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06/10/2007 12:56:16 PM · #1 |
I have a lovely Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L lens, I've had it for quite a few years now and it goes everywhere with me.
We visited Edinburgh Zoo today and I put the lens in the bottom of my sons buggy. I normally do this when we go out, he's over wo years old and I've never had any problems.
Edinburgh Zoo is on a very steep hill so we normally get a little bus (well, it's a 4x4 pulling a 20 seater trailer) to the top then walk back down again. The driver of the little bus said he'd put the buggy onto the back of the bus, they've done this numerous times before and have little doors to open to put the buggies in.
However, today the new driver lifted the buggy up at a rather silly angle and everything fell out of the buggy. I heard a horrible thud, the lovely L lens was lying on the concrete floor (about a 6-8 foot drop) and my heart sank!
I picked the lens up and noticed the metal cover of the metal connectors at the bottom of the lens was broken. I looked at the glass and it all seemed OK, the tracks that hold the nels hood on are a little damaged (but can be fixed with a little file so that I can get the hood on)
I've taken quite a few images and I've just had a look through them and they all seem fine...
The manager of the zoo has apologised and said that he shouldn't have lifted the buggy at all. She realises how much these lenses cost and I have her e-mail address and phone number to get back in touch with her tomorrow.
What I'm really looking for from my fellow DPC'ers is do you know if this could cause any lasting damage that I maybe can't see just now?
The lens works as it normally does, the AF and MF are fine, tried all of the other settings and they seem fine too. Just want to make sure it will be OK before I tell her so.
Any help would be appreciated! |
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06/10/2007 01:09:02 PM · #2 |
| Tell her its beyond repair, when she asks for the model say its the 70-200 f2.8 IS with non-removable 5D body. |
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06/10/2007 01:17:56 PM · #3 |
| It is possible that there is damage that's not apparent, however the fact that it functions correctly is a very good sign. Do check that it is still focusing as accurately as it normally does. That's something that might not be noticeable, but require service. |
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06/10/2007 01:21:03 PM · #4 |
| I would send it in for service as a precautionary measure ... let the zoo pay for that, at the very least ... |
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06/10/2007 01:45:37 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by pamelasue:
I would send it in for service as a precautionary measure ... let the zoo pay for that, at the very least ... |
I was going to say the same. You've already mentioned some visible damage, so it's best if that's properly repaired while someone else is taking the blame. And it's better for someone professional to check that there's any damage that isn't immediately apparent.
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06/10/2007 01:50:55 PM · #6 |
I have to agree, a drop of that size cant be good for calibration and longevity. If the Zoo is willing to pay to send it to canon and have it looked over then I would definatly do that, I also might suggest doing it anyway as a precaution. ALthough in reality that lens is getting quite long in the tooth and going relatively cheap on the market now(although someone might be selling a lens thats been dropped :-X) Either way if they are willing to try and make it up to you I'd let them. Just because it seems to function correctly now doesnt mean that it hasnt hurt it.
MattO
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06/10/2007 02:02:00 PM · #7 |
Back in my PJ days, I had a Sigma 70-300 that took a dive off a high table (at a Hooters restaurant, nonetheless). When I picked the lens up, everything seemed fine and for several months everything worked fine.
However, it started having issues with locking in it's longest position. Then one day the lens completely broke and the lens became a push-pull zoom lens (that doesn't work). It ended up in a trash bin.
The lens never suffered any trauma other than that fall, so I'm sure the fatal blow was dealt then. So, it might be better to have the lens checked now, while someone might be willing to pay for it.
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06/10/2007 02:04:29 PM · #8 |
- Lifetime free zoo membership.
- Tiger rides.
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06/10/2007 02:06:16 PM · #9 |
| at the very least, get it inspected. i slammed mine into a boulder a few weeks ago when i was forced to use my camera to break my headfirst fall. at first, everything seemed to be ok, but then i noticed that it was as perfect as it was before. it's in the shop, now, getting tuned up, which might be all yours needs. better safe than sorry. good luck! |
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06/10/2007 04:05:04 PM · #10 |
Thanks for all of your comments.
I'll get the canon details and give them a call.
Thanks again!!
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06/10/2007 04:41:55 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Back in my PJ days, I had a Sigma 70-300 that took a dive off a high table (at a Hooters restaurant, nonetheless). [...] |
what were you shooting at Hooters using 300mm? |
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06/10/2007 04:44:21 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by asimchoudhri:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Back in my PJ days, I had a Sigma 70-300 that took a dive off a high table (at a Hooters restaurant, nonetheless). [...] |
what were you shooting at Hooters using 300mm? |
I can guarantee it was not the Chicken Wings :-D
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06/10/2007 04:57:19 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by asimchoudhri:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Back in my PJ days, I had a Sigma 70-300 that took a dive off a high table (at a Hooters restaurant, nonetheless). [...] |
what were you shooting at Hooters using 300mm? |
I can guarantee it was not the Chicken Wings :-D |
Was it the breasts??
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06/11/2007 06:53:40 AM · #14 |
Phoned Canon, the guy couldn't believe what happened...
They are sending me a UPS bag and I'll get them to ship it down to Canon.
Canon will sort out an estimate and after a quick phone call to the zoo they are going to sort out payment if required.
Thanks for all the suggestions last night :-) |
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