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Gear Talk => What the Nerds Do => Topic started by: richardHaw on May 27, 2018, 02:51:23
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http://richardhaw.com/2018/05/22/repair-af-micro-nikkor-55mm-f-2-8/
Hello! just published this last week. was too tired and busy so I forgot all about it :o :o :o
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Thanks Richard, I enjoy reading your lens reconditioning articles.
I was particularly pleased to find the article contains a link to the micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ais, a lens I own and love. I was a bit dismayed when I read that you would not recommend anyone to buy the micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ais lens. I got rid of my micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D which I had bought new and replaced it with a nice, used 55 - f/2.8.
While others may disagree, for me AF has no place in close up photography, the 60 - f/2.8D isn't easy to manually focus, I would never swap back. The 55 - f/2.8 is one of my most used lenses, silky smooth and sharp as anything, although that was on D200 (DX of course) now I am enjoying my D3, I have acquired a micro Nikkor 105mm f/4.0 which is superb on FX for my flower photography.
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Thanks Richard, I enjoy reading your lens reconditioning articles.
I was particularly pleased to find the article contains a link to the micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ais, a lens I own and love. I was a bit dismayed when I read that you would not recommend anyone to buy the micro Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Ais lens. I got rid of my micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D which I had bought new and replaced it with a nice, used 55 - f/2.8.
While others may disagree, for me AF has no place in close up photography, the 60 - f/2.8D isn't easy to manually focus, I would never swap back. The 55 - f/2.8 is one of my most used lenses, silky smooth and sharp as anything, although that was on D200 (DX of course) now I am enjoying my D3, I have acquired a micro Nikkor 105mm f/4.0 which is superb on FX for my flower photography.
what I meant is the 55/2.8AF. :)
the 55/2.8 Ai-S is very good :D Nikon still makes it new up til this day :o :o :o
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what I meant is the 55/2.8AF. :)
the 55/2.8 Ai-S is very good :D Nikon still makes it new up til this day :o :o :o
Sorry, my confusion! ;D ;D ;D
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That's what I thought ;) Thanks Richard for the show of the very rare AF version (never saw any). My trusty 55mm f/2.8 AI-s is now in my daughter hands with the D3x, so I guess I'll try to get another one at the Photo fair of Bièvres on the first week end of june... 8)
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http://richardhaw.com/2018/05/22/repair-af-micro-nikkor-55mm-f-2-8/
Hello! just published this last week. was too tired and busy so I forgot all about it :o :o :o
Hi Richard,
I just got an AF 55mm Micro, and it doesn't seem recognized when i mount to my cameras. Is there a way to replace the IC/chip? Any idea on source or other fixes? I haven't torn into it yet.
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That's what I thought ;) Thanks Richard for the show of the very rare AF version (never saw any). My trusty 55mm f/2.8 AI-s is now in my daughter hands with the D3x, so I guess I'll try to get another one at the Photo fair of Bièvres on the first week end of june... 8)
i have one here in very good condition. thinking of selling it :o :o :o
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Hi Richard,
I just got an AF 55mm Micro, and it doesn't seem recognized when i mount to my cameras. Is there a way to replace the IC/chip? Any idea on source or other fixes? I haven't torn into it yet.
hi, i will start with the contacts. get a pencil eraser and scrub it a bit and see what happenses. :o :o :o
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hi, i will start with the contacts. get a pencil eraser and scrub it a bit and see what happenses. :o :o :o
Unfortunately, still nothing. It thinks i'm using a non-cpu lens. I also tried a bit of lens cleaner and a microfiber cloth with no luck.
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Unfortunately, still nothing. It thinks i'm using a non-cpu lens. I also tried a bit of lens cleaner and a microfiber cloth with no luck.
i hope it's not damaged by magnets :o :o :o
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i hope it's not damaged by magnets :o :o :o
I didn't realize that was a risk! It was sold to me as AF not working with a lot, I thought it might be a mechanical, not electrical issue.
I tried some google fu but wasn't seeing replacement IC parts for it. Any other thoughts? I might ask my lens guy, but i fear it won't be worth it. I do have the 60mm AF, so it definitely has some redundancy in my kit (as well as a couple 55mm F3.5s)
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I love my 55/2.8 AF. I find my sample better than the Ai-s version and the later 60/2.8 AF-D. Also very good for non macro work.
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Ugh found a copy on a remote craigslist that has bad optics, but AF/other functions all work. He won't ship of course.
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I love my 55/2.8 AF. I find my sample better than the Ai-s version and the later 60/2.8 AF-D. Also very good for non macro work.
the wider depth of field helps a bit :o :o :o
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Ugh found a copy on a remote craigslist that has bad optics, but AF/other functions all work. He won't ship of course.
your best bet is to look for junks at ebay. :o :o :o
why not try repairing it?
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your best bet is to look for junks at ebay. :o :o :o
why not try repairing it?
I am waiting on better drivers- my ifixit kit bent tips trying to take apart an older non ai lens. Any particular areas I should focus on? I'm not worried about disassembly, but sourcing junk lenses seems difficult. I assume this thing is shot, and the cheapest junk lenses I see are $100. Too much for a lens I see for $150-200 in my opinion.