EF 70-200mm lens issue / twitching

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10-08-2017 07:06 AM
Hi There,
I was wondering if anyone could help me please?
I recently attached my Canon EF 70-200mm USM II 2.8L lense to my Canon 5D Mrk III camera. I attached it and it started to make a clicking sound, and when you looked through the view finder it would be jumping up and down, i also noticed it was going inbetween F.stops. It had nothing to do with the camera, as my standard lens was working fine.
Anyone had the same issues? If yes, than how was it resolved?
Thanks in advance
James
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10-08-2017 09:16 AM - edited 10-08-2017 09:17 AM
Is this the first time you've used this lens, or just the first time it's exhibited this behavior? Is it the "IS" version of the lesn? Did you get it new or used? Are you able to take pictures with it? If so, with what result?
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10-08-2017 10:22 AM
Failing IS. It needs service. Call Canon service.
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.

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10-08-2017 12:00 PM
Hi Bob,
Its just over 2 years old now, and yes its the first time this has happened. Yes is the IS version, i did get it new, i am able to take pictures, but they are blurry as the glass keeps moving.
James

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10-08-2017 12:01 PM
OK thanks ebiggs1, i will see if i can get booked in, would you know a rough cost for the rectification?
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10-08-2017 12:16 PM
@JSPhotography wrote:OK thanks ebiggs1, i will see if i can get booked in, would you know a rough cost for the rectification?
Canon will typically give you quote within a week. It take a bit longer around holidays, when sales volume is peaking.
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10-09-2017 10:20 AM
"... would you know a rough cost for the rectification?"
I don't but Canon may have a flat rate. Because they will go through the lens and make it perfect. They will give you a warranty on their work, too.
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.
