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<p>Compact and lightweight, this very fast f/2 wide-angle lens is perfect for scenic and landscape photography as well as environmental portraits.</p>
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comaprison of af-s dx nikkor 35mm f/1.8g and af nikkor 35mm f/2d for Nikon D7000
I'd like a sharp "standard" lens for my Nikon D7000, I know the DX lens is for digital only but I'm confused as to whether the standard AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D lens might offer sharper photos even though it's not specifically for digital cameras.
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I believe another big difference is that the DX lens is for the crop sensor that the D7000 has and the f2d is for a full size sensor so on the D7000 it will render closer to a 50mm lens. I have the dx lens and am considering getting the f2d also to have something closer to a prime 50 mm on my D7000. The dx lens is an amazingly sharp and beautiful lens for the money and I love for shooting video, great dof.
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1 year, 3 months ago
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I haven't used the older f2D lens, but the 35 1.8 is a phenomenal lens for the money. It is very sharp and the AF is super fast and quiet.
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answer 3
Nikon offers two types of autofocus digital camera bodies: those with a built-in focus drive motor and those which require a lens to have a motor. Cameras such as the D7000 do have a focus motor in it so you are able to use the 35mm lens and you will be able to achieve AF.
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will this lens work with the D7000? (AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D)? I tried it with my brother's D3100, and it doesnt work.
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The D7000 has a built in focus motor so yes unlike the D3100.
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Cameras such as the D3100 do not have a focus motor in it so they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus. Since the D7000 has a built-in motor for AF this lens is fully functional with it.
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is this lense compatable with my D40X?
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yep!
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answer 2
Yes it is compatable, however it will be manual focus only.
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Will this lens work with my D3100 ?
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It will.work but you will not have autofocus. The D3100 does not have a focus motor and neither does the lens I suggest the AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm1.8 g.
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Yes, but will be manual focus only.
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Will the Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens for Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR Cameras work with my Nikon D60?
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it will work but you won't have autofocus.
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is it fit for D7000?
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yes
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I have this lens it works on my D90, bit when I attach it to my D3X I get a lens error code
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Make sure you haven't inadvertently disengaged the aperture lock and taken the lens off f/22. If f/stop is in the correct position, be sure to listen for the lens to click into place in the lens mount, otherwise you may not be making a complete connection with the body. Finally, carefully clean the contacts on lens and body with a cotton swab dipped in lens cleaning fluid, to ensure a quality connection. There is no incompatibility issue with the D3X.
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