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Outstanding lens, quality. However you will get a "FEE" error message on most newer bodies if you do not put this lens on F32. The camera will not function with this message.
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Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF
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a_c_skinner
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And AF non-D lenses, D is not a synonym for pre G AF lenses. In fact any lens with a chip and an aperture ring, though you can on some cameras set aperture control to the lens ring not the body controls.
lickity split
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I like reviews that ain't long winded but jeez, this lens deserves a little more then this .
a_c_skinner
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The forum software does this. You add to your gear list, it asks you to write a few words and then it appears as a "review". I'm not an internet neophyte, but it caught me too.
It is a good lens, I think it is discontinued. The interesting thing is that the MF version is optically inferior.
It is a good lens, I think it is discontinued. The interesting thing is that the MF version is optically inferior.
lickity split
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Discontinued ?? Not as far as I can tell - and a good thing as it is a fabulous macro lens. if you want long working distance, soft, non-descriptive out of focus backgrounds, and a good rotating collar. AND - No electronics & no plastic ( except that crappy A-M ring) so it will last 50+ years...... Mine is already 25.
If Nikon replaces it I am sure it's replacement will be heavier, bulkier, and far more expensive too.
Anyone doing serious macro work of live subjects should have this lens and/or the Sigma 150.
If Nikon replaces it I am sure it's replacement will be heavier, bulkier, and far more expensive too.
Anyone doing serious macro work of live subjects should have this lens and/or the Sigma 150.
a_c_skinner
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I don't recall the provenance of the information about discontinuation.
Cycletourer
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I just came across this thread whilst researching lenses in my wishlist.
Can anybody elaborate what this means?
Will I not be able to use larger apertures than F32 with my D7000?
Its after midnight where I am and its been a long day.
What bit of the obvious am I missing?
Is it simply a matter of setting the aperture ring on the lens to F32 and then controlling the aperture via the camera buttons/dial or is their a bigger compatibility issue?
I had picked this as my next lens to buy and now I'm worried.
a_c_skinner
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"What bit of the obvious am I missing?
Is it simply a matter of setting the aperture ring on the lens to F32 and then controlling the aperture via the camera buttons/dial or is their a bigger compatibility issue?"
Yes, simply that. All Nikon AF lenses with an aperture ring are the same. Some (??all) have a little lock on it. The higher end bodies can be set to use the aperture ring in menus instead of the camera setting. I'm not sure how it works if you then want P or S modes.
The other issue is that AF and AF-D lenses need a camera with a focus motor in the body, which means D200, 300, 500 7X000 and the FX cameras. I think D2 series too.
This https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?lang=en_GB&articleNo=000005532 is almost definitive about lens compatibility.
Is it simply a matter of setting the aperture ring on the lens to F32 and then controlling the aperture via the camera buttons/dial or is their a bigger compatibility issue?"
Yes, simply that. All Nikon AF lenses with an aperture ring are the same. Some (??all) have a little lock on it. The higher end bodies can be set to use the aperture ring in menus instead of the camera setting. I'm not sure how it works if you then want P or S modes.
The other issue is that AF and AF-D lenses need a camera with a focus motor in the body, which means D200, 300, 500 7X000 and the FX cameras. I think D2 series too.
This https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?lang=en_GB&articleNo=000005532 is almost definitive about lens compatibility.
Cycletourer
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Yeah-- should be fine. You might find that the f/32 setting is not that useful because of softening due to diffraction, but there's no getting around the laws of physics. For macro work where large DOF is desired, a focusing rail and image stacking is one option.
The lens will work fine on the D3400, D5600, etc. as well, except that you must focus manually, which is not a problem for most macro work.
Edit: For more information, the operation of lenses with aperture rings (pre 'G') and compatibility is well covered in the owner's manual.
The lens will work fine on the D3400, D5600, etc. as well, except that you must focus manually, which is not a problem for most macro work.
Edit: For more information, the operation of lenses with aperture rings (pre 'G') and compatibility is well covered in the owner's manual.
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a_c_skinner
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My pleasure. f32 is actually a very small aperture, you'll be stuck for light and you'll see loss of sharpness from diffraction if you try to use it habitually for macro, it is there in case, not for routine.
But I guess you know that.
Unlike the MF version it is good at all distances.
Read this:
http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_spec.html , scroll down to the 200mm micro. In fact it is as good, perhaps a bit better than the really cheap as chips non micro 200mm AI lens. If you can live with MF that, plus an extension ring is a really good buy.
But I guess you know that.
Unlike the MF version it is good at all distances.
Read this:
http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_spec.html , scroll down to the 200mm micro. In fact it is as good, perhaps a bit better than the really cheap as chips non micro 200mm AI lens. If you can live with MF that, plus an extension ring is a really good buy.
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