>>3932063>>3932073>>3932091I am not too well versed in Nikkor glass, but looking online quickly, it seems like the 135mm f/3.5 AI is pretty nice.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikon_F-mount#Manual-focus_lensesThis is a list of all the lenses available *theoritically*, from what I understand, you can't use G lenses, DX lenses and IX lenses. So basically stick to AI, AI-S. Though apparently you can use AF lenses as long as they have a focusing and aperture control.
I'm pretty new to the hobby as well, but there is a few things I think about when purchasing glass :
- the most common focal lengths are 28, 35, 50, 135, 200. So they are going to be cheaper
- I would advise to buy glass from the manufacturer (If you get a Nikon, get Nikkor ; if you get an Olympus, buy Zuiko, etc), they are said to be higher quality than Sigma, Vivitar, or other manufacturers that have tonnes of lenses in tonnes of mounts
- greater aperture lenses are more expensive, but sometimes the difference doesn't justify a price difference, between a f3.5 and f2.8, I don't think a price difference of like 50€ makes the f2.8 more worth it
Past that, check for the condition of the glass, obvious fungus, obvious fog, etc. Don't be too scared about scratches, you're most likely not going to see them (I mean the small ones). And don't be scared about dings, there are great tools to straighten (rounden ?) the filter thread
Enjoy your shooting and hopefully, I'll have been helpful :D
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