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UK Canon lens repairs

Started Nov 12, 2015 | Questions
Pog Le Pog New Member • Posts: 1
UK Canon lens repairs

Hi,

It's the first time I've had to get a lens repaired (Canon 24-70 L) and I'm finding it difficult to locate good information on repair centres (Canon only seem to list one north of Watford Gap!)

I'm based in Nottingham, but am resigned to the fact I'll probably have to send away.

Any experiences - good or bad - much appreciated!

Also, does anyone have any experience with these *slightly* dodgy looking websites that all have the telephone number: "0844 410..." (last few digits vary). Search for something like "canon lens repair manchester" (but any city will do). They have a lot of websites with different domains, but are obviously all run by the same company. Just curious as I'm always wary of companies who use these sort of spammy methods.

Cheers!

Oliver

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Rock and Rollei Senior Member • Posts: 2,916
Re: UK Canon lens repairs

H. Lehmann in Stoke are Canon authorised repairers and completely trustworthy:

http://www.hlehmann.co.uk/

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M Stewart Contributing Member • Posts: 985
Re: UK Canon lens repairs

For newer lenses, I've used Canon (UK) at Elstree; and for older lenses, Lehmanns at Stoke. Both have given good service.

For south of Watford Gap, Have your tried Colchester Camera Repair?

http://camera-repair.co.uk/

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Phil Shaw Contributing Member • Posts: 620
Re: UK Canon lens repairs

I've used Canon Service Centre in Elstree (just south of Watford off the M25) and Colchester Camera Repairs (Authorised Canon Service Centre).  Both provided good service.  You may get a quicker turn around at Colchester.

Singh Contributing Member • Posts: 550
Re: UK Canon lens repairs

Go for H Lehman in Stoke-on-Trent it's only an hours drive from Nottingham if you wanted to personally deliver your lens.

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Keith Williamson Contributing Member • Posts: 528
Re: UK Canon lens repairs

There are a few good repair centres in England. Those mentioned would be top of my list.

When I dropped my nearly new 70-200mm f2.8L IS Mk II, I was recommended to take it to Lehmans but in the end sent it to Fixation in London. The repair was not cheap but the lens returned better than new.

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anisah Contributing Member • Posts: 544
Re: UK Canon lens repairs

Rock and Rollei wrote:

H. Lehmann in Stoke are Canon authorised repairers and completely trustworthy:

http://www.hlehmann.co.uk/

Feel obliged to support Lehmann's of Stoke. I have been using Canon for more years than I care to remember and have always found them to be fast and reliable with repairs and servicing of my Canon equipment. First class firm to eal with - freindly and helpful. Go to their website, get their number and have a chat with them.

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