Nikon 28-200
Mar 18, 2018 19:27:25 #
A “G” lens has no aperture ring. Aperture is selected via the control/ command wheel on the camera.
Mar 18, 2018 19:47:48 #
Ched49 wrote:
If you don't mind me butting in...what's the difference between a D lens and a Glens?
This information from the Nikon website, FYI..................chase
D-Type NIKKOR Lens
A NIKKOR lens that sends distance information to the microcomputer of a dedicated Nikon camera. D-type lenses can be distinguished by a model name in which the letter D follows the maximum f/number. A D-type lens has an apature ring that must be locked to the smallest setting (largest f stop number) to use the auto focus function.
G-Type NIKKOR Lens
G-type NIKKOR lenses have no aperture control ring and are intended for use on Nikon D-SLRs that allow the lens aperture to be adjusted via the camera's command dial. In addition, like D-type NIKKORS, G-type optics relay subject-to-camera distance information to Nikon digital SLRs. The information is used to help determine ambient and flash exposure. A G-type lens will have the abbreviation G labeled on the lens barrel.
Mar 18, 2018 21:24:39 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Ched49 wrote:
If you don't mind me butting in...what's the difference between a D lens and a Glens?
focus motor??
Mar 18, 2018 21:53:04 #
Now that you've asked, I've taken a really close look at the lens. It was shipped with my D7100 when I purchased the whole outfit from Costco at a ridiculously low price about four years ago or so. I now use the lens on my D500. Anyway, on the ring of the lens the following is printed: "Nikon DX" and under that is written: "AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6GII ED"
So, I guess this means I own a G lens, perhaps a version II of the G. What the ED means, I cannot imagine. Is there someone out there who can explain all that nomenclature? All suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
So, I guess this means I own a G lens, perhaps a version II of the G. What the ED means, I cannot imagine. Is there someone out there who can explain all that nomenclature? All suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
Mar 18, 2018 22:00:08 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
focus motor??
Many of the G-type are AF-S with the motor in the lens (but not all like the topic of this thread the 28-200mm G).
I'm faiy sure none of the AF D-types have a an in-the-lens motor. chase
Mar 18, 2018 22:00:35 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
Traveller_Jeff wrote:
So, I guess this means I own a G lens, perhaps a version II of the G. What the ED means, I cannot imagine. Is there someone out there who can explain all that nomenclature? All suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
So, I guess this means I own a G lens, perhaps a version II of the G. What the ED means, I cannot imagine. Is there someone out there who can explain all that nomenclature? All suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
“ED” indicates that one or more elements is extra low-dispersion glass.
Mar 18, 2018 22:33:19 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
chase4 wrote:
A D-type lens has an apature ring that must be locked to the smallest setting (largest f stop number) to use the auto focus function.
There is no connection between aperture control and focus. I don’t know about other Nikon models, but with the Df you have the option of using the aperture ring or controlling the aperture with the camera’s sub-command dial.
Mar 19, 2018 00:53:44 #
Mar 19, 2018 08:57:06 #
RWR wrote:
There is no connection between aperture control and focus. I don’t know about other Nikon models, but with the Df you have the option of using the aperture ring or controlling the aperture with the camera’s sub-command dial.
Yes, RWR, I was mistaken so I went back to the lens manual for D-type lenses and this not about focus. The manual said: for program or shutter-priority shooting use the lens lock lever to lock the lens at its minimum aperature. Thanks for helping me get this matter straight. chase
Mar 21, 2018 23:37:18 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
chase4 wrote:
Many of the G-type are AF-S with the motor in the lens (but not all like the topic of this thread the 28-200mm G).
I'm faiy sure none of the AF D-types have a an in-the-lens motor. chase
I'm faiy sure none of the AF D-types have a an in-the-lens motor. chase
The AF-D lenses are the older AF lenses that do NOT have a built-in focus motor and will ONLY autofocus on camera bodies that have their own focus motor in the body.
Mar 22, 2018 03:50:22 #
I recently "googled" on my smart phone "abbreviations for Nikon lenses". It brought up "all" the different meanings! We all learn something new everyday! There are so many of them that i check it every now and then. Still many things to learn!!
Mar 22, 2018 07:16:06 #
Ched49 wrote:
If you don't mind me butting in...what's the difference between a D lens and a Glens?
In relation to the lens in discussion here the D lens is a glass and metal lens. Sturdy and heavy. The G lens is glass and plastic lens. Very light weight and ideal walk around lens as long as you take good care of it. The lens mount is also plastic so be careful not to drop it. I have a 28-80 G lens from this are. Love it and use it a lot.
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