"G" or "D" lens?
Jul 11, 2017 11:33:11 #
I've heard that a "D" lens produces a sharper photograph than a "G" lens, is this true? I know "D" lenses are usually cheaper than "G" lenses so what is their appeal?
Jul 11, 2017 11:47:29 #
lghicks wrote:
I've heard that a "D" lens produces a sharper photograph than a "G" lens, is this true? I know "D" lenses are usually cheaper than "G" lenses so what is their appeal?
Absolutely not, as a rule anyway. In some specific instances it may be true. The only significant difference is that "D" lenses have an aperture control ring, and "G" lenses are "gelded". meaning they do not have the aperture control ring. The G lenses are always the newer design.
D type lenses are almost all now discontinued and being older can be purchased used for less money than G lenses, hence the appeal. But buyers have to beware as MOST D lenses do not have an in lens auto focus motor (a few do), so those lenses will not auto focus on the entry level Nikon bodies such as the D40, D60, D3XXX and D5XXX models. Both types of lenses will AF with all other Nikon DSLR bodies.
Jul 11, 2017 11:54:06 #
What MTShooter has said is true. Bear in mind that there are more mechanical & electronic parts in "G" lenses, thus more things to possibly fail with them. I only own a few "G" lenses but all of my bodies have a built in focus motor.
Jul 11, 2017 12:00:02 #
Thanks for the clarification. Maybe I made a mistake, I purchased a Nikon 80-400D ED. It seems to take rather good photos.
Jul 11, 2017 12:01:23 #
Is this another Nikon thing?? Their conversations always involve terms obscure to the rest of us.
Jul 11, 2017 12:02:37 #
lghicks wrote:
Thanks for the clarification. Maybe I made a mistake, I purchased a Nikon 80-400D ED. It seems to take rather good photos.
I have the earlier lens as well. Every review I have seen says the newer version is sharper, not to mention faster focusing. The older version works well for me.
Jul 11, 2017 12:03:14 #
Jul 11, 2017 12:04:15 #
rehess wrote:
Is this another Nikon thing?? Their conversations always involve terms obscure to the rest of us.
Just as Canon, Pentax et al confuse many Nikon Shooters. That said, I really don't have any issues with any mfgr's terminology
Jul 11, 2017 12:06:23 #
lghicks wrote:
in what universe do people use the terms "D" and "G" to describe lenses, and others understand what is being said???No, just a beginner looking for rational advise.
Jul 11, 2017 12:06:53 #
Bear in mind that the optical formula didn't always change when lenses changed from "D" to "G". those that did usually involved the addition of more elements/groups & possibly a change in the coating as well as the addition of a built in focus motor..
Jul 11, 2017 12:08:51 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
So apparently this does involve Nikon!! At least give us a hint of what is being said.Just as Canon, Pentax et al confuse many Nikon Shooters. That said, I really don't have any issues with any mfgr's terminology
Jul 11, 2017 12:09:42 #
rehess wrote:
in what universe do people use the terms "D" and "G" to describe lenses, and others understand what is being said???
Canon uses EF & EFS to describe their lenses and their old manual focus lines were FD & FL. How is that any different ? Plus a quick Google search will clear up any questions...
Jul 11, 2017 12:16:03 #
rehess wrote:
So apparently this does involve Nikon!! At least give us a hint of what is being said.
Re-read the whole post slowly and hopefully that will help.
Jul 11, 2017 12:16:59 #
rehess wrote:
in what universe do people use the terms "D" and "G" to describe lenses, and others understand what is being said???
If you have no clue as to the subject matter of the question, why do you feel so compelled to comment????
Jul 11, 2017 12:19:33 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I'm simply asking that Nikon users be courteous to the rest of us and identify this as a Nikon issue.If you have no clue as to the subject matter of the question, why do you feel so compelled to comment????
I won't bother your private club any more here.
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