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Posted by Doc B. (M) on February 22, 2006 at 07:27:44

In Reply to: Difference between Nikon 105mm f2.8 AF Micro, & "D' version lens? posted by WoodyWW on February 20, 2006 at 10:10:19:

D type lenses are designed to work with the matrix metering feature in later Nikon bodies. The CPU in the later bodies uses the approximate focus distance info relayed by the D type lens to adjust the exposure time. If you are doing stills that allow you to take as many test shots as you need to get the exposure the way you want, it's not a particularly necessary feature. For that matter, neither is auto focus. I use an AI'd manual 55mm Micro on my D1 for my close work. You can pick them up for a song, and they are excellent lenses. However, I'm not sure if the D50 will meter with earlier manual lenses.