Re: A Lesson Learned...

At 25/06/2008, you wrote:


Dave,
Though it's bad news about your lens, it's heartening to hear, from both you and Doug, that even the pro's "drop" their gear. Mine ended up in a creek 3 weeks ago and is back in New Jersey being rebuilt with rare parts from 100 meters under the surface of the Antarctic ice shelf (at least the cost would seem to indicate that kind of effort was needed).
So my sympathies for your experience, but misery does enjoy the company of the experienced... 


Hi Bob!
My 80~200/4 Vario has been in repair for several months, now, awaiting the parts from the same source that yours are coming from! I do not expect it back until fall. When I sent it in, it was working perfectly, but had a small "tick", when you turned the zoom ring. Apparently an internal bit was damaged when I accidentally dropped it onto the lake, in Feb. of 07. Ice, on the lake, was 1 meter thick, at the time!
The only way to ensure your lenses are not dinged, dented or damaged is to not use 'em. If you're a collector, that works. If you're a user .. "pro" or not ... it does not.
As I said, my heart sank when it happened, but I as over it in minutes ... especially when I saw how the "chirping" shot turned out. 

http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/barrel-2.htm
The loss is not in performance (oh, I'm sure someone could measure it, but it's certainly not noticeable in "real life" use), but in the loss of value. Fortunately, the lens is a "mere" $1000, and by the time I'm through with it, it won't owe me anything! 

Keep shooting, and try not to drop 'em... OK?

Cheers!




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David Young,
Logan Lake, CANADA

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