Re: Quality construction (Was:Nikon 18-200 internal dust)

Hi folks

I am not a professional photographer, so for me the versatility and
price point of the nikon 18-200 was great, particularly for family
outings with the young kids when switching lenses is not that easy
for me.

But I hate to bud in again with my question, but what do I do with
the dust in the rear element of my lens is this considered a warranty
issue (<1 year old). Do I send it to nikon to have it cleaned? as it
is affecting image quality now

thanks for your help

Al

--- In NikonLenses%40yahoogroups.com">NikonLensesyahoogroups.com, Adam Maas <mykroft...> wrote:
&gt;
> Don't forget significantly lower image quality. The L is so big
partially because its complex optical design delivers much more image
quality than the equivalent consumer lenses. most 28-300's are not
significantly larger than the 18-200.
>
> -Adam
&gt;
>
> Renato Aranghelovici wrote:
&gt; > Excerpt from their description:
> > "A handy, compact zoom lens for versatile and easy subject
selection while
> > travelling"
&gt; >
> > f/3.5-5.6
> > Push-pull type
>; > Filter Size: 77mm
>; > Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
&gt; > 3.6" x 7.2", 3.7 lb. / 92 x 184mm, 1670g
&gt; >
> > Is a good example of what DX means... 18-200 duplicates these
specs,
> > including stabilisation, but except higher quality (Canon is a L
lens) in
> > 1/3 weight (560g) and half size(77 x 96.5 mm)
> >
> > Renato
&gt; >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Adam Maas" <mykroft...>
> > To: < NikonLenses%40yahoogroups.com">NikonLensesyahoogroups.com>;
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 17:37
&gt; > Subject: Re: [NikonLenses] Quality construction (Was:Nikon 18-200
internal
> > dust)
&gt; >
> >
> >> Gianni Rondinini wrote:
&gt; >>&gt; you're right, but nowadays people 'want' impossible lens to
build.
> >>&gt; imagine the price of a 18-200 lens if it was made with the same
>; >>&gt; materials and care of a noct --or choose your preferred ai lens.
&gt; >> Canon actually makes such a lens, the 28-300 IS L USM. It's a
huge monster
> >> of a lens(about the size & weight of a 200/2 VR) and north of
$3000.
> >>
> >> -Adam
&gt; >>
> >>
> >
> >
>;

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--- In NikonLenses%40yahoogroups.com">NikonLensesyahoogroups.com, "alros_100" <alros_100...> wrote:
&gt; what do I do with the dust in the rear element of my lens
> is this considered a warranty issue (<1 year old).
> Do I send it to nikon to have it cleaned?
> as it is affecting image quality now
> thanks for your help
>; Al

Al, your 'warrantee' card, that should have come in that lovely
bronze-gold box that your lens came in, should indicate the location
of Nikon Service Centers in your area. Otherwise, you can get that
information from Nikon (USA) website.

Whether or not the 'dust invasion' is covered by the Nikon warrantee
will depend on whether or not the condition can be traced to a
mechanical defect in the lens.

If the 'dust' condition is effecting your images then, most
definitely, you will want to get it attended to. In any case, regular
shop-cleaning of lenses is always good advice.

Good luck!
-Chris

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On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:36:33 -0000, you ("alros_100";
< alros_100%40yahoo.ca">alros_100yahoo.ca>) wrote:

>issue (<1 year old). Do I send it to nikon to have it cleaned? as it
>is affecting image quality now

i don't think it will.
not here in italy, at least.

perhaps nikon usa will consider it a defect and will clean at no cost,
but if you lived in italy i bet you would have paid for repair.

regards,
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Gianni Rondinini (32, tanti, RA)
Nikon user - Bmw driver
http://www.giannirondinini.com
http://bugbarbeq.deviantart.com
"No, non sono di Motosprint: sono un frilens che lavora per il team XYZ" (Io, 17/6/2007)

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