Nikkor Lens CLA Prices???

[Vincent Peri]

I have several Nikkor lenses that have stiff focusing. Any ideas on how much it would cost to get them fixed? Since these lenses are around 40 years old, I guess it wouldn't hurt to get them CLA'd.

[mike_halliwell]

several Nikkor lenses that have stiff focusing

Wotcha got?

[Sandy Vongries]

Rick Riggins used to be a member here, he did good work on a couple of my old Nikon Bodies. You might find out if he is still working, It was 4 or 5 years ago. Edited November 1, 2021 by Sandy Vongries

[Vincent Peri]

Wotcha got?

 

I have a Micro-Nikkor 55 f/2.8 AIS, a Micro-Nikkor 105 f/2.8 AIS, and a Nikkor 135 f/3.5 AI that is just starting to get stiff. There are at least a dozen more lenses that I haven't used in over a year, so I don't know about them. I suppose I ought to check them LOL.

[ShunCheung]

For those old lenses, you can check Authorized Photo Service in the Chicago area.

[m_allegretta]

In 2017, one repair cost me $152 to fix Nikkor 105/1.8 AiS stiff focus. No new parts, just CLA, at independent NYC shop.

[Matthew Currie]

Another possible place to ask is Vermont Camera Works (website under that name, estimates given). They've done a couple of my old lenses which had fungus and the like. Prices vary but seem generally reasonable, and I'm pretty sure they'll come in under the $152 cited above for this kind of job. e.t.a. I say "they" but it's really "he," and he's pretty knowledgeable.

[Greg M]

I sent an 85mm f1.4 AIS with a pretty darn stiff, uneven focus ring to Midwest Camera Repair earlier this year. It was about $175 all-in, including shipping both ways and came back in like-new, silky-smooth focusing condition.

[Jean-Claude]

In 2017, one repair cost me $152 to fix Nikkor 105/1.8 AiS stiff focus. No new parts, just CLA, at independent NYC shop.

What means CLA?

[Sandy Vongries]

What means CLA?

Clean, Lubricate, Adjust

[Jean-Claude]

Clean, Lubricate, Adjust

Thank you