Well, I foolishly got too close to an ocean wave on a beach in Maui and my one week old Tokina 11-16mm DXII wide-angle suffered the consequences. Sand in rings and possible moisture damage. My Nikon D60 had an error message as the lens autofocus ceased functioning. I sent the lens in to the Tokina service centre in Huntington Beach, California and received a repair estimate for a total of $261.90 ($71.90 parts, $175 labor and $15 shipping). An overhaul is needed as they say the electrical components are corroded. The CPU needs to be replaced.
The lens was just purchased for $550.00. The warranty will not apply in this situation of course.
Is it worth repairing for half of what it cost? It WAS a good lens.
Thanks.
Kevin
The lens was just purchased for $550.00. The warranty will not apply in this situation of course.
Is it worth repairing for half of what it cost? It WAS a good lens.
Thanks.
Kevin