Looking for a cheap AF lens for a Nikon D70. like sigma, tamron, or quantaray.

[Deer Film]

Hi. I am giving my nephew my Nikon D70 camera. For right now, I am looking for an off brand Nikon lens and at a cheap price. Maybe something to look for on Ebay. As he gains experience and if he likes the hobby, I will buy him a better lens. focal length is not to important.
Any recommendation.

these are some ideas for around 50 dollars used lens some choices so for are tamron, sigma and quantaray?

this lens is 50 to 60 dollars used.

[h=1]Quantaray 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6 aspherical multi-coated lens AF-D lens with Nikon mount[/h]

 

[Imamacuser]

The Nikon AFD 28-80mm runs between $30-$80 on ebay. Also check Craig's list.

 

[vicrattlehead]

Start the lad out proper with a 35mm or 50mm f1.8 prime. Harken back to the days of the Pentax K1000.

 

[wuffer]

The Nikon AFD 28-80mm runs between $30-$80 on ebay. Also check Craig's list.

Could it focus on a d70?
AFD didn't have an own motor.

 

[Imamacuser]

I never shot with the D70, but I assumed it had a built in focus motor that would power AFD lenses. If you need a lens with built-in AF, look at the Nikon 18-55mm kit lens; probably about $70-$100 used.

 

[wuffer]

I never shot with the D70, but I assumed it had a built in focus motor that would power AFD lenses.

my fault, you are right: in good old times they had screwdriver motors in all bodies. sry, should have checked this before.
so your lens recommendation is recommendated.

 

[geffyb]

Start the lad out proper with a 35mm or 50mm f1.8 prime. Harken back to the days of the Pentax K1000.

This. Get him a Nikon 50mm 1.8 D. It's light, razor sharp, takes great photos, and is a great learning tool.