Silver nikkor 135mm f/3.5

DocFrankenstein · May 23, 2006

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIKKOR-Q-135-MM...ryZ48556QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I was a very similar lens in a shop today, but I think it's "whiter" As in - no paint on the focusing ring... I think.

The salesperson said everybody wanted the white one.

He wants 100 bucks for it. Yay or nay?

DocFrankenstein · May 23, 2006

Well? Is the lens bad or not?

thebeginning · May 23, 2006

hmmm it depends. from my 'readings' it's a fair lens. sharp if stopped down a stop or two, and pretty good but tends to flare and has mediocre contrast. IMO I wouldnt spend the money, as there are many other much better things to offer out there. it seems to go for very cheap, so IMO $100 would be too much. i'm sure others have more experienced opinions...

if you plan on using it, you may want to instead check out the 105mm f/2.5. It's extremely good, but is a tad bit pricier (still very low at less than $200).

DocFrankenstein · May 23, 2006

Yeah. That's probably where I'd end up.

Semore9 · May 23, 2006

If you are into spam you should consider banning me.... Oh! You have

DocFrankenstein · May 23, 2006

Semore - that panasonic is your first camera, isn't it?

jwkwd · May 24, 2006

I think that you could find one that is a tad faster, also I feel that you could find an "A" or "AI" for the same money or slightly higher. Looking at the description of the lens the seller gives, I would back off just for the oil factor. The dent would not be a plus either.