Comments on: Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

By: Cary Ho

Cary Ho — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:08:21 +0000

I like the lens, but I was sorely disappointed to find out that you the AF doesn’t stand for AutoFocus for a D60. An equivalent lens for the Canon Rebel not only costs less, but will autofocus. I read that I need to order an AF-S lens to auto focus. Cheapest one here is the 35mm and its like $400.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: Lindseye A. Greye

Lindseye A. Greye — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:32:22 +0000

Solid lens, but it is not compatible with the D60. The camera kept insisting that I open it to f22, and it would not autofocus. Very disappointing.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: Sebo Shim

Sebo Shim — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:18:26 +0000

There is no problem and they gave me a coupon of $10 for next purchase.

Rating: 4 / 5

By: G. Evans

G. Evans — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:04:34 +0000

The description plainly states this lens is for Nikon SLR cameras, however that is not entirely true.

The Nikon DX-60 does not have an onboard servo to auto-focus the lens but instead depends on the servo being on the lens. Since this lens does not have an onboard servo, the auto-focus will not work on Nikon DX60's.

I would assume this to be true of the other DX model cameras that do not have onboard servos such as the DX-60.

Amazon needs to clarify which models this will auto focus with. Rating: 1 / 5

By: 2new2nikon

2new2nikon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:09:02 +0000

I received the lens, couldn’t wait to use it in action. The lens has NO AUTOFOCUS with the D60!!! What an incredible disappointment! How could a Nikon lens not have AF on a camera that was just released? This makes no sense but it works fine on a d300…no fair! Shots are sharp but it stinks to go back in time and have to manually focus.
Rating: 2 / 5