Bang for buck, wonderful!
This is an older Nikon lens, but its performance is outstanding, even by today's standards. It is a push and pull type zoom, and you have to physically move a switch on your camera to change between auto focus and manual focus, but that is NOT a big deal; if you are going to manually focus, you usually have enough time to move your finger over the switch to activate manual mode anyway! And zooming in or out, so what? Many do not like this len's range is only from 35-70 mm. But in my opinion, that is true mid-range anyway, and perfect for groups shots, and closer shots, to include full body and waist up photography, which is perfect for wedding impromptu shoots, senior photos, and everyday gatherings. More formal photos, well, you have time to pull out a prime 85mm for that. But for general walk around, wedding, parties, group activities, this lens rocks! The auto focus is fast enough for group activities, it is also fast (f2.8), and unless you are pixel peeping in the corners at photos taken at f2.8, it is a sharp lens, probably 95% as sharp as a prime lens (my opinion, of course). Bokeh, well, average to very good, other lenses do better, i.e., an 85 mm f1.8, or a 70-200 f2.8; the bokeh on these lenses are very good to excellent. But for approximately $350 (used), this Nikon 35-70 mm f2.8 take wonderfully sharp images. Bang for buck, even though it is an older lens, it is a winner . . . if you can find one that has clean glass, no fungus, haze, etc., purchase it!Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
