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meaning of letters next to aperture
Jun 4, 2013 19:58:23   #
HEALS3113 Loc: PENNSYLVANIA
 
I don't understand what the letter after the aperture stands for. Ex:
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Jun 4, 2013 20:12:32   #
winterrose Loc: Kyneton, Victoria, Australia
 
HEALS3113 wrote:
I don't understand what the letter after the aperture stands for. Ex:
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras


Have a look here, Cheers, Rob.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm

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Jun 4, 2013 20:13:36   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm

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Jun 4, 2013 20:18:31   #
Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga
 
"D" is a slightly older lens that transmits the subject distance to the camera for proper flash exposures & it has an aperture ring with which you set the aperture (in manual mode ) & the lens needs a motor in the camera body in order to auto focus. The "G" is the latest iteration which has no aperture ring as all apertures are set via the command wheel on the camera in all modes. It has a built in focus motor for auto focusing. The subject distance is transmitted to the camera by this lens also...Depending on the model DSLR you have, the base models need the "G" lens in order for auto focus to work. The prosumer & pro model cameras can use either lens & still get auto focus...

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Jun 4, 2013 21:59:32   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
Screamin Scott wrote:
"D" is a slightly older lens that transmits the subject distance to the camera for proper flash exposures & it has an aperture ring with which you set the aperture (in manual mode ) & the lens needs a motor in the camera body in order to auto focus. The "G" is the latest iteration which has no aperture ring as all apertures are set via the command wheel on the camera in all modes. It has a built in focus motor for auto focusing. The subject distance is transmitted to the camera by this lens also...Depending on the model DSLR you have, the base models need the "G" lens in order for auto focus to work. The prosumer & pro model cameras can use either lens & still get auto focus...
"D" is a slightly older lens that transm... (show quote)


i.e. If your camera has an af focusing motor, go for the D and save a hundred bucks.

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Jun 5, 2013 09:57:30   #
Brian45 Loc: Melbourne, Australia
 
Screamin Scott wrote:
"D" is a slightly older lens that transmits the subject distance to the camera for proper flash exposures & it has an aperture ring with which you set the aperture (in manual mode ) & the lens needs a motor in the camera body in order to auto focus. The "G" is the latest iteration which has no aperture ring as all apertures are set via the command wheel on the camera in all modes. It has a built in focus motor for auto focusing. The subject distance is transmitted to the camera by this lens also...Depending on the model DSLR you have, the base models need the "G" lens in order for auto focus to work. The prosumer & pro model cameras can use either lens & still get auto focus...
"D" is a slightly older lens that transm... (show quote)


:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Good explanation

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Jun 5, 2013 11:22:49   #
RealBohemian Loc: Toronto
 
HEALS3113 wrote:
I don't understand what the letter after the aperture stands for. Ex:
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras


Learn from Nikon this is as good as it gets

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/pdf/nikkor_lenses.pdf

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Jun 5, 2013 15:13:13   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
FYI...The 50mm f1.8D is one of Nikon's highest rated lenses. It is rated just slightly above the G version for some reason beyond my comprehension. However, you could purchase 35mm and 50mm D versions for about the price of one 50mm G.

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Jun 5, 2013 18:08:53   #
Aaron Braganza Loc: Sydney, Australia
 
Screamin Scott wrote:
"D" is a slightly older lens that transmits the subject distance to the camera for proper flash exposures & it has an aperture ring with which you set the aperture (in manual mode ) & the lens needs a motor in the camera body in order to auto focus. The "G" is the latest iteration which has no aperture ring as all apertures are set via the command wheel on the camera in all modes. It has a built in focus motor for auto focusing. The subject distance is transmitted to the camera by this lens also...Depending on the model DSLR you have, the base models need the "G" lens in order for auto focus to work. The prosumer & pro model cameras can use either lens & still get auto focus...
"D" is a slightly older lens that transm... (show quote)


:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jun 5, 2013 18:08:55   #
Aaron Braganza Loc: Sydney, Australia
 
Screamin Scott wrote:
"D" is a slightly older lens that transmits the subject distance to the camera for proper flash exposures & it has an aperture ring with which you set the aperture (in manual mode ) & the lens needs a motor in the camera body in order to auto focus. The "G" is the latest iteration which has no aperture ring as all apertures are set via the command wheel on the camera in all modes. It has a built in focus motor for auto focusing. The subject distance is transmitted to the camera by this lens also...Depending on the model DSLR you have, the base models need the "G" lens in order for auto focus to work. The prosumer & pro model cameras can use either lens & still get auto focus...
"D" is a slightly older lens that transm... (show quote)


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