Nikor 50mm f 1.8D on D60

[tortoise]

Hi, I am thinking of getting Nikkor 50mm f 1.8D len for my D60 but understand that it cannot auto focus. Is it true? Anyone tryi it? Any problem?

[zac08]

Originally Posted by tortoise Hi, I am thinking of getting Nikkor 50mm f 1.8D len for my D60 but understand that it cannot auto focus. Is it true? Anyone tryi it? Any problem?

Yes. the D60 camera does not have focusing motors to turn the screw on the 50mm lens. Thus you'd have to manually focus with this lens.

No other problems as you'd still be able to meter and use all the other functions. Just practise manual focusing first...

[gymak90]

There should be a number of D60 users with 50 f1.8, given the lens' immense popularity.
There shouldn't be any problem.
D60 has a good electronic rangefinder which helps you to get accurate focus in manual focusing.

[tortoise]

I have tried manual focusing with my one and only 18-55mm(kit's len), find that auto focus by camera is faster and clearer. I am worry the same will happen with the 50mm len. Anyone can share with me your expriences? Thank you.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by tortoise I have tried manual focusing with my one and only 18-55mm(kit's len), find that auto focus by camera is faster and clearer. I am worry the same will happen with the 50mm len. Anyone can share with me your expriences? Thank you.

Turn on the rangefinder display and use it. Don't worry, you won't be able to AF with the 50mm anyway. I have no problems with 50/1.4 on the D60.

[milamber]

Other alternatives are the Sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM which will AF with your D60 or just wait for the AFS50mm f1.4 version to be released. Both come at a premium price though, compared to the 50mm f1.8.

[tortoise]

Thanks, will try again tonight.

[whkoh]

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM. Price is steep though.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by tortoise Thanks, will try again tonight.

How did it go?

[zac08]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon How did it go?

Mebbe fingers cramped already... cannot type now...

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by zac08 Mebbe fingers cramped already... cannot type now...

Using Nikkors with the rangefinder is pretty easy. It's more difficult when using Sigma lenses because the focusing direction is opposite.

[zac08]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon Using Nikkors with the rangefinder is pretty easy. It's more difficult when using Sigma lenses because the focusing direction is opposite.

Yeah.. just joking that he's probably very new to it and may not get used to it....

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by zac08 Yeah.. just joking that he's probably very new to it and may not get used to it....

No lah.. I think some people are not as 'free' as us, can post like every half an hour..

[zac08]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon No lah.. I think some people are not as 'free' as us, can post like every half an hour..

Looks like it... our post count does show a bit...

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by zac08 Looks like it... our post count does show a bit...

Shucks.. I'm 1000 posts behind you..

[zac08]

Originally Posted by lsisaxon Shucks.. I'm 1000 posts behind you..

And you joined one year before me...

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by zac08 And you joined one year before me...

Just a couple of months before.. But I did not start heavy posting until about several months later.

Ok, I think enough OT in this thread.

TS: Let us know if you're getting used to MF with the D60 and share with us your experience.

[weedtweed]

I'm also looking to trying out MF on my d40 with 50mm/1.8 but im afraid I cannot handle it. Lol
do update on how your manual focusing go !

[zac08]

Originally Posted by weedtweed I'm also looking to trying out MF on my d40 with 50mm/1.8 but im afraid I cannot handle it. Lol do update on how your manual focusing go !

It just takes a lil more practise... you go try it with your kit lens first...

[luna_sea83]

Focusing on the D60 with this lens using the rangefinder makes everything easier, as i use this lens most of the time about 90% of my shots are spot on.