Want to Buy WTB: Nikon 28-70 2.8 ED-IF AF-S lens

[fotoobscura]

Looking for a bargain so I'm ok if it's ugly as long as it works fine.

 

[awty]

35-70 f2.8 can be had for a fraction of the cost of the 24mm. If you cant get what you want, it may be an option.

 

[fotoobscura]

Are you sure about that? I've never heard of a 2.8 35-70 Nikkor- I know they make a 3.5 manual.

 

[awty]

Are you sure about that? I've never heard of a 2.8 35-70 Nikkor- I know they make a 3.5 manual.

Yes https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/3570.htm
I own one, very nice lens, paid $150 including a f90s also the slower 28-105 D is also a good lens, lighter and more compact to the 2.8.

 

[awty]

Mine has a slightly hazy inner lens, but still very usable. This was with hp5@800 iso, zoomed to 35mm hand held. I find the D lenses dont cover film cameras wider than 35mm once you get to f4 or more open. eg. you get vignetting.

 

[fotoobscura]

Yes https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/3570.htm
I own one, very nice lens, paid $150 including a f90s also the slower 28-105 D is also a good lens, lighter and more compact to the 2.8.

Nice! I bought one! Unfortunately it doesn't work with my F100!

 

[awty]

Nice! I bought one! Unfortunately it doesn't work with my F100!

Its should, sure you got the right one and its working?

 

[fotoobscura]

I've been shooting this F100 years manually and finally decided to put an auto lens in and discovered that the AI tab is broken off so all auto lenses are worthless.

 

[awty]

I've been shooting this F100 years manually and finally decided to put an auto lens in and discovered that the AI tab is broken off so all auto lenses are worthless.

Bummer, you can usually pick up a Nikon 80 or 90 for around $50