Nikkor 24-70 F4 S lens problem?
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#1. "RE: Nikkor 24-70 F4 S lens problem?" | In response to Reply # 0
Sounds like some sort of internal damage. A friend of mine had the misfortune to drop his 24-70 while changing lenses. After the accident his lens, like yours, would no longer retract to its “storage” position. Otherwise it continued to work fine.
Is it still under warranty?
Dave
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#2. "RE: Nikkor 24-70 F4 S lens problem?" | In response to Reply # 0
Thank you for your analysis. I received the lens as a gift and do not know its provenance. It was "collapsed" when I received it.Possibly someone dropped it; I do not know. I have many lenses for my DSL cameras and they serve my needs. I purchased the Z 24-200 4-6.3 lens for my Z6 and use the combo as my "walk around" camera. Being primarily a wildlife photographer a 200mm lens will not be satisfactory for my purposes and I will use one of my DSLs with a long lens. Truthfully, based on the problem with the lens, I would be reluctant to purchase any additional Z lenses. My F mount DSL lenses are heavier but appear to be better built than the Z lenses.
Dennis
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#3. "RE: Nikkor 24-70 F4 S lens problem?" | In response to Reply # 2
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#4. "RE: Nikkor 24-70 F4 S lens problem?" | In response to Reply # 0
Thank you for your suggestion. I have unsuccessfully attempted to "work the lens", and do not wish to "force" it to retract because I will probably damage it beyond functionality. It does remain usable and full retracting is a relatively minor problem.
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#5. "RE: Nikkor 24-70 F4 S lens problem?" | In response to Reply # 4
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#6. "RE: Nikkor 24-70 F4 S lens problem?" | In response to Reply # 0
F4-6.3 as my lens on the Z6. As a wildlife photographer I have several excellent long lenses for my DSLR cameras and certainly will not consider replacing them with lenses for a mirrorless camera. I also can always utilize my F mount lenses with the FTZ adapter.
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Dennis
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