beshr_sultan

I had all these lenses 180mm F2.8, 105mm f2.8, 85mm f1.8, 60mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8, 35mm f2.0, 24mm f2.8 and 20mm f2.8. They are all excellent ( the sharpest was 85mm f1.8). However, I sold them all and ended with Zoom lenses (except for the macro lenses) why:

1- I could not see any big difference between the quality of the photos coming from zoom compared to prime. There is always subtle difference but in this digital age where you can easily adjust the contract, saturation and sharpness then you can nearly correct any photo providing it has been shot in the correct exposure.

2- Zoom give the flexibility needed for quick snap.

3- Zoom reduce the number of switching lenses which reduce the probability of dust intering the camera.

go and ask for replacement from nikon, I had exactly the same thing with my 55-200mm which is much cheaper. Nikon replaced it with another one which is just fine.

Beshr