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<p>Frank,<br>

I've been using NX2 on my Vista (Home Premium) and it works fine. Perhaps try this as it is excellent software and works well. Having sufficient RAM is a must as well. I hope this helps.<br>

-Robert</p>

<p>Hi Linda,<br>

I've had focusing problems w/ the D 700 as well with different lenses. The best thing I've found is to select the focus option "S" in front of the camera and in back of the camera switch to the focusing option using the smallest square. Then center the square in your viewfinder on the object you wish to be in focus. This is critical especially w/ the 1.4 due to the limited depth of field to insure sharp focus. I hope this helps. Robert.</p>

<p>Joe,<br>

If you find one, or a good substitute, please let me know.<br>

I recently acquired the Nikon 500mm F4 P lens and need one as well.<br>

Thanks, Robert Beede</p>

First of all, thanks to each of you for responding- very educational for me, plus encouraging that you'd take the time to mentor me.

The 500 f4 sounds great, i just can't afford it.

i've found a Nikon 600 5.6 Ov Lens and a Nikon 400 5.6 Edif Ais Lens in my price range along w/ a Nikon/Nikkor 400mm f/5.6 EDif but i don't know if it is an Ais. The owner recommended i not buy it for my D 50, probably due to what you all mentioned above- the manual focus and that the metering system will not work.

I've read other threads on photo.net, and am enjoying learning about all this, but it can get rather confusing!

Thanks for your time and submissions. I greatly appreciate any comments.

A camera store is advertising a Nikon 600 5.6 Ov lens.

Is this the same as the one that is discussed in this thread? if not, does anyone have any comments on this lens- i'm trying to find a longer lens for bird photography.

thank you!

I'm new to Nikon, recently purchasing a D 50.

My question is if anyone knows much about using the Nikon/Nikkor 400mm f/5.6 ED

Telephoto Lens w/ the D 50 or the Nikon 400/3.5 AIS.

I'm looking at doing bird photography and appreciate any insights as to how

well the lenses might work w/ this camera and the quality (sharpness & clarity)

the lens produces.

Thank you! Robert Beede