Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D Lens

Perhaps this has been my favorite "people" lens, and although I now have the newer 28-70 f/2.8, there's actually not all that much difference between them, at least optically. The 35-70 is of solid metal construction, something you seldom see nowdays. The barrel (containing the filter ring) rotates as the lens is focused, so using a polarizing filter may be difficult. Zoom is a "trombone" style push-pull action, similar to that of the earlier 80-200mm models. These lenses (both this and the 80-200 f/2.8 of the time) were designed with photojournalists in mind, who can take advantage of their speed and intuitive action. Neither the 35-70 or the later (and much more expensive) 28-70 are much to get excited about wide open, but at f/5.6 and down they are critically superb, generally providing prime lens quality throughout their range, except for moderate pincushion and barrel distortion at the focal extremes. The 35-70 f/2.8 is a largely ignored lens today, but this loss of populatity has made it an exceptional bargain, and with fine build quality to boot...

This is an excellent lens. Being "pro" glass, it is sharp at all apertures, even wide open. The constant f/2.8 makes this a great walk-around lens, especially in low-light situations. Also, it is built like a tank (steel, not plastic). The macro feature (at 35mm focal length only) works wonderfully.

Some say the focal length, being only 35-70mm, does not have enough range, but I find it is the near perfect length for portaits and landscapes,especially on a digital SLR where the "crop factor" makes the focal length more like 52-105mm.

I would recommend this lens to anyone looking for top-of-the-line glass.

I love this lens. I immediately notice that my photos were a lot sharper. I'm very happy with this lens. I bought it to serve as a main lens for my sports photography, and it was worth every penny

This lens is a NIKKOR classic. A fast general zoom lens with out standing optical qualities. I owened this lens years ago. I sold it & lived to regret it. so I bought another one.

the transaction went perfect. the lens was exactly what i was looking for and i got it for the price i was willing to pay.

This is a solidly build professional lens ideal for portrait. It's suitable for wedding, birthday or any family gatherings. The optic quality is superb and the 35-70mm range is ideal for the listed occasions. It's sharp wide open and the color saturation is unbelievable. I owned both the D-version and the older non-D version. I love both of them.

People have complained that the push-pull and 35-70mm zoom range limit its use. This depends on what do you do with it. I found that both push-pull and 35-70mm zoom range are very useful for weddings. The prices of the new Nikon lenses in the same zoom range are sky rocketed, but the optic quality is not much improved, or it could be inferior. Hence, the prices for this lens have gone up drastically. I can get a decent one for about $300 just a year ago. But recently, you are going to pay for more than $400 for a OK ones, especially for the D-version.

Overall, this lens is one of the best lens in the Nikon line up. I enjoy every pictures taken by this lens.

Need a lens for your DX or FX, then this lens is for you. Older style zoom, push-pull, but not an inconvenience just different. Great portrait lens, light in weight compared to some other portrait lenses. The zoom ability is great when trying to capture any form of action in your portrait shots, such as with children or pets. This lens has good mechanics and a strong feel. Good luck and happy picture taking.

His is a Nikon AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8 "D" CONSTANT APERATURE lens in perfect condition. The glass is pristine (no haze, dust, scratches, or fungus). Blades are clean and basemount is excellent. The zoom does not "creep" from gravity. It's stiff enough to stay in place, but smooth enough to move easily. Foucsing is also smooth and quick. This is a very sharp, very low distortion, and very fast zoom lens that will be perfect for Nikon film or digital SLRs. Complete with box,packing and instructions!

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Lens overall quality is excellent. Solid built with smooth sliding mechanism. Lens is on the heavy side but still lot better then the AFS 28-70mm f/2.8. I am happy with it.

I am so happy with this, I had one befor but it was stolen, I seen this one on Ebay for a good price and I had to get it, Im very satisfied than you so much.

This is a highly rated pro-grade lens with excellent image quality. It has a fixed aperture of 2.8, and has a "macro" feature, allowing you to focus closely on small objects. It has a "push/pull" zoom ring. The front lens element rotates during focusing. A great "older" lens that works very well on either APS-C and FX sensor cameras. This lens is no longer in production, so buy it now if you can find one.

I bought a 24-70 to replace this lens...and added a lot of weight to my camera bag. I love the little 35-70, fast compact, easy to use, works great in low light. When I changed from film to digital I used this lens more and more - it it a significantly sharp lens and with the ease of carry I kinda wonder why I didn't keep it!

I like the fact that it is sharp, fast and 2.8 throughout it's focal lenght. Costs a fraction of the 24-70 and offers the same optical quality.

Good walk around lens for FX, lightweight and powerful, great sharpness and contrast. It's difficult to get another substitute model to replace.

It's always attached on my D700 for general purpose

Great optics... Wonderful portrait lenses. Macro function is a Plus, easy and functional. Works fine both DX and FX Nikon format. Sure will keep it for a long, long time.

I bought this lens few weeks ago after long time of searching for a lens in a good condition and fair price. this lens, Nikon's flagship professional midrange zoom of the 1990s, this lens has very good performance, compared to the newer models of Nikon. The main reason to buy this lens was the fact that this is a full frame lens which is compatible to the upcoming new models of full frame DSLR cameras.

excellent lens. I can't see the value in spending $1000 more for the newer 24-70 f2.8. this lens does everything the more expensive lens does except an additional 9mm of wide angle. The optics are superb and its a very versitile lens that is relatively fast, doesn't weigh much. I'm starting to carry this and my 80-200 f2.8 and call it a day.

The lens was advertised as light cleaning marks on the coating of the front element of the lens, and instead was three or four of deep scratches on it. Send letter to the seller, no respond, leave a negative comments, no complaint for that ether. I didn't send back the item to the seller, I going to try to sell the lens with a lose. My be the seller didn't check the item carefully, or need a new glasses to see better. Taken images with the lens, seems to me, doesn't shown image degradation, checking the image on a 24" monitor, compared with other perfect sample. Be careful of any indication of lens front element imperfection, can be mach worst then described by seller.

The lens is bright, sharp, fast, and a high performer.
This lens, "if you can find it because it was discontinued" is a great find.
The lens that replaced this one is quit expensive but it has a larger zoom range.
I have no dislikes.

This is a good, fast lens. It works well for shooting indoor sports and other indoor activities. Good focus and crisp pictures, works well in manual and auto focus.