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Comment on How to fix a Canon 50mm f/1.4 Lens with a Stuck Focus Ring by Waleed

Waleed — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:19:49 +0000

Thanks for the clarification… I’ll let you know how it turned up

Comment on How to fix a Canon 50mm f/1.4 Lens with a Stuck Focus Ring by JP Grace

JP Grace — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:55:39 +0000

When I say “bending back into place”, I’m referring to the black focus ring. If you have the same problem that I did, you will notice that the focus ring is bent outward at it’s narrowest point. You will need to do your best to both bend it back into place while not bending it too far. If you do, it will pinch the little white plastic glider in the focus ring slot causing the lens to jam up.

Does that make sense? I hope that helps!

Comment on How to fix a Canon 50mm f/1.4 Lens with a Stuck Focus Ring by Waleed

Waleed — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:09:49 +0000

Thanks for the steps! I’m going to try doing this to my 50mm soon.
One question though, I dont understand the “bending back in place” thing. The photos of the white plastic thing are not clear, can you exmplain more? should I tighten the screw on the white thing? or just try to squeeze it back into it’s track? or what should I do? I guess I’ll understand once I actually open the lens and see it, but just wanted to ask if I’m missing something.

Thanks again

Comment on How to fix a Canon 50mm f/1.4 Lens with a Stuck Focus Ring by Vendo canon 50mm 1.4 usm - Canonistas.com

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Comment on How to fix a Canon 50mm f/1.4 Lens with a Stuck Focus Ring by JP Grace

JP Grace — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:50:15 +0000

Huh? Perhaps you could clarify.

Comment on How to fix a Canon 50mm f/1.4 Lens with a Stuck Focus Ring by KarlHab

KarlHab — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:11:00 +0000

i can’t fix my 50mm , and i’m now I do not any more how to go back up

help me

thanks

Comment on Surprise! Your Visa Card Collision Damage Waiver protection doesn’t cover Zipcar by JP Grace

JP Grace — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:26 +0000

In the end, VISA never admitted their liability. They called me back at work. I almost felt bad for the poor person that called me. That being said, he was treating me like a idiot and I was furious. He refused to admit that it was outside of VISA’s lousy policy, and never answered any of my actual questions, he just kept repeating the same scripted response. This of course only angered me more. I just wanted him to feel ashamed for work at a company that would do this to a customer.

By the end of the phone call I had lost my cool and was shouting and swearing at that asshole. My a few of my co-workers within earshot gave me a standing ovation for my performance, though it was little consolation for being responsible for the full $500.

Comment on Surprise! Your Visa Card Collision Damage Waiver protection doesn’t cover Zipcar by Gregory Keane

Gregory Keane — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:28:07 +0000

and the plot thickens…

“I was most certainly charged both a “NY Passenger car rental tax: 6%” and a “NY MCT District Supplemental Rental Tax: 5%”, so VISA’s getting a call.”

I would love to hear how this turned out for you. I live in Toronto, Canada, I just parked my SAAD..i mean SAAB, and I’m considering ZIPCAR since I rarely drive as I work at home I’m thinking sharing might be best.

Comment on How to fix a Canon 50mm f/1.4 Lens with a Stuck Focus Ring by Jeff Wiberg

Jeff Wiberg — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:51:45 +0000

I have tried two copies of this lens. My complaint is that the focus ring is not smooth at all. It this normal for this lens. A $100 lens shouldn’t be this rough. Thanks Jeff

Comment on About by Marc

Marc — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:22:34 +0000

Hi JP – I’m writing from revelinnewyork.com, we’re publishing an art /guidebook based on our site and I wanted to see if we could publish one of your photos from the trophy bar (it’s of the high heel shoe on the ground). I have no budget but could credit you next to the photo any way you like. Please be in touch as quickly as possible if you’re interested. Thanks, Marc