[Leica] OT: Nikon problem

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

Jim,

Try cleaning the metal contacts on the back of the lens with some denatured
alcohol or lens cleaner. This worked for me on a 17-35mm that had the same
problem.

How old is the 28-85mm lens?

Chris



----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim McIntyre" <mcintyre@ca.inter.net>
To: "Leica Users Group"
Subject: [Leica] OT: Nikon problem


> I used to belong to the Nikon user group, but I don't anymore so I'm
asking
> the smart folks of the LUG to help me out on this one.
>
> I have a Nikon N80/F80. When I try to mount my Nikon AF 28-85 f3.5-4.5
lens,
> I get an "FE E" error. Normally this means the lens is not locked into the
> maximum f-stop, but in my case it is. I can mount other lenses on the body
> without any probem, and when I mount the offending lens on a D70, I get
the
> same error. I've looked closely at the lens, and can not seem to find
> anything wrong. I have used this lens frequently before without any
problem.
> I got it second hand, so no warranty available. Any suggestions?
>
> Apologies for the off-topic post, but I know there are Nikons lurking in
the
> camera bags of LUG members ;-)
>
> Jim