Does this lens autofocus on DX Nikon DSLRs, or does it require manual focus?
229477
autofocus works fine except when you are really zoomed in all the way ... sometimes it struggles with fast moving objects.
229478
I use this lens with a Sony Alpha A77 camera, but I have a good friend that uses this lens with a Nikon DX and the autofocus works fine.
229479
I have had one for about a year. I use it on Autofocus and hand held.I have been pleased with the quality of pictures I have gotten.RZ
238471
It works fine on my Nikon and the autofocus works fine. This is a much better choice than the 2x due to light loss. I have no complaints about my purchase.
2002965
The lens works fine on my Nikon D3100 camera with one exception; it does not auto-focus (which I know) and I am having trouble getting landscape photos in focus.
1849862
Anything that has AF-S in the designation will autofocus on ANY Nikon DSLR. This particular lens does not have VR (image stabilization).
544741
The reason I bought this lens was the lens I had did not have auto focusing and the D5100 doesn't either so I needed one with auto focusing built in. This lens worked really well with the D5100 and I'm happy with it.
451123
No, it won't auto focus on the Nikon 3200. Neither this lens nor the Nikon 3200 have an autofocus motor. If you have a Nikon 3200, then you have to use a lens that has its own autofocus motor if you want autofocus (and you do want autofocus - manual focus is a pain). I suggest looking instead at the "Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II Digital Zoom Lens (AF-S Motor) (for Nikon Cameras)" ( Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II Digital Zoom Lens (AF-S Motor) (for Nikon Cameras) )
488518
I believe that the lens has the focus motor drive in the lens. I think that it is the necessary feature for a lens work on all of Nikon's DSLR's. I don't own a Nikon so I can not answer any further about lens / body compatibility in the Nikon world. It works perfectly on my Canons.
986522
Hi, thanks question. This lens can work autofocus for Nikon D800. Thanks in advance.
169595
Manual focus only. Also it has a fixed so you'll be spending time getting your shutter speed and ISO set up for proper exposures. All in all a fun lens.
1758799
yes, just set the camera and lens to auto focus. Go to Dpreview.com for a complete review. Good luck and Happy Shooting!
1086459
Hi, thanks question.This lens can not work autofocus for D3200. Thanks in advance.
788887
Mine was great on my D2h, almost the same as your D2x. It works great as an auto focus short telephoto at 127mm focal length, 85mm x 1.5 = 127mm. Any Nikon SLR, film or digital that has a tiny screwdriver on the camera lens mount at the 7 o'clock position will work with this type of auto focus lens. The new lenses have the motor built into the lens, not the body.
1968819
This lens is manual focus only. Keep in mind, this is an inexpensive lens. A good lens for the money, but it isn't a "super duper" $15,000 - $20,000 Nikon or Cannon lens. I bought this lens for "playing" purposes.
620684
I found that when you use the 2x teleconverter with any lens and using the Nikon d40 the camera will not auto focus. This makes it had to focus manually.
427559
Yes it does. That will make the lens a 140-400mm f/8 and at f/8 it will auto focus on all modern full frame DSLRs (D6X0, D750 and the D8X0). Also the D7100. I cannot speak for the D5XXX or D3XXX cameras, never having tried it there. If you need to know first hand, let me know and I will try it.
748755
This lens will not autofocus on camera bodies that only support AF-S lenses. Most of Nikon's better cameras still have a mechanical drive motor - check your camera manual to be sure. The lens is otherwise compatible with DX format Nikons and is a great (if slow to focus) lens for that camera. With the 1.5x crop factor, the apparent image at maximum zoom is 600mm - amazing for the portability of this lens. Add a Canon 500D close-up lens and you also get great macro images from 20" in front of the lens. Some hints for this lens generally: buy only high quality thin form-factor filters. I purchased some lower quality filters when I first bought this lens and they caused the autofocus to be off. I recommend thin filters in case you ever move to an FX camera body; normal filters on this lens may cause a vignette effect on FX format cameras. Also, try to keep the zoom down to around 380mm and off of 400mm - this lens tends to get a bit soft at 400mm.
100085
On the D3100, this lens will not autofocus because it does not have its own internal focusing mechanism. I believe the D3200 is a newer version of the D3100 and also requires a lens with its own SWM ("silent wave motor") for autofocus. Thus, you can use this on your D3200 only in manual focus.