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<blockquote data-quote="Peter7100" data-source="post: 765248" data-attributes="member: 48633">[ATTACH=full]361188[/ATTACH]Excuse the poor quality photo but just thought I would quickly share my new addition to my Nikon collection <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. This older version with the 77mm thread is the one I had been looking for and at £186, I felt it was a good bargain as it seems to be in very good condition. I know this version requires the use of the cameras internal focus motor and I am wondering what the lifetime expectation is for these motors. I sometimes hear that these motors burn out with a lot of use. For the above lens, i will mainly be using for landscapes (probably on my d7100 for now. Don't want to risk my pride and joy D500 internal motor), therefore the focus motor will not be used that much. It's not as if I will be using it for tracking subjects. If I get the similar results to what I can achieve with my wide angle Canon gear then I could become a full Nikon guy as I will likely sell off my remaining Canon stuff <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool&nbsp; &nbsp; :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Peter7100, post: 765248, member: 48633"] [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]361188._xfImport[/ATTACH] Excuse the poor quality photo but just thought I would quickly share my new addition to my Nikon collection :). This older version with the 77mm thread is the one I had been looking for and at £186, I felt it was a good bargain as it seems to be in very good condition. I know this version requires the use of the cameras internal focus motor and I am wondering what the lifetime expectation is for these motors. I sometimes hear that these motors burn out with a lot of use. For the above lens, i will mainly be using for landscapes (probably on my d7100 for now. Don't want to risk my pride and joy D500 internal motor), therefore the focus motor will not be used that much. It's not as if I will be using it for tracking subjects. If I get the similar results to what I can achieve with my wide angle Canon gear then I could become a full Nikon guy as I will likely sell off my remaining Canon stuff :cool: [/QUOTE]

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