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Mar 14, 2012 10:48:34   #
kmchenry69 Loc: Lawrenceburg, TN
 
I have been wanting another lens besides the two kit lens that came with my Nikon D-5000. A 55-200 and an 18-55. And my wife thinks the pics I take are just fine. But I'm wanting another lens.
What is the difference between a Nikon 50mm f1.2 AF Nikkor lens and a Nikon 50mm f1.2 AF-S Nikkor lens. I saw some stunning photos by a Timothy Bayaka using the fixed lens. Is this considered a wide angle? And is it good for landscape photos. I've already heard some of you say refurbished is a good deal. My DW won't let me spend too much until she sees a stunning difference.

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Mar 14, 2012 10:52:42   #
Stef C Loc: Conshohocken (near philly) PA
 
I had the two lenses you just mentioned on my D3100. I just bought the 35mm f/1.8 dx lens, (200$) and have not looked back. I haven't put my 18-55 back on since getting the new one, and I may even sell it.

I promise you will not be disappointed. I can e-mail you a few examples of what I took if you'd like..

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Mar 14, 2012 10:55:38   #
Stef C Loc: Conshohocken (near philly) PA
 
kmchenry69 wrote:
I have been wanting another lens besides the two kit lens that came with my Nikon D-5000. A 55-200 and an 18-55. And my wife thinks the pics I take are just fine. But I'm wanting another lens.
What is the difference between a Nikon 50mm f1.2 AF Nikkor lens and a Nikon 50mm f1.2 AF-S Nikkor lens. I saw some stunning photos by a Timothy Bayaka using the fixed lens. Is this considered a wide angle? And is it good for landscape photos. I've already heard some of you say refurbished is a good deal. My DW won't let me spend too much until she sees a stunning difference.
I have been wanting another lens besides the two k... (show quote)



Also - I don't think 50mm (Esp on a dx) is wide angle. 35mm is the way you want to go.

AF will not autofocus on DX models, AF-S will.

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Mar 14, 2012 11:01:30   #
PrairieSeasons Loc: Red River of the North
 
Nikkor (Nikon) does not sell a 50mm f/1.2 AF lens.

I have their 50mm f/1.2 lens, and it is great, but not AF. If you get that lens, I would recommend that you get an etched focusing screen (KatzEye) as well.

There is a learning curve with that lens, particularly wide open, but the results are worth it.

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Mar 14, 2012 13:21:17   #
kmchenry69 Loc: Lawrenceburg, TN
 
Thank you! My email is ken.mchenry@gmail.com I would love a few examples to show my sweetie.

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Mar 15, 2012 10:15:25   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Stef C wrote:
AF will not autofocus on DX models, AF-S will.


NOT true!!
False info here helps no one.
AF-S lenses are only required on D40, D60, D3000, D3100, D5000 and D5100 models. AF as well as AF-S lenses will autofocus on ALL other Nikon DX sensor models from the original D1 all the way through the latest D7000.

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Mar 15, 2012 12:28:24   #
Emelen Loc: Westchester, NY
 
MT is correct !! On the camera bodies D40 thru 5100 you need a lens with the motor built in. On the other bodies there is a motor in the camera.

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Mar 15, 2012 13:22:33   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Emelen wrote:
MT is correct !! On the camera bodies D40 thru 5100 you need a lens with the motor built in. On the other bodies there is a motor in the camera.


Except the D50, it also has the internal AF motor.

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Mar 15, 2012 15:20:10   #
tinusbum Loc: east texas
 
Except the D70, it also has the internal AF motor.

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Mar 15, 2012 18:11:18   #
kmchenry69 Loc: Lawrenceburg, TN
 
Thanks to all.

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Mar 15, 2012 18:16:13   #
kmchenry69 Loc: Lawrenceburg, TN
 
Stef C wrote:
I had the two lenses you just mentioned on my D3100. I just bought the 35mm f/1.8 dx lens, (200$) and have not looked back. I haven't put my 18-55 back on since getting the new one, and I may even sell it.

I promise you will not be disappointed. I can e-mail you a few examples of what I took if you'd like..


I took your advice after reading lots of reviews on both lenses. I got the 35mm f1.8 DX. B & H had it for about $197 with free shipping and no tax. Thanks. I know I will love it.

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