I have some.

Yes, nowadays the newer lenses are all plastic. Gone are the ones with metal built crinkle finish like a tank.



But to think about it, the change to the current plastic is all about weight savings.

When it comes to macro, the performance between AF-D and AF-S is closer because usually they are stopped down a lot. But usually on a high density sensor like the D7000, the imperfections of the AF-D lenses will show. Sometimes desirable, sometimes not.

On another note, when getting the old AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8, you need to be careful with the AF-S motor. They 1st batch ones easily fail after years of usage.

I think the other lens that sucks dust is the Canon 100-400mm. Same design like the Nikon AF-D 80-200mm f/2.8 push pull 1st gen lens.

I find in terms of service, Canon is heaps better. When I started out, Nikon SC did simple service such as sensor cleaning for free ! Beat that. After that, FOC only applies to DSLRs within the 1st year warranty. Now every thing will be charged.

Oh, the only thing good about Nikon SC is that they honour the international warranty of lenses unlike Canon where there's no such thing as international warranty for lenses.

I think what pugger79 meant was the lens sucks dust like a vacuum cleaner. Not use a vacuum cleaner to suck dust from the lens.

The lube inside the lens is a very special light grease if I'm not mistaken. Something like WD40 is very corrosive on plastics and rubber O rings.

A bit late I think... Nikon will quote you the worst case scenario without inspecting the camero body which is to replace the whole board.

But most of the time, these errors are related to some FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) coming off loose or just needs replacing.

I believe the shops I know that can open a DSLR and make diagnosis are shops like J-One at Amcorp Mall and YL Camera in Pudu.

A friend of mine did recommend Cheah Camera Repair at Mutiara Complex at Jalan Ipoh. Read that kldslr.com also does camera repair.

Good luck.

Came back from holiday and now my Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 needs to go to hospital for a check up on the stiff zoom ring. Very hard to turn especially from 50mm to 70mm.

Has anybody experienced this problem? Any idea what would be the repair cost? Thanks.

Nikon SC in Bangkok does this for free?

You shot the 2nd pic with 17mm on full frame? Must be cropped surely.

The kit lens is a good start and not like last time when kit lenses were mostly not so good. The 24-120mm f/4 VR is quite good for general photography.

The other question you need to ask is what type of photography would you be interested? Buying for the sake of buying just because it's a good deal does not seem wise if the lens does not suite the type of photography you're interested.

If you're into birding or wildlife, then neither the 24-120mm f/4 VR nor the 50mm f/1.8 is a good lens to have.

Good for you then. The kit lens is indeed very sufficient for general photography from wide 24mm to medium tele 120mm with VR to boot. Don't hear many people using the excuse of a getting the FX DSLR because they appreciate good photos. Most people will take the simple route and go for PnS or Mirrorless.

I say slowly but surely you'll come back here to get more photography gear poison.