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I have a 20mm f1.7 that seems to have acquired a piece of sand or other grit under the focusing ring.

I don't manual focus too often with this lens, so I'm wondering if I should just let it be.

But if I do decide to have it repaired, I had a couple questions:
  1. Roughly how much could I expect to pay for such a repair?
  2. Can you recommend a repair shop?
The lens is well out of any warranty (and this wouldn't be a warranty case anyway, it's not Panasonic's fault), so I don't insist on sending it back to Panasonic. A third-party lens or camera repair shop is fine as long as they are reputable, and possibly preferred due to price.
 
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sac2002 said:
I have a 20mm f1.7 that seems to have acquired a piece of sand or other grit under the focusing ring.

I don't manual focus too often with this lens, so I'm wondering if I should just let it be.

But if I do decide to have it repaired, I had a couple questions:
  1. Roughly how much could I expect to pay for such a repair?
  2. Can you recommend a repair shop?
The lens is well out of any warranty (and this wouldn't be a warranty case anyway, it's not Panasonic's fault), so I don't insist on sending it back to Panasonic. A third-party lens or camera repair shop is fine as long as they are reputable, and possibly preferred due to price.
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you haven't said where you live. Remember this is an international forum.
 
Depending on how handy and dexterous you are:

www.imaging-resource.com

Dissected: Panasonic’s Lumix G 14mm and 20mm prime lenses - Imaging Resource

Panasonic makes an excellent pair of Micro Four Thirds pancake lenses, the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph. and Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 Asph. While they look similar, there are several differences. The optical formulas of the two lenses are…
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sac2002 said:
I have a 20mm f1.7 that seems to have acquired a piece of sand or other grit under the focusing ring.

I don't manual focus too often with this lens, so I'm wondering if I should just let it be.

But if I do decide to have it repaired, I had a couple questions:
  1. Roughly how much could I expect to pay for such a repair?
  2. Can you recommend a repair shop?
The lens is well out of any warranty (and this wouldn't be a warranty case anyway, it's not Panasonic's fault), so I don't insist on sending it back to Panasonic. A third-party lens or camera repair shop is fine as long as they are reputable, and possibly preferred due to price.
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Hugh J said:
Depending on how handy and dexterous you are:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/new...panasonics-lumix-g-14mm-and-20mm-prime-lenses
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I haven't paid someone to work on my cars or houses, pretty much ever. I'm very much a DIY type.

It crossed my mind, but I didn't even bother to ask about DIY repairs for a camera lens b/c I kind of assumed everyone would tell me I'm dumb for even thinking it, lol.

Look like only 9 screws needed to get to the focus ring! You have made me seriously consider it... Edit: 9 screws and a circlip.

Worst case scenario: I have to send it in for repair, which is what I was about to do anyway, right? ;-)
 
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Try DIY.

The lens has depreciated quite a bit. If you screw up, you can always get a used one from EBay, KEH, Amazon , etc. for less than $100. It would surely cost you more than $100 to send it out and get the lens repaired.

Gook luck, and report back your DIY success.

Lena
 
Len_Gee said:
Try DIY.

The lens has depreciated quite a bit. If you screw up, you can always get a used one from EBay, KEH, Amazon , etc. for less than $100. It would surely cost you more than $100 to send it out and get the lens repaired.

Gook luck, and report back your DIY success.

Lena
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Look like the price floor is closer to $150 (didn't realize they were so cheap now), but your point still stands. I'm thinking I might try the DIY. I'll take some pics while I'm in there, too. :-D
 
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sac2002 said:
Len_Gee said:
Try DIY.

The lens has depreciated quite a bit. If you screw up, you can always get a used one from EBay, KEH, Amazon , etc. for less than $100. It would surely cost you more than $100 to send it out and get the lens repaired.

Gook luck, and report back your DIY success.

Lena
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Look like the price floor is closer to $150 (didn't realize they were so cheap now), but your point still stands. I'm thinking I might try the DIY. I'll take some pics while I'm in there, too. :-D
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I wonder how did your DIY go. How was it? I have a Lumix 14mm that I might do a DIY but I just don't know where to start. lol

Thanks,

Lloyd
 
Lloyd B said:
sac2002 said:
Len_Gee said:
Try DIY.

The lens has depreciated quite a bit. If you screw up, you can always get a used one from EBay, KEH, Amazon , etc. for less than $100. It would surely cost you more than $100 to send it out and get the lens repaired.

Gook luck, and report back your DIY success.

Lena
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Look like the price floor is closer to $150 (didn't realize they were so cheap now), but your point still stands. I'm thinking I might try the DIY. I'll take some pics while I'm in there, too. :-D
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I wonder how did your DIY go. How was it? I have a Lumix 14mm that I might do a DIY but I just don't know where to start. lol

Thanks,

Lloyd
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It was easy, and the lens still works great over a year later. My writeup:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4020208
 
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sac2002 said:
Lloyd B said:
sac2002 said:
Len_Gee said:
Try DIY.

The lens has depreciated quite a bit. If you screw up, you can always get a used one from EBay, KEH, Amazon , etc. for less than $100. It would surely cost you more than $100 to send it out and get the lens repaired.

Gook luck, and report back your DIY success.

Lena
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Look like the price floor is closer to $150 (didn't realize they were so cheap now), but your point still stands. I'm thinking I might try the DIY. I'll take some pics while I'm in there, too. :-D
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I wonder how did your DIY go. How was it? I have a Lumix 14mm that I might do a DIY but I just don't know where to start. lol

Thanks,

Lloyd
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It was easy, and the lens still works great over a year later. My writeup:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4020208
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Wow! Thanks for the link. Would like to try this on my 14mm.
 
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