AF-S DX NIKKOR
35mm f/1.8G
Fast, lightweight f/1.8 prime DX-format NIKKOR lens perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography.
$199.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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Great everyday lense
I've had this lense for some time now. It takes nice and sharp images. I like the bokeh as well. Great for taking pictures in low light. Fast focus, sometimes has a hard time finding the focus though. The price was great!
April 27, 2012
A must have for DX shooters
If you don't mind moving forward and back to frame your shot, this lens is excellent as an everyday walk around lens for your DX camera. It's sharp, super light and also works well in low light. The only limitations are difficulties in getting group shots in cramped spaces and not getting excellent bokeh all the time because you really need to get the right distance between your camera and your subject. But if you have the space and the patience, this lens is worth every penny and much more. This is a no brainer, get one as soon as you can! Nikon really did a good job on this lens by combining both quality and practicality.
April 15, 2012
Could do a big job in a small lightweight lens
I have been using it 35mm f/1.8G DX mainly for taking outdoor photos and not used the lens that came with the Nikon D5000 kit since I got this lens 4 months ago. Most of the photos taken looked sharp and clear. So far there has not at all been problem in focusing. I think it would be great for travel, too.
April 7, 2012
Such a fun little lens
After purchasing this lens a week ago it has not left my camera. Fantastic sharpness and color, bokeh is very pleasing around F2.8 and you can open it up to 1.8 and get really soft creamy shots too if thats what you like. Superb available light lens, I've yet to use the flash with it, even inside. Great for indoor photography as well as a awesome walk-around lens outside. This lens will deliver image quality far beyond your kit lens, its a great 2nd lens for any DX shooter. I can't recommend it enough. Has the build quality of a far more pricy lens.
March 30, 2012
Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful!
I had been planning on purchasing another lens for awhile now, but financial situations were holding me back (as the one I wanted was fairly expensive) I did some research and finally just went out and bought this lens. I was so pleased. It takes beautiful photographs, I'm so in love. I don't plan on removing it from my camera, out with the old, in with the new. Hello everyday lens!
So, if you're debating on it.. buy it. Just like all the other reviews suggest.
February 26, 2012
great things from a small package...
Great lens especially for the price. Works beautifully in day time and still pretty good at night (under low light conditions).
February 11, 2012
This is the one that stays mounted.
I use this lens all the time. The 1.8 aperture makes it perfect for social events and other indoor or night-time use, but it is also so sharp it is great for general photography.
Extremely sharp images, gorgeous bokeh. Small, light, decent build quailty. At $200, a steal, and a must for any Nikon owner.
January 30, 2012
A must have lens
I bought this Nikon refurbished lens primarily for its low light sensitivity -- available light photography has been my passion since the days of f1.4 Nikkor lenses and Tri-X pushed to ASA 3200 -- and while I was a little concerned about the refurbished part, a new 35 mm f1.8 was unavailable at the time, and had been for months. Am I ever glad I took that chance. First, the lens has worked, without a hitch, for nine months, and it has been used almost daily during that time. Second, the images, both low light landscapes and portraits, as well as regular-light images, have been just stunning, often appearing in my weekly natural history column. It even works, coupled with an SB-600 speedlight, as a fine macro lens. Every Nikon DX photographer should own this one. I'm exceedingly pleased.
January 11, 2012
I should have bought this one first!
Just the one I need for many occasions. Wide enough for indoor shooting like birthday parties and similar events.
January 6, 2012
Essential for taking the next step
I own a Nikon D60 and use it often, but had never seen a reason to go past the two kit lenses I had (18-55VR &55-200VR). Luckily a friend talked me into looking into prime lenses. At first I didn't like the notion of losing zoom, but everyone I knew told me it would improve my photography; they were right. Prime shooting really brings you into the process of taking a photo. The 35mm 1.8 is a great prime lens for almost any shoot; low-light shooting is incredible and image quality is absolutely stunning. The only complaint I have is the auto focus is a bit finicky at medium range but is easy to get used to. The supplied lens hood is of better quality than other Nikon hoods I've used (matches body finish). Overall this is a simply brilliant lens; clean and crisp images across the board no matter the lighting situation. If you are looking to branch out of the initial kit lenses this is the one to go for. For the price, this might be the best Nikon lens out there.
December 29, 2011
Loving it (:
What a great lens to carry around. It's light, much less bulky than the standard 18-55. Amazing quality, and I was debating between this and the cheaper no AF 50mm, but this definitely beats it even for like 100 dollars more. Great for portraits, and not as close up as the 50 that youd be bumping into things all the time. Great pictures, never need flash again! I can get to ISO200 in my room with terrible dim lighting! Love.
December 22, 2011
Favorite Lens
I love this lens. Almost always sharp even if I miscalculate. Trains you to move around, rather than rely on zoom. I use it for almost everything, and it never lets me down. I have several other lenses, including zooms and a macro--all good, but this is best.
December 19, 2011
Excellent lens. Just as good as everyone says it is. Autofocus is fast and build quality is great. Wish this was the first lens I bought!
November 29, 2011
Very good lens!
This lens has proven to be a valuable asset for close up and low light use. Because it is much shorter than my other lenses it will work in very confined spaces as I discovered during the first use. The images are razor sharp, exposure is accurate, and the auto focus is fast and accurate. I highly recommend it!
November 23, 2011
Very fast lens!
This lens is awesome! Very fast and the images seem to be much cleaner when compared to a kit lens at the same settings.
Buy it!
November 17, 2011
simply awesome
I just recently purchased this lens and it is amazing , it is so much fun to use.
November 1, 2011
Excellent lens in a very reasonable price....
This lens is awesome. I never thought i would buy a prime lens. I was confused about the quality because of its price. But after using it......I amazed..picture is very sharp...and it works in very low light . love it. Thanks to NIKON.
October 11, 2011
GREAT LENS; AMAZING CLARITY; SUPERB QUALITY
I purchased this lens to use with my Nikon D3100 camera that I adore. It has far exceeded my expectations for such a reasonably priced lens. It produces great pictures in low light conditions and the Bokeh effect is great.
October 10, 2011
Great Lens
This is the perfect replacement for my 50 1.8 on my DX bodies. I always felt the 50 to be too long. The 35 is amazing. Great optical quality and the perfect walk around and low light lens.
September 26, 2011
Excellent features
As close as I can come to a 1:1 shooting capabilty with a lens for DSLR. Excellent depth and so simple to shoot. Just focus and fire away in any light. Great for indoor shooting for HDR photographs as well as landscape HDR shooting. Allows great depth in manual and aperture. I have gotten great white balance with this lens. Keep it with me all the time and use it always. It is small so I can just just keep in a small bag attached to my belt. Highly recommend and great price.
September 21, 2011
Great Lens
Bought this for my D5100. Couldn't be happier. I leave this on my camera instead of the 18-55 it came with. Very sharp and lite to carry around. Background blur or bokeh is great. For $199 this is a no brainer. Every Nikon Dx owner should have this lens.
August 27, 2011
Great lens for the price
This lens has not left my d3100 since I bought it two months ago. I use it family portraits indoor and outdoor and the quality is amazing and professional - like. Everyone should get this lens. I researched all the five star ratings and now I know why.
August 24, 2011
Great lens!!
Nice color (better than 50mm f/1.8). Sharp. Accurate/fast AF. Good in low-light environment.
August 23, 2011
Light, fast, great pairing with D7000
I like to shoot in available light, and this little lens gives me a lot of freedom in a lightweight, affordable package. I have other lenses that I use with my D7000, but this one is my favorite for everyday use.
August 18, 2011
So Fun!!
I love this lens and for $200 bucks you can't beat the price!
August 3, 2011
Wow! What a terrific lens!!!
If you own a DX format Nikon DSLR this lens is a must! It is compact, lightweight, balances great on your body, and is simply a joy to use! I rotate this frequently on my D200 as my "go to" prime lens. Its fast f1.8 maximum aperture allows some excellent low light effects. I like to use it in the f1.8-2.8 range to open up backgrounds in low light ambient or flash situation. I recently used it to photograph low light theatre from close to the stage and the results were phenomenal. This lens produces great colors and contrast and focuses extremely fast even in low light conditions. The 7 blade rounded diaphram also produces a nice bokeh effect. On the flip side, it also has a deep f22 minimum aperture, which allows for tremendous depth of field. Also, 35mm on a DX sensor converts to approximately 52mm, so it is a nice focual length for portraits and shots of people. You will appreciate the way your camera handles vs. a heavier, longer zoom, so you will really like it if you need to carry your camera for a while. It is affordable and a great value, so run, don't walk to get this lens!
July 30, 2011
Big Bang for the Buck
I consider myself a multi-media artist and photography is one of my expressive media. I don't get paid hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to shoot important people or special events. I use my camera to capture intimate moments - usually unexpected simple experiences.
This lens helps me do that - WONDERFULLY.
I find that shooting full open at 1.8 softens the image ever so slightly, but does not make it fuzzy. Perhaps I should say that it doesn't appear "brittle." It looks fine. I find that having that narrow depth of field easily justifies any softness (which is MINOR).
This lens is one of the least expensive in my collection and I use it the most. Period.
I use this in conjunction with a 50mm 1.8 depending on how close I wish to get to my subjects. I've used this lens on my old D70, my father's D300, and my new D7000. I believe that it focuses faster on my D7000 than it did on the D70, but I've been delighted with the images it captures on all bodies. A real advantage of the newer bodies (D7000 and D5100) is their improved low-light capability. Opening this lens up to 1.8 while setting the ISO to 3200 or 6400 allows for some great images in darker venues without having to use the flash.
I had my camera with me at lunch today with a number of colleagues who are also photo buffs and they all commented on the images the lens was capturing. One friend was particularly impressed with the video the D7000 was able to get with the narrow depth of field. He, and others, have said, "It looks like 'film.'"
In closing, I can't say enough about this lens especially at its price point. If you wish to put your subject in focus and soften everything else around it, this will bring you joy. I find the bokeh quite pleasing and very organic.
July 14, 2011
Great Lens
I am just getting back into DSLR photography.
In a recent Aperture clinic, the instructor raved about this lens for indoor pictures. He did not understate the value of this lens. I hate flash photagraphy for the white-wash effect. This lens allows you to take indoor pics with a great warm natural effect.
June 29, 2011
Fun to play with
I only purchased this lens last week, and so far it is great to have in my camera bag. Great for indoor photography, and I have not had the opportunity to experiment with portraits or nature pictures, but on my D200, the picture quality are more than satisfactory. Since this is my first fixed focal length lens I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm happy I bought it.
June 21, 2011
Great Lens
I have had this lens for about 3 weeks now. I am very happy with every aspect of this lens. Very good in low light. Excellent indoors, and great for landscape. I took some beautiful shots with it a few weeks ago of some water falls in the Shenandoah National park. Well worth the price.
June 18, 2011
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G is a good choice for me? i have a D3100, i like portrait and tourist photos.
i want to buy another lens, but i dont know if this lens is a better choice for me, help guys.
1 year, 3 months ago
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RodolfoD
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I was in the same situation. You will not be disappointed. Just look at all the reviews. I also purchased a refurbished Nikkor 50mm f/1.8. It is the best lens I have ever had.Answer:
For $200 this is the best choice.Answer:
Maybe. This lens will allow you to shoot in lower light conditions than the 18-55mm lens that came with your D3100. This might include shooting indoors without flash and in museums and at shows with fast moving people, assuming you can get close enough. I own one and like it but I also have other more general purpose lenses.I have a feeling that if you have to ask, this lens might not be the right choice for you. A wideangle lens that goes from about 10-20mm will open up a whole new world of photography not available to you now (good for some travel shots, but stitching photos together might also work) and a lens with more reach such as 18-105mm or 18-200mm might have a more immediate benefit. Portrait photos typically use a lens somewhat longer than 55 mm (maybe 85mm on your camera). One thing that is especially nice about the 35 mm lens is its compactness. With this lens I can put my whole camera into a vestpocket pouch and shoot images in an art museum that does not allow flash. I have framed copies of several masterpieces I've taken this way.
Because many people like a little more reach, the kit lenses of cameras that cost a little more come with the 18-105 mm lens. Also there is a 55-200 mm lens that can provide extra reach without duplicating what you already have.
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Depends on what you are using now, if its the kit lens then possibly it could be better, obviously its going to be faster and sharper, but only you can decide if its what you need.1 year, 2 months ago
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Cisco
Miami,fl
Location :
Miami,fl
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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yes it willMay 2, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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As Yevgen said the Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8 G will autofocus in your D3000.All lenses who contais S (AF-S) which means servo will focus in your camera.
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Hi CiscoI am sorry, but "Number One Contributor" gave you the wrong answer.
Your camera (D3000) do not have internal auto focus motor, but to have autofocus you can use any Nikkor lenses, which start from "AF-S ...".
All this lenses, including "AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G", have internal silence auto focus motor.
And that means, that with this lens, your Nikon D3000 will have autofocus, I also can added: very fast , precise auto focus and this lens is really very sharp, very sharp for most price category.
Good luck Cisco.
Apr 25, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Professional photographer
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No, affriad not.Answer:
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D3000.
Ive read some reviews saying that it wont autofocus with the D3100 and others saying that it does. I really need to buy a fast lens but I cant decide, and I really need the auto focus :s main use is for portraits :)
7 months ago
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Michelle
Dominican Republic
Location :
Dominican Republic
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, worked perfect with my 3100. Very pleased; bought to take daughter's Senior Portraits with.Mar 7, 2012 by
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Mickey
Broomfield, Co
Location :
Broomfield, Co
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, up to full HD 1080, and full time focusJan 16, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Eastern Oregon
Location :
Eastern Oregon
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes! this lens is a DX format, same as the D3100, I have this lens, love it!Jan 16, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Eastern Oregon
Location :
Eastern Oregon
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes. It works correctly on my D40X that does not have an internal motor, just like the D40.Answer:
The D40 has no auto focus motor, but any AF-S lens is compatible to the D40 because it has a built in motor.Answer:
Yes, the 35mm f1.8 has its own AF motor, so the D40 can be used with no issues.Mar 28, 2011 by
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Drumsnap
Central Florida
Location :
Central Florida
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
I own a Nikon D60, SB-400 flash and need to know if this lens will work correctly with my Nikon hardware?
Thank you,
Vadim
Thank you,
Vadim
1 year, 3 months ago
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Vadim
Brooklyn, NY
Location :
Brooklyn, NY
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes it will. I have a D40X (has no internal motor, just like the D60) and it works fine on this camera.Apr 14, 2011 by
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BostonAaron
Boston, MA
Location :
Boston, MA
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Answer:
Any AF-S will auto focus with the D60 because it has a built in motor. AF lenses don't and neither does the D60 so no auto focus.Answer:
That will work perfectly as the 35mm lens has its own focusing motor. The sb-400, especially when bounced, will give plenty of wide light to capture with the viewing angle of the 35mm lens! Cheers!Mar 28, 2011 by
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Drumsnap
Central Florida
Location :
Central Florida
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes. I have a D5000, and the autofocus is excellent on this lens, even under lower light conditions. Be sure that you have your D5000 set up properly through the menus, then on the lens barrel itself, set the switch to the "M/A" position and it will do fine for you.Mar 29, 2012 by
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JargonTalk
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Location :
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Absolutely.Apr 23, 2011 by
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ll
Montreal, QC
Location :
Montreal, QC
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Yes it is. And it's a great lens.
1 year, 2 months ago
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sumo
india
Location :
india
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes! D7000 is a camera in DX format and this lense too.Answer:
Very much so. That's the camera I am using it on.Jun 18, 2011 by
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Yamikaze
Michigan
Location :
Michigan
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Sure, this lens will work well on all Nikon DX body like the D70001 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
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You cannot zoom, however the tradeoff is that the lens is more compact and the pictures are higher qualityAnswer:
no this is constant focal length lense.Answer:
No. With this lens you need to "zoom with your feet", but the advantages of this sort of lens are it's size, weight, sharpness and and the ability of it's wide maximum aperture to gather light. It's ideal for general photography, street shooting, and low light photography without flash.Has staff answer
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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Why would one the AF-S 35mm 1:1.8 lens if they have the 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 to use. Explain the difference when using these lens.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Marlin
New Orleans
Location :
New Orleans
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
3 Answers
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Probably the biggest difference is the aperture, f/1.8 will allow you to shoot in low light situations, and also allow you to blur the background when opening the lens wide. Fixed focal length lenses will often provide sharper images especially around the edges and corners of the frame.May 22, 2012 by
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Goodbye Canon
Portland, OR
Location :
Portland, OR
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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One is a zoom lens the other is fixed length, the 35mm being faster but lacks zoom and visa versa, cant really compare them and say you should have one over the other as they both have their uses.Answer:
Main difference is the angle of view and the aperture.AF-S 35mm f/1.8 = Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) 44°
AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 = Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 76°, Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) 28°50'
1 year, 4 months ago
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Angie
Indianapolis, IN
Location :
Indianapolis, IN
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
2 Answers
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Yes it will auto focus on any of the newer bodies as it has its own AF motor built-in.Mar 28, 2011 by
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Drumsnap
Central Florida
Location :
Central Florida
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Yes, this lens will auto focus with D90 and with more simple DSRL - D50, D40 (which does not have internal AF motor inside the body).D90 works with:
-all AF NIKKOR lenses D-/G-type (excluding IX NIKKOR lenses) with all functions possible (including 3D-Color Matrix Metering II mode);
-all DX AF NIKKOR lenses (all functions possible);
-all AF NIKKOR lenses other than D-/G-type (excluding old lenses for F3AF) will also have all functions, except 3D-Color Matrix Metering II mode;
-all old AF Nikkor without D-type will can not work in 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash mode.
- non AF lenses AI-P NIKKOR will not work in autofocus mode, 3D Color Matrix Metering II and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash mode.
Mar 10, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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