Olympus lens repair?

[Ian Stedman]

Hi,

Has anyone had an Olympus lens repaired?
Looks like my 14-42 II R lens has failed with the 'please check the status of a lens error'!

Luckily my holiday is finished, I fly back on Tuesday.

[Richard W]

Google search same internal ribbon cable replacement. Same happened to my Canon 24-105

[PeterH]

I’ve had Canon lenses repaired at Fixation near the Oval

[PhilipiBrown]

Yes I would recommend Fixation as well. They repaired my Canon L series 24 -105mm lens about five years ago.  It has been as good as new.

[Bazza]

As an Olympus user I had a camera repaired with the original Olympus but little known under OM, the service then was exceptional even though it had to be sent to Portugal with return within 7 days. ( I’am sure they retained the same staff and service level)

If you have a warranty then go online for Olympus support and start the ball rolling, otherwise the nearest such as Fixation sound excellent.

[Ian Stedman]

Hi,

The lens was out of warranty August last year :(
Have had a quote of £192 to fix it! Standard Olympus/OMD price is £110 + parts.
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14‑42mm F3.5‑5.6 II R, has a design flaw that makes the flex go in a z action, they always fail. Have seen this happen at work.

Have found a 14-42 pancake lens, for £160, likely to go for that, will try a repair of the old lens myself, nothing to lose.