Repairing a Nikon Lens AF-S

[PushingTin]

I bought a second hand prime lens from a private individual yesterday...

I tested the lens at his place and it seemed to work fine but I only took a couple of shots.

This is a Nikon 300 f4 AF-S I am talking about.

Today on my first real test with the lens, when i switched it on and tried to take the first shot, the AF-S squeeked and then stopped working. The lens does not auto focus at all, I can only use it in Manual mode

When I got home, I can hear the autofocus is trying (a very very faint noise that its trying to do something).

What a bummer, talk about a raw deal

How much do you think a repair centre will charge to replace the AF-S motor (if thats the problem?)

Damn, cant believe it!!!!!!!

 

[chris]

Ask your nearest repair centre.

 

[PushingTin]

Yeah I will, its a long weekend here so they only open on Tues again.

Was trying to get a feel for how much I am in for and if you think it is the AF-S motor?

 

[JimmyO]

My 18-135mm AF-S had a similar problem, except it made a real loud screeching noise. I had my mom ship it to nikon but she didnt insure it and it got lost in the USPS mail system =(

 

[PushingTin]

Sorry to hear that Jimmyo! Some bloke at the post office is a 18-135 lens richer.

 

[JimmyO]

1 broken 18-135 lens richer that was warrantied and registered to me atleast, haha.

Now i always do insurance and tracking. Its worth it.

 

[PushingTin]

Yip agreed...

ANyone got an answer for me though? You think its the AF-S motor and is it expensive to repair?

 

[Garbz]

You ever opened a lens before? Believe me it's not something you want to do yourself unless you are very very confident in solving puzzles.

 

[ScottS]

You ever opened a lens before? Believe me it's not something you want to do yourself unless you are very very confident in solving puzzles.

I have seen one broken open once... Who knew there were so many gosh darn parts!

 

[PushingTin]

Its ok, the guy I bought the lens from has kindly offered to repair or refund.

 

[PushingTin]

Just thought I would update. I returned the second hand lens and got a full refund from the seller.

I have now bought a brand new 300 F4 and am so glad i did. This one works as it should - and man is it sharp! My new fav lens!!!!

All happy again.