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Advice & Questions for buying/using Nikon Crop Sensor DSLR Cameras

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  • 20-09-2012 11:37am
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    vervevalley
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭


    Hello Friends,

    I have Nikon D3000 with kit lens.I'm planning for Nikon 50mm f/1.8...!! But a new confusion with me is that...there are 2 types of Nikon 50mm 1.8. which says
    ~"Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D AF Lens"
    and
    ~ "Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.8 G Lens"
    Wondering which will suit my D3000 Nikon..!! Shop dealer says G lens will go with D3000.As G lens does not have AF...??
    Do reply...!!


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    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,494 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    you should also look at the 35mm f1.8; it's closer to a standard lens on your camera, and is slightly more versatile as a result - the 50mm is a short telephoto on your camera.

    but the G would be the one to go for on your camera, if you go for the 50mm - the D would not offer autofocus.


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    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    For a D3000 you need the AF-S (auto focus) lenses, in this case the G version.

    As mentioned above - the 35mm f 1.8G might be a better choice. I find the 50mm a bit tight, particularly indoors.


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    vic20
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭vic20


    Get the G lens http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/50mm-f18-g.htm

    The D lens will fit your D3000 but you will lose autofocus.

    Have a look at the 35mm 1.8 http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/35mm-f18.htm It was the first prime I purchased for my Nikon D3100.

    vervevalley wrote: »
    Hello Friends,

    I have Nikon D3000 with kit lens.I'm planning for Nikon 50mm f/1.8...!! But a new confusion with me is that...there are 2 types of Nikon 50mm 1.8. which says
    ~"Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D AF Lens"
    and
    ~ "Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.8 G Lens"
    Wondering which will suit my D3000 Nikon..!! Shop dealer says G lens will go with D3000.As G lens does not have AF...??
    Do reply...!!


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    Carraig Fhearghais
    Registered Users Posts: 552 ✭✭✭Carraig Fhearghais


    the D designation simply means the lens sends focus distance info back to the camera to help with metering (mainly flash)
    the G designation (also has the 'D' distance info sent back) has no aperture ring, it is controlled by the camera body controls

    as previously said, for your camera to autofocus the lens must have the AF-S designation (whether it's G or D is not crucial, as there are some AF-S 'D' lenses) just be sure it has AF-S.

    HTH


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    dirtyghettokid
    Registered Users Posts: 2,988 ✭✭✭dirtyghettokid


    we have decided to split the tech threads into different threads, as it was a bit difficult to find info in the one large thread. think needle in a haystack!

    this thread is for all questions relating to NIKON crop sensor dslr cameras.


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    tylerdylan
    Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭tylerdylan


    Hi all ,my friend has a Nikon D40 and is looking for an adaptor to use other lenses IE a Minolta lens
    is this something that can be gotten?

    Thanks in advance
    TD


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    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    Have a look here>>>>>>>>http://www.ebay.ie/itm/AF-Confirm-Sony-Minolta-Alpha-AF-A-lens-to-Nikon-F-mount-adapter-D750-D810-D7200-/261239394779?hash=item3cd314d1db:g:r80AAMXQkN1RzSf2


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    tylerdylan
    Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭tylerdylan


    Thanks a million. Appreciate that


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,166 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Be aware that adapting often limits the usable range, my minolta beercan can't forcus at the infinity end of the scale.


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    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    https://www.fotodioxpro.com/collections/lens-mount-adapters/products/pb-nikf-pro

    I'm looking into this for using practica lenses on a Nikon camera. Has anyone tried these adapter lens plates?

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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