Nikon 80-200 2.8 auto focus: I liked this lens disputed its weight however the auto focus at times quites working if I let it rest a while it usually resumes working. I purchased this...

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

I liked this lens disputed its weight however the auto focus at times quites working if I let it rest a while it usually resumes working. I purchased this lens used several years ago. My dilemma is should I just use it with manual focus and look at the Tamron g2 70-200 2.8 or should I see if Nikon or other repair shop can do something

Thanks as always your help is much appreciated

Joe

Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA

Have you cleaned the contacts on the lens? Or considered a call to Nikon to get their opinion? Sending it in to Nikon would be less than a new lens.

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

Skiextreme2 wrote:

Have you cleaned the contacts on the lens? Or considered a call to Nikon to get their opinion? Sending it in to Nikon would be less than a new lens.

Thanks I did clean the contacts I will call Nikon. J

droaden

Repair. Had one for 5 years. Just needs a little tube up

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

did you send it to Nikon

J

pesfls Loc: Oregon, USA

Call & talk to CRIS camera in Chandler Arizona. They are the largest authorized Nikon repar facility in the US. I’ve dealt with them & consider them honest & competant. Then you will know what the possibilities are so you can best decide how to proceed.

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

pesfls wrote:

Call & talk to CRIS camera in Chandler Arizona. They are the largest authorized Nikon repar facility in the US. I’ve dealt with them & consider them honest & competant. Then you will know what the possibilities are so you can best decide how to proceed.

Thanks

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Papa j wrote:

I liked this lens disputed its weight however the auto focus at times quites working if I let it rest a while it usually resumes working. I purchased this lens used several years ago. My dilemma is should I just use it with manual focus and look at the Tamron g2 70-200 2.8 or should I see if Nikon or other repair shop can do something

Thanks as always your help is much appreciated

Joe

Nikon will give you a quote. Then you can decide.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

I have the same lens. Last year I was getting frustrated with the button that lets you move from auto focus to manual focus. I brought it into Nikon in Melville, NY. They fixed it, cost me quite a bit, but it is now perfect! I think it was about $300 to repair.

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

ronichas wrote:

I have the same lens. Last year I was getting frustrated with the button that lets you move from auto focus to manual focus. I brought it into Nikon in Melville, NY. They fixed it, cost me quite a bit, but it is now perfect! I think it was about $300 to repair.

Thanks I called yesterday and the said they no longer repair this model which surprised me because the lens is still in production thanks for the response

J

Papa j Loc: Cary NC

Papa j wrote:

did you send it to Nikon

J

Nikon said they no longer service this model

J

ronichas Loc: Long Island

I had no problem when I brought it right to the service counter. I sometimes think the people that answer the phone have no clue. I have a friend who is an NPS manager. I will message him and see what he says. Will keep you posted.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

So I just heard back from my friend. I am glad I had it serviced last year.

*We don’t have parts... it’s a 15 year old lens... at least. 3 generations of 70-200 after it...*

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Papa j wrote:

because the lens is still in production thanks for the response

J

Wasn’t aware it was still being made.
Sure enough, B&H has them new.
I had an early model.
Mine was worth repairing.
After 20 years of use it came down with a case of sticky aperture blades.
Had it fixed by a member here who has a shop in Colorado.
Look up Rick Riggins:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-374561-1.html

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

There was an AF-S version that was discontinued when the 70-200 came out and I've heard it had issues with it's AF Is this an AF-S version? I have the original version and have not had any issues.