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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 612712" data-attributes="member: 24285"><p>What Samo said.....</p><p></p><p>There can be a lot of mileage left in some good vintage glass. </p><p></p><p>I had an AFD 50mm 1.8 and used it in manual mode on a D5100, it is very sharp. Yes you'll need to manually focus, but someday you may upgrade to a camera with a build in motor (D7XXX or better) and then your AFD glass will autofocus. Serious bonus to consider when looking at these old, err, vintage bits of glass. But doe learn how to buy vintage glass. If possible try before you buy - and buy from a trusted vendor with a good return policy. Yes some deals down by dBay are ever so tempting but that is very much a Buyer Beware world with a capital B. I've picked up a few from friends I've meet in camera clubs, again, trust is a factor, and trying it out. </p><p></p><p>Good to see that having to focus manually has not deterred you - it can be a serious challenge with moving subjects like pets or children but still life, people sitting still or landscapes are easy enough once you get the hang of it. And with macro photography it is the only way to go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 612712, member: 24285"] What Samo said..... There can be a lot of mileage left in some good vintage glass. I had an AFD 50mm 1.8 and used it in manual mode on a D5100, it is very sharp. Yes you'll need to manually focus, but someday you may upgrade to a camera with a build in motor (D7XXX or better) and then your AFD glass will autofocus. Serious bonus to consider when looking at these old, err, vintage bits of glass. But doe learn how to buy vintage glass. If possible try before you buy - and buy from a trusted vendor with a good return policy. Yes some deals down by dBay are ever so tempting but that is very much a Buyer Beware world with a capital B. I've picked up a few from friends I've meet in camera clubs, again, trust is a factor, and trying it out. Good to see that having to focus manually has not deterred you - it can be a serious challenge with moving subjects like pets or children but still life, people sitting still or landscapes are easy enough once you get the hang of it. And with macro photography it is the only way to go. [/QUOTE]
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