Nikkor 80-200 f3.5-4.5 AF-D Zoom Ring Problem: Before it gets sent to a repair outlet for evaluation, I wonder if any other Hogger has had a similar problem. The zoom ring frequently...

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Nikkor 80-200 f3.5-4.5 AF-D Zoom Ring Problem

Oct 30, 2017 18:30:37 #

Beowulf Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI

Before it gets sent to a repair outlet for evaluation, I wonder if any other Hogger has had a similar problem. The zoom ring frequently "catches" at the 80mm position and it will not rotate to zoom at all, but then will "unfreeze" and the ring will zoom after several attempts to rotate it.

I know it is a relatively inexpensive lens, but it was made in Japan, has decent build quality, is very sharp, and gets a decent review from Ken Rockwell.

Any help is appreciated.
Beowulf

Oct 30, 2017 18:50:38 #

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Beowulf wrote:

Before it gets sent to a repair outlet for evaluat... (show quote)

Nikkor 80-200 f3.5-4.5 AF-D is a new one to me. Are you sure of that? Whatever lens it is, I would have a repair technician take a look at it.

Oct 30, 2017 18:53:50 #

Beowulf Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI

Sorry about the confusion, it is an f4.5-5.6! I was also handling another lens with the 3.5-4.5 when I posted.

Oct 30, 2017 19:06:48 #

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

Beowulf wrote:

Sorry about the confusion, it is an f4.5-5.6! I was also handling another lens with the 3.5-4.5 when I posted.