Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'

[Pune]

Hi Folks,
I have an issue with my 100-400 L Canon lense, it has 'locked up' and will not zoom, focus is a tad iffy too.
Is this a known issue with this lense and could anyone advise of very reputable repairer.
Cheers in advance.
Pune

[deerhunter]

If it is the old series and not the mark 2 the zoom can jam up. Mine did and it went back to canon for a repair, cost me about £200.
have a look at previous posts, I think there are some recommendations in previous posts.

[Supra]

Yep, agreed. The Mk1 is famous for the bearings failing, usually showing a black grease mark around the Zoom barrel. A colleague of mine also had similar issues, but that was 'operator error' because the friction damper ring wasn't set to "off"!
Canon UK do a fixed-price repair on this & the subject is well-documented on this & UKAR Forum.

[Pune]

Thanks both for the replies, I'll take a look.
Cheers
Pune

[Knife 04]

There are a few places to get this done - I got the bearings replaced and had mine serviced prior to any issues due to the numbers of others reporting them

Give me a shout if you don't have any luck and I will look out the receipt / report

Cheers

[Pune]

Thanks Knife04, appreciated.

[rebel14]

Had mine repaired at Colchester camera repairs. Have used them on a couple of occasions and always been happy with the work carried out.

[CookipediaChef]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=A.M.+ ... 8&bih=1316 - Just so you can see the good reviews.

Alan - A.M Technical Services http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/

I've had a few items fixed by him. A really nice guy who is a Train Spotter not a Plane Spotter!

Drop him an email and explain the problem and he normally replies with a price. You won't be ripped off either. He quoted me > £150 for a complex lens repair, which I agreed to. When I went to pick it up he only charged me £30 as it was simpler than he first thought.

[Pune]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=A.M.+ ... 8&bih=1316 - Just so you can see the good reviews.

Alan - A.M Technical Services http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/

I've had a few items fixed by him. A really nice guy who is a Train Spotter not a Plane Spotter!

Drop him an email and explain the problem and he normally replies with a price. You won't be ripped off either. He quoted me > £150 for a complex lens repair, which I agreed to. When I went to pick it up he only charged me £30 as it was simpler than he first thought.

Thanks Jerry, I have indeed been in touch and my lense is off to him on Monday.
Thanks to all who have replied, really appreciated, great group we have here.
Cheers
Pune

[The Phantom]

And what quote have you had from him please? (In case i need this done at some time).

[Pune]

And what quote have you had from him please? (In case i need this done at some time).

It's in the post tomorrow, I'll let you know what the fault turns out to be and quote when Alan lets me know, not too much I hope

[Pune]

And what quote have you had from him please? (In case i need this done at some time).

It's in the post tomorrow, I'll let you know what the fault turns out to be and quote when Alan lets me know, not too much I hope

Bearings u/s on zoom, £120:00 to repair which includes return postage..can't be bad.

[The Phantom]

Yes sounds very good

[Supra]

Agreed! Very good price. Canon UK are a little more, but will repaint the barrel for minor scratches, or replace for more serious abrasion within their fixed-price.
Having seen on here the type of person Alan @ A.M Technical Services is, no doubt he can do a similar job if required.

[Pune]

Hi Folks,
Lense has just arrived back from Alan, feels and works like a new item, brilliant job done, cannot recommend him highly enough.
Cheers
Pune

[The Phantom]

A fast service as well then!

[Pune]

Yes indeed, brilliant turn round