Nikkor 35-135 AF lens 3.5-5.6 (something like that)

<p>Anyone here with experience on this old lens ? i have this lens on my N8008 before.<br>

I cant seem to find much reviews on it.<br>

What are your thoughts on using this on the D700 to start out with ?<br>

thanks again.</p>

<p>I have one, and while it's certainly not the best lens Nikon ever made, it's not bad. I tried it on my D300 and it functions fine. I think it would be a decent starter for the d700. </p>

<p>If it's the lens in the link below, I have one and love it. It's well built, sharp and covers a decent range. Every photo in the folder below was shot with it.<br>

<a href="../photodb/folder?folder_id=502380">http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=502380</a><br>

Lens description:<br>

<a href="http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/AFNikkor/AF35135mm/index1.htm">http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/AFNikkor/AF35135mm/index1.htm</a></p>

<p>If you already have the lens, why not use it on the D700?</p>

<p>I had one and used it with my D100. It's a decent lens, but doesn't live up to the current standards of sharpness. After-all, it's a 4:1 zoom ratio. Still it represent a lot of versatility at a great price. It's pretty hefty and the push-pull operation is a throw-back. The macro feature works only at the 35mm end, and in MF only as well. Still, I remember the macro providing good performance.</p>

<p>I'd say give a try, you can always sell it to get your $$$ back.</p>

<p>Good marco function. It's fairly hefty but I got decent results with it.</p>

<p>I have the lens also and would echo Michael Chang's comments. It's a great lens and I have never had any problems with it's sharpness.</p>

<p>Noli<br>

Why put a $40.00 lens on a $3000 camera it makes no sense, I have one of these lenses it's okay but the color rendition and sharpness are inferior by far to my 17-55 lens,, surely if budget is an issue a D300 with a 17-55mm would be a better bet.<br>

Steve</p>

<p>If you look at the images of Micheal Chang, it does not have a very nice Bokeh. There are other choices. I recommend a modern Nikon lens. If you are on a budget, the 18-105 VR, which will be just as good.</p>

<p>The 18-105 is a DX lens. In a similar vein, the more recent 28-105mm/f3.5-4.5D-AF Nikkor is a rather excellent FX lens that can be found at modest prices in the used market.</p>

<p>i second dan brown's suggestion, or the 28-70/3.5-4.5 -- which can also be obtained for little $$$. you do not have to spend a fortune to get lenses with good IQ.</p>

<p>"If you are on a budget..." - then you don't buy more stuff!</p>

<p>I would think that the lens to start with is the one that's already bought & paid for. If it meets your needs, then you've got more money to go someplace interesting. No need to buy a new lens if you haven't given the one you have a chance to prove itself.</p>

<p>I missed the window for editing my response, but I had the impression that the OP already owned the 35-135mm lens. If that's <em>not</em> the case, then by all means explore everyone's suggestions.</p>

<p>Should be good starter with D700. Gives me sharp results on my d100 which has similar pixel density as d700.</p>

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<p>I have this lens - have used it on D70s/D80. The range is great for candid street - in fact quite often I prefer it to the 18-70 and 28-105 which I also have as I have more reach without changing lenses. Here is the pbase link to some images:<br>

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/nikon/35_135_35_45_af<br>

Except for the train shots in the above file, most of the images are mine as it appears very few people are using this lens.<br>

Advantages - excellent construction, good range, very low price<br /> Disadvantages - less sharp than 18-70 and 28-105 when viewed at pixel-peeping level, slow AF, somewhat subdued contrast and saturation (fix in Photoshop))</p>

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<p>well, this is just an old lens that i have & i can just use it with the D700.<br>

Off course, this won't be the last lens I'll acquire. This is just "make do for the meantime".<br>

Eventually, I would want the 14-24 f2.8 and the 24-70 f2.8<br>

thanks again.</p>

<p>a buddy overseas sent me some of his shots on his 35-135 which I also own.<br>

He used this on a D90 camera.<br>

Check it out.</p>

<p>Here is one of the shots taken w/ his 35-135 lens</p>

<p>http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii430/nolitan777/DSC_0030.jpg</p>