AF Nikkor 35-70 1:3.3-4.5 Good or not so much

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Tami Jo

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I picked up a used AF Nikkor 35-70 1:3.3-4.5 for $35.00 so really cheap. I didn't have to much time to test it out too well. But I am wondering if it was so cheap because it's just not that great of a lens. It doesn't seem to be that sharp and I get quite a few blurred photos in comparison. Anyone have this lens and have any tips for shooting with it?
 
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Sambr

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That lens came as a "kit lens" with 601 & 801 film cameras. Not the sharpest lens however shooting it at f8 will result in some good images.
 
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gqtuazon

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You are better off with your kit lens which provides wider field of view.

Nikon 35-70mm f2.8 D would have been a better choice.
 
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Nikon Photographer

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Not a bad lens if used stopped down to around f8-f11, here's a shot I took on my F-601 using the very same lens, sadly I don't have that camera anymore ....

WarwickCastlejpg.jpg
 
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Just-Clayton

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the one i got works ok for me. I use it more for snapshot type pics. It is pretty good when using flash.This was at f-9.5, 1/60, ISO 400
 

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Tami Jo

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salvatore said:
That lens came as a "kit lens" with 601 & 801 film cameras. Not the sharpest lens however shooting it at f8 will result in some good images.
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I will have to try it at that setting and see how it does. I wasn't expecting to much at that price and the purchase went to raise funds for a charity so either way it's a win ;)
 
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