I don't know if my lens is broken

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Ferrous795

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I have a lens which I lent to my friend. when I was takin git out of my camera (Canon 350D), I think I might have exposed the bottom side to the sun for a slip second. When my friend tries the lens after an hour or two her camera (Canon Rebel), once she clicks, an error arrears. Error 99. I don't know if the lens is broken or her camera.
 
Err 99: A system malfunction has been detected
http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2012/eos_error_msgs.shtml
Some possible fixes for Error 99:
http://www.advancecamera.com/2012/02/17/canon-eos-error-99/
However, do not use a pencil eraser, use something much gentler so as not to wear off any portion of the contacts.
http://www.richardsnotes.org/archives/2005/04/29/50mm-lens-contact-points/
 
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Ferrous795

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Thank you for the advice. I'll surely give it a try. I hope it works. Although, I have another question... Would the split second sun/light exposure of the underside of the lens during transfer compromise the lens? Because I accidentally tilted it during transfer.
 
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