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Dropped Lens
Aug 30, 2015 10:48:16 #
jodo4138
Loc: Long Island NY
While out shooting the full moon last night, I dropped my Nikkor 18-105 mm 1:3.5-5.6g ED I had a Hoya uv filter that got dented but I was able to be remove it. The real problem is the aperture blades are just flopping around. Nikon in Melville wants $200 to look at the lens. My question is it worth it to get it fixed, will it work as good as new, or buy a new lens, and sell this one for parts?
Aug 30, 2015 10:51:10 #
It seems to me that it's just a $200 lens new, so I'd get rid of it for parts and buy a new, used, or grey market lens. I saw some for under $200 on eBay.
If Nikon is anything like Canon, they'd probably not fix your lens, but ship a reconditioned lens back to you. So you can probably expect one back from Nikon that is like new and it'll probably have a 90 day warranty or something like that.
If Nikon is anything like Canon, they'd probably not fix your lens, but ship a reconditioned lens back to you. So you can probably expect one back from Nikon that is like new and it'll probably have a 90 day warranty or something like that.
Aug 30, 2015 11:24:47 #
jodo4138 wrote:
While out shooting the full moon last night, I dropped my Nikkor 18-105 mm 1:3.5-5.6g ED I had a Hoya uv filter that got dented but I was able to be remove it. The real problem is the aperture blades are just flopping around. Nikon in Melville wants $200 to look at the lens. My question is it worth it to get it fixed, will it work as good as new, or buy a new lens, and sell this one for parts?
What parts?
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Aug 30, 2015 11:24:53 #
jodo4138 wrote:
While out shooting the full moon last night, I dropped my Nikkor 18-105 mm 1:3.5-5.6g ED I had a Hoya uv filter that got dented but I was able to be remove it. The real problem is the aperture blades are just flopping around. Nikon in Melville wants $200 to look at the lens. My question is it worth it to get it fixed, will it work as good as new, or buy a new lens, and sell this one for parts?
I think if it were mine, I would take this fine opportunity to upgrade to a better quality lens. That was the kit lens with the D90 and D7000 bodies and still has the plastic kit lens bayonet mount. Repair costs likely will meet or exceed its replacement value.
Aug 30, 2015 11:25:43 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
It seems to me that it's just a $200 lens new, so I'd get rid of it for parts and buy a new, used, or grey market lens. I saw some for under $200 on eBay.
If Nikon is anything like Canon, they'd probably not fix your lens, but ship a reconditioned lens back to you. So you can probably expect one back from Nikon that is like new and it'll probably have a 90 day warranty or something like that.
If Nikon is anything like Canon, they'd probably not fix your lens, but ship a reconditioned lens back to you. So you can probably expect one back from Nikon that is like new and it'll probably have a 90 day warranty or something like that.
It's just my opinion, but I think refurbished is a better option than used.
Aug 30, 2015 11:28:26 #
jodo4138 wrote:
While out shooting the full moon last night, I dropped my Nikkor 18-105 mm 1:3.5-5.6g ED I had a Hoya uv filter that got dented but I was able to be remove it. The real problem is the aperture blades are just flopping around. Nikon in Melville wants $200 to look at the lens. My question is it worth it to get it fixed, will it work as good as new, or buy a new lens, and sell this one for parts?
MT Shooter wrote:
I think if it were mine, I would take this fine opportunity to upgrade to a better quality lens. That was the kit lens with the D90 and D7000 bodies and still has the plastic kit lens bayonet mount. Repair costs likely will meet or exceed its replacement value.
I'd dump it in the trash; not worth the bother of fixing or unloading on someone else.
Aug 30, 2015 11:39:01 #
Aug 30, 2015 11:52:29 #
jodo4138 wrote:
what lens would you replace it with?
If you are thinking of moving to a full frame camera at some point in time, the Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR would be a good choice.
Aug 30, 2015 12:04:04 #
Aug 30, 2015 12:30:15 #
jodo4138 wrote:
what lens would you replace it with?
The much newer and better 18-140mm would be a good choice. Also consider the Sigma 18-300mm and the Tamron 16-300mm if you don't have a longer lens that your 18-105mm already.
Aug 30, 2015 14:54:32 #
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Aug 30, 2015 16:09:07 #
Aug 31, 2015 05:53:56 #
Too bad it happened, but now is the time to replace it with a better lens of your choice.
Aug 31, 2015 06:44:18 #
Mac wrote:
What parts?
There's lots of photo gear on ebay being sold "for parts."
Aug 31, 2015 06:44:48 #
jodo4138 wrote:
While out shooting the full moon last night, I dropped my Nikkor 18-105 mm 1:3.5-5.6g ED I had a Hoya uv filter that got dented but I was able to be remove it. The real problem is the aperture blades are just flopping around. Nikon in Melville wants $200 to look at the lens. My question is it worth it to get it fixed, will it work as good as new, or buy a new lens, and sell this one for parts?
Sell it on ebay and buy something new, used, or refurbished.
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