Nikon AF NIKKOR 35-70mm f/2.8D....Haze and fungus!

norm123

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Hi all
I took the decision to buy a digital camera, a Nikon Df. I'm happy with this camera. I'm a film shooter since many years but in some situations I do digital shooting. So, I'm looking for an used Nikon 35-70mm D version. I don't know why but almost every lens on the used market have haze or/and fungus. I don't care about some dust. What's the problem with this lens? is there a bad conception of the lens? What are yours experience. What are my other options in used market?

Norm
 

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It is a common problem. I bought one that had some haze. It is not repairable, at least in my case, because it is between cemented elements.
 

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Ariston said:
It is a common problem. I bought one that had some haze. It is not repairable, at least in my case, because it is between cemented elements.
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Very common problem and even when new, these flare pretty bad. While sharp, i wasn't impressed with the rendering nor with this flare issue + they are really heavy. I don't miss this lens. Just my opinion of course.
 

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You may consider looking at the AF Nikkor 28-105mm 3.5-4.5D. Not too expensive and good reviews on this lens. I really like the copy I have.
 

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Lets face it; push-pull zooms, and even the 2 ring AF 24-120 D FX lens, by their nature pump air in and out of the lens assembly. That air has to be displaced and replaced every time you zoom; none of these lenses are air tight or they wouldn't work.

So, critters and spores get sucked into this nice micro environment to make happy homes.
 
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