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rocketdoc97 wrote:
These are VR I lenses, so I understood to be a problem. Checked with Nikon locally, checked with another local place that used to repair these (and they could not take it in). Checked with Midwest Camera Repair, and they typically repair, but first time contacted - lead time 6-8 months, second time the reply from them below:
"We normally do service this model, but at this time we are not accepting repairs on this model. You can check back with us in 4 – 6 months and see if our situation has changed (SEE BELOW).
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are short handed like many other business. Also, many repair shops have closed during Covid not to reopen..."
I haven't contacted anyone else (APS), as I am trying to decide whether to buy a new 300 2.8, find a used/refurb 300, or maybe try the sigma 120-300 which should work for what I want. The Nikon lens is too $$$ for me at nearly $10k.
I have used both of these lenses recently using manual focus and they are still nice and sharp.
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I love the 300 2.8. Had an MF one in the 1980’s and then an AF VRI and then an AF VRII.
It's just too short for what I do, although it would still be tack sharp with the TC’s (the 1.4 or the 2.0)
First, I want to suggest the following because you already wrote that you might do it anyway: If I am you and I continue to desire this great lens forumula, I would seriously think about buying a *brand new one*! If you think about it, this 300 2.8 Nikkor is a great buy. I think it’s been at $5500 for years now.
Why hunt around for a place to fix the VR I and put more money into it? Why not get the latest VR too? I love VR .
I might even think about a “like new” used one.
For the 200-400, I suggest you PM Bruce Levanthal here (on this Nikon forum). He goes by the name Owlseyes. He loved this lens for years and I think he had a few of them at various times. He might know where to fix that one you have.
My initial thought was to call KEH. Maybe they still repair older Nikons. That is who sold me that 300 2.89 VRI years ago. They might have scavanged/salvaged parts for your VR I. But they are in Georgia and you would rather deal out there in LA area. I don’t blame you.... if it’s home.
Robert
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