Is it worth getting repaired?
Apr 26, 2017 13:04:51 #
I do believe KEH does repairs. They have a phone and a website. Might give them a jingle.
JFleming wrote:
Back last October (2016) I purchased a Refurbished... (show quote)
Apr 26, 2017 13:28:21 #
This thread seems an opportunity to ask a side question. OP's lens seem not worth repairing, but is it valueless? Does the lens have any value for spare parts? For example the glass part and othere assembly parts might be perfectly OK. So are repair services in need of spare parts and do any of them buy so-called defective lenses.
Apr 26, 2017 13:52:33 #
I have several lenses and cameras that are now " paper weights and book ends". I even have a lens that went for a swim that I converted to be the stick shift knob on my sports car. Think outside the box.
Apr 26, 2017 14:40:01 #
Should have got it from Cameta camera, they have a one year warranty on refurbished Nikon lenses. They are refurbished by Nikon. You just got a bad one, I have two refurbished Nikon lenses, have had no problems with them.
Apr 26, 2017 14:43:22 #
if u decide to scrap it, you could sell it on ebay for parts OR take it apart and see what makes it tick, maybe u can fix it.
or use the old standard, its NOt working so smack it against a table a few times ( not real hard) maybe it will start working again.
or use the old standard, its NOt working so smack it against a table a few times ( not real hard) maybe it will start working again.
Apr 26, 2017 14:48:59 #
Kit lenses are rarely worth repairing; they are not that well built to begin with. I suggest you put that $400 towards a quality lens either new or used. And buy from a reputable dealer; in photo gear it really makes a difference. For Used; B & H, Adorama, KEH or Cameta. Cameta gives a 1 year warranty and the rest give 90 days.
Apr 30, 2017 08:45:47 #
Before you do anything that's going to cost you try cleaning the contacts on the lens and possibly the contacts on the camera also
May 2, 2017 12:43:32 #
Happy ending -
I sent the lens into Nikon Service, in NY, explaining the situation and they are going to repair it free of charge.
Thank you all for you suggestions and opinions.
John
I sent the lens into Nikon Service, in NY, explaining the situation and they are going to repair it free of charge.
Thank you all for you suggestions and opinions.
John
May 2, 2017 16:28:36 #
JFleming wrote:
Happy ending -
I sent the lens into Nikon Service, in NY, explaining the situation and they are going to repair it free of charge.
Thank you all for you suggestions and opinions.
John
I sent the lens into Nikon Service, in NY, explaining the situation and they are going to repair it free of charge.
Thank you all for you suggestions and opinions.
John
Good for you. That is a big plus for their customer service.
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