ramon_v__california_ Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 has anybody used this lens? i have read mixed reviews. somebody is selling it to me for $70. maybe i can bargain for $60. all my zoom lenses are a little heavy. i plan to ride by bicycle again in the trail. i used to bring a D50 with a nikon 70-210mm AF-D before i stopped riding. i have gotten older so i want to ride light......or should i just get the 70- 300mm? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_b.1 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I use this lens , more than 10 years ago, on film camera. I was pleased by the results...nice bokeh, sharp enough, and very good color reproduction. The lens is slim and long (at 240mm with hood) The inner lens tube is marginally loose but this is not unusual for a lens which extends significantly during zooming.The lens does suffer from zoom creeping , The outer construction is made of good quality plastics and a plastic mount. I think it is really a bargain at $60-70... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo5 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I have the 70-300mm f4-5.6 ED AF-D, but haven't heard of the 75-240mm. I like the 70-300mm I have, it's sharp enough for general use when I need a strong zoom. Someday I'll buy the Nikon 180mm f2.8 ED telephoto to compliment my other manual focus Nikkors that go from 28mm to 105mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_v__california_ Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share Posted December 4, 2008 thank you, paul and dave. i haven't seen the lens in person but i'm getting it anyway. i guess not a bad gamble for $60.00 (and a grande starbucks treat). it will come with original front and back plus hood. same here, dave. it was one of those many unfamiliar lens(es) to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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