Haha. Ok bro! I'll check it out!
D90 vs D5000
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Haha. Ok bro! I'll check it out!
Blur Shadow
Senior Member
There are some cheap AF-S lenses mah, particularly the DX ones...
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Just to name a few...
HelloNiHao
New Member
Actually, Nikon is converting alot of their lenses to G version already. I feel that in time to come, a proportion of cameras won't have the autofocus motor.
Yup. You're right. But i notice tt the rarer lens are not G. N G lenses are still generally more expensive.
Actually if you don't mind doing MF it's ok. But if you wanna AF all the way and get generally cheaper AFD lenses, well, guess u got your answer
Blur Shadow
Senior Member
The G designation simply means that the lens does not feature an aperture ring.
Some G lenses are more expensive, some are cheaper, although I suspect the price differences are attributed to other factors other than the presence of the aperture ring.
kriegsketten
New Member
G lenses seems to be the latest generation of Nikkors, D lenses the previous generation...
I'd think all G lenses have AF, like you mentioned, and without aperture ring (for sure)... Hence, models below D90 (apart from D80/D70) will have to suffer with higher lens prices - unless they are willing to forgo the AF function from using the Ds...
kriegsketten
New Member
Haha, sorry, missed your post. You're correct! They are considered general-usage type, still okay, but you're adviced to go "upgrade" to the specific usage type when grow out of these lenses, with the exception of 35mm f/1.8G of course - this is truly a DX wonder-lens! And maybe the 55-200mm (by a small margin).
Blur Shadow
Senior Member
Yeah. It's just that the presence of the built-in AF motor (which Nikon calls Silent Wave Motor, or SWM) is denoted by the term "AF-S", and not be the "G" designation.
So, to use the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G as an example, it means:
1. The lens has SWM
2. The lens is meant for DX format
3. The lens has a focual length of 35mm
4. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.8
5. The lens has no manual aperture ring
Just off the top of my head, the Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4D IF-ED is a "non-G" lens with a built-in AF motor.
oh ya. forgot tt they have exceptions. hee. sorry:embrass:
mondocheesemonster
New Member
D5000. All the lenses I want now are AF-S/USM/HSM anyway.
And the Fisheye 10.5/2.8G DX is a DX lens without aperture ring and does not have a built in AF motor.
penglee
New Member
1) go touch and feel the cameras first.
(feeling is most important for me)
2) take some sample shots and compare (on your PC-monitor, not the camera LCD)
If you cannot tell the difference, pick the cheaper camera
3) if you intend to keep your DSLR , above (3 years?), then D90 (more manual features) will allow more opportunites for you to learn and upgrade your skills
4) For me, my d5000 is a learning platform.
Yes, d5000 is disadvantaged without the built-in af motor, which Restrict your lens choices.
And AF-S (auto focus lens) are certainly more expensive.
But .. I am not going to buy new lens yearly :sweat:
I have seen sample pictures taken by d5000, and am already very impressed.
End of the day, balance your Expectation with your Budget :dunno:
(feeling is most important for me)
2) take some sample shots and compare (on your PC-monitor, not the camera LCD)
If you cannot tell the difference, pick the cheaper camera
3) if you intend to keep your DSLR , above (3 years?), then D90 (more manual features) will allow more opportunites for you to learn and upgrade your skills
4) For me, my d5000 is a learning platform.
Yes, d5000 is disadvantaged without the built-in af motor, which Restrict your lens choices.
And AF-S (auto focus lens) are certainly more expensive.
But .. I am not going to buy new lens yearly :sweat:
I have seen sample pictures taken by d5000, and am already very impressed.
End of the day, balance your Expectation with your Budget :dunno:
gymak90
Senior Member
And... there is the AF-S 17-35 f2.8 D. It is one of a few D lenses that has a built in AF motor.
So to ensure you get a lens with built AF motor, check for AF-S.
My opinion, is get the D90 since you can wait and save. D90 is very capable and saves alot of trouble when it comes to autofocusing lenses.
agree:thumbsup::thumbsup:
FWIW, the D90 replacement is here. The specs are exciting:
* 14 MP CMOS Sensor (23.2 x 15.5 mm)
* Live View
* 3 inch Display
* 100 – 12800 ISO
* ISO setting manual or automatic
* 11 AF points
* full HD Video (1920 x 1080)
* new EXPEED2 processor
* improved objects recognition for the AF control
* improved in-camera menu
* user can save picture profiles
And the 4 new lenses:
* AF-S DX 55-300/4,5-5,6 G ED VR
* AF-S 85/1,4 G with Nano
* AF-S 24-120/4 G ED VR
* AF-S 28-300/3,5-5,6 G ED VR
Source: check out nikon rumors - D3100 to be announced next week by Nikon
Supposedly better sensor, higher sensitivity, lower noise than the D90 sensor.
If I were you, I will get the D3100 - seems to be worth the spend. With a good low-noise sensor you wouldn't regret plus it will be good for years to come for photos upto 16x20-inch.
Wait for the review, opinions, etc.
* 14 MP CMOS Sensor (23.2 x 15.5 mm)
* Live View
* 3 inch Display
* 100 – 12800 ISO
* ISO setting manual or automatic
* 11 AF points
* full HD Video (1920 x 1080)
* new EXPEED2 processor
* improved objects recognition for the AF control
* improved in-camera menu
* user can save picture profiles
And the 4 new lenses:
* AF-S DX 55-300/4,5-5,6 G ED VR
* AF-S 85/1,4 G with Nano
* AF-S 24-120/4 G ED VR
* AF-S 28-300/3,5-5,6 G ED VR
Source: check out nikon rumors - D3100 to be announced next week by Nikon
Supposedly better sensor, higher sensitivity, lower noise than the D90 sensor.
If I were you, I will get the D3100 - seems to be worth the spend. With a good low-noise sensor you wouldn't regret plus it will be good for years to come for photos upto 16x20-inch.
Wait for the review, opinions, etc.
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ovaltinemilo
Senior Member
yup, wait for the new model...
:think: but why do I feel that it's not really targeting to replace D90 because of the high possibility of absence in AF screw...haha...anyway, other features are already stuffs to drool at...
lionelliau
New Member
Yes agreed what is being told that the price different at that point of time performance wise not that bad for D5000 but can't deny that a
built in motor will be more ideal...and picture quality not that bad to be frank cause I am a D5000 user...keep cool and wait..
built in motor will be more ideal...and picture quality not that bad to be frank cause I am a D5000 user...keep cool and wait..
with these specs, i think more or less will be priced around the same as D300S
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