yo /p/diaphragm is stuckis there a way I could fix it, or should I just send it off for warranty repair?EXIF data available. Clickhereto show/hide.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTPhotographerunknownMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Image-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2008:10:19 02:54:18Exposure Time1/80 secF-Numberf/4.0Exposure ProgramManualISO Speed Rating200Lens Aperturef/4.0Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePartialFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length50.00 mmRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
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Would you feel confident about opening up a lens? If not you should send it away. If you've got it on warranty and it has a problem then it would seem silly not to take advantage of that warranty.
Send it in, unless you're feeling daring.
disassemble the lens, see if something is bent or broken inside
if it's a konica minolta/sony lens, just move the little tab on the back.
Try working over the front and rear elements with a fine grit sandpaper. Then leave it soaking overnight, submerged in a bath of WD40. That should do the trick. Always works for me.
>>278562i seem to see your lenses on ebay often
>>278564Yes. I like to buy and sell a lot. There's always people willing to buy. They just lap up my "mint condition, tack sharp" lenses.
alrighty, hopefully this warranty thing works