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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: John Harkus on January 25, 2016, 19:24:40
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Love this lens dating from maybe around 1995 being halfway through the serial no. sequence, usual superb build quality, silky smooth zoom, and what appears to be excellent image quality although only had a very brief time given the weather. It looks like it's hardly been used. Just received the correct HK-15 hood, also in immaculate condition.
A far cry from the 28-200mm AF-D that it replaces.
John
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It's a good overall performer, no doubt. However, be aware that the reputation of the 35-200 is slightly tainted. This is because the lens is very sensitive to knocks and sideways bumps. The rear end has three lateral holding screws that can wriggle loose and thereby making the image quality deteriorate.
The HK-15 is the factory standard hood, but quite ineffective, so extra shading with our hand sometimes is required to avoid flare. You can also use HN-22, which is equally poor but might be easier to source.
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Agree about the hood being ineffective Bjørn, just had to have one for completeness! They *are* a devil to find at a sensible price, but I do love those clamp-on types (I have the correct one for my 20mm f/4 as well) - they're as well made as the lenses, although they were fearsomely expensive when new. Mind you, so was the lens!
I did read about the screw issue on your site, is one of them visible in the photo or are they elsewhere?
J
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What a nice kit! And I must say a really nice 'product' shot as well! Thanks ;)
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Agree with Erik: exemplary product shot.
One of the three screws is seen adjacent to the rear metal ring on the lens barrel.
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Cheers fellas - I'll make sure the screws are tight and locked
J
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Just handle the lens carefully and you should be all right with it.
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Also, don't forget this zoom lens is eminently useful with a close-up attachment like the 6T. This adds to its versatility.
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Also on the Zf ;)
Shopping street
(https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11410.0;attach=69356;image)
Fountain
(https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11437.0;attach=69372;image)
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I love the Zoom Nikkor 35-200mm, despite its construction flaws. I've had several of these over the years, and I've taken some of my favorite images with them (possibly more than any other Nikkor, approached by the AF-P 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 and AF-S 18-35mm). The 35-200mm has its issues -- infinity focus at 35mm can be far off the engraved scale, and might not be possible at all at 200mm without some tweaking. But if you have a good copy, it can really deliver. So don't be scared off by the negative reviews -- just look for a good copy.
Some of my images with that lens: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gaeger2/albums/72157633052560326/
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Beautiful shot, Gil. And great examples in your Flickr-album.
Luckily I found a very good sample of this lens.
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I love the use of the high shutter speed on this fountain John
(unless the water actually was frozen...)
I've taken some of my favorite images with them (possibly more than any other Nikkor, )
Superb shot of the fast moving snowboard Gil
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I love the Zoom Nikkor 35-200mm, despite its construction flaws. I've had several of these over the years, and I've taken some of my favorite images with them (possibly more than any other Nikkor, approached by the AF-P 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 and AF-S 18-35mm). The 35-200mm has its issues -- infinity focus at 35mm can be far off the engraved scale, and might not be possible at all at 200mm without some tweaking. But if you have a good copy, it can really deliver. So don't be scared off by the negative reviews -- just look for a good copy.
Some of my images with that lens: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gaeger2/albums/72157633052560326/
Beautiful composition and timing, Gil. Love it!