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Hi guys, can i have ur suggestion on what to consider if i want to buy 2nd hand 50mm 1.8D?
 
Not a lot really, they are a simple and very cheap lens... if it focuses and the aperture changes when on a body then great (other than the obvious scratches or dings to front and rear glass)
 
Check for significant internal dust. A little is normal though. Check for fungus which will look almost like cob webs on the front or rear element. Even the smallest amount will be a problem as it never gets better but can get worse. Check the aperture blades aren't sticking and that the focus ring moves freely. Erm, not a lot else to worry about really.
 
kai28 said:
Hi guys, can i have ur suggestion on what to consider if i want to buy 2nd hand 50mm 1.8D?
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For the price difference of a new v used 50mm F1.8 personally I would probably buy new.
 
pete.rush said:
For the price difference of a new v used 50mm F1.8 personally I would probably buy new.
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if someone sell used 1.8D to u, 50% of the market price, would u buy it? or still go for brand new? :)
 
What body is it to be used with Kai? If it's a body without an AF motor, you'll need an AF-S lens to AF. Older and higher end Nikon bodies have the AF motor in the body so will AF with all F mount AF lenses. Not certain which Nikons lack the motor - your manual should tell you if you don't already know.

There can be quite a price difference between a second hand screw driven lens and a new AF-S one - my old AF (predating the D series) cost me just £40 a few years ago, a new AF-S f/1.8 is £155 from WEX. Can't find a second hand price for the AF-S lens - maybe MPB have one in stock?
 
Nod said:
What body is it to be used with Kai? If it's a body without an AF motor, you'll need an AF-S lens to AF. Older and higher end Nikon bodies have the AF motor in the body so will AF with all F mount AF lenses. Not certain which Nikons lack the motor - your manual should tell you if you don't already know.

There can be quite a price difference between a second hand screw driven lens and a new AF-S one - my old AF (predating the D series) cost me just £40 a few years ago, a new AF-S f/1.8 is £155 from WEX. Can't find a second hand price for the AF-S lens - maybe MPB have one in stock?
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hi! i have D90..what ya suggest?
 
Any of 'em! Pretty sure the D90 has the in body motor.
 
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kai28 said:
much cheaper price, lets say u save 50% of the market price. :D
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if it was a canon 500mm f4 IS and they were selling it 50% market value (after the usual where did you nik it from questions) of course I would :D ;) :lol:
 
pete.rush said:
if it was a canon 500mm f4 IS and they were selling it 50% market value (after the usual where did you nik it from questions) of course I would :D ;) :lol:
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hehehe, then i will too!:P
 
FWIW, my old 50 feels much better than a brand new AF-S one. Less slack, smoother focus, positive mounting. I've been advised (by a retailer) to keep hold of it, even over a new f/1.4, since the only way in which that newer lens is better is the 1/2 stop or so of extra light grabbing.
 
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