Wanted to buy lens for Nikon fmount (archive)
Aug 18, 2017 15:28:14 #
I am brand new to this whole thing
And my budget for this is very low so
Instead of running the risk of offending any of you good people I will post like this !
I have a Nikon d3100 I think it has a f mount
I would be willing to pay up to 100.00 Canadian for a good used telscoptic lens.
And I would also be able to cover cost of shipping!
I already know chances are very slim
Of finding what I need for a 100 bucks but I figure it's worth a try
And my budget for this is very low so
Instead of running the risk of offending any of you good people I will post like this !
I have a Nikon d3100 I think it has a f mount
I would be willing to pay up to 100.00 Canadian for a good used telscoptic lens.
And I would also be able to cover cost of shipping!
I already know chances are very slim
Of finding what I need for a 100 bucks but I figure it's worth a try
Aug 18, 2017 15:31:18 #
Aug 18, 2017 15:41:16 #
Aug 18, 2017 15:43:48 #
I will look into these sites, thank you but I will keep this post up in the mean time, you never know there may be somone out there, willing to part with an old lens.
Aug 18, 2017 15:49:50 #
melismus
Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
Depends on whether you can work with manual focus and exposure. If yes, I have several inexpensive lenses you might like.
Aug 18, 2017 15:52:25 #
I set my kit lens to manual and experiment a lot , I can learn.
May I have some more info on them please
May I have some more info on them please
Aug 18, 2017 16:01:14 #
melismus
Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
I will send you a private message, and will help you choose.
Paul
Paul
Aug 18, 2017 16:11:22 #
Thank you, I will be available again in a couple hours!! When I get home
Aug 18, 2017 17:22:34 #
67skylark27
Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
I see the kit lens for Nikon's quite often on craigslist.
Usually unused and in perfect condition. 55-200mm af-s dx.
$75-100 usd.
Usually unused and in perfect condition. 55-200mm af-s dx.
$75-100 usd.
Aug 18, 2017 18:11:22 #
UNDERSTAND that older Nikon lenses will not autofocus on your D3100. Don't buy a manual focus lens unless you clearly understand this issue.
Aug 18, 2017 18:40:03 #
Beowulf
Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI
To be clear: Your D3100 will only autofocus with Nikon AF-S lenses, because the focus motor is in those lenses and not in the camera body, as it is in other Nikon bodies. If you purchase older Nikon AF lenses, which don't have motors in the lens, you will have to use manual focus.
Aug 18, 2017 19:09:36 #
I did not know that about the d3100
Thank you Beowulf
But I am not turned off by having to use manual focus,
I am just starting out so, having to manual focus is ok I am in this to learn anyway, at least screwing up some frames won't cost me anything.
Thank you Beowulf
But I am not turned off by having to use manual focus,
I am just starting out so, having to manual focus is ok I am in this to learn anyway, at least screwing up some frames won't cost me anything.
Aug 19, 2017 07:59:19 #
JEEPER wrote:
I did not know that about the d3100
Thank you Beowulf
But I am not turned off by having to use manual focus,
I am just starting out so, having to manual focus is ok I am in this to learn anyway, at least screwing up some frames won't cost me anything.
Thank you Beowulf
But I am not turned off by having to use manual focus,
I am just starting out so, having to manual focus is ok I am in this to learn anyway, at least screwing up some frames won't cost me anything.
Jeeper, I would keep an eye out for a 55-200 as mentioned above. I would have sold mine at first because I didn't like it but now am really enjoying it! It is a very capable lens when you get used to it. You can check out some of my pics if you want as I am a beginner too and see if it is what you are looking for.
Aug 19, 2017 08:29:44 #
I definitely will, in couple months I will be looking for one It seems to have pretty good reach.
I have a MF lens being shipped on Monday now it will be fun to experiment with. I plan on getting into this alittle more but for now I will stick with used lenses.
I have a MF lens being shipped on Monday now it will be fun to experiment with. I plan on getting into this alittle more but for now I will stick with used lenses.
Aug 19, 2017 10:20:05 #
Today $100 hardly buys you a hamburger. I do not mean there are no opportunities because they are there but not on good gear.
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