180 2.8 af-d

[Marcel]

Is anyone using this lens on a D6/7/800? I've got an opportunity to get a nice looking pre-owned one and was wondering if some of you had positive or negative thoughts about it.

 

[ShootRaw]

This is my next portrait lens.....I have seen what it can do and have been bidding on them via ebay..

 

[Marcel]

This is my next portrait lens.....I have seen what it can do and have been bidding on them via ebay..

How much are they on ebay? I can get one for 425$, do you think this is a fair price?

 

[ShootRaw]

Anywhere from $350 to $500 used... The lower priced ones have some issues like light hazing, scratches etc.. The one I bidded on was $440 with light internal dust.. I made a lower offer and am waiting for a response..

 

[hark]

Marcel, here are some ebay listings for it:

nikon 180mm f/2.8 af-d | eBay

 

[TedG954]

My best friend Ken said..... "If buying used, watch out for filthy rear aperture blades."

 

[nzswift]

I have one and like it lots. Light and AF seems fast on it. Produces lovely images. Go ahead with the search you won't be disapointed....

 

[singlerosa_RIP]

I had the 80-200 2.8 AF-D for years before getting the 70-200 VR-II and liked it a lot. Used it for portraits, but not much at longer focal lengths, since you have to keep some distance from you subject. Even with the 70-200, I find that I use my 85 more for portraits and when I use the 70-200, it's more at the 85-165 range.

 

[Marcel]

I was sitting in my car at the store's doors and chickened out. I had buyer's remorse even before I bought it which is great since I did save around 500$ with tax.
I guess I realized that this lens would not make me a better person nor photographer.

Maybe later, who knows.

 

[Marcel]

I was sitting in my car at the store's doors and chickened out. I had buyer's remorse even before I bought it which is great since I did save around 500$ with tax.
I guess I realized that this lens would not make me a better person nor photographer.

Maybe later, who knows.

Then later came and you can see this lens at work in my 365 thread.

 

[J-see]

How is the lens? Here in town someone is selling the same and I'm thinking about buying it.

 

[Marcel]

How is the lens? Here in town someone is selling the same and I'm thinking about buying it.

It's great, if you want to see some pics I did with it today here's the link. Depending on how you see threads (from last to first or first to last), it's post #529.
It's a lens I'd have no problem recommending.

 

[J-see]

It's great, if you want to see some pics I did with it today here's the link. Depending on how you see threads (from last to first or first to last), it's post #529.
It's a lens I'd have no problem recommending.

I want to use it with the TC20. My 200mm has a square end and the 70-300mm is focus hunting which I suppose is because it isn't fast enough. Since the 180mm is faster, I hoped it would focus with the TC.

Those are pretty sharp shots btw. I read the 180mm was good but hadn't seen shots.