Recent content by avidbirdwatcher

Thanks for all your comments - am feeling a bit of ***** over this. I did examine the lens but its only visible from an angle and I was concerntrating over a good number of things -testing lens operation etc - focusing manual and autofocus etc I have learned a great deal from this - expensive...

Unfortunately canon have no parts for this lens and nor does anyone else that I can find so a repair is not possible unless I can source this first element. At the moment this crack does not impede the use of the lens. My concern is that heat changes could affect the crack and make it larger...

I bought this on an auction site - it had pictures of the body of the lens but not the lens itself. When picking up the lens it looked alright from the top view , but looked at from an angle the crack which is on the edge of the element is then only evident - about half an inch long. Yes I am...

Yes its massive and weights tons ! On the plate is has EF600 1:4L - am keeping a look on ebay and ebay US in case any come up. Thanks for your best wishes.

:help:I have just purchased a second hand canon 600mm 1.4L older version that I have just found out has a crack in the first element. Phoning around I understand that Canon no longer support this lens. I have not been able to source this element. Is there anyone out there that knows where...