Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

Me too, Nikon or Nothing.

Bill MN Loc: Western MN

Listen to an expert like MT he has great advice.

cthahn

You didn't bother to say how old the lens, is it in warranty, and did you call Nikon and explain the problem to them.

MBW66 Loc: NH, USA

Certainly a new lens should have none of the dust which you describe. The resolution in your case is as it should be. Now the issue is that is will acquire 'dust' as you use it. My bet is that it will never be detectible in your photos as annoying as it is to have this unavoidable problem with zoom lenses.

lightchime Loc: Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Happy that your problem is being resolved.

I can't comment on Nikon service. I have never needed it. I will say, however, that none of my cameras and none of my Nikon lenses have ever needed more than a simple cleaning of lens or sensor. With my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another product.

I would guess that any organization that large has some problems and some disgruntled customers. At times they may be at fault and at times the customer is not always right.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

I know it is beside the point when taking about a NEW lens but ...... Dust in the lens does not effect anything unless it is excessive. Dust specks will never show in a photo.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

As a practical matter, I would have just kept the lens and used it - saved a lot "worries".....

UntamedImages Loc: Utah

cthahn - It was supposedly a Brand New Lens. However, the more I think about it, it had to be a floor model or something. I can't believe it would come from the factory that way. I did call Nikon but the delay was around 4-6 weeks to get it resolved that way. This way I am getting a new lens in less than a week and the retailer is addressing the dust issue with Nikon directly, as it should be. Thanks

UntamedImages Loc: Utah

I agree, but I just had a hard time accepting large dust particles in a brand new lens that cost me $2,700. I counted 7 large dust specs at multiple layers in this lens. Not small particles but very obvious particles. I took some shots with it and you are correct, no dust specs showing in the images.

Thanks

UntamedImages Loc: Utah

Yeah, I know but like I said, $2,700 for a lens, I wold expect it to be perfect!

:-)

Thanks

UntamedImages Loc: Utah

It's funny you say that because I actually thought about it, but just couldn't do it. Evertime I looked at the lens all I could see were those big 'ol specs.

Thanks

UntamedImages Loc: Utah

For those that are not considering buying from Nikon becasue of this post, I apologize.

I will only say that I ahve had nothing but positive experiences to this point with all of my equipment and servises.

I truly believe this is an issue with the Retailer and not with Nikon.

I love my Nikon gear and will contnue to do so. Thanks

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

Ignore ctahn, he's a troll.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Come on John !! This is most unlike you ! You've been around on this forum about as long as I have. We know that there's been problems with the D600's shutter.... but that was the earlier models. There were early "left side" focusing problems with the D800. But to condemn Nikon outright a you seem to be doing .... sorry mate, not on, and no need !

If you're looking for an excellent Nikon DSLR I have my D300 for sale. It's a stunner, one of Nikon's DX "classics". Look in for sale section for more details. It needs a good home, and certainly won't let you down. There's a camera that'll restore your faith in Nikon !

saichiez Loc: Beautiful Central Oregon

For any number of years now, I have always carried a small brush with me, particularly for use on Zoom lenses. My favorite looks like a lipstick tube, and the brush extends/retracts by taking off the cover and twisting the end.

Whenever I zoom my lens inward, I do not worry about dust, but when I zoom my lens to extend it, I first take out my little lipstick like tube, take off the lid, twist the end to extend the brush and carefully brush off any dust around the joints of the lens. Then I compose and take the picture.

I have, over the years, allayed my mistrust of zoom lenses and the dust problem.

I don't know what to tell the OP as regards dust. I can say, I have never seen what little dust shows up in my lenses to actually appear in my images. Frankly, the nature of lens optics is such that dust near the front objectiv will rarely, if ever appear in an image. However, dust resting on the rear objectiv may occasionally affect the image.

I will admit, particularly to those who follow the wisdom of my posts, that I have often been accused of being somewhat Anal Retentive, if not worse, and a trouble maker to boot.

Good luck with the lens. Solutions require persistance, an overbearing manner, and sometimes fisticuffs.

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