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Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:32 am**

Just wondering about the value of Nikkor 20-35 f2.8. Is this a good lens. I found a retailer that holds a 2nd hand one in excellent condition for $1200. Is it worth it?

Thanks
Alex

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:06 am**

It's not a bad lens but seems a tad overpriced to me. There's a Sydney dealer (E.C.S.) who currently have one on sale in excellent condition for $950. :wink:

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:19 am**

moggy wrote:It's not a bad lens but seems a tad overpriced to me. There's a Sydney dealer (E.C.S.) who currently have one on sale in excellent condition for $950.

Hmmm. Thanks Bob! $950 is a nice price. Unfortunately, I'm in Melbourne.

Alex

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:37 am**

Hi Alex,
At $1200 you are very close to a brand new 17-35/2.8. I'm sure you have considered this.

I have not checked specs, but no doubt, there are benefits, like faster and quieter focus, a little wider, warranty?

I am so happy with my 28-70, I wouldnt hesitate to get the 17-35 (assuming similar quality characteristics).

Also not far from a 17-55DX...

Re the 20-35, if in SYD, I'm sure one of the members could check it out for you?

Sorry, not much help on your price question, but just throught I'd comment on possible alternatives, new for perhaps $300 more.

cheers,
Oz

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:43 am**

Hi Alex,

as Bruce has said, there's not much difference in the price you can get a new 17-35 2.8 for. The 17-35 2.8 has a reputation for being like the 28-70 2.8, a classic Nikon must have lens. I'd go a little more and get a new 17-35 2.8.

Cheers
John

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:49 am**

Thanks guys! Yes, I'm seriously considering a 17-35....

Alex

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 12:28 pm**

Just an update on this. They are happy to drop the price to $995 now after I mentioned the price in Sydney and are willing to give a $245 trade in on my kit 18-70 lens.

Still thinking..

Alex

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:47 pm**

The 20-30mm is an excellent general purpose lens for Nikon digital SLR cameras. It's a sharp, fast lens and the focal range is very useful. This was a pricey lens when new so any price under 1K is a good price.

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:53 pm**

$750 makes for a nice change over Alex

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:02 pm**

Sounds like a plan Alex, thats a good trade in for the kit lens. :wink:

Posted: **Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:09 pm**

Thanks guys. I'm getting it tomorrow.

Alex

Posted: **Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:27 pm**

Just picked up this beauty. It is soooo sharp! I love this lens already!

Alex

Posted: **Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:57 pm**

Alex
Enjoy! Oh, and you won't see too many of these around...they are fairly rare, so feel exclusive!

Posted: **Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:11 pm**

indeed they are. i hate you

Posted: **Sat Dec 30, 2006 1:47 pm**

PiroStitch wrote:indeed they are. i hate you

LOL! Good to see you back, Wayne!
Alex

Posted: **Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:33 am**

Wayne, here's another on the market. This one "looks" in MINT condition...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MINT-Nikon-Nikkor-AFD-20-35mm-20-35-f-2-8-lens_W0QQitemZ200070149993QQihZ010QQcategoryZ3343QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Posted: **Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:45 am**

It certainly looks is awesome conditions, pretty rare for Ebay.

Posted: **Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:14 pm**

Thanks Bruce. The lens is built like a tank and bloody awesome. Only issue for me is that range is a tad short 20-35 for some of the stuff I do, but coupled with a 35-70 2.8 might be a great kit as well.