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<blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 105086" data-attributes="member: 10038">with the D80,, stretch for a 50 mm 1.8 D version,, 133 dollars,, and sharp,, you might also look for a used 28 mm D,, you have to use the auto focus D versions or G,, because the D80 will not meter the old manul glass. You can use manual glass, but you have to guess at the exposure, look at the history gram, and adjust,, but there are tons of old used autofocus lens out there,, ebay,, so,, stay away from the AIS manual lens since you loose the light meter, and stick with low cost D versios of the auto focus Nikkor line, and you will be happy. You don't have to buy the G versions, more money, for not enough quality increase for a D80. oh,, let me give you a real solid advice:&nbsp; a used 28-70 3.5-4.5 Autofocus D,,, sharp, supports macro, small, and best of all CHEAP,, used right at your 80 dollar budget, you will love this lens on you D80. For your type of work, perfect.invest in a tripod when the work is indoors, and low light,, buy used if needed for budget.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="stmv, post: 105086, member: 10038"] with the D80,, stretch for a 50 mm 1.8 D version,, 133 dollars,, and sharp,, you might also look for a used 28 mm D,, you have to use the auto focus D versions or G,, because the D80 will not meter the old manul glass. You can use manual glass, but you have to guess at the exposure, look at the history gram, and adjust,, but there are tons of old used autofocus lens out there,, ebay,, so,, stay away from the AIS manual lens since you loose the light meter, and stick with low cost D versios of the auto focus Nikkor line, and you will be happy. You don't have to buy the G versions, more money, for not enough quality increase for a D80. oh,, let me give you a real solid advice: a used 28-70 3.5-4.5 Autofocus D,,, sharp, supports macro, small, and best of all CHEAP,, used right at your 80 dollar budget, you will love this lens on you D80. For your type of work, perfect. invest in a tripod when the work is indoors, and low light,, buy used if needed for budget. [/QUOTE]

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