SOLD: Nikon 28-70 f2.8 aka the "Beast"

Anthony8858Anthony8858 Registered Users Posts: 21 Big grins
edited June 9, 2009 in Nikon Land
Up for sale is a beautiful Nikon 28-70 f2.8 aka the "beast".
I bought this lens on FM about a month ago to be used at a special occasion. It has since served its purpose, so up for sale it goes.

The lens is immaculate, and comes complete with hardcase, hood, and box.

I'm fairly new here on the DG, but have excellent history on FM, and NikonCafe under the same name.

$899.00 Paypal'd and Shipped conus SOLD

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  • SeymoreSeymore Banned Posts: 1,539 Major grins
    edited November 16, 2008
    Tony... so I presume you're the 2nd owner? ...or the 3rd? ...or...?
    Any thoughts on how old this copy is?
    What size filters does this lens take?


    Thanks...
  • Anthony8858Anthony8858 Registered Users Posts: 21 Big grins
    edited November 17, 2008
    Seymore wrote:
    Tony... so I presume you're the 2nd owner? ...or the 3rd? ...or...?
    Any thoughts on how old this copy is?
    What size filters does this lens take?


    Thanks...

    I purchased this lens from a fellow member at FM's about a month ago. He claimed to have purchased this new in 2006.
    The lens look as new, with no noticeable signs of wear, and the glass is spotless. Even the hood looks new.

    The filter size is 77mm.

    Here's a sample snapshot taken @ f2.8 (reduced and resized for the web)

    Not too sure if this picture helps. (I can do 100% crop if needed)

    FB_010.JPG
  • SeymoreSeymore Banned Posts: 1,539 Major grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Thanks for the info Tony. Looks good. PM Sent...
  • Dmax008Dmax008 Registered Users Posts: 11 Big grins
    edited November 19, 2008
    Is this lens still availible?
  • Anthony8858Anthony8858 Registered Users Posts: 21 Big grins
    edited November 20, 2008
    Dmax008 wrote:
    Is this lens still availible?

    I have a Pending sale.
  • condor5condor5 Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited June 2, 2009
    your 28-70
    I am interested in your lens-contact Chuck at [EMAIL="mosato@frontiernet.net[/quote"]mosato@frontiernet.net[/[/EMAIL]FB_009.JPG[EMAIL="mosato@frontiernet.net[/quote"]quote[/EMAIL]]
  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2009
    WOW... that's a great price! Someone scored!!
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  • MLangtonMLangton Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2009
    anonymouscuban wrote:
    WOW... that's a great price! Someone scored!!

    I want one too!!! :cry
    More photo, less shop.

    http://mlangton.smugmug.com
  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 2, 2009
    MLangton wrote:
    I want one too!!! :cry

    You should!! It's awesome. I thought I got a good deal on mine at $960. $899 is a steal. Lately on Ebay they've been going for average of $1100 for decent copies.
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  • MLangtonMLangton Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    anonymouscuban wrote:
    You should!! It's awesome.

    Is this light enough to carry around your neck for a few hours at a time??? Say taking the kids to the park, or doing a small shoot???

    Thanks!!!
    More photo, less shop.

    http://mlangton.smugmug.com
  • anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    MLangton wrote:
    Is this light enough to carry around your neck for a few hours at a time??? Say taking the kids to the park, or doing a small shoot???

    Thanks!!!

    I took mine to a party the other night at club. Was fine and that's on my D300. It may get a bit heavy if you were say doing some serious hiking but that kind of stuff doesn't bother me too much.

    BTW, I also have a BlackRapid strap so I think that may help a bit since it has a nice, wide padded strap which you wear across your shoulder not around your neck. You may want to look into getting one.
    "I'm not yelling. I'm Cuban. That's how we talk."

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  • MLangtonMLangton Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited June 3, 2009
    Thanks!!!

    My bank account is cringing. I think I am going to hold out and get this... Someday soon, I hope.
    More photo, less shop.

    http://mlangton.smugmug.com
  • MLangtonMLangton Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited June 6, 2009
    So,

    Anyone got a good used copy they want to part with???
    More photo, less shop.

    http://mlangton.smugmug.com
  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited June 8, 2009
    MLangton wrote:
    So,

    Anyone got a good used copy they want to part with???
    You should start your own new thread, "WTB..." This sale thread is marked sold and will have few, if any visitors.
    Erik
    moderator of: The Flea Market [ guidelines ]

  • Anthony8858Anthony8858 Registered Users Posts: 21 Big grins
    edited June 9, 2009
    My apology for not updating the thread.

    The lens has been sold for quite some time. :)
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