Nikon 18-200mm VR Newbie Question

[RenegaeDing]

Just bought the Nikon 18-200mm VR this afternoon. Must say I'm very pleased with it. Then again, I'm just a newbie, so what do I know.

I noticed there are two rings on the lens: the focusing ring and the zoom ring. I know what the zoom ring is for, but what is the focusing ring for?

Perhaps some kind pro/semi-pro can tell me.


Thanks in advance!

[_espn_]

Zoom ring for zooming.

Focusing ring for ?

Think.

[Lmodel]

Originally Posted by RenegaeDing Just bought the Nikon 18-200mm VR this afternoon. Must say I'm very pleased with it. Then again, I'm just a newbie, so what do I know. I noticed there are two rings on the lens: the focusing ring and the zoom ring. I know what the zoom ring is for, but what is the focusing ring for? Perhaps some kind pro/semi-pro can tell me. Thanks in advance!

I'm not a pro or semi-pro. Just another NEWBIE!

I think... ermm... the focusing ring is for manual focus. Just like all your other lens, you can use it to focus manually.

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by Lmodel I'm not a pro or semi-pro. Just another NEWBIE!

Newbie my foot

[Lmodel]

Originally Posted by _espn_ Newbie my foot

LoL u permanently opening alot of Window screen at the same time?

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by Lmodel LoL u permanently opening alot of Window screen at the same time?

No ah... why leh?



As for the question, I think it's pretty obvious what it's for. It's pretty direct.

[Lmodel]

Originally Posted by _espn_ No ah... why leh? As for the question, I think it's pretty obvious what it's for. It's pretty direct.

Majiam on Internet Relay Chat haha

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by Lmodel Majiam on Internet Relay Chat haha

No.. IRC is faster.. I'm in there now with Idor, Errz and binbeto

[RenegaeDing]

Originally Posted by Lmodel I'm not a pro or semi-pro. Just another NEWBIE! I think... ermm... the focusing ring is for manual focus. Just like all your other lens, you can use it to focus manually.

Hey! Thanks. I've been using autofocus, so the focusing ring wasn't relevant.

[kcuf2]

Originally Posted by RenegaeDing Hey! Thanks. I've been using autofocus, so the focusing ring wasn't relevant.

u switch off ur auto focus, and try turning the focusing ring while viewing through the viewfinder, you will see how relevant that focusing ring is..

[_espn_]

Originally Posted by kcuf2 u switch off ur auto focus, and try turning the focusing ring while viewing through the viewfinder, you will see how relevant that focusing ring is..

AF-S lenses need not switch the focusing mode to M/A, you can override it anytime manually.

[Spectrum]

Originally Posted by _espn_ AF-S lenses need not switch the focusing mode to M/A, you can override it anytime manually.

Cool! Just like many others lenses does nowadays.

[blive]

Originally Posted by _espn_ Zoom ring for zooming. Focusing ring for ? Think.

Hahaha.. cool answer. We always forget that some people do not learn their basics in photography and equipment.

Usually, I just refer to the manual and test out first before asking any questions, but maybe I take longer to get the answers, cause I don't ask.... but then, if I were to buy a $1k + lens, I wouldn't want to test try without asking here first...

Renaeding -- no offence intended. Are U sure the 18-200 is suitable for your use now? Maybe I test it for u first for a few months?...