hi, I have come across a 50mm f1.8 mark II lens, with the rabbit ears missing. would that make any difference in the performance or usage? thanks in advance. M...
My AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II is stuck on a D-series body. I had swapped in and out a Nikon TC a dozen times in this shoot, but on one of them, with...
Greetings to all, could anyone suggest the best way to get the shine back on silver bodies, before i make the state of my FM body any worse? it is in good nick...
I'ce recently bought a F2 Photomic from ebay, because the base plate looks mint. However, when I took it off, I found it was a damaged one undented and...
Had a problem with a Mint-ish D2H I picked up recently, the vertical release button had taken a knock and the 'first pressure' focus switch was jammed on....
Hi, I am trying to take apart a Nikkor 35mm f2 non-AI. I separated the optical assembly from the mechanical control for focusing and aperture setting. The...
Hi there, I really need some advise on how to disassemble my 28mm f/2.8 (the one with CRC). My lens got some fungus in an inner element (which belongs to the...
I need help repairing a JC Penney 80-200mm f4.5 Nikon F mount. The focus ring has slipped so that I can no longer focus the lens.I've looked high and low for...
I got a 28mm 2.0 AIS for a song but it has oil on the blades (this may explain the price...). I was thinking about fixing it myself but I'm not sure whether I...
Hi folks, I am new to this. I have two old lenses with mold, and I would like to clean the insides. Can someone point me to step-by-step instructions on how to...
Hi! The head of the set screw broke and I need to replace it. I removed it and of course I can't use the lens at all. Does anybody know where can I buy that...
good afternoon. COULD ANYONE TELL ME HOW TO FIX A SEMI NON-RESPONSIVE FOCUS RING ON 24MM Ai. It closes down from 22 up to 8, but then get stuck up to 2.8. If I...
A friend of mine has a problem with a d7000. He has some backfocus on any lens, even afs. The same lens on my d7000 works fine. Some can be corrected in fine...
Hi, Does someone have a service/repair manual for this lens? I'd like to take it apart to clean the aperture blades. Can someone tell me how to dismount the...
Hi, I have a small amount of fungus on the rear of the front group of the same lens as this one http://epshosting.net/ebay/nikon_50mm.jpg I've taken the back...
Hi, I have an older Nikon Coolpix. I've since bought another (Nikon) camera, but like the idea of keeping something in my pocket, for those rare moments (ok...
I have a Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 AI-S with a built in hood that has become very loose. Tired of using tape to hold it and would like to fix it. Need help getting...
Strange issue. Just picked this up. It is a really nice lens condition wise. It will not autofocus on my D7000. I hear the motor whirring but it is not turning...
Does anyone have any trade secrets they might share for getting the stubborn mount screws to break loose. I have finally met my match and with something only...
FLASH TUBE NEW ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PART OEM and flash collar hinge part are ordered. Any advice on the task ahead. I'll be winging it without a bit of...
... quick question to Mike - does the aperture ring rotate against a small spring- loaded ball bearing (as in my Mamiya lenses)? Just trying to minimize the ...
Hi Does anyone have the disassembly instructions for the 300 2.8 AF in the past I simply would have bought them from Nikon Thanks in advance Scott Sent from my...
I wish to clean the front surface of the rear element of a Nikkor 35mm f2 ais lens. A search through the archive hasn't helped. What, as a minimum, do I need...
gOOD day. I am trying to replace a broken depth of field lever on an FM. aNY TIPS PLEASE AND WHAT IS THE BEST TOOL FOR UNDOING THE LEVER SCREW? mUCH OBLIGED. ...
I have a 105 2.5 with the built on hood and it needs to be re-greased. Can anyone tell me the procedure for separating the helical gears? Thanks Mark...
Hello Nikon Repair Group, I've been reading some on this board and have something I could use some help with. This particular AI-S 300 2.8 has a slight...
