Nikon AF Zoom Nikkor 35-80mm f/4.0~5.6D wide-telephoto zoom lens in Holland Close, West Singapore for sale

As an AF-D Nikkor lens, the AF Zoom Nikkor 38-70mm f/4.0~5.6D offers wide system compatibility for the new and old Nikon, even for previous MF Nikon users. The only issue that I am not too happy about was the focus and zoom control mechanism where it is too loose and when you combine the lightweight of the lens, it doesn't gave an impression of a quality construct. Well, although some people may claim the lightweights is its strength but I guess good mechanical quality feel of an optical lens always goes the opposite way. So, for previous generation of MF users, the zoom lens may be a different experience for them altogether But it is a very well priced with more than acceptable quality with a moderate zoom ratio in a single, highly portable lens package.
Major Features:-
* Compact and lightweight
* 2.28X zoom ratio with moderate wideangle of 35mm to short telephoto 80mm.
* Aspherical lens element was used to minimize aberrations for optimizing optical performance.
* Closest focusing distance is 0.5m (2 ft.) with close focus (MACRO) which extends down to 0.35m (1.15ft).
* As a D-type AF Nikkor lens, it transmits distance information to the Nikon AF SLR cameras for enhanced exposure calculations* and flash control**
Technical Specification
Type of lense: Autofocus Nikkor zoom lens with built-in CPU and a metal / plastic rear Nikon bayonet mount (last version made in Thailand has plastic mount).
Focal length: 35mm to 80mm ; Maximum aperture: f/4.0; Minimum Aperture: f/22
Lens construction: 6 elements in 6 groups with an aspherical element; Made in Thailand units: 8 elements in 7 groups
Picture angle: 62° (35mm) - 30° 10' (80mm);
Focal length scale: 35mm (green), 50mm and 80mm (orange), WHITE lettering on all Thai-made models; scales are printed circularly on zoom ring
Diaphragm: Fully automatic; Focus control: Autofocus, manual focus via manual focusing ring; double rows for original version, thin, ridge plastic ring on all Thai-made versions
Zoom control: Via a separate rotating zoom ring
Distance scale: For Original version:- Graduated in meters and feet/inches from 0.5m (2 ft.) with close focus (MACRO) which extends down to 0.35m (1.15ft). works across the entire zoom range;
(AF) Nikkor 35-80mm f/4~5.6D zoom lens front lens element (AF) Nikkor 35-80mm f/4~5.6D zoom lens
Distance information: Output into camera body with CPU interface system IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL for 3D Matrix Metering
Aperture scale: f/4.0, f/5.6, f/8, f/11, f/16 and 22 on both standard and aperture-direct-readout (ADR) scales.
Mount: Metal Nikon bayonet mount with CPU contacts; MK II (made In Thailand: Metal mount for early version, black plastic mount for later versions).
Attachment size: 52mm (P=0.75mm) for original version; Meter Coupling Prong: NONE
Depth of Field Scales: NONE; Diaphragm: 7 blades
Reproduction ratio: unknown for original version; 1/3.6X for Thai made units
Minimum aperture lock: Provided. Via slide switch design
Lens Coating: NIC for early models, possible SIC (Nikon Super Integrated lens Coating)
If you are a dedicated Nikon fan, probably you may get a little uneasy with the construction and mechanical quality presented in this lens. Probably it may not be an ultimate zoom lens for the serious photographers but this zoom lens is intended to serve the masses as well as countering comparing competitions such as the budget Canon EF 35-80 f/4.0~5.6 which actually bundled with many Canon budget SLR cameras (the EF power zoom actually went through MK III variation as well). So, for some of the entry level Nikon SLR models that surfaced during this period, the AF Nikkor Zoom 35-80mm was aimed to make the Nikon leveled in the market place. So, it probably has a different objective and the main criteria is to ensure the lens is cost efficient, where adoption of the plastic mount was following the Canon's path where they made assumption nobody within this segment (casual shooters) of the market will change a zoom lens that often and ruggedness is not entirely an issue as with the old days.