Thanks for the replies. And yes I was looking a the FX version, but everything I read online says the cheaper DX version is a great lens and cheaper to boot. I just purchased my 5200 a few weeks ago and am not sure what goes with what. What I didn't find online was if it would work with my camera. I haven't sorted out the the Nikon terms quite yet, such as FX DX etc.. Thanks for the info I a going to order one today!
Congratulations on your purchase.
Yes, the DX 35mm is a gem of lense. For the money you pay it cannot get better. The FX lense is a newer design and may be better over all, but then it is thrice as expensive.
1. All lenses FX or DX work on DX camera. Whether fully or partially depends on the body and the lense
. AF-S lense (with motor in the lense) will meter and AF in all digital cameras.
. AF and AF-D (without motor in the lense) lenses will meter with all cameras, but will not AF with the current 3xxx or 5xxx bodies.
. Manual focus AIS lenses will work only in Manual Mode - both AF and metering with the 3xxx and 5xxx bodies.
2. DX lense will either not work or will vignette on FF bodies.
3. Teleconverters from Nikon are tied to the lenses. What works with what is given in the Nikon site Compatibility Charts.