Lens for nikon f55

CMan · 7th November 2003

Hi,

I'm looking for a new AF lens in addition to the Nikkor AF 28-80mm F3.3-5.6G bundled with it. Basically wanted to have more zoom to shoot objects indoors and outdoors.

Anyone can recommend?

Thanks!

Tupi Guy · 7th November 2003

Originally Posted by CMan

Hi,

I'm looking for a new AF lens in addition to the Nikkor AF 28-80mm F3.3-5.6G bundled with it. Basically wanted to have more zoom to shoot objects indoors and outdoors.

Anyone can recommend?

Thanks!

Hi,

I oso started with tis camera oso plus one more telephoto 70-300G lense.

Other option u can think of.

70-300ED F4-5.6 lense
80-200ED F2.8 (Maybe abit big for your camera and dun knw can it take it weight)

CMan · 12th November 2003

What's the main difference bet 'D' and 'G' lens?

coke21 · 12th November 2003

Originally Posted by CMan

What's the main difference bet 'D' and 'G' lens?

Main difference is that the D lens has an aperature ring and the G does not.
The build quality of d lenses are generally better then the G ones.

But both are great lenses nethertheless.

Leokessler · 12th November 2003

Hi there,

For those who uses F55 or F65, its advisable to use only G lens, as these types of Camera only work good with the "G" Lens, since it has no aperture ring or so call cpu lens. its not advisable to get a D lens aor any other lens as it may not work well with it. You may get "F--" on your LCD.

Leo

Avatar · 14th November 2003

Moving your thread to the Nikon subforum for more model specific replies

Zerstorer · 14th November 2003

Originally Posted by Leokessler

Hi there,

For those who uses F55 or F65, its advisable to use only G lens, as these types of Camera only work good with the "G" Lens, since it has no aperture ring or so call cpu lens. its not advisable to get a D lens aor any other lens as it may not work well with it. You may get "F--" on your LCD.

Leo

That shouldn't be the case, AF/AFD lenses should be compatible with all Nikon AF bodies.

The 55/65 only has problems with VR as it will not work.

For AF lenses there are 4 categories:

1)AF: The oldest major series of AF lenses(disregarding the F3AF) will work with all AF bodies
2)AF-D: Addition of distance chip that helps in 3D Matrix Metering and Distance flash.
3)AF-G: AF-D lenses without aperture ring, has limitations and compatibility problems with older AF bodies.
4)AF-S: AF-D lenses equipped with Silent-Wave Piezoelectric Motor, nikon's equivalent of USM.

SzennyBoy · 14th November 2003

Originally Posted by Leokessler

You may get "F--" on your LCD.

That happens only when you do not set the lens aperture to minimum (largest number normally highlighted by it being etched in orange on the ring). One it is set to the smallest aperture and locked off, the body will be able to index of the lens properly.

By the way, this problem happens to all the bodies, even on my F5 when I forget to set the aperture ring to the right position when switching from "manual" to "aperture-priority" mode!

CMan · 14th November 2003

For a beginner like me, shall I get a G or D lens? D lens provide better quality pics?

How much would a AF 70-300 D second-hand cost? Understand a new 70-300 G is around $300...

Thanks!

Winston · 14th November 2003

Originally Posted by CMan

For a beginner like me, shall I get a G or D lens? D lens provide better quality pics?

How much would a AF 70-300 D second-hand cost? Understand a new 70-300 G is around $300...

Thanks!

A new 70-300G is below $300. (I think you got that price from nikon singapore's pricelist. Cos that's the MSRP) Most shops should retail much lower than the MSRP stated.

70-300D is btw $500-600 new I think. The 'D' has 1 ED element and aperature ring, so it's more expensive.

CMan · 17th November 2003

Thanks for the info.

What do you think of this lens --> AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED?

Still confused whether should get a 'D' or a 'G'

coke21 · 17th November 2003

Originally Posted by CMan

Thanks for the info.

What do you think of this lens --> AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED?

Still confused whether should get a 'D' or a 'G'

IMO its a "all rounded" lens for travel lens. You get this, you don't really need anything else when you travel....

Its a good lens to start with. As for whether to get a G or D lens. If you don't have a manual Nikon camera and not thinking of getting one anytime soon, the G lens would be fine.....but if you are thinking of going fully manual in the future, you might want to invest in a D lens.....of cos costs should be a factor in your decision....

Hope this helps.

wanglk · 17th November 2003

IMO, get the 70-300G. The optics are surprisingly good as compared to it's price, though the build is quite plastic.

efreedom2001 · 2nd December 2003

Get a Nikkor 50/1.8 AF-D lens and zoom with your feet. This is about $175. It's f/1.8 is able to allow many shots indoors handheld w/o flash. A zoom lens is pretty much useless indoors w/o flash, much less a variable aperture one.

clive · 2nd December 2003

shoot with 50/f1.8 until u save up enuf 4 thr 80-200/2.8. after u get that, continue to keep the 50/f1.8 too.

7th November 2003	#1
CMan New Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 14	Lens for nikon f55 Hi, I'm looking for a new AF lens in addition to the Nikkor AF 28-80mm F3.3-5.6G bundled with it. Basically wanted to have more zoom to shoot objects indoors and outdoors. Anyone can recommend? Thanks!

12th November 2003	#3
CMan New Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 14	What's the main difference bet 'D' and 'G' lens?

12th November 2003	#5
Leokessler New Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: East Posts: 12	Hi there, For those who uses F55 or F65, its advisable to use only G lens, as these types of Camera only work good with the "G" Lens, since it has no aperture ring or so call cpu lens. its not advisable to get a D lens aor any other lens as it may not work well with it. You may get "F--" on your LCD. Leo

14th November 2003	#6
Avatar Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore / Taiwan Posts: 1,244	Moving your thread to the Nikon subforum for more model specific replies

17th November 2003	#11
CMan New Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 14	Thanks for the info. What do you think of this lens --> AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED? Still confused whether should get a 'D' or a 'G'

17th November 2003	#13
wanglk Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jurong Posts: 320	IMO, get the 70-300G. The optics are surprisingly good as compared to it's price, though the build is quite plastic.

2nd December 2003	#14
efreedom2001 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 182	Get a Nikkor 50/1.8 AF-D lens and zoom with your feet. This is about $175. It's f/1.8 is able to allow many shots indoors handheld w/o flash. A zoom lens is pretty much useless indoors w/o flash, much less a variable aperture one.

2nd December 2003	#15
clive Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,573	shoot with 50/f1.8 until u save up enuf 4 thr 80-200/2.8. after u get that, continue to keep the 50/f1.8 too.