Zoom Lens for Nikon D5100: I'm considering buying an 80-400 lens to use on my Nikon D5100 which requires AFS lenses. I'm having some difficulty in my searches finding one. I'd be...

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Jan 12, 2013 11:02:01 #

Moose Loc: North Carolina

I'm considering buying an 80-400 lens to use on my Nikon D5100 which requires AFS lenses. I'm having some difficulty in my searches finding one. I'd be interested in Tamron, Tokina, Sigma and of course Nikon.

From Nikon: Camera models such as the D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, and D40(X) do not have a built-in focusing motor and are smaller and lighter but will require an AF-S lens for autofocus. While these bodies can use a lens with no built-in focus motor, the user will have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus.

If the lens lists auto-focus, does that mean that it has the built-in focus motor in the lens?

Appreciate your help.

Jan 12, 2013 11:04:50 #

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

Look here

http://www.neocamera.com/list_lenses.php?brand=nikkor&mount=nikon&crop=1

Jan 12, 2013 11:21:10 #

Moose Loc: North Carolina

Thanks for that quick reply and link. Very informative, and found that the number of mfr. for the AFS is limited, so I'm wondering now if the AF is really all that necessary. Since I would be using this for birding and viewing animals from quite a distance, wouldn't the manual focus be just as good?

Jan 12, 2013 11:39:06 #

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

Should work wonderfully Moose...I don't use any of the AF stuff at all..tried it once...thing looked like an arcade game going off in my view finder...very distracting for me.

Jan 12, 2013 11:52:43 #

Moose Loc: North Carolina

Thanks Bret, that gives me more lens options to work with.

Jan 12, 2013 12:28:21 #

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

You bet....and save a few $$ while your at it...just takes some practice.

Jan 12, 2013 13:33:22 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Moose wrote:

I'm considering buying an 80-400 lens to use on my... (show quote)

Nikon and Tokina are the only 80-400mm options I know of, and neither will AF on your D5100 as they have no AF motor in the lens. The Tokina has been discontinued. I think Sigma made one at one time also, but with no AF motor.
I would suggest taking a good look at the Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM lens, it has the AF motor in the lens that you need. For about $600 more you could get the Sigma 50-500mm OS HSM version for a bit more reach.

Jan 12, 2013 14:44:39 #

Moose Loc: North Carolina

Thanks MT for the advice. I thought I saw a Tokina at KEH at a bargain price. I'll also consider the 150-500mm as you suggested.

BTW, how was your Yellowstone trip? Any pictures on the forum yet?

Jan 12, 2013 15:24:18 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Moose wrote:

Thanks MT for the advice. I thought I saw a Tokina at KEH at a bargain price. I'll also consider the 150-500mm as you suggested.

BTW, how was your Yellowstone trip? Any pictures on the forum yet?

I have about 5 different sets of shots posted in the last 2 days from last weeks trip.

Jan 12, 2013 21:11:40 #

Moose Loc: North Carolina

MT, I'll be looking for them. I'm backed up on my forum reading.

Jan 12, 2013 21:15:03 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Moose wrote:

MT, I'll be looking for them. I'm backed up on my forum reading.

Look here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-88928-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-88988-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-89123-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-89124-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-89126-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-88866-1.html

Jan 13, 2013 10:19:22 #

PHFoto Loc: Idaho

Thanks for sharing, never been toYellowstone in the winter. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Jan 13, 2013 11:23:14 #

MtnMan Loc: ID

Moose wrote:

I'm considering buying an 80-400 lens to use on my... (show quote)

Get the Sigma 150-500. You'll find many discussions of it on UHH. It is a wonderful addition to a D5100. It has the focusing motor in the lens and a very good image stabilization system.

Jan 13, 2013 11:24:52 #

Moose Loc: North Carolina

MT, super shots.

MT Shooter wrote:

Moose wrote:

MT, I'll be looking for them. I'm backed up on my forum reading.

Jan 13, 2013 11:26:28 #

Moose Loc: North Carolina

Thanks for the recommendation. Now need to find the money to buy it.

[quote=MtnMan
Get the Sigma 150-500. You'll find many discussions of it on UHH. It is a wonderful addition to a D5100. It has the focusing motor in the lens and a very good image stabilization system.[/quote]

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