Nikon repair

[Matt K.]

Woe is me ... my Nikon 70-200 has been giving me grief, the focus sytem has started to tell me: no lens attached. So I sent it in to Nikon. Here is the estimate:

Install new circuit system for the lens, clean and adjust: 479.00
Parts (including the VR system): 177.00
Shipping back: 30.00

Of course, all has to be taxed yet. So I am looking @ 768 dollars to get this lens fixed. I can buy a new SIGMA lens 70-200 without the OS for 714.00. This makes me wonder .... what would YOU do?

[Matt K.]

did I mention I am royally pi55ed off?

[Bambi]

did I mention I am royally pi55ed off?

you didn't have to- it's self evident! I think that my tendency would be to buy a new lens because after it's fixed I wouldn't be sure how good it would be or how long it would last.

However, my 2 cents are worth less then even that because I don't know anything about lens repair.

I am sorry for your troubles though

[Matt K.]

you didn't have to- it's self evident! I think that my tendency would be to buy a new lens because after it's fixed I wouldn't be sure how good it would be or how long it would last.

However, my 2 cents are worth less then even that because I don't know anything about lens repair.

I am sorry for your troubles though

Thanks, Bambi. This lens has served me very well over a year or so; bought it used on eBay, and it was fine. I dropped it once a while back, but it stillperformed fine after that. Now this! I am not sure if it is worth it ... maybe I put it on eBay ... lol ... buyer beware

[JAS_Photo]

Sorry about your lens. :(

[mbrager]

Matt:
I would absolutely pay for the repair and laugh about it. It's a great lens that you use and love, and it's still cheaper to repair it than obtain a new lens. After which you will have a factory repaired lens with some warranty for the parts and labor. To me it's part of the cost of DSLR shooting. Mike