02-07-2022 04:32 PM
I have no idea how a student did this, but the EOS 80D has a EF 70-200 lens installed and it will not detach. The lens release button depresses normally, it seems anyway, the lens has a tiny free movement, but it will not turn for removal. The camera also does not recognize the lens or any of the functions fail to operate. I'm sensing it got put on wrong, somehow. Is there a trick or process I can perform to get it reseated properly?
Thanks
02-07-2022 06:44 PM
If you cannot free it by turning counterclockwise (looking down lens to camera) I would recommend you send it to Canon.
02-07-2022 07:06 PM
I only bring this up because I got bit by this, but Nikon and Canon's turn in opposite directions to remove the lens.
02-07-2022 07:12 PM
EF user since 1987, so now it is just by muscle memory. Your post made me check. Yes, CCW looking down lens towards camera to remove. 😃
02-07-2022 10:08 PM
I said what I did in case the teacher is a Nikon guy.
02-08-2022 02:13 AM
Greetings, usdharris
I'm sorry to hear that the lens is stuck on the EOS 80D camera to where it cannot be removed. We do not recommend applying too much force to remove the lens. If the lens release button on the camera is unable to be pushed down all the way then we would suggest to send the camera and lens to our service facility where a technician can work on separating the two units.
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02-08-2022 05:29 AM - edited 02-08-2022 11:30 PM
@usdharris wrote:I have no idea how a student did this, but the EOS 80D has a EF 70-200 lens installed and it will not detach. The lens release button depresses normally, it seems anyway, the lens has a tiny free movement, but it will not turn for removal. The camera also does not recognize the lens or any of the functions fail to operate. I'm sensing it got put on wrong, somehow. Is there a trick or process I can perform to get it reseated properly?
Thanks
Did you turn off the camera when tried to remove the lens. Try taking some photos with it on your 30D and make sure the lens is functioning properly, autofocus etc. and then try. You could also try changing the f-stop to see if that helps.
02-08-2022 09:40 AM - edited 02-08-2022 09:47 AM
@Crews69
"Did you turn off the camera when tried to remove the lens. Try taking some photos with it on your 30D 80D and make sure the lens is functioning properly, autofocus etc. and then try. You could also try changing the f-stop to see if that helps."
Greetings,
Sadly, the camera's power state does not affect one's ability to mount or unmount a lens. Mount and unmounting are a physical action. The OP stated the body is not communicating with the lens so taking a picture is not possible, nor would it change his situation. Since the lens is the real investment here, I agree... I'd send it in to Canon. It might be helpful for them to inspect the camera and mount once the pieces are separated.
@usdharris.. hope you find a solution.
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02-08-2022 10:13 AM
"Is there a trick or process I can perform to get it reseated properly?"
If you are in fact turning it the correct direction 🤔 it needs to go to Canon service.
02-08-2022 10:58 PM
@usdharris wrote:I have no idea how a student did this, but the EOS 80D has a EF 70-200 lens installed and it will not detach. The lens release button depresses normally, it seems anyway, the lens has a tiny free movement, but it will not turn for removal. The camera also does not recognize the lens or any of the functions fail to operate. I'm sensing it got put on wrong, somehow. Is there a trick or process I can perform to get it reseated properly?
Thanks
If you cannot free it by turning counterclockwise (looking down lens to camera) I would recommend you send it to Canon.
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