I got a 35/2 with my used D700 a few years ago.
I liked the lens, but I got caught up in the "zoomers" and didn't use the 35/2. It was near perfect and I had paid $150 for it (which was a real bargain) and I sold it last year for $200 (which was still a bargain).
I still have a 20/2.8 and...