Nikkor Lens, front & rear caps, front cushion, Black velvet (Nikon) lens bag. See photos: I have a AF Nikkor (Nikon) lens. 2.8 - 85mm, 1:3.5 - 4.5, Macro lens. Lens filter is set for...

SqBear Loc: Kansas, (South Central)

I have a AF Nikkor (Nikon) lens. 2.8 - 85mm, 1:3.5 - 4.5, Macro lens. Lens filter is set for a 62mm.
This is a manual lens, I do not know what the AF stands for.
The lens in not auto on my D3200 nor my D7000.
Lens is clean, clear and no fungus or scratches on the glass or any damages, dents or dings on the exterior. All numbers and letters are pristine.
Lens comes with H-1 lens hood, on camera its about 1" in depth.
The small sillver button on side near heel of lens; depress, turn lens and it slips into Macro.

On Ebay I've seen prices from $96 to $125 (both were "Buy Now") and this is just for the lens, nothing else.
I will sell for $135.00 and cover the shipping and insurance in continental US only.
Will accept USPS Money Order or PayPal.
Need additional information, please PM me.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I have one of these and have used it since 2010. It's a great lens and will be a great buy for whoever purchases it.
--Bob

SqBear wrote:

I have a AF Nikkor (Nikon) lens. 2.8 - 85mm, 1:3.... (show quote)

SqBear Loc: Kansas, (South Central)

rmalarz wrote:

I have one of these and have used it since 2010. It's a great lens and will be a great buy for whoever purchases it.
--Bob

Bob, thanks for the reply on the lens. If I could ask, what camera do you use with the lens?
I'm pleased with the lens, it just does not work on my cameras.

Dave

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

SqBear wrote:

I have a AF Nikkor (Nikon) lens. 2.8 - 85mm, 1:3.... (show quote)

Do you mean 28-85mm, vs. 2.8-85?

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Dave, I've used that lens on my Nikon F, D700, D800e, and D850.
--Bob

SqBear wrote:

Bob, thanks for the reply on the lens. If I could ask, what camera do you use with the lens?
I'm pleased with the lens, it just does not work on my cameras.

Dave

SqBear Loc: Kansas, (South Central)

rmm0605 wrote:

Do you mean 28-85mm, vs. 2.8-85?

rmm0605. Just checked the actual lens and it is plain, 28-85mm, 1:3.5 - 4.5.
What do you mean vs. 2.8-85?

The first photo above reads the same as on the lens.

Thanks
Dave

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

2.8 is more than likely a typo.
--Bob

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

It is a nice old lens, works on screw drive Nikon bodies (AF is screw drive/gear drive). It should (normally) auto focus on a D7000, unless either the AF motor in the D7000 is not working, or the gear drive in the lens is not working. If you look at the front of the D7000 with lens off there is a little drive screw on the lower left side (facing front of camera) that engages with the gear drive mechanism on the lens. If you manually turn the drive tab on the lens does it move the focus stack in the lens? Recent sold prices (Ebay) range from $25.00 to $75.00 "condition based". I have several of these old AF zoom lenses and they are generally sharper than the AF-S lenses - They don't work (AF) with D3xxx and D5xxx bodies (MF only), work AF with D90 and up, D7xxx series and all others with screw drive AF. Good luck with sale. Hope this is helpful.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

olemikey wrote:

It is a nice old lens, works on screw drive Nikon ... (show quote)

The AF definitely SHOULD work on a D7000 ... but these lenses are known for the AF getting sticky over time.

A simple cleaning in a repair shop would possibly fix the issue.

SqBear Loc: Kansas, (South Central)

olemikey wrote:

It is a nice old lens, works on screw drive Nikon ... (show quote)

olemikey, thanks for your information. I will look into this when I return tomorrow AM.
Thanks again.
Dave

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

You might clean the contacts on the lens as well. I have one as well that I use.

odujim Loc: New Jersey

When I had a D7000 and D7100, I found that a lens such as yours (with aperture ring and no built-in motor) had to have the aperture closed all the way down (f22) in order to autofocus on the D7XXX series. Aperture control is then done by the dials on the camera. As others have mentioned, you might want to clean the contacts on the lens.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

odujim wrote:

When I had a D7000 and D7100, I found that a lens such as yours (with aperture ring and no built-in motor) had to have the aperture closed all the way down (f22) in order to autofocus on the D7XXX series. Aperture control is then done by the dials on the camera. As others have mentioned, you might want to clean the contacts on the lens.

Good point, I forgot to mention that. Set to F22 and engage the little lock tab, will probably focus just fine. Contact cleaning yes & I do a thorough cleaning on any used/refurbished lens I pick up, just to be safe and not introduce anything into my bodies.

The AF lenses are a fantastic bargain for anyone with a camera with built-in AF motor, like I mentioned, my copies are all sharp, make great pics. OP may find he likes it if it still focuses.

SqBear Loc: Kansas, (South Central)

odujim wrote:

When I had a D7000 and D7100, I found that a lens such as yours (with aperture ring and no built-in motor) had to have the aperture closed all the way down (f22) in order to autofocus on the D7XXX series. Aperture control is then done by the dials on the camera. As others have mentioned, you might want to clean the contacts on the lens.

Thanks odujim
I will look into this. Sounds interesting and hope it works too!
Dave

SqBear Loc: Kansas, (South Central)

olemikey wrote:

Good point, I forgot to mention that. Set to F22 and engage the little lock tab, will probably focus just fine. Contact cleaning yes & I do a thorough cleaning on any used/refurbished lens I pick up, just to be safe and not introduce anything into my bodies.

The AF lenses are a fantastic bargain for anyone with a camera with built-in AF motor, like I mentioned, my copies are all sharp, make great pics. OP may find he likes it if it still focuses.

More interesting and information to seek out.
Are you referring to the "tiny" tab that is above the 3.5 mark on the lens?

Thanks to both of you for the reminder!!!

Dave P

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