$520 to repair my Nikon 200-500 lens
Mar 1, 2022 08:43:31 #
KindaSpikey wrote:
I'd be tempted to buy a jewelers screwdriver set, and a few pairs of lint free cotton gloves, and fix it myself. But that's just me, I've always been "that guy". I look at pretty much anything as a collection of nuts and bolts and screws. Give me the tools and a schematic and I'll usually be able to fix anything.
I’m jealous. I once tried to hang a picture on a wall. The head of the nail, not the point of the nail, was facing the wall where I wanted the picture to go. I figured I had a nail that was meant for the opposite wall and gave up.
Mar 1, 2022 08:46:32 #
JFCoupe wrote:
I think rmorrison1116 had it about right. On the surface, the cost seems high. What isn't known is what disassembly was required to get the screw in the right place and then re-assemble the lens.
Unfortunately, it's the cost of having expensive equipment ...What do BMW, Porsche etc cost to repair? An Arm and a Leg.
Mar 1, 2022 08:47:33 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
DWU2 wrote:
You could buy a new Nikon-mount Sigma 150-600 f/5 - 6/3 lens for $865.
If you want the 150-600 the Tamron g2 has great reviews, better then sigma
Mar 1, 2022 08:54:06 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Many modern lenses may require complete re-alignment of the focus stack after the disassembly/repair & CLA/reassembly. Many small parts/electrical connections and such that all have to be done just right. Yes it is costly, and one hopes that they put locktite on all the screws when reassembling. Imagine what it would cost if the oil pan drain plug backs out of you car/truck engine, it's just one little part = as much as $5K.......(depending).
Mar 1, 2022 08:56:10 #
chrisg-optical wrote:
Not excessive if Nikon is repairing the lens. Most... (show quote)
I should have included that two months ago I had contacted Nikon service for the repair and received a quote for the cost of the repair. For various reasons I did not get it sent in. Now it's $520. I should also add that this repair is required far too often for this particular lens. It seems to me that Nikon should take some responsibility.
Mar 1, 2022 08:56:15 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
Every time I sent a camera for repair the first item is always cleaning the camera. A lens would be the same, must consider the time for cleaning
I know labor to fix my RV is 125-150 hour. Not as complicated as a zoom lens with lots of parts. Training and profit must be factored in
I know labor to fix my RV is 125-150 hour. Not as complicated as a zoom lens with lots of parts. Training and profit must be factored in
Mar 1, 2022 08:57:37 #
olemikey wrote:
Many modern lenses may require complete re-alignment of the focus stack after the disassembly/repair & CLA/reassembly. Many small parts/electrical connections and such that all have to be done just right. Yes it is costly, and one hopes that they put locktite on all the screws when reassembling. Imagine what it would cost if the oil pan drain plug backs out of you car/truck engine, it's just one little part = as much as $5K.......(depending).
People are successfully doing the fix on YouTube.
Mar 1, 2022 09:14:38 #
I've used Rick to repair my Canon 5d4. I believe he also does lens repair. Quality work for a reasonable price. Doesn't hurt to give him a call. PM me if you have any questions.
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Mar 1, 2022 09:18:11 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
alandg46 wrote:
People are successfully doing the fix on YouTube.
I too can do the repair (have the tools and exp.), as long as re-alignment isn't required, I don't have the gear for that part of the deal (computer aided alignment Jig and program) & I do not have a copy of factory manual for that lens (which is often extremely helpful).... If no re-alignment is required, it would not be all that difficult unless there is a broken part, that broken part could be very hard to get. Would I recommend the average person try repairing a complicated lens? Well, do a lot of homework first....watch a lot of youtube videos, and ask them if it will still focus after the repair..........
Mar 1, 2022 09:37:56 #
Mar 1, 2022 09:47:19 #
starlifter wrote:
All the .more reason to insure your equipment. The annual premium not with standing my out of pocket expense for repair/replacement 0$.
Insurance.?
What kind and with who. How much? Sounds like something worth its own thread
Mar 1, 2022 10:11:25 #
manofhg
Loc: Knoxville, TN
I had focus issues with my Canon 24-105 L lens and from doing a little detective work, I realized that it was something more than I was capable of attempting. I sent it to Canon and they fixed the problem, cleaned everything (you can feel a definite difference in the action of the barrel) and returned it promptly. The cost was just under $400. I figure it was money well spent.
Mar 1, 2022 10:30:07 #
alandg46 wrote:
$520 to repair my Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 seems a little excessive to me. The problem was a small screw had come out and it would no longer zoom.
There is a lot involved in taking a big lens apart - time and expertise. Looking on eBay, you'd pay more for a used one. "Sold Items" below -
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Nikon+200-500+f%2F5.6&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1
Mar 1, 2022 10:34:05 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
I mentioned appliance repair earlier. We serviced GE small appliances but not Procter-Silex. The reason? GE appliances were put together with machine screws, bolts, and other removable fasteners. Proctor-Silex, a significantly less expensive brand, were riveted together. There was a shop down the street that worked on them, and their charges were considerably higher than ours. They had to grind or drill the rivets, sometimes damaging various chassis or other parts which had to be repaired.
Sometimes, less expensive stuff is less intrinsically repairable and costs more to fix.
Sometimes, less expensive stuff is less intrinsically repairable and costs more to fix.
Mar 1, 2022 11:02:00 #
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