can i oil my lens motor?

[hackie]

my nikkor 70-300mm lens makes quite a fuss when focusing.. i noticed this screw that turns when focusing. can i oil it with to reduce the noise?

[ckiang]

Quote: Originally posted by hackie my nikkor 70-300mm lens makes quite a fuss when focusing.. i noticed this screw that turns when focusing. can i oil it with to reduce the noise?

In a word: DON'T! When oil leaks inside, into the elements, you will have a very expensive repair job. Let the service centre do it if you really need lubrication.

Regards
CK

[hackie]

Quote: Originally posted by ckiang In a word: DON'T! When oil leaks inside, into the elements, you will have a very expensive repair job. Let the service centre do it if you really need lubrication. Regards CK

gee.. thanks.

[erwinx]

I assume that your 70-300 is a 'G' lens. The loud noises are probably inevitable due to poorer build quality. If it is not, then thats strange, or you're just too used to HSM/AF-S motors

Quote: Originally posted by hackie my nikkor 70-300mm lens makes quite a fuss when focusing.. i noticed this screw that turns when focusing. can i oil it with to reduce the noise?

[hackie]

Quote: Originally posted by erwinx I assume that your 70-300 is a 'G' lens. The loud noises are probably inevitable due to poorer build quality. If it is not, then thats strange, or you're just too used to HSM/AF-S motors

ya.. it's the "free" G lens tat came with f65..
well, since it's free, wat else can i ask for..

[megaweb]

how abt using a "ear plug"

[hackie]

Quote: Originally posted by megaweb how abt using a "ear plug"

hmm... lost the pair i was given on Charlie...