lense question...

[BimmerJake]

Hey, could someone make sure this is a good deal


Sigma 28-70 f/3.5-4.5 for $80 (manual focus for Nikon)

it's claimed brand new in box, although admittedly old.

generally for outdoor use, i think this would be a good general every day kind of a lens, but being somewhat unfamiliar with a lot of this stuff any advice would be welcome.

thanks

 

[dxqcanada]

I think you might this lens (or others) cheaper ... since it is MF.

 

[compur]

Too high.

The earlier (manual focus) Sigma lenses are not such great quality. Manual
focus Vivitar, especially the Vivitar Series 1 lenses, are much better
both in build quality and optics.

Of course, a Nikkor lens would be the best choice.

 

[BimmerJake]

thanks for the input, my initial plan was to stick nikkor, but i thought sigma was good quality. guess, not.

thanks again.

 

[Sachphotography]

Sigma is good quality. Depends on the specific lens though. Kinda hit and miss on the older stuff. Newer is very good though. Check out KEH Camera: Used Cameras, Digital Cameras, Film Cameras, Laptop Computers and More. They have a lot of good used stuff. I have bought a few older lenses off them for my Canon ft and I have always been pleased.