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.jr
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Nikon 85 1.8D

Take note. Always secure those lenses down in your bag.

Anyone know any good repair shops?

May 15 2011 11:16PM
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basedjase
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Are the aperture blades all fucked up? It's hard to tell whats wrong..

Also, I've heard pretty good reviews about this site:
http://www.unitedcamera.com/NIKON-AF-NIKKOR-85MM-F/1.8D/#ShowSelections

Make your own conclusions though.
May 16 2011 12:08AM
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.jr
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Ha yeah, dropped the lens at the hotel 2 hours before the wedding. Perfect timing right? a couple of the blades got knocked out, they are floating in the inside of the lens. And I was content with the lens before the drop, but then again this was only my 3rd day owning it.
May 16 2011 12:24AM
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basedjase
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Oh god I'd be pissed. That sucks man. I hope you can get that shit repaired.
May 16 2011 1:21PM
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vtman
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you fuck off....
May 16 2011 1:59PM
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.jr
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Ha yeah that title was directed towards you..

and Jason I've been calling around, lowest potential price I can find is $150 if no parts are needed.
May 16 2011 2:44PM
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basedjase
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That's pricy, but better than buying a replacement.

Kinda makes me realize how flimsy aperture blades are. I'd cry if that shit happened to my 80-200.

Also, have you been looking around at local shops, or online repair services? Cause I've got a 50mm that i picked up for 12 bucks that has a stiff focus ring that need repair..

May 16 2011 3:02PM
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.jr
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Nikon authorized stores.. only local place in Cincy that does any repair is closed on Monday..
May 16 2011 6:43PM
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basedjase
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Right. That sucks. Was the wedding today or something?

May 16 2011 7:59PM
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DrZoidberg
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They're like paper. So fragile.
May 16 2011 8:07PM
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.jr
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Yeah, and what pisses me off is I bet its an easy fix too, nothing looks broken, and I can see how it reattaches.. whatever, I'll see what the local place charges tomorrow.

May 16 2011 11:14PM
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basedjase
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I'm gonna guess around 200-400 for a repair. Just a wild guess.
May 17 2011 12:35AM
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