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 Nikon Lens Repair, Is it Worth It? | |
I am looking for some insight and experienced guidance here.
Over the weekend, I shot almost 2000 pictures at 2 parades, a festival and concert and 3 fireworks displays. Before I started, I was having some intermittent problems with my Nikon 24-85 3.5-4.5 AF-S ED G lens. I didn't think much of it as the lens still seemed to work OK and the images on the, small, screen on my D200 looked good.
However, by the time I finished with the last fireworks display on Friday Night, the zoom ring was seriously sticking. I would have to move it back and forth till it gave and I could zoom. It never did get all the way down to 24mm though. It has now changed from an occasional little nuissance to a constant problem. I also noticed that the front portions of the lens have a little jiggle or wobble to them. Upon looking at the pictures on the computer, I noticed that a large number of the later photos, from the weekend, seemed to be a little soft and blurry. I don't know for sure if that is related or just coincidence from using a lot of continuous exposures or bursts.
This lens is the original lens that I bought with my D100 right when the D100 was first released. (September of 20??). I have taken almost 10,000 pictures with it so I wouldn't be surprised if there was some issue of wear involved here.
I sent the D100 in a couple years ago for some repairs and bought a D200 while it was in the shop. I have kept both cameras and have been in need of a new lens for the D100.
The problem seems to be a common one from what I have been reading, with a wide range of lenses. Nothing goes in any detail, though, of what was the problem or cost. I had a similar problem, I think, with a Tokina lens that I had for my Canon A-1 but I never had it looked at. I have an email out to Nikon Tech support but it has been 3 days and no reply. Holiday though, perhaps I should be a little more patient. Now for my main question(s) here,, Is anyone familiar with this problem and is the lens worth getting fixed? I just ordered a Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR II this morning and might be interested in sending the 24-85 in and putting it with the D100 if it is worth it. Thank you for your comments,
Bill
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