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Nikon 70-300 zoom lens focus problem
Jan 26, 2015 06:17:54   #
fricciardi Loc: Nashua, New Hampshire
 
I have a nikon 70-300 zoom lens and it will not seem to focus... Seems to keep hunting when in auto focus. Lens is approx 5 yrs old, using it with a Nikon D7100... Any suggestions as to why this is happening?

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Jan 26, 2015 06:28:22   #
bakedtator Loc: Corpus Christi Tx
 
Have you bumped it or dropped it? Ive had one for around the same amount of time and had no problems

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Jan 26, 2015 06:40:48   #
fricciardi Loc: Nashua, New Hampshire
 
Possibly... Let my son use it for a while and the he gave back,,, Tried using it and it won't focus.. Might be...

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Jan 26, 2015 06:50:07   #
bakedtator Loc: Corpus Christi Tx
 
Haf that happen to another lens of mine. Find a nikon rep close or send it in to be fixed. I wouldnt think it would run too much comparitbly speaking if they can fix it

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Jan 26, 2015 07:04:44   #
fricciardi Loc: Nashua, New Hampshire
 
Thanks Trey, really appreciate the speedy comeback.

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Jan 26, 2015 08:27:37   #
old man 88 Loc: Palmview, TX when not on road
 
You can have it fix here:

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Hope this help

C M

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Jan 26, 2015 09:47:29   #
SheriB Loc: York Co, PA
 
have you cleaned the lens contacts and checked to make sure they all move freely?
Another great ( and fast) repair service is Authorized Photo Service in Morton Grove IL (nikoncamerarepair.com)I just sent my 35-70mm f/2.8D to them.They send an estimate, you give the ok or not. You would only be out shipping both ways. I gave the ok for my repair work on a Monday afternoon, I got my lens back that Thursday ( I am in PA) I hear a lot of positive feedback about them on nikonians. Would use them again in a split second ( hoping I do nto HAVE too!)

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Jan 26, 2015 11:34:20   #
fricciardi Loc: Nashua, New Hampshire
 
Have not checked the contacts... Will give that a try later today... Thanks both for the repair service recommendations... Will be sure to keep them on file.

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Jan 27, 2015 08:26:16   #
CHASEPLACEMAIL Loc: Ct,Fla
 
Had a back focus problem with this lens. Sent it to Nikon . They fixed it for about $170. They give you the option to accept their charge before the lens is fixed.

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