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Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing

Introduction

Autofocus bearings were stuck, I could only focus between 0 to 0.5m.
This guide will roughly show you how to reach a part which moves the lens and makes it to zoom and focus.

What you need

  1. Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing, Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Camera lens are delicate and intricate. Be careful with the disassembly and work slowly.

    • Take the lens away from camera

    • DO NOT FORGET: THAT YOU ARE DOING ALL ON YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY

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  2. Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing: step 2, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the top part and detach it.

    • Unjoin cables. Be careful; they're delicate, and easily torn.

    • Try to avoid touching sensitive electronic components.

    • Unfasten the screws that hold the circuit board in place, and separate it from the rest of the lens assembly.

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  4. Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Take away zoom rubber and you will find srews

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  5. Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Keep unscrewing and removing the parts until you reach what you need to fix.

    • Zoom bearing can be taken away by unscrewing its srews.

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  6. Disassembling Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Zoom bearing: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Here is one of the parts which was broken, so I go to camera repair shop, and bought that parts. As this was not the only part broken, I had to leave for additional repair.

    • When you finish you can put all back together

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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