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What zoom 70-300mm lens should I get for my Nikon D3300? [duplicate]

I'm a total beginner when it comes to photography. I have a Nikon D3300, and want to branch out to a zoom lens. I did a little research and found a lens I wanted, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G. I found one on ...
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How do I turn on autofocus with a Nikon D5300 and a Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8 lens? [duplicate]

How do I turn on autofocus? Using the Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8 lens. I've gone into the menu selection and have fooled around with the AF settings but camera is still not focusing automatically... When I ...
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How can I be sure a lens will autofocus on my Nikon D5000? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What type of lens will auto-focus on Nikon bodies without a focus motor? I have a Nikon D5000. For Nikon Lenses I know that I have to buy ones that are AF-S. Easy enough. ...
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Will any of my old Nikon gear be compatible with a D3100?

I have an old Nikon F801 35mm film camera with a Nikon SB-24 flash gun a AF Nikkor 70-210 mm 1:3.3-4-5 & a AF Nikkor 35-70mm 1:3.3-4.5 I am thinking of buying a new set up the Nikon D3100 with ...
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How to tell whether a lens has an autofocus motor or not?

I have to buy a lens and I have a Nikon d7000. I want to know which lenses have AF motors and which do not, as the D7000 has an AF motor built into the body. How do I tell whether a lens has a motor ...
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Are Nikon lens double the cost of Canon auto-focus lens?

Are Nikon lenses double the cost of canon Camera? Point in case, below. I am an amateur photographer and my usual requirements are: Portraits with nice Bokeh Macro (flowers, insects etc.) Day outing ...
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What lens for my Nikon D3100 will provide great bokeh and keep up with fast-moving kids?

I have a Nikon D3100. I'm trying to buy a lens that will mainly take outside pictures of kids with great bokeh. I can't decide between 35, 50, or 85mm. I'm worried about autofocus as well. With ...
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If my Nikon DSLR camera came with a non-VR lens, do I need to buy a new camera to use VR lenses?

I am very new to photography. I recently bought a Nikon D5200 NVR camera. Is it possible to replace its camera lens with a VR one or do I need to buy a new DSLR with VR lens on it?
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Will a AF VR_Nikkor 80-400mm 1:4.5-5.6D lens work on a Nikon D3400?

I have a AF VR_Nikkor 80-400mm 1:4.5-5.6D that I use with my Nikon carmera. I am looking at purchasing a Nikon D3400. Will this lens work on the D3400?
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What is the difference between the AF-S 50mm f1.8G and the AF 50mm 1.8D? [duplicate]

I am curious to know what is the difference between an AF-S and AF lens. What makes AF-S more costly than AF? Is there any difference in image quality ?
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