Hi,IF I were you I will search the eBay for a same lens as " parts only " which means lens does not work but you can use the some parts of it ..There are a lot on ebay..one example is below URL..pls visit both..
Brand name services always do this..Since you were doing unauthorized repair ,they do not like it..
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Item condition:For parts or not working
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-Nikkor-18-200mm-ED-AF-S-3-5-5-6-READ-/200635517251?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item2eb6cf0943
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parts;
http://photography.shop.ebay.com/Lenses-/3323/i.html?_kw=Nikon&_kw=parts&_dmpt=Camera_Lenses&_stpos=&gbr=1
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Hello,
Thanks for the reply!
I did the eBay thing before the lenses that are for parts are still very expensive compared to what I believe the actual part should go for.
I'll keep searching eBay in hopes that a badly damaged lens with a usable part becomes available, but that seems to be a long shot.
It would be great if Nikon had exploded diagrams of their lenses with part numbers!
I wonder if any less expensive Nikon lens uses that same front element assembly?
Hi, I have not seen any Nikon exploded diagrams at all..but I will explore if there is any Nikon lens uses that same front element assembly..I will let you know..
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Hello kerguney,
I found out that the assembly isn't sold as a unit, but rather as 2 lens elements, 6 screws, a retainer assembly, etc. I don't have the tools to assemble that unit, so I decided to let Nikon fix it.
They told me it would cost between $60 and $130, which I feel is reasonable.
I'm going to try and go that route.
Thanks!!!
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