Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF Refurbished less than $80 from Adorama
Mar 9, 2019 20:35:58 #
I saw on Adorama 's website tonight that they have the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 refurbished by Nikon for $79.95. This is an FX lens and has an aperture ring so you can use it on any Nikon DSLR and on the film Nikons also. This is an absolute steal at this price. It's in their overstock file so availability may be limited.
Mar 9, 2019 20:44:47 #
drmike99 wrote:
I saw on Adorama 's website tonight that they have the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 refurbished by Nikon for $79.95. This is an FX lens and has an aperture ring so you can use it on any Nikon DSLR and on the film Nikons also. This is an absolute steal at this price. It's in their overstock file so availability may be limited.
Interesting. It is obsolete and being AF will NOT work on the new Z cameras so the AF is not available. Most likely why it is being dumped.
Mar 9, 2019 20:45:19 #
No AF f0r 3000 and 5000 series cameras.
But it is a good lens at a very good price. It states the refurb was done by Nikon.
For $10 more you could get a 1 yr as opposed to 90 days by shopping at Cameta.
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But it is a good lens at a very good price. It states the refurb was done by Nikon.
For $10 more you could get a 1 yr as opposed to 90 days by shopping at Cameta.
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Mar 9, 2019 21:44:51 #
drmike99 wrote:
I saw on Adorama 's website tonight that they have the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 refurbished by Nikon for $79.95. This is an FX lens and has an aperture ring so you can use it on any Nikon DSLR and on the film Nikons also. This is an absolute steal at this price. It's in their overstock file so availability may be limited.
If you are talking about the AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D, I use that lens on my Df. It is a sweetheart and goes for about $130 new and is worth every penny. It does not have a built in AF motor, so needs to be used on a camera that has an AF drive for the AF to work. Refurbished by Nikon for $80? Don't hesitate, grab one while you can.
Mar 9, 2019 22:09:39 #
Mac wrote:
If you are talking about the AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D, I use that lens on my Df. It is a sweetheart and goes for about $130 new and is worth every penny. It does not have a built in AF motor, so needs to be used on a camera that has an AF drive for the AF to work. Refurbished by Nikon for $80? Don't hesitate, grab one while you can.
Yes that's the lens. I use it all the time on my film Nikon FE where its only weakness is the relatively short throw of the focus, but the FE's viewfinder is made for manual focusing so it's not difficult. I also use it as a short telephoto on my D7100 which has the in-camera focus motor. I bought mine new at full price a couple of years ago and it's still a bargain at even that price. Light weight, compact, and tack-sharp.
Mar 9, 2019 23:33:10 #
drmike99 wrote:
Yes that's the lens. I use it all the time on my film Nikon FE where its only weakness is the relatively short throw of the focus, but the FE's viewfinder is made for manual focusing so it's not difficult. I also use it as a short telephoto on my D7100 which has the in-camera focus motor. I bought mine new at full price a couple of years ago and it's still a bargain at even that price. Light weight, compact, and tack-sharp.
It's a joy.Mar 10, 2019 04:35:25 #
drmike99 wrote:
I saw on Adorama 's website tonight that they have the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 refurbished by Nikon for $79.95. This is an FX lens and has an aperture ring so you can use it on any Nikon DSLR and on the film Nikons also. This is an absolute steal at this price. It's in their overstock file so availability may be limited.
Yep I have one. It is a great prime lens. Sharp and fast. I paid more than $80 for it purchased used.
Mar 10, 2019 09:36:51 #
drmike99 wrote:
I saw on Adorama 's website tonight that they have the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 refurbished by Nikon for $79.95. This is an FX lens and has an aperture ring so you can use it on any Nikon DSLR and on the film Nikons also. This is an absolute steal at this price. It's in their overstock file so availability may be limited.
I bought one of these "sweet things" several years ago (refurbished)and it lives on my camera as a normal lens and with stitching as my wide angle. I now leave the 24 and 35 home with the fringe benefit of a lighter bag weight.
If you don't have a 50 and your camera has the motor drive screw, run don't walk to Adorama and pounce on this.
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