Davet
Loc: Fort Myers, Florida
What is the difference between he two?
1. Nikon 105mm f/2.0D AF DC-Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
2.Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
1. is a special portrait lens with a control for sharpness
2. is a special flat field lens for close up work capable of focusing unaided to 1:1 reproduction image size.
Davet
Loc: Fort Myers, Florida
So if I want to shoot Macro, #2 would be what I want is that correct?
And I am glad you helped me.
Davet wrote:
So if I want to shoot Macro, #2 would be what I want is that correct?
And I am glad you helped me.
Yes, it's #2 that you want for macro shots.
Davet
Loc: Fort Myers, Florida
imagemeister, If I want this type of lens for some macro, but also some general landscape, which one of the two would you recommend? Your advise is appreciated.
Davet wrote:
imagemeister, If I want this type of lens for some macro, but also some general landscape, which one of the two would you recommend? Your advise is appreciated.
Definitely the "macro" ....
Davet wrote:
What is the difference between he two?
1. Nikon 105mm f/2.0D AF DC-Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
2.Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens
Lens #1 is a very, very specialized lens. It basically exists to shift the out of focus "boundaries" either forward or backwards. Usually we want it shifted forward, so more of the foreground is in focus and less of the background is. If macro isn't part of the question, I would recommend a 85mm f/1.8 lens over this one. My 105mm f/2 DC sits in the cabinet all the time, my 85mm is always in the camera bag and has been used for over half my shots in the past two years.
Davet
Loc: Fort Myers, Florida
What is the difference in the G or D?
1. Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF
2. Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR
Davet wrote:
What is the difference in the G or D?
1. Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF
2. Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR
The AF-D lens has an aperture ring but does not have an autofocus motor. The AF-S, G lens has an autofocus motor but does not have an aperture ring.
Some older Nikon film cameras do not work fully with G lenses.
Some more basic level DSLRs (D3x00 and D5x00 series, for example) do not have an autofocus motor built in, so an AF-S lenses is needed for autofocus to work. The D7x00 series and all full frame DSLRs do have autofocus motors, so they do not require AF-S lenses, AF will work.
Davet
Loc: Fort Myers, Florida
I have a D300 so which one would I need?
Davet wrote:
I have a D300 so which one would I need?
Either will work with the D300. If price is not a factor, I would go with the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G, because the autofocus should be quicker and the overall image quality is slightly better.
Davet
Loc: Fort Myers, Florida
amehta, thanks, you are too kind.......
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