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Archive 2014 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


Does anyone know how much Nikon would charge to clean a 400/2.8 VRII lens? The lens is still under warranty I believe since it hasn't yet been 5 years. Eventually I'd like to sell the lens, but I don't want someone to buy the lens spend $6-7,000 only to be disappointed; I'd rather it be as perfect as possible


Aug 08, 2014 at 04:41 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


A lens cleaning is not going to be covered by the warranty.


Aug 08, 2014 at 07:11 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


I'll clean it for you. Send it my way.


Aug 08, 2014 at 09:39 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


It's not cheap, I had a 300 f2.8 serviced a couple of years a ago. I think the check, clean and plus the rear mount replaced was over $400 dollars.


Aug 08, 2014 at 01:15 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


i will trade you my 500mm vr f4 for it.


Aug 08, 2014 at 02:25 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


Nikon charged me $200 for cleaning of a 100 mm Micro incl. fungus removal just a month ago. It was just as reasonable as most 3rd party shops. Maybe they charge by the mm of focal length??

Why not send it in and see what they tell you. You will be out only shipping & insurance one way if you decline (plus time w/o it). You could then try a 3rd party shop.

Post what happens...



Aug 08, 2014 at 04:47 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


I'm not to worried about the time without the lens. It has sat in the closet in its case for the last year shooting sports has just become less of a hobby.

The way I see it extra funds will allow me to travel more and buy a newer car which translates into traveling more and shooting more photos




Aug 09, 2014 at 03:53 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


There is no comparison in cost between cleaning a 100mm lens and a 300 or 400mm f2.8 VRII. It's worth doing, but as I mentioned in the first reply it is expensive. They have to completely disassemble the lens and recalibrate it when it's back together.


Aug 11, 2014 at 12:59 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Nikon Service - Cleaning a 400/2.8VRII


my comparison is NPS vs. 3rd party shops - the same in my case


Aug 11, 2014 at 03:43 PM





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