Using old Nikon AF lenses on newer Nikon bodies

[jurat]

I'm looking at older nikon lenses at the moment such as the 35-70mm and such. Do they work well on the newer Nikons such as a D90?

 

[Martyn...]

I'm looking at older nikon lenses at the moment such as the 35-70mm and such. Do they work well on the newer Nikons such as a D90?

Is that the 35-70 f2.8 ? If so I have one and it works well on my D300, which is a similar body to your D90. A nice sharp lens, in fact a bargain for what it costs.

 

[mountainpenguin]

the d90 has an internal motor so all old af lenses should be fine

 

[jurat]

Is that the 35-70 f2.8 ? If so I have one and it works well on my D300, which is a similar body to your D90. A nice sharp lens, in fact a bargain for what it costs.

I was actually looking at the 3.3-4.5. How fast does yours focus? Comparable to the newer lenses?

 

[Tracer]

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[mjjiva]

either of the 35-70mm will be too Long on a crop sensor unless you have the wide angle covered with another lens, 18-105mm will probably do a better job

 

[Martyn...]

I was actually looking at the 3.3-4.5. How fast does yours focus? Comparable to the newer lenses?

Quick enough, but not as quick as my 17-55 f2.8.

The beauty of the lens is it's nice neutral tones, great for people.

For the £300 - £350 they should cost used, they are a bargain.

A bit more range, the 28 - 105mm f3.5 - f4.5 D(IF) at £150 approx used is another bargain, lovely sharp lens.

 

[donut]

I was actually looking at the 3.3-4.5. How fast does yours focus? Comparable to the newer lenses?

i use one on a d50 and it works ok ,but not going to be as good as a constant f2.8

 

[higgy50]

If it helps I shoot with a D90 and currently use old AF ED 80-200mm F2.8D & AF 35-70mm f2.8D lenses, I haven't found anything in my price range to match the performance of these two yet!!...