Currently considering between Panasonic LEICA DG Lens H-E08018 or Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO lens.
1.5 - 2 years back i sent my out of warranty Pansonic 15MM F1.7 (H-X015) for repair due focus issue. I was quote $400+ to repair. The repair cost is already 40-50% of a new len (at the time the lens street value is $700-800)
I was told that the motor is dead and this repair can only be carry out in Japan. Not sure if this was due to small SG market, the local svc center do not have the tools to re-calibrate the lens after replacing the motor. (Whole thing took 4-6 weeks)
Well I know lens rarely spoil, but would like to hear anyone encounter lens repair that need to be sent back japan (Panasonic and olympus or any M43 Lens).
1.5 - 2 years back i sent my out of warranty Pansonic 15MM F1.7 (H-X015) for repair due focus issue. I was quote $400+ to repair. The repair cost is already 40-50% of a new len (at the time the lens street value is $700-800)
I was told that the motor is dead and this repair can only be carry out in Japan. Not sure if this was due to small SG market, the local svc center do not have the tools to re-calibrate the lens after replacing the motor. (Whole thing took 4-6 weeks)
Well I know lens rarely spoil, but would like to hear anyone encounter lens repair that need to be sent back japan (Panasonic and olympus or any M43 Lens).