Broken Lens

[Elldee]

I am sooooooooo sad today I've had an accident stuck telephoto 28-300 Sigma lens on a lightweight tripod !!!!!Turned around "CRASH BANG WALLOP" So now I've hit the wine as to my telephoto lens telephoto. Motor seems to be still working, but unable to zoom in/out.. I have only had it two weeks...NOW WHAT AM I TOo DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Waranity doe's not cover accident damage or Act of God. I am so so so so sad......sending it back to Sigma I really hope they can help.....Cheer me up guys!!!!!

[SMcEvoy]

You could fib and say it 'suddenly stopped working'. My 18-55 died last summer and even though it was under warranty, it took 6 weeks to return it to me. I was lost without it. However, if you need one urgently, there are quite a few camera stores that will rent though. I got a couple of pro-quality lenses for a couple of weekends for a very reasonable price.

So I'm raising a glass of wine to your bottle because I know exactly where you're coming from.

[famjad21]

It may not be as bad as you think.

My Sigma 28-300 just stopped zooming. The zoom ring turned but nothing happened. I could zoom by manually sliding the lens barrel.
Mine was also out of warranty.
Fortunately, I live 5 miles from Sigma USA. I brought it in and they repaired it in 5 hours (hooray for them) and charged $50.

Frank