Canon Rebel xti assistance please

[momoflizandains]

Greetings.

I have a Canon Rebel Xti that is about 6 years old. This camera has allowed me to take some great pics over the years using a Sigma DG 28-300 lens. The last few times I have taken the camera out to take pics, the images have been slightly blurry (and I'm not doing anything different than I ever have). I would love any ideas you may have. Is the camera dying? Anything I can do?

Your insights are very much appreciated.

 

[hakepb]

I would guess that is a lens problem, and not your camera body. Do you have a kit lens you can try?

 

[momoflizandains]

It worked! I pulled out the kit lens and the photos are perfect. Thank you!! Now the question is can a lens be repaired or do I need to get another?

 

[hakepb]

There may or may not be other service centers, but you can start with Sigma:
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/service-support

I'd call or email them to get a general idea on the repair cost especially if you are eyeing another lens

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

If you send it in to Sigma, they will analyze the problem and give you a quote online. If you desire to have it repaired then you authorize the repair and payment. IMHO, Sigma has some of the best service around.

 

[SplashMo]

Maybe place the old lens back on and try it one more time. Just in case...

 

[sporadic]

Assuming the elements are clean? It is blurry / soft at all zoom ranges? Make sure it didn't accidentally get switched into manual focus.