warpspeed Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Somehow I broke a lens. Not the glass part but an internal part that is responsible for the zoom function. Are these things fixable ? It is at least 5 years old and is the basic lens that came with the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Samy's Camera can tell you. 323-928-2420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Ward, yes -- but it may not make sense economically...... Which lens are we talking about specifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63expert Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 These folks have a good reputation. http://www.nikoncamerarepair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Ward, yes -- but it may not make sense economically...... Which lens are we talking about specifically? DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6GII ED I'm guessing it won't be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hey Warp- Here is one over on my fav camera board. $70 I don't know the seller but he has been around some. It (FM board) is a great resource too by the way. http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1264147/0?keyword=DX,AF-S,Nikkor#12039476 I would take the opportunity to upgrade your glass. Bodies will come and go but lenses hold their value and don't suffer the constant "upgrades" of new bodies. What body are you using now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Ward, I'm with JQ -- I'd look for better glass..... If you do want a straight replacement, check here as well: Grey Market -- meaning imported without US Warranty it's a $100 lens; tack on the US Warranty and it jumps to $120. I self-insure whenever I'm offered extended warranties, so I'd jump on the grey market lens if I wanted to replace that exact lens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hey Warp- Here is one over on my fav camera board. $70 I don't know the seller but he has been around some. It (FM board) is a great resource too by the way. http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1264147/0?keyword=DX,AF-S,Nikkor#12039476 I would take the opportunity to upgrade your glass. Bodies will come and go but lenses hold their value and don't suffer the constant "upgrades" of new bodies. What body are you using now? It is a D40x. What would be an "upgrade" in that same zoom range ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 What is your budget? I'm not too up on Nikon glass but this would be a really nice upgrade. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/689623-REG/Sigma_583306_17_50mm_F2_8_EX_DC.html If you are really looking to upgrade a lens from a kit, make sure that the specs after the "f" DON'T have a hyphen. For example f 3.5-5.6 these lenses tend to be lesser quality lenses. A lens spec that reads f 4 would indicate a much nicer level of glass in both build quality and capability. The example above from B&H says f 2.8 the lower the number the better.* *Fine print - this is just a general discussion, is open to interpretation and individual experience may vary :-) I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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