Nikon 50mm 1.8D or G?

ZBlack

Real quick question, well maybe it won't be......... the 50mm 1.8G is near impossible to find in stock right now, and I was thinking about picking up a 50 prime. However the 1.8D is readily available in a few places and quite a bit less.

Having the D7000 I could still autofocus with the 1.8D correct? Since I don't need the af-s lens.

Would that be a good choice or are the optics in the newer one better and worth the wait? Also, I do have the Sigma 17-55 2.8 that Matt awesomely recommended, so the prime would be a little redundant but I think still a nice one to have around.

time2smile

I have/had both, get the new, try here, but yes old will focus well....

http://www.jr.com/category/cameras-and-optics/lenses-and-adapters/n/4294562756/page-40/

Matthew Saville

Honestly, I'd put in the extra effort to find a G. It's THAT good. I've used the AF / AF-D, and recently bought the AFS-G about a year ago.

For anyone who pushes their gear to the edge of what is possible, (focus, sharpness, shallow depth, low-light, etc.) ...the difference will be worth it.

Hate to contradict what you were hoping for! Honestly the AF-D is fine, I'm just here to say that the AFS-G is VERY worth the wait / money...

=Matt=

ZBlack

Thanks for the input guys. Pupator sent me a PM about a Sigma 50-150 on sale, and I went ahead with that thanks to your rave reviews Matt. Works out to wait for the AFS-G better yet! Matter of fact, stop recommending stuff so I don't spend more. I'm set for a while now though. Now to get better and better with all the new glass I've got.