dave_gold Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>Hello, i want to buy the aforementioned lense for my night outdoor huntiungs with my D40.<br>Because D40 has no motor inside, I've decided not to spent money for Nikkor 50mm f 1.8 AF,<br>but to take the MF.</p><p>Does anyone can give me some review on this lense?</p><p>Thanks for your time,<br>David.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw12dz Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>I found plenty of information just by going to Google and typing in, <strong>Nikon 50mm f1.8 MF. </strong>Try it, you'll be surprised!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmene Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>I own both of them, tack sharp lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose_angel Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>This lens seem to share optics with the highly acclaimed AFD version... then all its wonders apply.<br> The smaller sized versions of the 50/1.8MF (pankake type; latest plastic and E series) has a min. focus distance of 0.6 meters, perhaps you`d prefer to buy the older classic AiS version that focus closer, up to 0.45 meters.<br> <br /> Check Rorslett site or photozone.de for details.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans_janssen Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>Think about buying the AF-D version, there is live after the D40.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_in_PA Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>I would definitely get the AF version, so that you have a lens that meters with your camera. The MF lens won't.</p> <p>Also, the focusing screens in modern DSLRs can't resolve enough detail information to allow for manual focusing with a lens open wider than f2.8, so be very careful to watch the focus indicator when focusing with that lens.</p> <p>The AF lens I have is simply great.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl_becker2 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>Here is where Bjorn reviews it:<br> <a href="http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html">http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html</a><br> I have one on my D700 and like it. You will have focus and metering issues using it with your body. You might be better off with the new 35mm f1.8 AF-S</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epp_b Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>The 50 f/1.8 AI-S (or Series E) and AF-D versions are optically identical and incredibly sharp when used from f/2.8 to f/8 or so.</p> <p>Buy the AF-D version instead, it's only $150 or less. The D40 has no built-in metering so it will be completely guess-and-check with a AI-S version.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo5 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 <p>The Series E may have the same optical formula, but the coatings are not the same as the AI or AIS or AF-D versions of that lens.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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