I think I can understand some of your problems, perhaps you should come for a visit to England for a cup of coffee in Starbucks. No guns allowed.
When Nikon brought out their first 18-200 mm lens, I rushed out and brought 2 one for my wife and the other for myself.
We used them on 1 assignment and was so disappointed with the results at the 200 mm end that I traded them back in for the 16-85 mm lens which is absolutely stunning. The 16-85 mm lens is of a similar quality to the 18- 70 mm you already have both of these lenses are rated very highly in the UK.
I feel that the 10x magnification of the 18- 200 mm is pushing the optics to far in one lens and you would be better of with 2 lenses covering the range.
To reduce weight I have just brought the new 70-200 mm f4 a bit expensive but what a cracker and about half the weight of my old 80-200 f2.8.
Hope this helps.
Regards
AceMan
Hello All,
Interested to read your comments about no guns in Starbucks , I don't know what all the fuss is about. Here in the UK we have never had guns in Starbucks and it seems to work very well.
Is it a matter of Boys and their Toys ?
No offence intended.
As McEnroe once said "You can't be serious "
We treasure our toys as much as you do in America, we have to as we have to pay more for them than you do in America. I am out of the Uk for the next 3 weeks but when I return I will take your advice and contact my dealer. I will then let you know their response
Regards
AceMan
No I went straight to Nikon Uk
Thank you for your feedback, unfortunately we only get a 2 yr warranty in the UK. Another mismatch in benefits from Nikon, if I had had a 5 yr warranty then I would not of had a problem with my repair.
How can Nikon have such a variation on there warranty cover for the same product. The 24-120 lens is good enough for a5 yr warranty in America but only good enough for a 2 yr in the UK.
IT MAKES YOU WONDER IF WE ARE SUPPLIED WITH AN INFERIOR PRODUCT in the UK.
Regards
AceMan. UK
Ps. I have been a Nikon owner for over 25 yrs and never had this sort of problem.
My 24-120 Nikon lens developed a fault after approx 18 months, it was intermittently jamming at approx 50 mm. I did not contact Nikon UK until the lens was just over 2 yrs old, when I did they said that the complete lens barrel
Would have to be replaced at a cost of approx. £450. I objected to the price and they then reduced the price to £320 so I told them to do the repair and have since paid the £320 which I am was not happy about as I consider that an £850 lens should not have failed within that time span. I only used the lens lightly as I am now retired and consider that the lens was not fit for purpose.
Question: Has any other members had similar faults with the 24-120 mm lens and what response did they receive from Nikon.