| Author | Thread |
 shalrath
Nikon D200 |
09/02/2007 10:42:31 AM |
The paint has began to peel from my Sigma 70-200mm lens...
It began very suddenly about 2 weeks ago...
Is this something I should be worried about? Should I send it back to Sigma? What causes such a thing? Is it just wear and tear from usage?
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 violinist123
Canon EOS-5D |
09/02/2007 11:18:50 AM |
| I would send it in, that shouldn't happen. As to the cause, god knows, but probably some defect in its makeup or application. Regardless, I'd send it in. |
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 sabphoto
Olympus E-500 EVOLT |
09/02/2007 12:11:00 PM |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
I would send it in, that shouldn't happen. As to the cause, god knows, but probably some defect in its makeup or application. Regardless, I'd send it in. |
and tell them it had a "L" on it too but that peeled off first, you demand you get an L lens back lol
I thought that paint was like baked on there somehow...that is really weird.
Message edited by author 2007-09-02 12:11:18. |
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MelonMusketeer
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
09/02/2007 12:24:09 PM |
I would at least email or call them to see if they will do anything about it and if it is a common problem. If it is still in warranty, they should fix the problem or replace it. The way it looks at the back is definitely a problem of the paint not bonding to the lens properly. Be happy that it isn't on the inside.
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MrEd
Sony DSLR-A100K |
09/02/2007 05:32:57 PM |
Is my monitor calibrated right? My 70-200 is black....as I thought they all were.
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k4rp
Nikon D200 |
09/02/2007 05:49:47 PM |
If it's a sigma, it's quite common :p
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 alanfreed
Nikon D300 |
09/02/2007 05:56:58 PM |
| Well, I'm glad to see I'm not the only one. The paint is coming off my 70-200 Sigma pretty badly, too. I've been wondering the same question about whether Sigma would do anything about it or not. |
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MrEd
Sony DSLR-A100K |
09/02/2007 10:55:16 PM |
Originally posted by k4rp:
If it's a sigma, it's quite common :p |
Both my Sigmas are black and neither one is 'painted'. The focus and zoom rings are both black rubber. There's no paint to peel off on the entire lens.
In either case, I'd call Sigma about it...Contact info
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alanfreed
Nikon D300 |
09/02/2007 11:02:53 PM |
Originally posted by MrEd:
Both my Sigmas are black and neither one is 'painted'. |
I can promise you there's paint on the 70-200 sitting next to me. Or at least there *used* to be paint there... |
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Jacko
Canon EOS-20D |
09/02/2007 11:03:18 PM |
has your lens been fequenting establishments of ill repute?
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shalrath
Nikon D200 |
09/02/2007 11:32:37 PM |
Originally posted by Jacko:
has your lens been fequenting establishments of ill repute? |
It may have had one too many on Friday... but otherwise... :P |
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FireBird
Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital |
09/03/2007 07:28:45 AM |
Originally posted by shalrath:
Is this something I should be worried about? Should I send it back to Sigma? What causes such a thing? Is it just wear and tear from usage?
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This is crappy manufacturing. The components weren't properly cleaned before painting. No excuse for this. Send it back if under warranty. When you get it back, sell it and get a Nikon. lol
Just kidding. I've got a Sigma Macro lens and it's 5 years old with no crap like that. So I bet Sigma will make it right for you.
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Bobster
Canon EOS-20D |
09/04/2007 06:36:00 PM |
| are you talking about the rubber coating on the lens, or the paint underneath? |
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shalrath
Nikon D200 |
09/04/2007 07:16:08 PM |
Originally posted by Bobster:
are you talking about the rubber coating on the lens, or the paint underneath? |
There are sections on this lens that are not rubber coated and the paint is peeling off those. Sigma Australia agreed to examine the lens... but I live in South Korea now, so I'm going to contact Sigma here today. |
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Bobster
Canon EOS-20D |
09/06/2007 05:28:40 AM |
| i may well contact Sigma then, if they believe it to be a problem.. |
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ATAPE
Nikon D70 |
09/06/2007 05:35:11 AM |
| This is a very common thing with all Sigma EX lenses, I have a few friends that have the same "problem". It's also happening to my Sigma 20mm f/1.8. |
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 Judi
Canon EOS-5D Mark II |
09/06/2007 07:02:16 AM |
Yeah mine too...but only on the ring.
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