Two Nikon Lenses: I recently inherited these two Nikon lenses: AF Micro Nikkor 60 mm 1:2.8 D and AF Nikkor 35-80 mm 1:4-5.6D. They are about 15 years old and have been well-cared for.

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Two Nikon Lenses

Mar 31, 2015 14:34:51 #

alliebess Loc: suburban Philadelphia

I recently inherited these two Nikon lenses: AF Micro Nikkor 60 mm 1:2.8 D and AF Nikkor 35-80 mm 1:4-5.6D. They are about 15 years old and have been well-cared for. I believe these two are compatibile with my camera. I have a Nikon D3100 with the kit lenses, 18-55 mm & 55-200 mm. Any pros or cons about these two lenses as additions to what I already have? I'm especially curious about the 35-80 mm; I realize the other is a macro. I shoot a variety of subjects: for work-events, exhibits and headshots. For personal use: landscapes, flowers, travel photos.

Mar 31, 2015 15:01:44 #

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

alliebess wrote:

I recently inherited these two Nikon lenses: AF Mi... (show quote)

They will be manual focus only, as neither has an SWM focusing motor, neither has your D3100.

Mar 31, 2015 15:20:06 #

flip1948 Loc: Hamden, CT

Since both are AF-D lenses neither will auto-focus on your D3100. They will, however, give you P, S, A and M metering.

Since the 60mm is a macro lens I assume it is very sharp. From what I have read the same can't be said for the 35-80mm zoom. It was a kit lens for Nikon's cheaper 'N' series film cameras. Reviewers have said it is cheaply built (a lot of plastic) and the metal mount was changed to a plastic mount on later versions.

That's all I can contribute. Sorry I can't help more.

Mar 31, 2015 15:24:31 #

duck72 Loc: Laurel Ridge, PA

If you already have them... screw them onto your camera and see what happens... ?

Mar 31, 2015 15:25:16 #

chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California

I have the 35-80 mm D and like it. There were 3 versions made:
1) In Japan with a metal lens mount
2) In Thailand w/metal mount
3) In Thailand w/plastic mount
These are FX lenses and do not have the focus motor in the lens.
I use mine as a walkaround lens on my FX body when there is lots of light to work with and find the IQ to be decent.
Checkout the link below for more information.
Which one do you have? Good luck with it.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/AFNikkor/AF3580mm/

Mar 31, 2015 16:24:34 #

SteveR Loc: Michigan

The 35-80mm lens has given me many fine photos, first on my 6006 and then on my D7000. 35-80 is a great range. I really wish my 24-70mm went up to 80. It's nice and sharp and you should enjoy it.

Apr 1, 2015 13:34:57 #

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

alliebess wrote:

I recently inherited these two Nikon lenses: AF Mi... (show quote)

I have the 60mm and it's a good Lens for your Portraits and Flowers.
It is going to have a Crop Factor of 1.5 on your Camera. So it will be relatively a 90mm on your sensor.
Give the 1:1 Macro (Micro) a go it's a lot of fun.
There's a link here just for Macro.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
And one for Close Up.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-113-1.html
Have fun and good luck.
Craig

Apr 1, 2015 14:03:34 #

marty wild Loc: England

They just might be to difficult to get one with. I think you would best put them to auction and put the money to a digital lens that you will not have to faf about with to get results. I moved from the old 35mm days to digital and sold all off, to fund the new discipline. You will not look back.

alliebess wrote:

I recently inherited these two Nikon lenses: AF Mi... (show quote)

Apr 1, 2015 16:57:29 #

alliebess Loc: suburban Philadelphia

Thanks everyone for the information - much more helpful than going to Google! As soon as there is a break in work I'm going to play!

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