topic Re: My 24-105mm lost its red line.. in EF & RF Lenses

My 24-105mm lost its red line..

vinat — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:57:12 GMT

Hi!

I have a 24-105mm lens. since many years ago. One day I realized that the red line tape around the lens fell.

What can I do if I want to sell it? People ask me why it doesnt have the red line around...

Thanks

Re: My 24-105mm lost its red line..

cicopo — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:39:43 GMT

Mine did the same thing too. It's a common problem because it's just a thin (in both height & width) piece of plastic which eventually breaks, possibly from shrinkage but maybe from aging too.

Re: My 24-105mm lost its red line..

ebiggs1 — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:41:28 GMT

I tried to paint red rings around some other lesser lenses to make them better. I didn't help at all. The red ring gone missing from your 24-105 will not effect the way your works either.

Re: My 24-105mm lost its red line..

RobertTheFat — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:09:27 GMT

@vinat wrote:
Hi!
I have a 24-105mm lens. since many years ago. One day I realized that the red line tape around the lens fell.
What can I do if I want to sell it? People ask me why it doesnt have the red line around...

Thanks

Tell the buyer the truth. ("Despite what you may have heard, the construction of 'L' lenses is so dodgy that even the red ring falls off!") And let him copy down the serial number; if he really has doubts, he can check it with Canon. And I'd bet there's at least one Web site that lists all the valid serial number ranges.

Or tell him you pulled off the red ring to avoid attracting the attention of potential thieves. You could tell him we all do it.

Re: My 24-105mm lost its red line..

vinat — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:21:19 GMT

Thanks for your comment!! Both suggestions are awesome!