canon 24-105

[freelancer]

Hey guys Im after a bit of advice whether to repair or ditch the above lens, its constantly making a noise like the stabiliser is constantly on and wont focus. This happened just outside the warranty which cost $560 for the repair, now that the repair warranty has finished its happened again. Two repairs would be more than a new one, what would you do.
cheers freelancer

[I @ M]

Search on this forum for the same problem that constantly rears its head with that lens.

Some have had it successfully repaired and others have traded it in very promptly.

[freelancer]

Followed your lens link, also put in make and model in advanced search but didn't find anything :confused013
Jon

[I @ M]

The "lens link" is a generic site applied library reference.

Here are a few posts on the problem, there are probably more -----

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?87512-quot-My-24-105-f4-L-Died&highlight=canon+24-105+ribbon

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?112009-possible-24-105-ribbon-issue&highlight=canon+24-105+ribbon

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?104580-Looking-for-Canon-24-105-L-IS-USM-owners-with-problems&highlight=canon+24-105+ribbon

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?79453-ERROR-01&highlight=canon+24-105+ribbon

http://www.ausphotography.net.au/forum/showthread.php?69003-Very-annoyed-24-105mm-L-lens&highlight=canon+24-105+ribbon

Please remember, as a new member you are not allowed to post complaints about products or services. Read the above posts and consider your options. :)

[ameerat42]

Or, call Canon and discuss it, that is, if it's still fairly new/hasn't been maltreated, etc.
Am.

[freelancer]

Thanks everyone I wasn't aware this lens had had a few problems, shame as it had been a good lens. As for talking with canon I used to be a cps member but even then found it quicker and cheaper to get things fixed elsewhere. Time to look for something new :D
Jon

[rookie]

Had mine repaired 5 months ago and now getting error 1 again.sent back to repairer in qld to see what he can do about it.not happy jane :(

[Warbler]

Something like this? Read the comments after the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFey8A-3Wh8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbAKo9hBjjo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFey8A-3Wh8)

[mikew09]

I ought mine about 2 yrs ago and being aware of the issue struck a deal to have a 5 yr warranty thrown in. Figure if it dies after that I will just upgrade to 24-70.

[ktoopi]

If the second fault has occurred fairly close to getting the original repair you may still be entitled to get it fixed......I thought that Canon had a 3 or 6 month warranty on repairs

[freelancer]

Its well passed the 3 month warranty and I havant had the best luck with canon and repairs, my shutter packed in on my first d series at 10500 clicks two weeks outside warranty which cost $750 4 yrs ago. I will put it on ebay as not working.
Jon

[William]

This guy in Brisbane : http://www.yellowpages.com.au/qld/brisbane/camera-tech-repairs-12839606-listing.html fixes the 24-105 in a couple of hours He charges , Last I heard $330 for the broken ribbon problem , Mines been graet ever since his repair on mine :)

[ameerat42]

From the sounds of this saga, you should look for a cannon to aim and fire at your Canonery:(:(:(