I sent the lens to Nikon for cleaning. They quoted me 350 then kept it for 9
weeks before returning it with a note saying it was beyond repair. All I wanted
was for it be cleaned. Not sure why they thought it needed to be repaired.

Trying again I took it to a local place that quoted me 400 for a cleaning

Given the complexity and cost of this lens (600mm f4) I am a bit afraid to work
on it myself.

Can anybody give me an idea if 400 is a realistic cost and or why Nikon would
decide not to do any work on after they already gave a quote?

--- In NikonRepair@yahoogroups.com, "Walt Davis" <walt.l.davis@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Does anybody know where I can find a repair manual for a "Manual Focus Ai-S
Nikkor 600mm f/4.0s IF ED Super Telephoto lens".
>
>
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/telephotos/6\
00mm.htm.
>
> All I need is to get behind the rear lens element and clean it.
>
> Thank you for any help!
>
> Walt
> http://astronomy.waltdavis.net