Hi all, I have a chance to buy a Nikkor 180mm f2.8 ED for £350, does anyone have experience with or own one? Do you rate it as good enough to buy?
Thanks
Lorraine.
Being a Canon user, I can't really comment but if you do a search for "Nikkor 180mm f2.8 ED review" on Google throws up a wealth of articles such as http://slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/127 and most folks say that it is a great lens with most saying about the great sharpness.
I know nothing about the lens, but the price seems quite poor. You don't mention if it's the AF version or not, but the non-AF version often sells for under £200 on eBay:
If it's in exceptional condition then maybe it's worth a bit more... those two non-AF versions aren't in amazing condition, although the issues with them aren't realistically likely to affect image quality.
Edit: Just to confuse things more, if it's the latest IF version then it certainly is a good deal at £350. So make sure you know exactly which version it is, as that not only affects price, but how good a lens it is.
@lorrainerb I have rented the current catalog lens on my D7100 for a weekend and it is superb, so if you are looking for a prime telephoto it will meet your most stringent requirements for sharpness, contrast and all that stuff. Minimum focus distance is over 5 feet, so if you are looking for close work this one is not for you.
If this is the AF version, you need a body with an AF motor. If it is this lens and in good condition, 350 pounds sounds about right used. Reasonable but not a steal. US$1,000 and change in the US for a new copy.
@steampowered@abirkill@frankhymus Thanks everyone, your help was valuable, I've decided not to go for it, the lack of autofocus was the final decision point for me, especially with such a large lens. I'm going to save my money as I really have a D7100 at the top of my wish list. : )
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If it's in exceptional condition then maybe it's worth a bit more... those two non-AF versions aren't in amazing condition, although the issues with them aren't realistically likely to affect image quality.
Edit: Just to confuse things more, if it's the latest IF version then it certainly is a good deal at £350. So make sure you know exactly which version it is, as that not only affects price, but how good a lens it is.
If this is the AF version, you need a body with an AF motor. If it is this lens and in good condition, 350 pounds sounds about right used. Reasonable but not a steal. US$1,000 and change in the US for a new copy.