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This is an older Nikon lens, but its performance is outstanding, even by today's standards. It is a push and pull type zoom, and you have to physically move a switch on your camera to change between auto focus and manual focus, but that is NOT a big deal; if you are going to manually focus, you usually have enough time to move your finger over the switch to activate manual mode anyway! And zooming in or out, so what? Many do not like this len's range is only from 35-70 mm. But in my opinion, that is true mid-range anyway, and perfect for groups shots, and closer shots, to include full body and waist up photography, which is perfect for wedding impromptu shoots, senior photos, and everyday gatherings. More formal photos, well, you have time to pull out a prime 85mm for that. But for general walk around, wedding, parties, group activities, this lens rocks! The auto focus is fast enough for group activities, it is also fast (f2.8), and unless you are pixel peeping in the corners at photos taken at f2.8, it is a sharp lens, probably 95% as sharp as a prime lens (my opinion, of course). Bokeh, well, average to very good, other lenses do better, i.e., an 85 mm f1.8, or a 70-200 f2.8; the bokeh on these lenses are very good to excellent. But for approximately $350 (used), this Nikon 35-70 mm f2.8 take wonderfully sharp images. Bang for buck, even though it is an older lens, it is a winner . . . if you can find one that has clean glass, no fungus, haze, etc., purchase it!Read full review
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This lens, and probably others made a while ago, were used so much that I think it ended up so filled with dust and other image destructive problems that it wasn't a very good buy - even at $200. I liked the idea of it - especially because it was much cheaper than the 28-70 f/2.8 and a lot cheaper than the 24-70 f/2.8. I needed a fast lens to use for indoor events without a flash but it just didn't pan out.
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This is a fast professional lens with sporty AF and nice bokeh. The fixed aperture should prove to be great for DSLR video and nice portraits. On my digital camera it works like a 50-105mm lens which is a useful range. I realize that people like to avoid normal and shoot wide or telephoto but so far I have been happy with the normal to telephoto and really saved some money and weight not buying both the 17-35mm and 80-200mm instead. I do have 24mm and 200mm primes if need be. Check your best pictures and if they fall into the 50-100mm range you might consider this relatively inexpensive but professional quality lens. On the down side I find the push pull zoom hard to get used to a little tough to use for video as it jerks too much but perhaps that will work itself out or can be adjusted. It also isn't light but this is no starter lens and quality is heavy.Read full review
This is a good old Nikon professional zoom lens. Surprisingly sharp wide open and great color rendition. Good performance throughout the focal ranges. It's also an extremely finicky lens. You will probably need to do some AF tuning, and you will have to watch the light at it flares like crazy. The lens is built like a tank and its all-metal body looks like it can take a beating. And they usually have. Being a popular pro lens, you will find that it's rather difficult to find a good specimen in prime condition. Most of them will have dings and scratches, but even those advertised as "mint" may have haze or balsam separation. If you think you can pay $100 more to get an item in great condition, you should think twice. Paying over $200 for this lens is probably not going to increase your chances by much. It's heavy. Very heavy. If you don't particularly need the shallow depth of field and AF, the cheapest les, the old kit lens, 35-70mm f/3.3~4.8 is actually a pretty good alternative. It's light, performs well at f/5.6 and above, and it only costs $40.Read full review
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I was looking for a mid range zoom to shoot basketball along with my 80-200 2.8 without breaking the bank. I researched this lens and found that if i got a good copy without the hazing issue or any fungus, it was a great deal. This lens is working out perfectly and i got a great one that is very clean, without any of the above issues. Although it doesn't focus as fast as an AF-S lens, nor is it as quiet but this does not matter to me at all. I have gotten great images with this lens, even wide open at f2.8, it is solid all metal construction with no plastic like the newer versions. I also like the fact that i don't have to worry about AF-S motor failure. If your camera has an in body focus motor this lens is a great addition to your camera bag!
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