The intracies of modern camera lens repair (2024)
The article discusses the repair process of a broken Sigma 45mm f/2.8 lens. The author shares their experience of purchasing the lens and the steps taken to diagnose and repair it. Tools and techniques for disassembly and inspection are also detailed.
- ▪The author restricts themselves from purchasing functioning lenses to manage their camera gear collection.
- ▪Upon inspection, the lens showed no mechanical flaws but had electrical issues preventing user input.
- ▪The repair process involves standard tools and careful handling of delicate components like the flex cable.
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Sigma 45mm f/2.8 Lens Repair & Analysis[05.12.24] I have a camera gear collection problem and as part of my personal 12 step plan, I restrict myself from purchasing functioning lenses. This sounds illogical, and it frankly is, but it's very hard for me to resist heavily discounted lenses. To keep my hat, I tend to only bid on lenses that are less than 1/4 of the going used sale prices and have little to no mechanical damage. In this case I've been eyeing the recently produced sigma I-series lenses that feature mostly aluminum construction. A broken 45mm f/2.8 lens popped up on ebay in January for a song and a dance, and I simply could not resist.
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