The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM since the USM is generally always sold standalone due to it’s price tag. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of the cleanup and repairs. Now if this was a Canon L series it would be worth seeing if a camera shop could fix it.
Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took the label off of a Canon lens I have to see if it’s easy and it isn’t. You need razor sharp hands due to how it is mounted and aligned. A paint pen and exact alignment are required. You may be okay without it professionally, but a DIY attempt is difficult without it.
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Since it's such a cheap lens I wouldn't take it to a camera shop - take a shot at cleaning it yourself or replace it and sell this one for parts. Take your time, since you'll total the lens if you break it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
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Since it's such a cheap lens I wouldn't take it to a camera shop - take a shot at cleaning it yourself or replace it and sell this one for parts. Take your time, since you'll total out the lens if you break it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM since the USM is generally always sold standalone due to it’s price tag. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of the cleanup and repairs.
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The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM since the USM is generally always sold standalone due to it’s price tag. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of the cleanup and repairs. Now if this was a Canon L series it would be worth seeing if a camera shop could fix it.
Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took the label off of a Canon lens I have to see if it’s easy and it isn’t. You need razor sharp hands due to how it is mounted and aligned. A paint pen and exact alignment are required. You may be okay without it professionally, but a DIY attempt is difficult without it.
Since it's such a cheap lens I wouldn't take it to a camera shop - take a shot at cleaning it yourself or replace it and sell this one for parts. Take your time, since you'll total the lens if you break it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM since the USM is generally always sold standalone due to it’s price tag. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of the cleanup and repairs.
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Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took the label off of a Canon lens I have to see if it’s easy and it isn’t. You need razor sharp hands due to how it is mounted and aligned. A paint pen and exact alignment are required.
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Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took the label off of a Canon lens I have to see if it’s easy and it isn’t. You need razor sharp hands due to how it is mounted and aligned. A paint pen and exact alignment are required. You may be okay without it professionally, but a DIY attempt is difficult without it.
Since it's such a cheap lens I wouldn't take it to a camera shop - take a shot at cleaning it yourself or replace it and sell this one for parts. Take your time, since you'll total the lens if you break it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM, since they typically mention they have the USM lens. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of a professional repair.
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The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM since the USM is generally always sold standalone due to it’s price tag. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of the cleanup and repairs.
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Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took my non USM apart to see if I can clean the internal dust and the front glass element is aligned in a way you need razor sharp hands and a paint pen to get the alignment correct again as a hobbyist doing the repair.
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Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took the label off of a Canon lens I have to see if it’s easy and it isn’t. You need razor sharp hands due to how it is mounted and aligned. A paint pen and exact alignment are required.
Since it's such a cheap lens I wouldn't take it to a camera shop - take a shot at cleaning it yourself or replace it and sell this one for parts. Take your time, since you'll total the lens if you break it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM, since USM owners usually mention theirs is the USM variant. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of a professional repair.
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The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM, since they typically mention they have the USM lens. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of a professional repair.
Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took my non USM apart to see if I can clean the internal dust and the front glass element is aligned in a way you need razor sharp hands and a paint pen to get the alignment correct again as a hobbyist doing the repair.
Since it's such a cheap lens I wouldn't take it to a camera shop - take a shot at cleaning it yourself or replace it and sell this one for parts. Take your time, since you'll total the lens if you break it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM, since USM owners usually mention theirs is the USM variant. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of a professional repair.
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Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took mine apart to see if I can clean the internal dust and the front glass element is aligned in a way you need razor sharp hands and a paint pen to get the alignment correct again as a hobbyist doing the repair.
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Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took my non USM apart to see if I can clean the internal dust and the front glass element is aligned in a way you need razor sharp hands and a paint pen to get the alignment correct again as a hobbyist doing the repair.
Since it's such a cheap lens I wouldn't take it to a camera shop - take a shot at cleaning it yourself or replace it and sell this one for parts. Take your time, since you'll total the lens if you break it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
The 75-300 (non USM) is a cheap lens - you can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition. While I'm not 100% sure if you have the standard or USM 75-300, you didn't explicitly mention so I am assuming you have the standard one. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did so many will recommend a replacement lens due to the cost of labor exceeding the cost of a good used lens.
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The standard 75-300 is cheap on the used market. You can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition, depending on where you buy it. I am making the assumption it's non-USM, since USM owners usually mention theirs is the USM variant. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did and will recommend a used replacement due to the cost of a professional repair.
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Now, for a warning: Unless you're willing to write the lens off, I don't recommend removing the front glass element because of how it's mounted. I took mine apart to see if I can clean the internal dust and the front glass element is aligned in a way you need razor sharp hands and a paint pen to get the alignment correct again as a hobbyist doing the repair.
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Since it's such a cheap lens I would just replace it or take a shot at cleaning the lens yourself. Take your time and don't rush it. If you screw up the job, the lens is basically totaled. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
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Since it's such a cheap lens I wouldn't take it to a camera shop - take a shot at cleaning it yourself or replace it and sell this one for parts. Take your time, since you'll total the lens if you break it. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
The 75-300 (non USM) is a cheap lens - you can get one for ~$30-40 used. While I'm not 100% sure if you have the standard or USM 75-300, you didn't explicitly mention so I am assuming you have the standard one.
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The 75-300 (non USM) is a cheap lens - you can get one for ~$30-40 used in working condition. While I'm not 100% sure if you have the standard or USM 75-300, you didn't explicitly mention so I am assuming you have the standard one. More then likely, a shop will tell you the same thing I did so many will recommend a replacement lens due to the cost of labor exceeding the cost of a good used lens.
Since it's such a cheap lens I would just replace it or take a shot at cleaning the lens yourself. Take your time and don't rush it. If you screw up the job, the lens is basically totaled. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.
The 75-300 (non USM) is a cheap lens - you can get one for ~$30-40 used. While I'm not 100% sure if you have the standard or USM 75-300, you didn't explicitly mention so I am assuming you have the standard one.
Since it's such a cheap lens I would just replace it or take a shot at cleaning the lens yourself. Take your time and don't rush it. If you screw up the job, the lens is basically totaled. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7PNr6H5xnI|This video] shows how to take apart the lens, but it may not be the best. However, I really can't find much that covers the non-USM lens.