Nikkor-Q non AI 135mm F/2.8

[elrafo]

Hello,

I found this lens for 90 CAD, I heard it is a really good lens and I can't wait to test it. My only question is did I pay the right price?
I find it for 120 AU, 55 Eu but also for only 9,00$ on Ebay... What is the Quote value for this lens?

thanks!

 

[Helen B]

Keh (www.keh.com) is a good place to check prices, particularly before bidding on eBay. Keh are reliable, and usually rate their equipment on the low side - ie their 'bargain' grade could be someone else's 'near perfect'. They have a 135 f/2.8 non-AI Nikkor-Q in bargain condition for USD 39. Price for such lenses is highly variable, and it depends very much on condition.

Best,
Helen

 

[jwkwd]

Check the prices at KEH and see what they have. Ooops, Helen got in there before I did.

 

[Mike_E]

I think that you will like the lens very much. It's not one of the "legendary Lenses" but is a really good performer and if you are shooting digital with the C-factor then ~200mm @f/2.8 for under $100 can't be beat!

 

[elrafo]

thanks a lot for this advice, I was also thinking to check the 85mm f 1.8, it looks pretty amazing too for portrait...

 

[parabellumfoto]

I can vouch for this lens. I just received my copy from the US, which I had bought on EBay. It looks like a solid performer. The lens is quite sharp!

I have a brief lens review available here for those who are interested.

 

[cgw]

thanks a lot for this advice, I was also thinking to check the 85mm f 1.8, it looks pretty amazing too for portrait...

Which one? The AF or old non-Ai version? BTW, what camera are you using?