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RyanFromGDSE
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Dec 28, 2016
Alright, first off unless you're talking about an old Nikkor 50mm AI / AIS then there is no reason why a 50mm 1.8G or 1.8D won't autofocus on your lens. Any FX lens can autofocus on a DX body. The only difference will be the effective cone of view. So a 50mm will end up being closer to 75mm.
Now as far as advice on which is better -- since you're getting a DX camera body I'd either go for the Kit Lens or a wider angle than 50. Either of these would be more versatile options for you to start with:
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm F1.8G AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm F2.8G (Micro is the Nikon word for Macro Photography, it works like any other 40mm lens but has a shorter minimum focus distance)
There's nothing wrong with the Kit Lens though either. To give any more specific advice I'd have to know more about what you want to shoot photos of.
Dejo_teo
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Dec 29, 2016
RyanFromGDSEThanks Ryan, thats helpful.
I'm looking to do mainly landscape and nature shots while travelling. I would still like to do some portraits so I think the versatility of a zoom lens would be good for learning the ropes. I figure once I have a good understanding of the basics I can add a prime lens.
abaldan
0
Jan 20, 2017
RyanFromGDSERyan,
The Nikon D3xxx and D5xxx series bodies do not have a built in focus motor. If you mount a D series lens, which relies on the body to actuate the screw drive, then the lens will not autofocus. G series lenses have the focus motor integrated into the lens and will autofocus correctly on these bodies.
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