Nikon Auto focus problem with the 18-135 KIT lense

May 23, 2009

-   won't auto focus and makes a grinding noise-   Guest

Apr 17, 2009

-   I have the same problem with my 18-135mm AF lens and D80 camera within 9 months of using it. Unfortuately I didnot register the warranty. I think it is not the problem with the camera body as my other AF DX lens 50mm 1.4 is focussing fine. I tried to get it repaired in the local Nikin dealer. Says it is a common problem with plastic mount lenses. It can only be repaired by sending it to Nikon, Japan which will cost about $250!! I was advised to go for a new same lens (cheeky) as it will cost almost the same. Nikon should make a 'recall' of such lenses and repair them free. It speaks very bad of Nikon.
Azeez-   azeez06

Aug 24, 2008

-   I have the same problem with the 18-135mm Lens on my D40x camera -
the auto-focus stopped working all of a sudden.

To make sure it is not related to the camera, I've switched lenses with a D80 18-200mm VR lens - my D40x worked fine with the other lens, but my lens failed on the D80 as well.

Anything I can do except going to Nikon?

Thanks
-   gonen