WTB - Inexpensive Wide/ Ultra-wide for Nikon FF (FX): Hey folks - This is a bit of an unusual request but I am looking for a good condition but dirt cheap wide/ ultra-wide lens to get...

nikonnate Loc: Woodbury MN

Hey folks -

This is a bit of an unusual request but I am looking for a good condition but dirt cheap wide/ ultra-wide lens to get me through a spell. My target is 35mm or shorter (my shortest currently is a 50). If anyone has an unused kit lens that fits the bill or a third party lens (e.g. 14mm Rokinon or an old Tamron 24mm), I'm interested.

Thanks in advance all

NG

Silverrails

nikonnate wrote:

Hey folks -

This is a bit of an unusual request but I am looking for a good condition but dirt cheap wide/ ultra-wide lens to get me through a spell. My target is 35mm or shorter (my shortest currently is a 50). If anyone has an unused kit lens that fits the bill or a third party lens (e.g. 14mm Rokinon or an old Tamron 24mm), I'm interested.

Thanks in advance all

NG

I just purchased a Refurbished Nikon 10-20mm 4.5-5.6 Wide angle lens from Adorama for $214.95, I considered that to be a good deal. I am interested in pursuing Landscape Photography.
Not sure if that is in your Price range.
F.Y.I.-- I have read that it has been suggested you should purchase the Lens Brand that matches your Camera Brand. I personally have followed that suggested advice, I Have 4 Nikon Lens for my Nikon Camera.
Each person must decide for themselves, due to their individual circumstances.

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

Silverrails wrote:

I just purchased a Refurbished Nikon 10-20mm 4.5-5... (show quote)

That lens is for crop sensor cameras...

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Silverrails wrote:

I just purchased a Refurbished Nikon 10-20mm 4.5-5... (show quote)

That lens is an AF-P 10-20mm DX formatted lens.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

nikonnate wrote:

Hey folks -

This is a bit of an unusual request but I am looking for a good condition but dirt cheap wide/ ultra-wide lens to get me through a spell. My target is 35mm or shorter (my shortest currently is a 50). If anyone has an unused kit lens that fits the bill or a third party lens (e.g. 14mm Rokinon or an old Tamron 24mm), I'm interested.

Thanks in advance all

NG

If you are considering manual focus Rokinon then why not look at Nikon manual focus film lenses? Lots of them out there cheap. And they are always great quality glass.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Screamin Scott wrote:

That lens is for crop sensor cameras...

Some people just feel compulsed to comment without paying attention to the question. They have always been here. And always will be here.

pesfls Loc: Oregon, USA

For around $100 you can find a genuine Nikon manual lens of 35mm or shorter in good shape. Don’t know what body you have though.

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

pesfls wrote:

For around $100 you can find a genuine Nikon manual lens of 35mm or shorter in good shape. Don’t know what body you have though.

All of the FX bodies will mount and meter the older MF lenses. It's only the base model DX bodies that won't meter with them. I have a number of older MF Nikkors from 20-to 35mm in FL and they all work with both my FX & DX bodies...

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

One person's 'dirt cheap' is another person's thousand acres, relatively speaking. There are plenty of (used) manual focus 24mm -- 28mm -35mm AI (or above) Nikkors around for <$100 (and often, far less), and if they're in clean condition, any of them will work great on whatever FF Nikon you have. AF versions will go for a little more, but not a lot, and they too are readily available. Browse any of the better outlets: KEH, MPB, B&H, etc.

While hardly an ultrawide, a standard (manual) f/2.8 28mm Nikkor is one of the sharpest, contrastiest lenses you'll find. I consider my AFD 20mm Nikkor my 'standard' lens.

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

nikonnate wrote:

Hey folks -

This is a bit of an unusual request but I am looking for a good condition but dirt cheap wide/ ultra-wide lens to get me through a spell. My target is 35mm or shorter (my shortest currently is a 50). If anyone has an unused kit lens that fits the bill or a third party lens (e.g. 14mm Rokinon or an old Tamron 24mm), I'm interested.

Thanks in advance all

NG

Not sure what you consider dirt cheap, or are willing to pay. If you want a decent ultra-wide, consider the Rokinon 14mm. KEH has two listed on their website. I own one, but I am not selling it.

https://www.keh.com/shop/rokinon-14mm-f-2-8-ae-ed-as-if-umc-manual-focus-lens-for-nikon-with-focus-confirmation-chip-683330.html

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Not an ultra wide by any standard but I have a Vivatar 28mm F2.5 pre set. For less than dirt cheap. P M me if you are interested. - Dave

rstipe Loc: S. Florida

I have a spare Nikkor 24mm, 2.8D I'd let go for $150. Very clean in great condition. PM me.

ronichas Loc: Long Island

nikonnate wrote:

Hey folks -

This is a bit of an unusual request but I am looking for a good condition but dirt cheap wide/ ultra-wide lens to get me through a spell. My target is 35mm or shorter (my shortest currently is a 50). If anyone has an unused kit lens that fits the bill or a third party lens (e.g. 14mm Rokinon or an old Tamron 24mm), I'm interested.

Thanks in advance all

NG

I have a 14mm f2.8 Rokinon for sale. $200 plus shipping. A great manual focus lens for Nikon. PM me if interested

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

nikonnate wrote:

Hey folks -

This is a bit of an unusual request but I am looking for a good condition but dirt cheap wide/ ultra-wide lens to get me through a spell. My target is 35mm or shorter (my shortest currently is a 50). If anyone has an unused kit lens that fits the bill or a third party lens (e.g. 14mm Rokinon or an old Tamron 24mm), I'm interested.

Thanks in advance all

NG

From the looks at all the replies, it seems you won't have a problem getting what you want !!

VTMatwood Loc: Displaced Vermonta in Central New Hampsha

I have the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 lens for my Nikons and it does a great job. I use it for night photography. I recommend it.