18-55 zoom lens repair

[Jhstarkey1]

Recently I was changing the lens. When I removed the auto focus 18-55 zoom lens a part fell out of the lens. It is metal and has copper contacts on it. I'm not sure where it belongs or why it fell out. Anyone had a similar problem?

[ebiggs1]

"... probably the Canon 80D body."

  You'll love it.

[lly3988]

If you don't mind to share, I am curious to know what is your original camera and the exact model of the 18 55 kit lens.

I wish to find from a source to identify the part.  Eventually I will buy one of this lens to look into it. (I mean a broken lens costing me $20 or less)

(It's okay if you don't want to share.)

Thanks.

[Jhstarkey1]

The camera is a Canon Rebel xti. The lens is also a Canon 18-55, 3.5-5.6. I bought a kit at Costco and it came with 3 lenes.

[lly3988]

Thank you very much.

I will look into the version of the 18 55 kit lens that came with the XTI.

If you have new discovery, please post to this thread.

Have fun shooting with whatever you have with you.

[ebiggs1]

"I bought a kit at Costco and it came with 3 lenes."

Don't do that this time.  Choose your lens carefully.  The lens is where it's at.  Not the camera.  The 80D is a fine camera and deserves a great lens to make it perform best.  One great lens is better than 3 average lenses.

[Tim]

Jhstarkey1, 

We suggest sending your lens to the Canon Service Center for repair evaluation.  You may fill out an online repair request form at the following link to setup your repair using our online service.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/service-repair