Recent content by Fraczish

That's a excellent tip, thank you! I've contacted a local repair shop they have quoted £110 full strip down clean, inspect and repair. The seller has agreed to pay for this which is great. I will certainly mention this flex when I drop it it.

Thanks Andrew, I will take a look

After contact, the seller has been very helpful and has offered to cover the cost of a professional clean. Seems a genuine guy in all fairness. Has anyone got any experience with this sort of cleaning service?

Hi Guys, So the lens arrived today, all looks ok, couple of tiny particles inside the lens which wasn't described and also the focus ring makes a kind of slight grinding/crunching noise in places... Sounds like there is sand or something in there.. this isn't normal right?

So after much searching I've purchased a 2016 MK1 version 24-105 F4L. Excellent condition, all paperwork and box etc. £330 Think this is pretty reasonable all things considered. Really appreciate all the help from everyone!

Thanks everyone for all the responses. It looks like there is clear winner in the 24-105/4L. I've had a scoot about, some good used examples around 4/500 pounds. Does anyone know the real world difference between the IS and IS II? The cost is certainly considerable

Some excellent and really informative replies so far. Appreciate that. So my budget is probably upto £500 I'd say. Should I consider a used lens? Would I better buying a used higher quality lens or a new lesser quality one? I think I will get her a 50mm regardless as it's a bit of a no brainer...

Hi all! I'm researching Canon lenses for my Daughter, her 21st birthday is on the horizon and she has just finished A level Photography course. She currently has an entry level Canon DSLR (I'm not sure exactly which) and she has a twin pack of kit lenses. She has expressed an interest in a...

Hi everyone! Stumbled across this forum whilst researching Lenses. I enjoy photography as a pastime but am always keen to learn and improve. My daughter has just finished A-level photography and I'm looking for a 21st birthday present for her, I'll post that in a different section. Look...