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Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Built-in autofocus motor Vs Auto focus lens
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<blockquote data-quote="MrF" data-source="post: 147739" data-attributes="member: 10292"><p>I don't know if I would make the investment just for the AF motor. It was definitely a consideration though when I was deciding between the D5100 and the D7000. In fact, if all you want is the motor, consider the D7000. It's come down a lot in price and you wouldn't have to worry about buying FX glass. </p><p></p><p>As far as having the motor, it really just gives a wider range of lenses that will autofocus. The motor in the camera is a little noisier than the motor in an AF-S lens, but that's about it. Focus speed can vary, depending on how the gearing is in the lens. </p><p></p><p>If you're crunching cost numbers and are looking to get more lenses, I have the Tokina 11-16 without the built in motor ($130USD cheaper than the one with), and the 50mm 1.8D is about $80 USD cheaper than the 50mm 1.8G (though I think there are some optical differences with the two). So with those two lenses, you'd be able to save over $200 USD and still have the ability to autofocus. It depends on how much you think you'll use or want to buy older lenses.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrF, post: 147739, member: 10292"] I don't know if I would make the investment just for the AF motor. It was definitely a consideration though when I was deciding between the D5100 and the D7000. In fact, if all you want is the motor, consider the D7000. It's come down a lot in price and you wouldn't have to worry about buying FX glass. As far as having the motor, it really just gives a wider range of lenses that will autofocus. The motor in the camera is a little noisier than the motor in an AF-S lens, but that's about it. Focus speed can vary, depending on how the gearing is in the lens. If you're crunching cost numbers and are looking to get more lenses, I have the Tokina 11-16 without the built in motor ($130USD cheaper than the one with), and the 50mm 1.8D is about $80 USD cheaper than the 50mm 1.8G (though I think there are some optical differences with the two). So with those two lenses, you'd be able to save over $200 USD and still have the ability to autofocus. It depends on how much you think you'll use or want to buy older lenses. [/QUOTE]
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