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02/15/2008 01:07:32 PM · #1 |
My hubby got me a new lens - 35-105mm AF lens. I don't know which one it is other than it's a nikkor but don't if it's the D lens or AIS. But there is a little tiny silver button on the lens itself. I know NOTHING about this thing, wasn't one I'd had on my list. Any pointers?
He said our friend sold it to him and it retails new for around 300 plus and he sold it to hubby for 50.
I feel bad now because I'm used to my 50mm MF lens and my 18-200 and have no idea what to do with this one! |
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02/15/2008 01:17:15 PM · #2 |
//www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/zoomsMF/35105mm.htm
Is this your lens? It looks like manual focus but it also seems to be a macro lens. :) |
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02/15/2008 01:17:45 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by missinseattle:
My hubby got me a new lens - 35-105mm AF lens. I don't know which one it is other than it's a nikkor but don't if it's the D lens or AIS. But there is a little tiny silver button on the lens itself. I know NOTHING about this thing, wasn't one I'd had on my list. Any pointers?
He said our friend sold it to him and it retails new for around 300 plus and he sold it to hubby for 50.
I feel bad now because I'm used to my 50mm MF lens and my 18-200 and have no idea what to do with this one! |
best thing to do is stick it on your camera and try it out... you may find that you like it alot for certain things |
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02/15/2008 02:50:40 PM · #4 |
Yes I believe that's the lens.
I don't get how it works though LOL. It's not like a typical zoom lens and I was expecting it to zoom in more if that makes sense?
Not a good time to be shooting outside though I did take a couple shots with it this morning of my daughter doing some chinese pictograms. Doesn't seem very sharp though. |
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02/15/2008 02:55:20 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by missinseattle:
Yes I believe that's the lens.
I don't get how it works though LOL. It's not like a typical zoom lens and I was expecting it to zoom in more if that makes sense?
Not a good time to be shooting outside though I did take a couple shots with it this morning of my daughter doing some chinese pictograms. Doesn't seem very sharp though. |
what's the lighing like where you're shooting.... and what are your camer settings when you shoot? that will make a lot ot difference |
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02/15/2008 03:10:28 PM · #6 |
I have the same lens (the autofocus version), I bought it with my N90s a while ago. It's a great looking lens on film (works great with infrared film!), but I've had less than spectacular results with it on my D300 body.
The little silver button engages the macro, which is fairly useless. At the 35mm setting, hold the silver button and twist, and it will engage "macro" focus. The only neat thing is the slight distortion you get with it. |
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02/15/2008 03:11:57 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by missinseattle:
Yes I believe that's the lens.
I don't get how it works though LOL. It's not like a typical zoom lens and I was expecting it to zoom in more if that makes sense?
Not a good time to be shooting outside though I did take a couple shots with it this morning of my daughter doing some chinese pictograms. Doesn't seem very sharp though. |
What don't you get? If we knew what you were trying we may be able to help more.
From the link posted:
Focusing and zooming control: via single rings for push and pull control. Dual coloured zoom indexes (orange and green) are provided.
Zooming is achieved by pushing or pulling the barrel rather than turning it.
Message edited by author 2008-02-15 15:12:09. |
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02/15/2008 05:45:20 PM · #8 |
I don't get what the little silver button is for- I push it and it clicks something into place. Really wish I had a book or something else that came with the lens. I feel lens dumb now lol. I'll have to get a hold of the friend dh bought it from so he can show me how to use it.
I was shooting inside with natural light, no flash. Lighting wasn't the problem so I don't know if there is a smudge on the lens or what, but the outside of the picture was blurred and shouldn't have been. I looked at the glass itself and didn't see anything so I'm wondering if it's on the other end. I have no idea!
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02/15/2008 06:59:34 PM · #9 |
Could it be that this is the auto focus version of the lens and the silver button is for switching between manual and auto focus?
Did the image look focused through the viewfinder?
Message edited by author 2008-02-15 19:00:32. |
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02/15/2008 07:13:33 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Anti-Martyr:
The little silver button engages the macro, which is fairly useless. At the 35mm setting, hold the silver button and twist, and it will engage "macro" focus. The only neat thing is the slight distortion you get with it. |
Anti-Martyr owns the lens, he said it was for macro abilities. :) |
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02/16/2008 02:41:32 PM · #11 |
no it's an autofocus lens. I think I've somewhat figured it out. Sicker than a dog right now so I can't go out and play. I messed around with it some more.
So basically the macro is useless LOL.
I told dh I'm still waiting on that 60mm. Maybe for anniversary in May. Although I"m not going to ask because we're building a new house up in Maine so wants go at the bottom of the list.
Message edited by author 2008-02-16 14:42:20. |
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