A wonky Canon LTM.

[Major Tom]

As you can see, from the focusing ring up the entire lens is lopsided. The glass looks fine.

It's a Canon 28mm 2.8 LTM.

I'm wary of fixing it myself. Who is the best in the States for this work?

 

[KoNickon]

Have you taken any pictures with it? Do you see any sign that the optics are out of alignment? Does the focus ring or aperture ring bind at all?

If the answer to both is "no," then I'd say let it be.

If you want or need to send it out, maybe Focal Point is the place for it to go.

 

[Major Tom]

Have you taken any pictures with it? Do you see any sign that the optics are out of alignment? Does the focus ring or aperture ring bind at all?

If the answer to both is "no," then I'd say let it be.

If you want or need to send it out, maybe Focal Point is the place for it to go.

Focus isn't bad. The aperture binds pretty hard.

I don't have an adapter for my EOS M yet, so no photos.

Even if it is still aligned, I would like to have it fixed.

 

[Major Tom]

Any other people I should try?

 

[rick oleson]

There is a directory of repair services at http://www.acecam.com/srindex.html - you might try calling or writing to a few and asking. This lens probably has some mechanical damage from a fall, it's a little different situation from the typical clean & lube, and some shops might be better equipped than others to deal with it.

 

[Major Tom]

There is a directory of repair services at http://www.acecam.com/srindex.html - you might try calling or writing to a few and asking. This lens probably has some mechanical damage from a fall, it's a little different situation from the typical clean & lube, and some shops might be better equipped than others to deal with it.

This is a good resource. Thank you.

 

[venchka]

I would call Midwest Photo Exchange in Columbus, OH. Ask them who/where to repair your lens.
Midwest Camera Exchange

By all accounts, the Canon 28/2.8 is a fine lens. In good working order, it is a keeper.
Good luck.

Wayne