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Clearly, with primes the best value for money is found in MF Nikkors but OP doesn't express an opinion on that particular subject so perhaps it is pointless to continue in that vein. But since I only own three AF lenses I can't really speak about them, at least beyond what I've read by others.
As Jorge mentions the 28 f/2.8 AI-s is an excellent performer that will go for around $200, though someone on the Manual Focus Nikon Glass thread recently reported finding one for $140 I believe. The 24 f/2.8 in its various iterations can also be a winner. I have both the AI-s and a converted N.C. that I love using. Going wider will cost quite a bit more. As mentioned above the 85 f/2 Ai or AI-s are bargains at around $200. And yes, the 105 f/2.5 in all its forms is a winner. I have the P, P.C. and AI-d, the cheapest for $90, the most expensive for less than $200. It is a lens hard to beat.
The 180 f/2.8 AI-s at around $300 is also a great lens, one of my desert island lenses in fact. I'm also fond of the 135 f/2.8 whether AI or AI-s, also for under $200.
When you absolutely have to have AF, it is clearly the way to go, but if you can handle manual focusing these lenses are amazing. They also are pure pleasure to use. Good luck sorting it all out.
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