Is It Worth Repairing My Nikon 80-200 F2.8
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Repair of Nikon AF eighty-200 F2.8D Lens
Anyone know how much Nikon is charging these days to set a broken focus selector ring on a Nikon AF lxxx-200F2.8 D lens?
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF eighty-200 F2.8D Lens
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I'd go with Authorized Photo Service instead of Nikon. You tin can probably get a quote over the telephone.
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF eighty-200 F2.8D Lens
lightandaprayer wrote:
I'd become with Authorized Photograph Service instead of Nikon. You tin can probably become a quote over the phone.
Yup. I've had ii lenses repaired by Authorized Photo Service. Slap-up service, swell price.
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lightandaprayer wrote:
I'd get with Authorized Photo Service instead of Nikon. Y'all can probably become a quote over the phone.
I'm guessing you hateful the photo service center in Illinois - Authorized Photo Service
Accept you used them earlier?
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF 80-200 F2.8D Lens
Yes, Morton Grove, IL. I've used them three times. Fixed my 18-200, my 300mm f/4, and my 12 year onetime eighty-200 f/2.8. They are a Nikon authorized repair center. I sent them the lens with their form explaining the problem, got a prompt email reply with the judge, lens was repaired and I had it back in less than a calendar week. Of course, I live less than 150 miles from their location and then aircraft was quite fast.
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF 80-200 F2.8D Lens
Well I'm Virginia so aircraft shouldn't be an result. Thanks, I'll requite them a call tomorrow.
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I had the switch crack on mine last yr . Cost effectually $250 if I recall. I drove information technology to MELVILLE and got it back around a calendar week afterward. They did more than exercise the repair . Information technology came back like a new lens. I have the good fortune of living effectually 45 min away. Dealing with them face up to face up beats dealing with them over the phone.
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ADMint wrote:
lightandaprayer wrote:
I'd get with Authorized Photo Service instead of Nikon. You lot can probably become a quote over the phone.
I'm guessing you mean the photo service center in Illinois - Authorized Photo Service
Accept yous used them before?
They refurbished a agglomeration of my MF lenses. It was inexpensive and they came back working like new. Turnaround was effectually a calendar week. APS used to be the midwest Nikon warranty repair eye before information technology went individual ownership. I've heard many skillful reports from beau pros.
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF 80-200 F2.8D Lens
Well I don't take the fortune of having whatever Nikon repair centers well-nigh me, so sending equipment off and waiting is my just option. With that, waiting isn't a problem since I rarely use the lens anyway. The only issue is cost.
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APS quotes...
APS quoted me a cost of nearly $250 to repair the ring on the 80-200 lens.
I'm as well thinking about sending in my AF-S 28-seventy f2.8D lens since it has a dead SVM motor. The quote on that was betwixt $500-600 bucks.
These sound nearly right?
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I've heard others quote similar amounts for the ring repair. Non sure about the AFS motor.
You could call/electronic mail California Precision Services, another authorized repair heart for a price comparing.
http://www.camrepair.com/well-nigh-u.s.a./
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I'g good. And really the only way to find out is to send the lens in.
Cheers.
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF eighty-200 F2.8D Lens
I had APS perform that very same repair on my 80-200 f2.8 a couple years ago and I think I paid near $275. Was very satisfied with their work and information technology was good to finally go it fixed.
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF eighty-200 F2.8D Lens
I had to send mine twice to Nikon Canada for a broken A/M switch, $200 and $250 respectively x and 7 years ago. So, given inflation and the CDN-Usa substitution, anything under $300 is reasonable. In the long haul, yet, maybe you'd like to consider a newer lens like I somewhen did. I loved the 80-200, merely the seventy-200 VR2 is all-round better and more reliable (at least so far -- knock on wood)!
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I say this because this kind of lens is a "breadstuff and butter" lens if you lot get paid for your work -- beingness without information technology for even 2 weeks can cost you much more. I ever accept a backup-for-the-backup program, only reliability is worth something -- later on two unexpected lens failures, I decided this lens didn't owe me a cent. I paid $900 CDN used in 1999, added the ii repairs (total $1350) and sold it 13 years subsequently for $600. If you look at it that way, the full outlay of $750 (or $60 annually) was a pretty good investment over those years, which still might be worthwhile considering. A good lens holds its value amend than a good trunk.
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF fourscore-200 F2.8D Lens
Parry Johnson wrote:
I had to send mine twice to Nikon Canada for a broken A/M switch, $200 and $250 respectively ten and 7 years ago. So, given aggrandizement and the CDN-US exchange, anything under $300 is reasonable. In the long haul, however, maybe you'd similar to consider a newer lens like I eventually did. I loved the 80-200, but the 70-200 VR2 is all-circular better and more than reliable (at least so far -- knock on wood)!
Thanks. And BTW, I also have the 70-200 F4 that I use a lot. I got information technology because it'southward light and easy to carry without feeling like I've been lifting weights all day. It's besides my never leave home without information technology lens
That said, I besides like the 80-200 since it's nonetheless a solid performer, even at it's one-time age. Some have said I should sell both and get the new lxx-200 f2.eight E, which I like, but I can't come across dropping nearly 3K for information technology; peculiarly since I'm seriously looking at that 105E.
That said, I'g somewhat in a quandary...
- Spend about $850 to ready both the 80-200 and the 28-70 (gives me back my 28-seventy)
- save that 850 and put it towards the 105E (gives me a prime lens in that range),
- Save further and sell both the lxx-200, and the cleaved 80-200 to get the new 70-200E (probable loftier usage)
Hmmm...
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ADMint wrote:
APS quoted me a price of about $250 to repair the ring on the 80-200 lens.
I'm too thinking almost sending in my AF-Southward 28-70 f2.8D lens since information technology has a dead SVM motor. The quote on that was between $500-600 bucks.
These sound almost right?
That sounds most what I paid for a similar repair on that lens. But they too cleaned the glass and so information technology came dorsum looking like new.
Re: Repair of Nikon AF 80-200 F2.8D Lens
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That said, I'g somewhat in a quandary...
- Spend about $850 to set up both the fourscore-200 and the 28-70 (gives me back my 28-70)
- relieve that 850 and put it towards the 105E (gives me a prime number lens in that range),
- Save farther and sell both the 70-200, and the broken 80-200 to become the new 70-200E (likely high usage)
I'll add together a couple of other options for you to consider (which are really extensions of the higher up):
4. Salve $250-300 by NOT getting the lxxx-200 repaired (correct now - yous could do that later, as you lot've already got a decent replacement for the fourth dimension being in the 70-200 f4). Get the 28-lxx repaired merely if that's your main general-purpose lens.
5. You might want to hold off on the 28-70 repair, too equally a decent used 28-lxx tin can be plant for around $700-1000. At a repair cost of $500-600, that's not a bully return if you programme to sell it later. Someone else might pay you $650 right now in its current condition. Put the extra towards a Tamron VC or Nikkor 24-70 -- you won't regret either. (The Tammy oftentimes sells for $1000 used, and the 5-yr warranty could all the same exist in upshot.) Buy the 105 f1.4 or a used DC (however an awesome lens -- bought mine for $550 CDN used -- my favourite). Again, retrieve that's a discontinued lens, so that'south the reason it's so expensive to repair - parts are getting hard to detect.
6. Fix your lxxx-200 and sell the 70-200 f4. You know the newer lens is lighter, but non by that much. Quality is pretty close, plus you have an extra stop if needed. Sometimes I wish I had kept mine and non spent the extra on the VR2. Again, the clincher was the reliability. That's okay if you lot don't heed sending it in for the same repair every few years (which will go tougher every bit information technology ages or discontinued -soon!).
7. Don't do anything new, just buy something else old and inexpensive that will give you the motivation to try new shooting. I bought a used Tamron Adaptall 135mm f2.five for $15 in a 2d-manus store last year. I already had a Nikon mount, so thought, "Why not?!" As it turns out, it's a decent little (read "light, unobtrusive") lens that's fun to utilise. I've institute that lately I've been using it more than than my 105DC, but mainly on my Nikon1 V1 as a tiny, expressionless-silent 364mm f2.5 lens. For paparazzi-similar aboveboard portraits, it's great. The betoken is, the toll vs. return is well worthwhile.
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF lxxx-200 F2.8D Lens
Some practiced points…
You're correct, I could save the $250 on the 80-200 repair seeing the lens it withal usable as is.
The 28-70 is in a different ball park though, every bit it's completely shot and needs repair – it won't even focus manually, at least not to infinity. And I seriously doubt anyone would desire to buy a lens in that condition.
In terms of finding an acceptable replacement for information technology, I'one thousand fairly happy with the very small, lightweight AF-South 24-85 f3.5-4.5 VR. Yeah it'southward slow, possibly not as abrupt as the pro lens, merely it gets the job done for me on my D800E. In fact, it's done then well it'southward really kept me from repairing the 28-70. That said, the 28-70 was my favorite lens on my F5 and F100 film bodies and I wouldn't mind using it over again on the D800E.
The other possibility, and honestly, the more and more I think about it, the better sense it makes, is to not repair anything; instead sell both the 80-200 and seventy-200 lenses and get the new AF-S lxx-200 f2.8E. The cost is a bit ridiculous, but it is an impressive lens. And information technology's one that'll see a lot of employ.
With that, what do you recollect I might get in selling both the 80-200, with broken band, and my most mint condition lxx-200 F4?
Thanks.
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Re: Repair of Nikon AF eighty-200 F2.8D Lens
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The other possibility, and honestly, the more and more I think about information technology, the better sense it makes, is to not repair anything; instead sell both the 80-200 and 70-200 lenses and get the new AF-S 70-200 f2.8E. The toll is a chip ridiculous, but information technology is an impressive lens. And it's one that'll run into a lot of employ.
With that, what do yous recollect I might go far selling both the 80-200, with broken ring, and my about mint condition 70-200 F4?
Personally, I wouldn't consider any of the new E lenses. I occasionally employ older pic and digital bodies, and I've got a few odd extras like the TC201, which I can't actually utilise with my Grand lenses, either. Call me old-fashioned, merely I like a real aperture band. I've heard keen things most the 70-200 f4, so I'd proceed that. I burned all my extra disposable income on my D800, lxx-200 VR2 and 24-70 f2.eight a few years ago, so that combo was a big leap sideways. (I had a full DX lineup and set of flick bodies and lenses before that.)
I guess what I'm actually wondering is, "Would getting the new VR-Eastward really change things enough to warrant a complete system modify?" If and so, go for it; simply if non so you're meliorate off irresolute one thing at a time, starting with what would brand the near change. At present that may be the lxx/80-200 f2.8/4 (have your pick), but to me I'd start with the 24/28-70 full general-purpose lens. I was in a similar gunkhole with a 28-105D lens -- cracking basic lens, but no lucifer for the Nikkor 24-lxx unless I was happy with "good enough."
Every bit for dollar value, selling annihilation would mean you'd still have to pay extra. I think for what the new Due east 70-200 has to offer, it's however overpriced. My VR2 was like that when new, too -- I was lucky and bought it before the big price increases a couple of years ago. Now that the replacement is out, you tin can notice a pretty skillful deal on the VR2 -- don't dismiss information technology. Yous could probably sell both your lenses and pay merely a bit compared to what you'd have to pay for the new i. Know what I hateful? Besides, with Nikon'due south 5 year warranty, y'all likely won't have to worry about much for awhile.
Yet some other option is to sell both and buy a Tamron SP 70-200 f2.8. Some say it's better than mine, and nearly the same cost as your f4 Nikkor. You'd go the same warranty and there's always a demand for that kind of lens, so you won't actually lose much if you have to sell information technology later.
I know you'd have an easier time making a determination if it were only a couple hundred dollars instead of a few thousand, and then you're probably better off waiting awhile, repairing or replacing what y'all need most, and admitting y'all'll accept some sort of loss. Sometimes that'south just office of the business -- at least it keeps Nikon and other manufacturers in business concern, and that's a really practiced thing considering all the doom and gloom comments lately.
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Parry Johnson wrote:
I guess what I'm actually wondering is, "Would getting the new VR-E actually change things plenty to warrant a complete organization change?"
This is a not upshot every bit my D800E iscompatible with the E (electronic diaphragm) lenses; but every bit the D and Chiliad lenses are. Then I don't need a new anything. See my gear list
If so, go for information technology; but if non then y'all're better off changing one affair at a time, starting with what would make the most change. Now that may be the 70/80-200 f2.viii/4 (take your pick), but to me I'd beginning with the 24/28-70 general-purpose lens. I was in a similar boat with a 28-105D lens -- swell basic lens, but no match for the Nikkor 24-70 unless I was happy with "skilful enough."
I'k not sure you're paying attending to my posts as I've stated I'm non interested in buying the 24-70 since my 24-85 VR is doing just fine for my needs in that zoom range.
As for dollar value, selling anything would mean you'd however have to pay extra. I think for what the new E 70-200 has to offer, it's still overpriced.
A lot of reviews I've seen and read feel the same way... that Nikon is request too much for the lens. And one review begged Sigma to counter it with a Sport version of their own. That said, I nonetheless desire to lens, merely have to admit the asking price is a bit ridiculous.
you tin can find a pretty good bargain on the VR2 -- don't dismiss it. Y'all could probably sell both your lenses and pay just a fleck compared to what you'd accept to pay for the new one. Know what I mean? Besides, with Nikon's 5 yr warranty, you lot probable won't take to worry about much for awhile.
If I don't become the 70-200E, than I'll just proceed my seventy-200 F4 and exist happy with it. Probably fix the 80-200 and hold onto it a while. Right now my attitude is to either go the 70-200E, or but keep what I've got. If I buy the VR2, I'll always wonder what the E is similar. That'south me. I did the same when I bought my D800, and it nagged me to decease that I didn't get the D800E. Turned out my D800 had focusing issues and I was given the opportunity to swap it for the 800E which I jumped at and never looked back. Once again, that's me.
Nevertheless another option is to sell both and purchase a Tamron SP 70-200 f2.8. Some say it'due south better than mine, and about the same toll as your f4 Nikkor. You'd become the same warranty and in that location's ever a demand for that kind of lens, so you won't really lose much if you have to sell information technology subsequently.
Not interested in any Tamrons. Rather go Nikon or Sigma. That's me.
Anyway I'll brand my conclusion at a after time as I've even so non still dismissed that Nikon 105 F1.4E. It was at the acme of my list fifty-fifty before this thread. And if nothing else, I'll at least go both the 80-200 and 24-seventy repaired. Either manner I'll be adding a lens to my collection. In this example a fully functioning 24-70.
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