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50 mm1.8 AF Nikkor manual focus or 1.4?
I have a nikon d3000. I'm fairly new to photography, but I know my way. I had the intention of obtaining a F1.4 but I found that only AF-S autofocus of my camera. It costs more than $ 500 that I can not pay now. Should I go for the 1.4 cheaper without autofocus or should I try to find a 1.8 with auto focus (if any)? I know that professionals probably use manual focus, but for a beginner is so difficult to use? I used it a few times with my 18-55 mm .. ok so the question is reduced to 35 mm 1.8 AF 50 mm or 1.4 manual focus. thanks
Bad news, no 50mm f1.8. There is a very affordable 35mm f1.8 auto focusing camera. Are you sure 50 mm? I would advise you set the camera 35 mm and see what you think (use a small piece of masking tape or duct tape to "lock" to the focal length), the same at 50, there is a sigma 50mm f1.4, but is even more expensive than the Nikon (which runs for 440 here by the way: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585343-USA/Nikon_2180_AF_S_Nikkor_50mm_f_1_4G.html)
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