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<blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 554657" data-attributes="member: 4923"><p>The lens will work for manual focus according to the lens compatibility chart in your manual so Nikon should not have been confused. That 50 is an AF lens. The manual says something to the effect of AF lenses work with manual focus and rangefinder. Nikon refers to the focus dot as rangefinder as well as calling the optional +/- scale a rangefinder. I just tried my 50mm on my old d3100, it works for sure. Real touchy getting the dot to stay on, but it does. Its easier outside in the brightness and as the subject gets more distant. It would be fine for an occasional portrait, but it would get old for everyday shooting. A 35 would probably be easier and good for low light and blurred backgrounds. Chris mentioned good everyday lenses. Many of us have the 18-140. I'd also add the 18-105 for consideration. You can find that real cheap sometimes. Keep an eye on Adorama and Cameta for good deals on Nikon refurbished lenses.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="nickt, post: 554657, member: 4923"] The lens will work for manual focus according to the lens compatibility chart in your manual so Nikon should not have been confused. That 50 is an AF lens. The manual says something to the effect of AF lenses work with manual focus and rangefinder. Nikon refers to the focus dot as rangefinder as well as calling the optional +/- scale a rangefinder. I just tried my 50mm on my old d3100, it works for sure. Real touchy getting the dot to stay on, but it does. Its easier outside in the brightness and as the subject gets more distant. It would be fine for an occasional portrait, but it would get old for everyday shooting. A 35 would probably be easier and good for low light and blurred backgrounds. Chris mentioned good everyday lenses. Many of us have the 18-140. I'd also add the 18-105 for consideration. You can find that real cheap sometimes. Keep an eye on Adorama and Cameta for good deals on Nikon refurbished lenses. [/QUOTE]

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