Canon 17-85 lens that keeps getting ERR1

[mau108]

Error code 1 on my 60D with this lens. I did some research and found that if I have Stabilizer turned off it works fine. Does anyone know any place I can get this fixed other then from Canon in which they want 150 bucks plus shipping :(

[SENSEI]

Error code 1 on my 60D with this lens. I did some research and found that if I have Stabilizer turned off it works fine. Does anyone know any place I can get this fixed other then from Canon in which they want 150 bucks plus shipping :(

I'm assuming the lens it out of warranty?
You're in Thornhill, check out Sun Camera. On Steeles between Dufferin and Keele.
Give them a call and they will quote a fix price for you.

I had the IS unit replaced in my 17-55IS way back and it was close to $300 for the fix. Considering the price of a used 17-85, it may not be worth fixing.
But you can drop it off to them and they will estimate and quote before staring any repairs.

Highly recommended.

[mau108]

Sweet Sun Camera said it would be $132 to repair. Not sure what is wrong with it but meh it's much better then buying a new lens.