Anyone have any AI/S primes for sale?

[nerwin]

Interested in buying one for fun! Let me know. Thanks!

 

[snowbear]

I got mine from Adorama used shop - I'm sure they still have some. B&H and KEH are also good bets.

 

[nerwin]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Browsing eBay this morning and spotted a 28mm 2.8 Series E for around $50. Not tested though, but looks in really nice shape. Its tempting.

NIKON Camera Series E Lens 28mm 1:2.8 Includes Covers Manual Focus Not Tested

 

[Designer]

I usually have to ask Mr. Google to help me out with some of the highfalutin' terminology you guys use, so if any of you (like me) wish to read more about it, start here:

A Low Budget Filmmaker's Lens Kit: Nikon Primes

 

[jake337]

I have the 28mm f2.8 ais and love it! Like what was previously stated check keh, adorama, b&h, national camera exchange, etc. You can also check your local lens rental stores and last but not least ebay and craiglist. Here is a nikon lens list to double check the serial number.

Nikon Lenses

 

[nerwin]

So I came across a Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm f/2.8 on eBay. I heard these are some what of a gem and the pictures I found on Flickr are beautiful. I might grab it. Anyone have any experience with this lens?

Sigma Mini Wide 28mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon +++Xlnt+++

 

[pixmedic]

So I came across a Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm f/2.8 on eBay. I heard these are some what of a gem and the pictures I found on Flickr are beautiful. I might grab it. Anyone have any experience with this lens?

Sigma Mini Wide 28mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon +++Xlnt+++

I had one years ago.
it was a nice imager if you don't mind manual focus. which you obviously don't if you are looking for Ai lenses.
I think $60 is a little steep for it though.
think i paid $30 for mine, then sold it a few years ago for $20. was still in EX condition.

 

[nerwin]

So I came across a Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm f/2.8 on eBay. I heard these are some what of a gem and the pictures I found on Flickr are beautiful. I might grab it. Anyone have any experience with this lens?

Sigma Mini Wide 28mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon +++Xlnt+++

I had one years ago.
it was a nice imager if you don't mind manual focus. which you obviously don't if you are looking for Ai lenses.
I think $60 is a little steep for it though.
think i paid $30 for mine, then sold it a few years ago for $20. was still in EX condition.

Yeah, I offered him $35. I hope he accepts. But yeah, I'm looking for a manual focusing only lens just for fun. Something different to do. How smooth was the focus ring?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this Sigma Mini Wide is a AIS lens right?

 

[480sparky]

So I came across a Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm f/2.8 on eBay. I heard these are some what of a gem and the pictures I found on Flickr are beautiful. I might grab it. Anyone have any experience with this lens?

Sigma Mini Wide 28mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon +++Xlnt+++

I have one and it beats the pants off my Nikkor 28/2.8 AF-D.

 

[pixmedic]

So I came across a Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm f/2.8 on eBay. I heard these are some what of a gem and the pictures I found on Flickr are beautiful. I might grab it. Anyone have any experience with this lens?

Sigma Mini Wide 28mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon +++Xlnt+++

I had one years ago.
it was a nice imager if you don't mind manual focus. which you obviously don't if you are looking for Ai lenses.
I think $60 is a little steep for it though.
think i paid $30 for mine, then sold it a few years ago for $20. was still in EX condition.

Yeah, I offered him $35. I hope he accepts. But yeah, I'm looking for a manual focusing only lens just for fun. Something different to do. How smooth was the focus ring?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this Sigma Mini Wide is a AIS lens right?

yes.
focus ring was pretty smooth, but just a hair stiffer than most of the nikons or tamrons I have owned.
could have just been that particular lens, or maybe newer lenses are just smoother...i dunno.
that was my experience with it though.

 

[nerwin]

So I came across a Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm f/2.8 on eBay. I heard these are some what of a gem and the pictures I found on Flickr are beautiful. I might grab it. Anyone have any experience with this lens?

Sigma Mini Wide 28mm f2.8 Lens for Nikon +++Xlnt+++

I had one years ago.
it was a nice imager if you don't mind manual focus. which you obviously don't if you are looking for Ai lenses.
I think $60 is a little steep for it though.
think i paid $30 for mine, then sold it a few years ago for $20. was still in EX condition.

Yeah, I offered him $35. I hope he accepts. But yeah, I'm looking for a manual focusing only lens just for fun. Something different to do. How smooth was the focus ring?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this Sigma Mini Wide is a AIS lens right?

yes.
focus ring was pretty smooth, but just a hair stiffer than most of the nikons or tamrons I have owned.
could have just been that particular lens, or maybe newer lenses are just smoother...i dunno.
that was my experience with it though.

Well as long as I can focus sharply, I'm sure it wont be like my 105 2.8G, LOL

 

[nerwin]

Ok, so the seller counter offered $40. Should I do it or just pass?

 

[pixmedic]

if you were willing to pay 35, 40 isnt that much more.

 

[nerwin]

if you were willing to pay 35, 40 isnt that much more.

Yeah I know, I'm just debating if its even worth getting.

 

[Designer]

if you were willing to pay 35, 40 isnt that much more.

Yeah I know, I'm just debating if its even worth getting.

I guess you didn't read the article.

If you can't afford $40 to fart around with, maybe you shouldn't put out feelers for old lenses.