Originally posted by 08amczb Thanks, I never calculated with the Tamron primes.
For F1.8/F1.4 primes in general IS not so important, because the subject (people) moves more than my camera. Are the G and E series lenses work on the Nikon F5/F6? Do they autofocus? I suppose the G series work, but the E not. The tamrons work on film cameras?
according to Nikon french website :
Nikon
Les objectifs NIKKOR de types D et G transmettent aux boîtiers AF Nikon les informations de distance par rapport au sujet. Ces objectifs permettent ainsi des progrès technologiques comme la mesure matricielle 3D et le dosage automatique flash/ambiance par multi-capteur 3D.
Remarque : Les objectifs NIKKOR de types D et G transmettent les informations de distance par rapport au sujet aux appareils photo suivants : Exposition auto ; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, PRONEA S, PRONEA 600i, gamme D2, gamme D1, D100 et D70s/D70.
Commande du flash ; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, gamme D2, gamme D1, D100 et D70s/D70."
Google Translate Quote: NIKKOR type D and G lenses transmit the distance information to the Nikon AF cameras. These objectives as well as the technological progress like the 3D measurement and the automatic metering flash / atmosphere by multi-sensor 3D.
Note: NIKKOR Type D and G lenses transmit distance information to the following items: Auto Exposure; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, PRONEA S, PRONEA 600i, D2 range, D1 range, D100 and D70s / D70.
Flash control; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, D2 range, D1 range, D100 and D70s / D70. "
there is no precision about G and E lens working on which body.
for G you need to be able to set aperture directly on the body.
for E the body need to be able to handle the electromagnetic aperture.
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Originally posted by 08amczb I like compactness.
you can have a look on even older "D" series of Nikon lenses. Some of them are still very good by today standards. And way cheaper to get. it's worth to have a look.