NIKON 85MM F/2.8 D PC-E MICRO

[SoulfulRecover]

I think Im going to rent it for a few days first and see how that goes. I always seem to forget the option of renting first

Edit: looks like they do not have one for rental however Im sure if I talked to them about being interested in it, they would let me take that one out as a rental for a few days.

 

[Dana C]

Any thoughts on this lens? Seems like it could be a fun piece of equipment and I have been wanting an 85mm for some portrait work.

I don't know where everyone is getting their pricing. I just bought grey market new 85mm AFS f1.8 for $480.
I am going to use it for indoor high school sports. I have chatted with quite a few that use the lens in this way.
It is fast enough to shoot with a very high shutter speed with ramped up ISO. I currently use my 50mm 1.8 from the basket at ISO 5000 and shutter speeds that freeze action and make any camera shake almost not noticeable.

 

[tirediron]

This is the 85mm PC-E, not just the regular 85mm.

 

[SoulfulRecover]

What is grey market?

 

[tirediron]

Gear meant for sale in one country, but sold in another, eg a camera body meant for sale in the US, but sold in the UK. Generally not covered by manufacturers' warranty, but sometimes a bit cheaper.

 

[Dana C]

What is grey market?

Grey market cameras, lenses etc. are imported by retailers directly from a source overseas. They are the real dial but do not carry a U.S. warranty. Of all the camera / lens makers only Nikon will not work on them. Most sellers offer an extended warranty for service at an authorized service provider.
You can save quite a bit of $$ and Grey Market items can be found occasionally at Adorama and a few online retailers. I have had good luck with them.