Carl Stone

World famous Birdcage Saloon Prescott, Arizona

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I wish I could say that about my copy of the 20-35, Dieter.

The ring gets stiff and eventually freezes up, so you can't change from AF to M, or the reverse. At that point repair is required. Some report that happening to lens collars with that design even when stored away unused. Maybe that won't happen to your lens, or maybe it will. Among others, it happened to my copy.

Otherwise known as Main St.

Dieter, I get the impression that guy is using his cell phone to remotely set off a bomb!

The 20-35 was originally a PJ lens for film bodies, and acquitted itself well enough, until new designs have out paced it. I liked mine on my F100. I've never mounted in on a digital body, but I doubt it would impress at 24 MP's. There is an issue with the 20-35 design in that it uses a mechanical ring to control AF or manual focus instead of the more modern AF/M switch. That design, with the ring, is a notorious source of problems for the lens models that use it. Nowadays, if that lens needs AF/M ring repair, since Nikon won't sell parts to the pro shops any longer, it has to go to Nikon, and it's not an inexpensive repair. The 20-35 enjoys a solid build, but it has been replaced by better performers that don't have the design issue of the AF/M ring hanging over them. Today, IMO, there are just better places to spend your money for a wide zoom. HTH

Nikon D7200-Sigma 16-50 f/2.8

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Superior, Arizona

Nikon D200, 105 f/2.8 Micro, SB-800 and held.

Me too!

Smaller, lighter, cheaper, with good optics? Right out of a dream eh? ;)