Not sure about microseconds; From what I can tell, the D is noticeable faster than the G for 50mm.
but for the 80-200mm AF-D vs 80-200 AF-S or 70-200 AF-S, there is notable differences.

True, the focusing speed depends on situations; for capturing moments, it's quite important, but more important is the accuracy of the focus. No point being fast then HUNT, LoL! or fast, but didn't lock on accurately.
The fast focusing is also useful for moving subject, especially shooting events like Weddings, kids at parties, etc. For those using AF-C mode, it's also quite important that the lens can focus fast enough continuously AND accurately.

Anyway, not saying the focusing speed is slow as in really slow, but comparing with much faster of the same version. There're those that is really slow focus, like the 55-200/55-300.

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Added on February 2, 2011, 1:19 amYeah, it's not a problem, even for moving subjects, kids, etc. It's fast enough; just the AFS was slower than the AFD counterpart for the 50mm or certain AFS lens.
But 70-200, that is blazing fast.

Nonetheless, it's really not a problem and it does it's job well.


This post has been edited by Andy214: Feb 2 2011, 01:19 AM

the fact is kit lens not as good as tammy 1750 in term of defocusing since tammy has 2.8 maximum aperture. therefore people usually go for the budget lens like tammy 1750.


PS: Please don't reply me "you pay peanut you will get monkey" I am budgeted photog

Still the best option is to try it for yourself and judge if its worth your money or not since you the one buying. Everyone has different opinion on things, like me i'd avoid tamron lens because of the shoddy built quality and plastics used (not sure if they already improve now days or not though)

there is so many shortforms i dun understand

what is PP?

Post processed

Post Processing

did Nikon D3000 works with SB700??

Thanks for the input. I always find myself feeling guilty to try a lens w/o buy it on retailer shop.
on BTS is another story.

Post processing.

Yes

BTS , IMO??

google them la. berjaya times square. in my opinion.

Berjaya Time Square <- usually we are referring to Nikon center.
IMO <- In my opinion
IMHO <- In my humble opinion
IDK <- I don't know
CMIIW <- Correct me if I am wrong
FYI <- For your information

duh too much internet language.
BTS and IMO i don't know only, others okay la...google got other result la. ohhh....gosh.....

Haha I hope I can capture the "happy moments" during this CNY. That's my whole purpose of buying it before CNY starts

LOL don't envy me lah bro. Go envy sifu Celciuz instead.
He got gears and skills. I have gears but don't have skills.

It's a superb lens man!! Superior focus speed and looks damn awesome on any camera body!!
It's going to replace my 17-35 as prior lens on my D300

He doesn't use D3s

So what with f/2.8 ?
I never have any in that range. I can survive with 3.5-4.5 even with my wedding cover for my client inside ballroom.

My D3s is my dad's. At least his D700 is bought with his own piggy bank's money.

Then your 28-70 also daddee's one?

Celciuz powder de. He sell butt get de ma XP

JkJk

KTCY was right ! 100% at ur side hahaha

Using prime , no need care about the focus speed one , for me as long as it is accurate already good for me !!

D is faster than G but just faster like micro second only. Not much different.

Anyway happy cny lar , later rmb spam ur SC =D. Reunion dinner woohoooooooooo

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Added on February 2, 2011, 9:44 amLOL ><"



This post has been edited by bbuser91: Feb 2 2011, 09:44 AM

You go sell la then can also buy D3s + trinity + 85 + 200 etc etc.

I got an old Nikon camera belongs to my dad. Anyone know what model is this?
The camera doesn't show what model.
Not sure still in working condition or not