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Lor
12-18-2008, 12:49 PM
Does anyone know if this lens (http://www.hotbuyselectronics.com/item_detail.php?item_id=462&pg=1&trid=1229629613z33336zz0a3d084c17743z)is any good or useful for use with a 35mm adapter? I guess what I like to know if, does this lens have internal focus and zoom plus constant aperture?
MitchLewis
12-18-2008, 02:35 PM
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/2485af.htm
lovetrumpsfear
12-18-2008, 04:05 PM
It's a little slow on the long end, but other than that, it looks like a good lens.

As a side note, hotbuyselectronics.com is one of about a thousand companies in the NY/Jersey area with terrible reputations for bait-and-switch tactics. Amazon has the same lens in stock, for the same price:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005LE74/

Good luck!
Lor
12-19-2008, 09:10 AM
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/2485af.htm

Thanks for the link. It's very informational.
Lor
12-19-2008, 09:11 AM
It's a little slow on the long end, but other than that, it looks like a good lens.

As a side note, hotbuyselectronics.com is one of about a thousand companies in the NY/Jersey area with terrible reputations for bait-and-switch tactics. Amazon has the same lens in stock, for the same price:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005LE74/

Good luck!

Thanks for the heads up regarding the hotbuyselectronics.com site.