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The lens NOBody Lusts For!

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by bfjr, Mar 31, 2007.

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  1. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    the lowly 28-105/semi macro of course :biggrin:

    [​IMG]

    I'm coming around to thinking there are no bad Nikon Lenses :cool: 
     
    bfjr, Mar 31, 2007
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  2. lisantica

    lisantica

    519
    Jul 4, 2006
    So. Calif.
    Yep! I get similar results which is why I can't seem to part with it!
    Makes a nice walk-around lens too.

    Lisa
     
    lisantica, Mar 31, 2007
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  3. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Very pretty
     
    Gale, Mar 31, 2007
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  4. Tiarra

    Tiarra Guest

    Cool shot. Did you use flash on that?
     
    Tiarra, Mar 31, 2007
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  5. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    no flash on this one
    thanks
     
    bfjr, Apr 1, 2007
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  6. Gr8Tr1x

    Gr8Tr1x Guest

    When I first bought my N50....way back in 1997, I lusted for the 28-105mm, which came out a year later I think. I finally got one and I loved it. I sold it and my N80 (the N50 went some time ebfore it) when I got into digicams. I wish I hadn't sold it, because it was a fine lens.
     
    Gr8Tr1x, Apr 1, 2007
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  7. blw777

    blw777

    856
    May 26, 2006
    Charlottesville, VA / Palo Alto, CA
    > I'm coming around to thinking there are no bad Nikon Lenses

    Try one of the 1970-vintage 43-86's and you might change your mind :) 

    But seriously, you're right - even the Nikon lemons (35-80/f3.5-4.5?) are pretty decent in the optical category. And actually, there aren't many independent lenses any more that fail to meet some reasonable minimums. (Independent in this case means Sigma/Tamron/Tokina/Zeiss.)
     
    blw777, Apr 1, 2007
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  8. dalexander

    dalexander

    54
    Nov 26, 2006
    North Bellmore, NY
    The 28-105 is my baby and I'll never sell it. It was my first real lens purchase, and it gives me great results on my D50. Now if they'd make a 28-105 f/2.8...
     
    dalexander, Apr 1, 2007
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  9. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    one more from this little lens.
    [​IMG]
     
    bfjr, Apr 1, 2007
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  10. blw777

    blw777

    856
    May 26, 2006
    Charlottesville, VA / Palo Alto, CA
    Wow, nice!
     
    blw777, Apr 2, 2007
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  11. two slow

    two slow

    894
    Apr 22, 2006
    Talladega, Al
    Nice shots. I like hearing about underrated lenses.
     
    two slow, Apr 2, 2007
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  12. grt_napa

    grt_napa

    434
    Apr 1, 2007
    Rancho Mirage, CA
    Best source for purchasing a 28-1-5? New or used?
     
    grt_napa, Apr 2, 2007
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  13. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    ebay
    forums like this one
    local camera store forgotten on a back shelf :biggrin:
     
    bfjr, Apr 2, 2007
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  14. davidzvi

    davidzvi Subscribing Member

    3,347
    Apr 30, 2005
    Massachusetts
    David
    Actually I have been looking at this for an up coming trip. It will either be this one or a 24-120 VR. But I really like the idea of the 1/2 macro/
     
    davidzvi, Apr 3, 2007
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  15. williamkazak

    williamkazak

    623
    Sep 4, 2006
    South of Chicago
    Another sleeper lens is the 35-105mm F3.5-4.5 AFD-push-pull. I use it at the beach all of the time and I also carry the 180mm F2.8AFD for a great outdoor combination.
     
    williamkazak, Apr 26, 2007
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  16. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Wow Ben the parrots are excellent
     
    Gale, Apr 27, 2007
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  17. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    I just picked up this lens last month from a cafe member here and I love it. So versatile. Great 'vacation' lens when you want to keep things lightweight.
     
    TOLady, Apr 27, 2007
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  18. tommyc

    tommyc

    114
    May 2, 2006
    Georgia
    The 28-105 was my second lens purchase for my D50 (the first was the ever popular 50 1.8). It stays on the camera probably 90% of the time. Perfect size and weight. For a wannabe amateur photographer like myself, its a great lens.
     
    tommyc, Apr 27, 2007
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  19. jbear

    jbear

    502
    Jul 4, 2006
    Georgia via Long Island, NY
    This was the first AF lens that I purchased when I got my first N80. They both remain favorites. Superb value especially in today's market.
     
    jbear, Apr 27, 2007
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  20. williamkazak

    williamkazak

    623
    Sep 4, 2006
    South of Chicago
    Sleeper

    This lens works great on the beach. It is a sleeper.
    35-105.jpg
    Subscribe to see EXIF info for this image (if available)
     
    williamkazak, Apr 27, 2007
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