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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Major Nikon 80-200 AF S Problem Jon Wright, Photographer Wayzata | MN | USA | Posted: 9:04 PM on 07.15.09 ->> Tonight I was shooting Little League and my 80-200 Nikon AF-S lens came apart just above the zoom ring. The lens stayed on the camera, but was loose at the collar area. Has anyone been through this before and just what can I expect for NPS repair? Thanks in advance, Jon  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Dave Prelosky, Photographer Lower Burrell | Pa | US | Posted: 9:28 PM on 07.15.09 ->> Jon - Hopefully not the answer I got regarding my 17-55 with a similar yet very different problem. Beyond Economical Repair.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jon Wright, Photographer Wayzata | MN | USA | Posted: 7:00 PM on 07.16.09 ->> It's good to know this must be really rare. I sent the lens in today and I've got my fingers crossed.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jon Wright, Photographer Wayzata | MN | USA | Posted: 1:34 PM on 07.17.09 ->> Thanks NPS for the loaner!!!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Rob Ostermaier, Photographer Newport News | VA | USA | Posted: 2:12 PM on 07.17.09 ->> Switch to Canon. ;)  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (1) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jon Wright, Photographer Wayzata | MN | USA | Posted: 4:55 PM on 07.17.09 ->> Rob, I've heard the CPS stories. I'm very happy to be where I am. This lens has been all over the world and held up under amazingly stressful circumstances. This is not a case of inferior equipment. But, you know, anyway we can start that old N vs C thread..........  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jeff Brehm, Photographer, Photo Editor Charlotte | NC | USA | Posted: 5:12 PM on 07.17.09 ->> Rob: Why? With the disintegration of his lens, his shots already are out of focus.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (3) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Michael Troutman, Photographer Carmel | CA | USA | Posted: 6:01 PM on 07.17.09 ->> Nicely put, Jeff. :o)  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jon Wright, Photographer Wayzata | MN | USA | Posted: 10:32 AM on 07.19.09 ->> I can only smile, you guys are too good!  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jon Cunningham, Photographer Lisle | IL | USA | Posted: 9:09 PM on 07.19.09 ->> Jon, I think your lens will be OK. I dropped my Nikkor 80-200 AF-S lens back in 2003. It broke in half like an arrow at the same spot that yours sounds to be having its problem. There were computer guts, etc. hanging out of the gaping split in the lens. I took it to Quality Camera Service in Downers Grove, IL where it was repaired to almost as before condition for $320. I say "almost," as the zoom ring has one slightly tight spot as I pass through the 135-180mm range. I hardly ever notice it, but to have that part (helicoid , I think) replaced would have doubled the cost, so I passed on that. It is still a sharp and trusted lens today. I'm told that the guy who owns that shop is a former Nikon tech from when they had a repair station in Morton Grove, IL. Quality Photo has been getting all of my non-warranty Nikon work ever since. They are pretty popular with Chicago area newspapers and the Illinois Press Photographers Association. They usually have a booth at the IPPA seminars, cleaning sensors for free. He also told me that the lens was designed to break in that spot if dropped, to protect glass elements, and other more valuable parts inside, from taking the hit. The collar itself is made of magnesium, so it is the "weakest link." Good luck.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jon Wright, Photographer Wayzata | MN | USA | Posted: 9:40 AM on 07.20.09 ->> Jon, Thanks so much. I really love the lens and hope things work out. I'll keep your Chicago area source in mind in case of future equipment problems. Jon Wright  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. 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