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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 624659" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>Earlier this week I stopped by Allen's Camera to AB a 300mm f/4 AF (screwdrive) lens against a 300mm f/4 AF-S lens. Initially I purchased the screwdrive but decided I really wanted the faster AF capability of the AF-S lens. They have 2 copies of the screwdrive model although one of them had a problem with the button to switch from manual to AF. As far as sharpness, I couldn't tell any difference between them. Their price on the screwdrive is $399 which beats B&H's used price ($499) and Keh's used price ($549). I don't know which copy of the lens had the problem with the button though. </p><p></p><p>Just look for the two lenses called Nikon AF 300mm f/4 ED (USED) from the link below. These screwdrive lenses have a built in UV filter that is inserted partway down the barrel (in the middle of the barrel). If you ever buy one of these lenses, make sure it includes the filter. These take an 82mm front filter. </p><p></p><p>Allen's offers a 7-day return with online purchases, but when buying in store, they only take returns if the item is defective. Fortunately since they know me, and I went back the next day, I was able to upgrade to the AF-S model of the 300mm f/4. But if you can live with slower autofocus, the IQ of the screwdrive is amazing! </p><p></p><p><a href="http://allenscamera.com/shop-used.html?catalog%5Bsearch%5D%5Btext%5D=nikon+AF+300mm+f%2F4+ED&catalog%5Bsort%5D%5Bon%5D=relevance" target="_blank">Allen's Camera & Video | Shop Used</a></p><p></p><p>Below is an image of this lens.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]257293[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 624659, member: 13196"] Earlier this week I stopped by Allen's Camera to AB a 300mm f/4 AF (screwdrive) lens against a 300mm f/4 AF-S lens. Initially I purchased the screwdrive but decided I really wanted the faster AF capability of the AF-S lens. They have 2 copies of the screwdrive model although one of them had a problem with the button to switch from manual to AF. As far as sharpness, I couldn't tell any difference between them. Their price on the screwdrive is $399 which beats B&H's used price ($499) and Keh's used price ($549). I don't know which copy of the lens had the problem with the button though. Just look for the two lenses called Nikon AF 300mm f/4 ED (USED) from the link below. These screwdrive lenses have a built in UV filter that is inserted partway down the barrel (in the middle of the barrel). If you ever buy one of these lenses, make sure it includes the filter. These take an 82mm front filter. Allen's offers a 7-day return with online purchases, but when buying in store, they only take returns if the item is defective. Fortunately since they know me, and I went back the next day, I was able to upgrade to the AF-S model of the 300mm f/4. But if you can live with slower autofocus, the IQ of the screwdrive is amazing! [url=http://allenscamera.com/shop-used.html?catalog%5Bsearch%5D%5Btext%5D=nikon+AF+300mm+f%2F4+ED&catalog%5Bsort%5D%5Bon%5D=relevance]Allen's Camera & Video | Shop Used[/url] Below is an image of this lens. [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]257293._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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