topic Re: Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service in EF & RF Lenses

Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service

Ranchez — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:26:16 GMT

I purchased a used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift lens and some of the operations feel a little loose.

When I use the focus ring, there's very little resistance, so it feels like it could drift off focus or get easily moved.

It's similar when I use the shift - although not as bad. I know there's a lock and that seems to work.

I can move the tilt even with the lock on so it seems that need some servicing too.

I'm not afraid to tackle it myself with a good tutorial, if anyone can point me in that direction.

I would also be willing to send it in for service. Any idea what that might cost and who would do it?

Can I send it to Canon for refurbishing?

Thanks!

Re: Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service

shadowsports — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:20:24 GMT

Greetings,

This lens is still serviceable by Canon

midwestcamera dot com

I'm sure you are very capable. My advice is pro repair. Let someone with the expertise and access to parts it might need refurbish it. I've always wanted a TS-E lens. Never got one though.

Re: Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service

deebatman316 — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:23:21 GMT

Hello Ranchez Canon still services the TS-E 24mm F/3.5 lens. Is this the original or the newer Mark II version.

-Demetrius

EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM (Retired), EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM & EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM

EOS 40D (Retired) & 5D Mark IV

430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Re: Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service

Ranchez — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 02:32:59 GMT

The newer Mark II.

I will look into getting it serviced by Canon.

Thanks!

Re: Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service

ebiggs1 — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:48:25 GMT

"I'm not afraid to tackle it myself with a good tutorial,..."

You may not be afraid but it would be a very bad idea. Lenses require alignment, something that just parts replacement doesn't do. Who knows you may get lucky though. Some do!

Send it to Canon but if the damage is severe it may be cheaper to find another working lens.

Re: Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service

Ranchez — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:05:52 GMT

I'm actually sending it to Canon for calibration and to have them check out the shift lock. I'll end up with a refurbished lens and it's still considerably less than new!

Thanks!

Re: Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service

ebiggs1 — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:10:41 GMT

Just make sure you get the estimate first!

Re: Used TS-E 24mm Tilt-Shift Lens Repair or Service

takasphoto — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:31:26 GMT

Hi, I know I came in late but I was trying to find support information on TS-E 17mm Tilt Shift lens. The official website of Canon USA says "Support for this product is no longer available. Check out our most current models of this product." - does this mean they don't service it anymore?

I was trying to check the serial codes before purchasing this - I really need it for my architectural gigs. Thank you in advance!