, and as a result my lens had to be sent overseas for the repair...Philippines I believe. It came back about 8 weeks later Hope yours can be repaired locally. Cheers, Terry ---------- Post added 03-10-20 at 07:09 PM ---------- Originally posted by iridedaily Thanks Sandy, I've used their online form and hopefully get a positive reply. You may have to phone...I've never had luck with response to their online contact form. Cheers, Terry Last edited by tduell; 03-10-2020 at 07:09 PM. Reason: spelling

03-10-2020, 09:38 PM	#5
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,134	did it cost a lot to get that button fixed??

03-10-2020, 09:50 PM - 1 Like	#6
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,388	Originally posted by tduell You may have to phone...I've never had luck with response to their online contact form. Cheers, Terry Yes, CRK are very good at repairs, but I'm not sure they are allowed to supply parts for self-repair. Good luck. I agree that a phone call may be more fruitful. Better yet, visit their office in Mascot. They can probably send it to head office in Melbourne for repair.

03-10-2020, 10:05 PM	#7
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,668	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman Better yet, visit their office in Mascot. They can probably send it to head office in Melbourne for repair. Indeed. That approach has worked for me many times. Luckily even little old Adelaide has a CRK office Sometimes the lens (or camera) has come back with no charge for repair or shipping - even when outside the warranty period....

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