EF 24-70 2.8L II USM Zoom Issue… Worth Repairing???

[SJ7]

Greetings everyone!

My 24-70 2.8L II USM lens no longer zooms. The zoom ring only moves from 35-70 mm and the lens itself is internally stuck at 50 mm (I can only shoot at 50 mm with this lens). The focus ring appears to be fine.

Canon’s cost to repair this lens is $600 + tax and shipping. At that amount, I’m wondering if I should bother getting the lens repaired. I used the lens with my 6D Mark II (EF mount) and R5 (RF mount with adapter). It was one of my favorite lenses! (I also have an RF 24-105 4L but I’m not too fond of it 🥴)

Curious to know your thoughts! Do you all think repairing the lens is worth it? Or should I save that money to go towards an RF 24-70 2.8L ? 

[shadowsports]

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@Talijan wrote:

It's probably late but there's a couple of videos on youtube showing how to repair this. You can even do it by forcing it to 24mm position, but It's not neccessary. The repair is easy and straightforward, no need to waste $600. 

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"The repair is easy and straight forward".   Famous last words. Yes, its easy for Canon who is trained to disassemble and reassemble your lens and replace anything that's broken.

The number of posts that we see from people who thought they could far exceed those who actually do. Or they have parts left over.  Do as you wish, but my suggestion is let Canon do it.  Repairs come with a warranty too.  😉       

[Talijan]

Have you watched the video at all? It's literally a 30 minute job if you do it carefully, less than 10 screws and 5 flat cables. I did way more complicated 5 hour repairs with much smaller components, and I do that rarely, it has nothing to do with what I do or my skills. I understand that there are people who will spend $600 on this out of fear, it's like people paying $1200 for a $200 car battery replacement at the dealership 🙂 

[ebiggs1]

"Yes, it is worth repairing."

Why is that true? Can you buy a good working EF 24-70 2.8L II USM for $600 bucks. That pretty much answers your question doesn't it.

[ebiggs1]

I have to agree with Rick. Unless you have good mechanical ability and/or have technical knowledge of lenses this is best left to Canon. It is almost impossible for the average guy to know if the damage is deeper. Canon will check all of it out before returning it.

[Talijan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U26VlVa7P0I

Used this video to repair mine in like 15 minutes. Already used it in a couple of full day shoots, works like new.