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p.1 #1 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

Hi Guys, this morning i noticed some play on the 80-200 afs fixed to the d700 (bayonet). The play is very slight, nevertheless annoying. Any suggestions as to DIY, or should I send it in?

Nov 21, 2009 at 04:13 PM

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p.1 #2 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

Unless it moves enough to dissengage the contacts... I wouldn't worry about it. I have a Sigma 100-300 that does the same thing but has never given me a problem.

Nov 21, 2009 at 05:10 PM

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p.1 #3 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

I had the same thing on a 300mm f4 afs and a 70-200 vr and, although slightly disconcerting, it didn't affect picture taking ability.
Kim

Nov 21, 2009 at 05:26 PM

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p.1 #4 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

I too have some play with my Sigma 100-300 and Tamron 90 Macro. But it does not affect the pics. I follow - "If it ain't broken, don't fix it"

Nov 21, 2009 at 05:35 PM

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p.1 #5 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

Ive been wrestling with this on my D300. The lense takes awesome pics and still works but you get a little rotational play (can twist a bit but it doesnt wobble). There isnt any noticable brassing so it doesnt seem to be horribly worn or anything.

I may request a new mount if I send it in for cleaning and a checkup this winter.

Nov 23, 2009 at 12:51 AM

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p.1 #6 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

A slight amount of rotational play is COMPLETELY NORMAL. It is just more noticeable on lenses with a large mass like the AF-S 80~200/2.8. The mount locking pin on the body bayonet needs to be ever so slightly smaller in diameter than the corresponding slot or hole that the pin drops into on the rear mount of the lens in order to allow for quick and easy lens mounts. If they were exactly the same size (no rotational play), getting the lens to lock on the camera mount would be a very fussy and trying exercise.

Unless the slot on the lens mount is very worn (and that will be obvious when you look at it), or you are loosing communication between camera and lens, it is nothing to worry about.

Nov 23, 2009 at 02:26 AM

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p.1 #7 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

A little bit of rotational play is good, it gives things room for heat/cold expansion/contraction. I have a 24-70 that is just very tight on my D2x (ok on the D300) and I'm more concerned about that.

Nov 23, 2009 at 02:06 PM

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p.1 #8 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

thanks for the reassuring answers. Its not that `i think it is faulty, but everything nikon is so nicely made, that this is a bit out of context...:-)! Agreed on the heat/cold play and the slot is definitely not worn out.

Nov 23, 2009 at 04:02 PM

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p.1 #9 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

My 80-200 AFS is the same. Don't worry about it, it functions just fine.

Rene

Nov 23, 2009 at 04:34 PM

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p.1 #10 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

I was out shooting at the zoo Saturday with the D300 (D2x is still at Nikon) and my 300 f4 AFS was fine on the body, but when I added the TC14EII, I had some slop. I just think it is tolerances that become additive instead of cancelling out. It does give you a little concern when you aren't sure if you've pressed the lens release button by accident!

Nov 23, 2009 at 04:54 PM

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p.1 #11 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

My 80-200mm AF-S does the same as well, I haven't found it to be an issue at all with my shooting. I think you can relax.

Nov 24, 2009 at 03:39 AM

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p.1 #12 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

My 80-200 AF-S has a slight amount of play on my D90 body. While a little disconcerting, it hasn't affected IQ at all. My 28-70 AF-S has slightly less play, but it's still not perfectly tight.

Nov 24, 2009 at 04:15 AM

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p.1 #13 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

my 80-200 AFS used to have play as well... I used it on a D1x back in the day. Never bothered to get it fixed, and it never proved to be a problem. Unfortunately both lens and camera were stolen from me... but insurance replaced them with the 70-200VR

Nov 25, 2009 at 02:41 AM

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p.1 #14 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

My 80-200 AF-D has some play on my D50 that sends it in to error mode randomly. If the lens rotates a tad to the left (when looking through the camera) it may go into F--. Is there anything I can do about this? The lens has always had play but only recently has it been going into error mode. If I rotate the lens back to the right a bit and snug it up the camera works fine. I don't need to take the lens off to do it.

Dec 07, 2009 at 09:17 PM

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p.1 #15 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

Zaitz, maybe clean the contacts first to see wether this gives improvement?
If not there should be something that can be adjusted on the bayonet, i think.

Dec 08, 2009 at 03:57 PM

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p.1 #16 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

My 80-200 AF-S does the same thing on my D700.

Dec 08, 2009 at 08:04 PM

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p.1 #17 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

have the same on my 70-200VR,, was even worse on my Oly E3 and the 35-100,, know of no adjustment that will eliminate,, just part of the tolerance built into the specs,,

yes it can get annoying as some times it just seems more noticeable but the wiggle amount remains the same,,

Derry

Dec 08, 2009 at 08:27 PM

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p.1 #18 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

Rooster L200 wrote:
Hi Guys, this morning i noticed some play on the 80-200 afs fixed to the d700 (bayonet). The play is very slight, nevertheless annoying. Any suggestions as to DIY, or should I send it in?

My D700 does this also, but with only big lenses. Smaller lenses are fine and have no movement. I think it's just the more weight of the bigger lenses that does it.

Dec 08, 2009 at 10:09 PM

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p.1 #19 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

Zaitz wrote:
My 80-200 AF-D has some play on my D50 that sends it in to error mode randomly. If the lens rotates a tad to the left (when looking through the camera) it may go into F--. Is there anything I can do about this? The lens has always had play but only recently has it been going into error mode. If I rotate the lens back to the right a bit and snug it up the camera works fine. I don't need to take the lens off to do it.

Clean the lens and camera contacts. Then see what happens.

Dec 08, 2009 at 10:14 PM

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p.1 #20 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

Thank you. Cleaning the contacts seemed to help a bit. Hopefully the problem doesn't come back.

Dec 09, 2009 at 03:01 AM

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p.1 #21 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

I don't want to start a new thread for this. When walking around, is it ok to let the 80-200 hang by my neck strap? Walking for miles I am not always shooting but I know it's better to support the lens. Does that mean I should not let it hang and always support it by the lens a bit?

Dec 27, 2009 at 03:01 PM

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p.1 #22 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

yes, since it is quite heavy do not burden the bayonet too much, it might bend?? I always support the lens and body in the cradle of my arm, and it wil not bump into anything either. I do have serious biceps though...

Dec 29, 2009 at 10:46 AM

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p.1 #23 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

Zaitz wrote:
When walking around, is it ok to let the 80-200 hang by my neck strap? Walking for miles I am not always shooting but I know it's better to support the lens. Does that mean I should not let it hang and always support it by the lens a bit?

I wouldn't do this with a D50 due to body-construction. On a professional camera it can be done without any harm although some extra care won't hurt your camera

Dec 29, 2009 at 11:54 AM

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p.1 #24 · nikon 80-200 afs lens play on body

I have the same play wit the same lens on my D90

Dec 29, 2009 at 12:43 PM


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