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There's a reason why Nikon wants $1000 for their lens...Quality!
After a short few months of usage, I noticed my 17-50 was beginning to suck. As it turns out the aperture was limited from f/4.5 to f/32. Not wanting to pay for the repair, I decided to have a go at it. From my first attempt back in March to today, this has been a 10 month job [Im still faster than Canon!]. Here's the set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenseki...7622817718727/
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I figured this could be helpful should this happen to someone else. If you have the lens, check it! Make sure you have f/2.8.
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Dec 5th, 2009 04:33 PM #1
Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 Repair
Last edited by Kasakato; Dec 5th, 2009 at 04:36 PM.
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Dec 5th, 2009 06:39 PM #2
Took you ten months to fix it? WOW, kudos!
Recently taken a part a 18-70mm that was stuck, took me 5 hours+ lol
Wasn't it covered under warranty?? 100$.._______________
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Dec 5th, 2009 09:36 PM #3A handful of attempts over 10 months.
Originally Posted by Daijoubu
I would get close to the fix, break something else, and have to go back to fix it. The final repair was elusive but easy. Two screws was all it took.
I bought it used without the warranty. Reply With Quote
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Dec 5th, 2009 11:59 PM #4
Good job!
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Dec 6th, 2009 01:29 AM #5
Looking at your pictures, I've noticed the big difference between Nikon's aperture control lever (at least that's what I call it) and Tamron's. Nikon's doesn't have any adjustment screws. I believe that Nikon makes each one custom to the type of lens. Which means that there is nothing to loosen but cost are higher due to the need for custom parts....
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Dec 6th, 2009 03:11 AM #6Jr. Member
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Why would you have to pay for it? These things come with 6 year warranties. Just go get it fixed for free. No matter how slow the turnaround is, I'm sure it'll be faster than 10 months. But good job on the DIY fix.
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Dec 6th, 2009 12:22 PM #7Again, it came used without a warranty. Originally Posted by grumps
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