Lens repair (1 Viewer)

[OUT&ABOUT]

Hello to everyone,
I have a Sigma 150-500 and I think its lost some of its sharpness since I first bought it. It has been ruffed up a bit (bounced about in my car). I do not believe that anyone in my country is qualified to do repairs on this lens ,so I will have to send it somewhere. I was wondering if I should send it to Sigma or a reputable Camera/Lens shop. Is it very expensive to have repairs/maintenance work done. Lastly would Sigma be more expensive than other people who repair.
Thank for any help

 

[ericbowles]

I'd probably send it to Sigma for the chance the work might be under warranty. The 150-500 has image stabilization and might need adjustment beyond the basic issues. According to the Sigma website, they have a dealer in the US Virgin Islands. They might be able to provide service and repair.
Daswani (V.I.) Inc.
33 Main Str., P.O.Box 1511, St.Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00804
Tel:1-340-776-8890
Fax:1-340-776-2802

The alternative is sending it to one of the big camera repair services. Here is a link to United Camera Repair. It looks like their basic repair is $310 plus shipping.
http://www.unitedcamera.com/SIGMA-150-500MM-F/5-6.3-DG-OS-HSM-APO/#ShowSelections