fEE message with lens stopped down

[RodolfoBenitez]

My Nikkor AF 20/2.8 lens is triggering an fEE message on the D100 (despite the fact that the lens is stopped down to f22 of course). When switched to the F5, the lens works perfectly. The D100 also works fine with every other Nikkor lens I have.
I had been using this lens with the D100 without any problem for 3 years until yesterday.
I tried cleaning the contacts on the lens and the body and nothing happened.
Anyone have any idea about what might be happening? Who should take the trip to Nikon service: the lens or the camera?
Thanks a lot
Rodolfo
www.rodolfobenitez.com

[Dennis_Vied]

I have the 20/2.8, and I've never had that problem. It must be an internal error. The only thing I can suggest is to work the aperture ring a few times. Unlock the aperture lock, and cycle the aperture ring a few times. It is obviously not sensing the aperture at f/22.

If that doesn't work, it's probably time for service. The camera is probably ok.

[DavidDeBalko]

Make sure your contacts are cleaned on the rear of the lens, it seem as though even the oils from your fingers might create a problem.
Dave

[Dennis_Vied]

He said he did that.

[MarkFuller]

try locking it at the smallest stop. my lock must have moved once and i got the same. worrying at the time but simple to solve.

[Dennis_Vied]

He said it was stopped down when he had the problem.