Nikkor AF 70-300mm for D60??? I've been shooting with a Nikon N60 for years and have some AF lenses to match it. Considering upgrading to a new D60 w/ 18-55 VR lens. Will my Nikkor AF 70-300mm work well with this new body (such as auto-focus) or should I consider upgrading my telephoto lens to the 50-200mm?? What is the typical conversion for lenses from film body to digital? Much thanks to you help!! Nikkor AF 70-300mm for D60??? I've been shooting with a Nikon N60 for years and have some AF lenses to match it. Considering upgrading to a new D60 w/ 18-55 VR lens. Will my Nikkor AF 70-300mm... » Read More Nikkor AF 70-300mm for D60??? I've been shooting with a Nikon N60 for years and have some AF lenses to match it. Considering upgrading to a new D60 w/ 18-55 VR lens. Will my Nikkor AF 70-300mm work well with this new body (such as auto-focus) or should I consider upgrading my telephoto lens to the 50-200mm?? What is the typical conversion for lenses from film body to digital? Much thanks to you help!! « Show Less
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N8TE - Thanks for the advice. I will look into the AF-S (especially the 70-300 VR) but it's good to know my old lens is still an option.
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your AF 70-300 will not auto focus on the d60. look for lenses that have "AF-S". and while the 55-200mm VR is a good lense, your best bet would be to buy the AF-S 70-300 VR. its an incredible lense for the price.Also your older lenses will work on the D60, though you will have to focus manually.
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Hello! Although not the ideal lens, it will work just fine on the D300. It is inexpensive and provides decent image quality without a doubt. BUT - Go with the more expensive Nikon 70-300mm VR lens if at all possible for great results. The Sigma is a must have lens for those on a serious budget, and although it will work just fine, it won't match your D300 performance level.
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i bought that lens for my d7000 and had great success with it . i gave my daughter the camera and lens and since have bought the d800 and liked the lens so much i bought it again for that camera . with that said i recently sold that lens and am in the process of getting the newest nikon lens the 80-400mm . to sum up my reply great lens but its my understanding that because of the wide range the sensor area is always affected but should work fine when used on your d700...i believe this lens is a great buy
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DG & john, I ended up with the Signma 10-20mm. It has been perfect for what I need, takes great photos without any unwanted distortion (the corners do stretch at 10mm, especially for architectural shots), but I think that's somewhat normal at 10mm), and it does autofocus with the D60 - not to mention has a lower price than the nikkor. I'm no pro photographer though. I would suggest you read the reviews for both lenses here on amazon, they steered me in the right direction.
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Before answering, I tried the lens on a D70s. The lens works perfectly. I would, however, bring to your attention that this is an FX lens and the D70 has a DX crop sensor. As a result, this lens has will be closer to a 35mm field of view on a DX camera. The description indicates 84 degrees FX but about 60 degrees DX. If you do not need the features of this lens (aperture ring, etc.) and are simply seeking a 35mm lens, consider the 35mm 1.8 DX for about 60% of the price. Otherwise, I use this lens a great deal and my only real frustration is its tendency to ghost. It ranges from F/2.8-f/22, is metal and is small enough to drop into your pocket. Before answering, I tried the lens on a D70s. The lens works perfectly. I would, however, bring to your attention that this is an FX lens and the D70 has a DX crop sensor. As a result, this lens has will be closer to a 35mm field of view on a DX camera. The description indicates 84 degrees FX but about 60 degrees DX. If you do not need the features of this lens (aperture ring, etc.) and are simply seeking a 35mm lens, consider the 35mm 1.8 DX for about 60% of the price. Otherwise, I use this lens a great deal and my only real frustration is its tendency to ghost. It ranges from F/2.8-f/22,... » Read More Before answering, I tried the lens on a D70s. The lens works perfectly. I would, however, bring to your attention that this is an FX lens and the D70 has a DX crop sensor. As a result, this lens has will be closer to a 35mm field of view on a DX camera. The description indicates 84 degrees FX but about 60 degrees DX. If you do not need the features of this lens (aperture ring, etc.) and are simply seeking a 35mm lens, consider the 35mm 1.8 DX for about 60% of the price. Otherwise, I use this lens a great deal and my only real frustration is its tendency to ghost. It ranges from F/2.8-f/22, is metal and is small enough to drop into your pocket. « Show Less
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Dude this is a great lens, but if your looking for a portrait lens either the 50mm/f1.4 or 35mm/f1.4 or both would be best. Don't get me wrong you can use this lens also, but the 50mm or the 35mm would be a better choice. Any of the lens below would work just fine, the last one would be Manual focus on your camera, but it is a cheap lens which is a fantastic beater lens. Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S FX SWM Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 1449.00 Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 449.00Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 77mm filter 449.00 Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 120.00 Dude this is a great lens, but if your looking for a portrait lens either the 50mm/f1.4 or 35mm/f1.4 or both would be best. Don't get me wrong you can use this lens also, but the 50mm or the 35mm would be a better choice. Any of the lens below would work just fine, the last one would be Manual focus on your camera, but it is a cheap lens which is a fantastic beater lens. Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S FX SWM Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 1449.00 Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 449.00Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for... » Read More Dude this is a great lens, but if your looking for a portrait lens either the 50mm/f1.4 or 35mm/f1.4 or both would be best. Don't get me wrong you can use this lens also, but the 50mm or the 35mm would be a better choice. Any of the lens below would work just fine, the last one would be Manual focus on your camera, but it is a cheap lens which is a fantastic beater lens. Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S FX SWM Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 1449.00 Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 449.00Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 77mm filter 449.00 Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras 120.00 « Show Less
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The 70-300 is a manual focus lens. I shoot with a D5100, once you focus your diopter adjustment on the viewfinder and with a little practice, you can take some really cool shots.
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I got this lens for my D600. It's fun. With the D600, the camera has to be set completely manual and it won't take a pic unless the lens aperture is set at f/22. The focus ring seems to do very little unless the object is super close, everything else seems to be ok but nothing is spot on in focus. IMHO, if you're looking for something fun to play with it's an ok lens. Hope this helps.
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I would also like to hear about this from someone who knows. I was planning on getting the kit lens and buying the 70-300mm VR Nikkor lens with it thinking that the VR technology makes them superior, but most people are very unimpressed with the kit lens. One reviewer was raving about Sigma lenses for the D90, such as Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. I am now seriously rethinking my lens purchase plan.
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Sorry I cannot help. 1st I have a Nikon D40x and do not know if there are differences with the D60. 2nd I have had some difficulties with my Neewer lenses and have not had good response from Neewer with my questions. I suggest you try getting help from Neewer before purchasing.
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No this may not work and may even damage the lens due to the construction of it. It is supposed to go with 70-200 2.8 VR / VRII and similar PRIME lenses that has the built and structure to accept it. Event if it can go with Nikkor 18-300 VR practically it will become useless due to the multiplication factor and how dark it gets after applying the TC and the image will be soft as an end result.
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i have a d5100 and a d600. i had a very hard time getting focus with the d5100 and this lens for portraits. i actually used liveview to make it work. however, once i got the d600, it became soooo much better. the improved af and field of view on the d600 makes it much more reliable to shoot at f2.8 - f/4. shooting head and shoulders shots with the d600 at f/4 is amazing!
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I just went through the same decision process, in fact I literally bought the D60+ lens kit and returned it (package unopened) for the D80 (body only) + the fabulous 18-200 VR lens. Why? 1) I wanted the additional metering controls vs. the D60 and in fact used all of them on my recent trip to the Hoh rain forest. 2) Keeping to my budget, I opted to spend the money on the 18-200mm VR, and yes, I used its FULL RANGE without having to change lenses. A great way to go when outdoors and taking advantage of opportunities as they present themselves (e.g. deer twins walking right towards us while on the trail!). 3) Quickly realizing the super-zoom wasn't going to get me a FAST lens, I was able to pick up the 50mm f/1.4 right before my travels (which would NOT have AF working with the D40 or D60). If I had the $$$ I might have opted for a D300 and picked up the D40/60 for a lightweight second body, but as the only Digital SLR that I'll be using for the next couple of years, and the small price difference, I am extremely happy with my purchase.
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bought my nikon d40 lately. read good things about the camera through kenrockwell site. it helps me a lot to decide. now am thinking of buying the nikkor 18-200mm VR lense. btw the 50mm f1/4 lense and d40 they say is compatible. but am not so sure how to install the lense in the camera. any suggestions?
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Very doubtful since Nikon isn't a member of the m4/3 consortium. The newer digital lenses are completely fine-tuned electronically to the makers' specs and they want to keep it that way. I have used the converter for a number of older Nikon lens, not only the g-types but also my 50mm 1.4 af Nikkor with great results, but strictly manual - no AF. Weak point of pen, no acoustic confirmation of focus lock for legacy lenses like Pentax.
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agreed with the sentiments above. I have purchased the tamron 16-300, as well as the nikon 18-300 f6.3 and this lense. The difference with the nikon is noticeable. Not only in picture quality. But also in distance. the 300 on the tamron doesn't reach where the nikon does. granted the nikon 18-300 @300 doesn't match the nikon 55-300 @ 300 either. Also the movement, the tamron is much stiffer than the nikon options. A Great all day lense. Im working into prime lenses, and high quality fixed aperture lenses, but for now I still use this as my main glass.
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I have a couple of older auto focus lenses that work great with the D600. You can do a Google search for "Nikon lens compatibility", and you can find charts that show which lenses work with which cameras.