Nikon 105 AI vs 105 P Auto

[james_kennedy9]

<p>I have a non-AI version of this lens that has been AI'd. I use it on my D300 and I think it is the sharpest lens I own. The price you paid is reasonable. You have a great lens. Enjoy.</p>

[sanjoy_chakraborty]

<p>Mamadou writes:<br>

Thanks for all your input . I is very clear for me now , I know what I have . I expected to get a true AI lens , not a adapted one because it deos not say it on the add .<br />1 Should I expect the same functionnality as an AI lens ?<br />2 Was the price of $US 220 rasonnable ?<br />3 Is the AIS better than the AI ?<br />I am using it in D700 body<br />Thanks</p>

<p>*****<br>

1. Yes<br>

2. Depends. The AI and AI-S versions of this lens (post 1977) sell anywhere from about $100 to $250 on fleabay depending on quality. The older non-AI versions are usually somewhat cheaper.<br>

3. No, for an older film body like the FM2 or similar. I don't own a modern Nikon digital camera so I don't know about compatibility with those.<br>

Congratulations on your purchase. The 105/2.5 is THE iconic portrait lens from Nikon. I have been using the AI-S version of this lens for over 25 years, and I just picked up a like-new Nikkor P-C (circa 1976, Gauss design, pre-AI with the improved coating) version of this lens for $100 because the aperture blades are starting to hang on my AI-S. It will be sent off to be converted to AI this week ($25 + postage). Next on your shopping list should be the Nikkor 180mm 2.8 ED AI-S, another amazing classic from the Nikon MF days :)<br>

Sanjoy</p>

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[alex_guzun]

<p>i have a K version of this lens, bought for myself, using it with D60. Have less time now so it is waiting for new home, maybe someone is interested. Serial is 677770</p>