WTB: Nikon D80 Mount Lenses

[hybrid.09]

Looking for wide angle, good walkaround (zoom-ish), and macro lenses.

Give me a price and model number via PM.

Located in Richmond Hill, can also pay via EMT or PayPal to get it shipped.

[citanest]

FYI, the best for zoom Nikon lens would be

1 17-55mm 2.8f
2 28-70mm 2.8f
3 12-24mm 4f
4 17-35mm 2.8f

they all cost around 1500 to 1800.

Any other zoom lens by Nikon in that range are junk.

good luck.

[wrigley]

FYI, the best for zoom Nikon lens would be

1 17-55mm 2.8f
2 28-70mm 2.8f
3 12-24mm 4f
4 17-35mm 2.8f

they all cost around 1500 to 1800.

Any other zoom lens by Nikon in that range are junk.

good luck.

The Nikon 35-70mm f/2.8 is an excellent lens. A bit older but just as sharp or sharper than any of the above.

[hybrid.09]

Just PM me with prices and models.

[hybrid.09]

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[editorman123]

Have two fabulous Nikon pro lenses that I am considering selling. AF-S Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 ED IF and AF 35-70mm f/2.8 D. These are both wonderful pro lenses. They come with front/rear hoods, Hoya filter on the 17-35, and B+W filter on the 35-70. The 17-35 has just been serviced by Nikon Canada. The glass is perfect, the barrel has a couple of scuff marks on it. The 35-70 looks like it's just come out of the box.

The 17-35mm is rated 5/5 by Bjorn Rorslett http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html. Thom Hogan says "The best of the wide angle zooms Nikon has produced, no questions asked, which is saying something. Perhaps the sharpest wide angle zoom you can buy for a Nikon body." http://www.bythom.com/1735lens.htm. Photozone says "The Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED is a professional grade lens and it delivers accordingly specifically regarding its superb build quality" and "For a dual-use strategy (film + digital and possibly full frame DSLRs in the future) the AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED remains a quite obvious choice." http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/nikkor_1735_28/index.htm. SLR Gear rates the 17-35mm 9.71/10. "The standard lens for photojournalism and travel photography. Perfect for use with a film or a digital SLR." http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/112/cat/13.

For the 35-70mm lens, Bjorn Rorslett rates in 4.5/5 http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html. Thom Hogan and Photozone have not rated the 35-70mm. SLR Gear rates it 9.33/10, and says "Excellent, fast aperture zoom lens for general photography. Push-pull type zoom is ideal for zoom effects during shooting. Distortion is well controlled throughout range." http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/121/cat/13.

Really not sure what they're worth today. The 17-35 sells new for $2,052 (taxes in) plus filter at Aden Camera http://www.adencamera.com/index.asp?Category=18&Manufacturer=1&page=2. The 35-70 sells new for $560 (CDN, before tax or duty) plus filter at KEH http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductList.aspx. The 35-70 also has macro capability.

These are both excellent lenses. Let me know if you're interested.

Paul

[rubberband]

FYI, the best for zoom Nikon lens would be

1 17-55mm 2.8f
2 28-70mm 2.8f
3 12-24mm 4f
4 17-35mm 2.8f

they all cost around 1500 to 1800.

Any other zoom lens by Nikon in that range are junk.

good luck.

Please don't give out incorrect advice. It gives photographers a bad name when people spew crap like this. Sure, it's not pro quality, but Nikon's $150 18-55DX will take great pictures if you have a clue how to use your camera.

OP: Yes, these lenses are great, but there's lots of good stuff out there.

For macro, get a 60mm/f2.8 micro nikkor. Should be about $450ish used, and is one of the sharpest lenses Nikon have produced.

[hybrid.09]

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