First Macro with 35-70 f2.8d

[Justin]

I am instantly happy with this lens - nice soft out of focus (after 2 goes at sharpening!) and in macro mode - beautiful - here just a field across the top right of the lighter and the base of the lighter just 5cm away is so out of focus it fades into the desk!

[Dargan]

A nice image Justin, and bokeh. Do you know how many blades the aperture uses on the lens? Another query I have if we turn the issue around the other way, what is the largest depth of field you think the lens is capable of in macro?

[PiroStitch]

i'd like to see how this lens copes with portraits. yo'uve just given me something else to lust over in the interim before i eventually get the 17-35

[Justin]

Haven;t counted the blades but by my quick point at the lighter again about 3cm at f2.8 closest focus, with about 1cm being v.sharp

[Ivanerrol]

This lens is a secret gem. A great lens especially on film. Back in the old days of film 35mm was considered wide angle. For general all round shots this was a great focal length to keep on the film camera.

The price on ebay is way under what the actual worth of these lenses are.

[padey]

Yeah, this is a top lens. For a fast walk-around-lens, you can't beat this lens for quality and price!

For those who want to get into some pro glass relatively cheap, this is the place to start.

[Justin]

Well - there's one on ebay right now with 5d to go -

ebay link

[marcotrov]

Great Justin. You are definitely going to be happy with it. I've even gone to the trouble of buying a 62 to 77 mm stepup ring so I can use my canon 500D closeup lens with it.
As for portraits it's great. Lovely neutral colours. Generally great colour rendition. Typical of quality Nikon glass. Enjoy
cheers
marco

[ATJ]

How do you switch it to macro mode? Does it focus all the way, or do you have to switch something?

I was thinking it might be a good lens for UW use, but only if you can focus from infinity to macro using AF.

[Justin]

Zoom all the way out (it's a reverse zoom, so in is 70mm and out is 35mm)

Then press the little silver button and rotate clockwise about an inch to switch to macro. I also haven't figured out AF in macro mode so have done it all MF

[ATJ]

...press the little silver button and rotate clockwise about an inch to switch to macro...

Bugger!

Thanks.