I purchased a Nikon DX 18-70mm zoom lens used for my son's Christmas gift. When I checked it upon arrival, it worked fine. Now it "sticks" at both the 24mm and the 35mm focal lengths - not wanting to zoom further beyond in either direction. Am I doing something dumb or did I purchase a bad lens?

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Judder when focusing - how to repair?

Assume other lens work fine on this camera. Will have to go to a lens repair shop. There is NOTHING a mere mortal can do. I use KEH in GA. The are honest and reliable, and cheaper and faster than Nikon.

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My 55-200mm lens won't focus. It goes in and out, repeatedly without focusing. It used to work great. It will not work on auto, as it did before, or manual, or resetting the camera to default settings....

if other auto-focus lenses work, then it is likely that this particular lens has a defect I suggest you send it in to Nikon for servicing

Nov 23, 2017 • Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED...

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My Nikon 18-55 mm lens turns easy when zooming in, but is stiff when zooming out. There is no roughness in the movement that would suggest dirt.

hi there,

the zoom-rubber might have been loosen, so it moved too easy while you use it
you can fix it by contacting nikon representative technical support

thanks

Dec 12, 2010 • Nikon D60 + AF-S DX VR NIKKOR 18-55 mm...

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yes...check with Nikon or I have seen replacement rings on ebay even...I'd check with nikon or a local nikon repair facility for parts..

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Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom Lens on a Nikon D80: Shooting car racing at 400ISO, 1/320 or 1/400, auto aperture, continuous focus settings, head -on & most 3/4 shots are...

Seems as if you're snapping the shutter before the lens has focused. Have you tried manual focus or single-server auto focus?

Sep 27, 2009 • Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED...

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The auto focus on modern cameras is pretty intense, I would recommend taking it in for repair.

Aug 11, 2009 • Nikon D40x Digital Camera

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Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor repair manual

The only problem with doing this repair yourself, is that upon re-assembly you will need the Nikon software and hardware to readjust and calibrate the lens. Try sending it to PhotoTech Repair Service in NYC. They are Nikon authorized, and can do the repair under warranty if you still have it. Also if you join they're facebook page, they will give you a 10% discount.
Here is the facebook page link, it has everything you need to send it in.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-NY/PhotoTech-Repair-Service-Inc/102527215194

Jul 24, 2009 • Cameras

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Try Nikon's website for connection to their Technical Support. www.nikonusa.com

Jun 11, 2009 • Cameras

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Nikon 18-55 zoom lens doesn't autofocus

You might like to check if the A/M slider switch on the lens by the Nikon label is set to A.
It sometimes gets moved accidently.
Set to M the lens will not autofocus.

May 24, 2009 • Nikon Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D...

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Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor Lens

The internal circuit board, or the internal harness may be at fault. You will have to send the lens to Nikon for service.

Jerry G.

Apr 23, 2008 • Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX...

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It's a bad lens. Return it for refund or replacement; do not make any attempt to fix it as it will invalidate the warranty.

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If you can return it for another, I'd do that. Otherwise, take it apart and fix it if you are handy. Most likely a loose screw.
http://irvdabird.multiply.com/journal/item/2/Nikon_AF-S_DX_Zoom-NIKKOR_18-70mm_DIY_Fix

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