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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: bruno_sfc on August 21, 2018, 17:51:35

Title: Nikon "D" aperture ring discoloration
Post by: bruno_sfc on August 21, 2018, 17:51:35

Hello, everyone!

I bought a used "D" Nikon lens with the "red" indication on the minimum aperture and lock discolored. Anyone have seen this issue? Is it common?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Nikon "D" aperture ring discoloration
Post by: Peter Forsell on August 21, 2018, 18:31:13

All of mine are orange, not red.

Title: Re: Nikon "D" aperture ring discoloration
Post by: bruno_sfc on August 21, 2018, 18:43:38

Quote from: Peter Forsell on August 21, 2018, 18:31:13

All of mine are orange, not red.

I meant orange, sorry. My bad. :)

Please refer to the attachment.

Title: Re: Nikon "D" aperture ring discoloration
Post by: Birna Rørslett on August 21, 2018, 19:02:13

I have seen this before. No harm done to lens functionality so no need to worry.

Title: Re: Nikon "D" aperture ring discoloration
Post by: bruno_sfc on August 21, 2018, 21:30:59

Quote from: Birna Rørslett on August 21, 2018, 19:02:13

I have seen this before. No harm done to lens functionality so no need to worry.

Yes, only cosmetic I assumed. But I was wondering if this is normal and what my have caused this. I think maybe it has been exposed to the sun for a long time?