New Lens Day (again)

[Martyn]

Continuing from the discovery that my new Nikon D7500 has a focus motor built into the body, and the subsequent success with a 70-300 AF that I thought may be broken (it wouldn't work on my D5100) and a 10.5 AF fisheye, I bought a Nikon 20mm f2.8D. I've been looking out for a prime lens in the 20mm range for general walkabout use, but the Nikon 20mm f1.8G is pricey, bulky and very rarely seen on the second hand market. This lens is small, light, cheap and gives the overall 30mm view on the DX body I was looking for. I have a good feeling that me and this lens are going to get along very well together!   I also love the vintage box that this lens was packed in!

 

[loki]

congrats.  30mm sounds like it'll be a good walk around lens.

[Martyn]

..... and another picture

[Denis]

How old is the lens Martyn?

 

[Martyn]

Production of this lens started in 1996, so it could be as old as 26 years. I haven't found a serial number on it so can't pin it down any close at the moment. It's certainly in good condition though!

Edit: Just found the serial number. All I can find on the internet is that it's somewhere between 1994 and 2005.

Edited April 27, 2020 by Martyn