D7000 + AI lens recommendations (for telephoto)

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therussian

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I'm going with used Nikon AI or AIS lenses instead of the Rokinon Cine 35mm. However I would have some questions..

Could you recommend me a place in Europe from where I could buy them? I only know of one respectable dealer which is leicashop.com.

What would you recommend from the Nikon AI(S) for telephoto? 180mm 2.8?

Is it a really bad idea to go with still lenses with clicking aperture and unmodified?
 
If you plan on changing aperture during a take, yes de-clicking is important. 99% of the time in what I shoot, this isn't an issue.

The Nikon 180/2.8 AIS is excellent, as is the 105/2.5 AIS, depending on how much reach you need.

I don't know about European used or new lens dealers, but www.KEH.com is USA-based, has good prices, good gear, and ships internationally for OK rates.
 
I use the 135mm ai and 85mm on the D7100 and like the look

The 135mm 2.8 is an e-series Nikon one and is pretty sharp. I picked one up in great condition on ebay for about $120.
It is not one for using handheld, but on a tripod it works good.
 
135mm f2.0 is a great lens, so is the 85mm f1.4. The 180mm is also good but I prefer the 135mm and the 85mm, I bought them on ebay, the first one from the UK and the second one from Germany. If you buy on ebay, besides the description, check the serial number and buy the most recent AI-S. I found this website very useful: http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html
 
Try and find a Series E 7-210mm f/4

It can be had insanely cheap and is fantastic.

There's also a 70-150 3.5 that is very nice too, more compact.

I prefer the 70-210 though.
 
One good used Nikkor dealer in Europe is Greys of Westminster, in Pimlico, London (a short walk from Victoria station). They have a terrific second-hand equipment room in the basement, and the staff are wonderful - not video specialists, but they know their Nikon history. They seem to be honest about the quality of their lenses, too - spotting 'find the flaw' in something they've marked 'mint minus' is a fun game.

I dare say there are other places which are cheaper, but Greys had every generation of 80-200 in stock, were happy for me to spend as much time as I liked exploring the differences, and seemed as happy as I was when I walked out with a cheapie 80-200 ƒ/4 instead.
 
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