I am, regrettably, selling my 300 2.8 and asking 1799 shipped and PayPal\'d. It is in KEH BGN condition. Similar condition lenses are listed on KEH for $1899 and do not include a hood or case. This lens includes the CL-300 case, an Optech front neoprene cover, and the KH-22 carbon fiber lens hood from the AF-S version of this lens. Previosly purchased from a member here in this condition, and that member said, \"This lens is super sharp all over the place wide open and makes no excuses.\" I found this to be very true. The rear element is clean. The front element has a few small marks, but they do not seem to affect the image quality on a lens of this focal length. This is mentioned in interest of full disclosure.
Cosmetics are fairly rough as you can see from the images. There is brassing on the filter ring drawer knob, tripod collar, and some on the bayonet mount, as well as the strap lugs. There are numerous scuffs, marks, and small dings on this lens. The tripod collar is loose and you cannot lock it down. It fits snugly on the lens barrel but rotates freely.
The aperture is smooth and hums along nicely at 9 FPS. The aperture lock still works fine.
Since its built like a tank, however, you should get many more years of use out of it.
The AF motor runs great and makes no odd sounds and focuses very quickly.
Also includes, of course, the filter drawer holder and a Nikon 39mm clear filter (multicoated).
Feb 09, 2011 at 09:26 PM
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