Nikkor 75-300mm f4.5 5.6 AF - Any good?

[Charlie Chalk]

Hi

I've been watching the above lens on ebay (see it here).

Can any one tell me if it's a good lens, better than the 70-300 G?

I don't have a lot to spend, but would like a long zoom, the 70-300 G is looking like the favourite at the mo, but if I can get a better lens second hand.....

Any advice appreciated

CC

[Onyx]

The 75-300 is supposedly slightly better than the current generation's 70-300 in both flavours. I believe the 70-210 which is 1 generation previous to the 75-300 had been better received, in terms of reviewed optical quality and AF speed - however lacking the bit of extra reach in the 210-300 range.

[NewbieD70]

Looks really good CC.. i`m not much of an authority on such things... but at the right price i`m sure it would be worth having... 51 pound is only just over 120 AUD.. if so.. looks good to me

[sirhc55]

For £50+ that’s good value CC - goe for it - love Ramsgate

Chris

[Raydar]

I’m having a bid on this to add to my collection.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 42248&rd=1

Cheers
Ray

[redline]

I’m having a bid on this to add to my collection.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 42248&rd=1

Cheers
Ray

is it ok to use a non-ai lenses on your d70?

[Raydar]

I’m having a bid on this to add to my collection.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 42248&rd=1

Cheers
Ray

is it ok to use a non-ai lenses on your d70?

No problems

You just have to go full manual.

I like it going back to the old way’s every now & then.
Makes it interesting have to work out the best settings for the image, digital makes it a lot easier to get it right by looking at the exposure strait away & seeing what adjustments you need to dial in.

Cheers
Ray

[sirhc55]

I’m having a bid on this to add to my collection.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 42248&rd=1

Cheers
Ray

Raydar - did you get the lens - I noticed it went off at $51!!! Great value. I was going to bid myself but thought I would leave it to you.

Chris

[redline]

I’m having a bid on this to add to my collection.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 42248&rd=1

Cheers
Ray

is it ok to use a non-ai lenses on your d70?

No problems

You just have to go full manual.

I like it going back to the old way’s every now & then.
Makes it interesting have to work out the best settings for the image, digital makes it a lot easier to get it right by looking at the exposure strait away & seeing what adjustments you need to dial in.

Cheers
Ray

sorry what i meant to say is there any problems using the non-ai mount on the d70? does it need to be modified

[Raydar]

No Chris mist it Dame!!!!!!

No mods needed at all redline.
I was going to use it to start an old Nikon lens collection & lightning shots were you just set it to infinity and stand back with the shutter open...

Cheers
Ray