Use for Lens: I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

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Nov 24, 2019 00:01:15 #

John7199 Loc: Eastern Mass.

I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

Nov 24, 2019 01:49:22 #

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

John7199 wrote:

I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

Paper weight?

Nov 24, 2019 02:12:04 #

foggypreacher Loc: Dickinson, Texas

John7199 wrote:

I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

What about taking it apart and having a look at how a lens functions and the various parts you may have heard about over the years. if you figure out what you want to do with the lens, be sure to let us know here at UHH, please.

Nov 24, 2019 04:11:02 #

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

John7199 wrote:

I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

Sorry to hear that. Those are IMHO one of NIKKOR’s best sleeper lenses.

Nov 24, 2019 04:59:04 #

Pistnbroke Loc: UK

They still sell on ebay for parts ..some want the front element to replace a damaged one etc

Anyone got a front element for a 24-85 VR

Nov 24, 2019 16:24:18 #

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

Depends what is 'broken'. You could reverse fit it using a step ring from one lens to another for macro in manual focus. (or macro tubes)

Nov 24, 2019 18:25:09 #

Bill_de Loc: US

Maybe a school could use it.

https://study.com/articles/Schools_with_Camera_Repair_Training_Programs_How_to_Choose.html

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Nov 25, 2019 07:18:22 #

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

Sell it for "parts" and buy another one on Ebay. Like LWW said, these were one of the best "little-known" Nikon lenses made. Images with mine have always been crisp and snappy, and even more so with my D850. Vastly superior to Nikons 28-100mm G that came along later.

Nov 25, 2019 07:38:14 #

Bluetick Loc: Flowery Branch, GA

If all the above fails, I'll take it !
:-)

Nov 25, 2019 07:38:33 #

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I have used my 28-105 3.5-4.5 AF for many years and I still do. It is a lens with low distortions and very good optics. The "macro" function is very useful. I have excellent portraits made with it at 105mm setting.
It is better to buy a used one than to spend big money in repairs and I do not know what is broken since you did not discuss it. If it is the AF that is broken simply use it in manual mode or as I have suggested buy a used one to use the AF.

Nov 25, 2019 09:31:53 #

Hank2

I've used an old 50mm lens as a magnifying glass for years. Good image quality, of course.

Nov 25, 2019 10:26:14 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

John7199 wrote:

I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

Here's a fellow that used an old zoom lens as a way to elevate the subject up and down in front of the camera for macro photography. The sliding table provides the X & Y axis and the old lens provides the Z axis.

(Download)

Nov 25, 2019 10:29:23 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

John7199 wrote:

I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

Here's a picture of a fellow that used an old extending zoom lens as a way to elevate the subject in front of the camera for macro photography. The old lens provides the Z axis and the sliding worktable provides the X & Y axis

(Download)

Nov 25, 2019 11:16:47 #

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

John7199 wrote:

I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

What does the lens not do? What is wrong with it? Then we will know how to advise you besides the "being too old" analysis.

Nov 25, 2019 12:14:48 #

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

John7199 wrote:

I have a Nikon AF NIKKOR 28 -105mm 3.5 - 4.5D, that is too old for repair. Are there any uses for these. I feel like I can't just throw it out?

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