Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

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p.1 #1 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

to those who have used the nikkor 105 f/2 DC lens, can you please comment on the AF responsiveness? i'm looking to buy this lens and i need to understand if it's usable for continuous mode focus tracking of kids, animals, etc along with a d700 body.

also, this lens does not have the "AF-S" designation. but i suppose that doesn't entirely matter, as i've used canon lenses with ultra-sonic motors (85 L II) that have really sucked for AF speed.

comments are much appreciated.

Thanks,

Simon

Nov 24, 2008 at 04:17 PM

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p.1 #2 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

I have one and used it on all D300, D700, and D3. In my opnion, it is not recommended for tracking kids, animals, etc...
A great lens for portrait though.
Dan

Nov 24, 2008 at 08:08 PM

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p.1 #3 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

it is not as fast as a AFS lens but on the pro style bodies it can still be fairly snappy

Nov 24, 2008 at 10:05 PM

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p.1 #4 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

I used one for HS basketball for a few games and using the grip on a D300 I was tracking players and firing off 5 or 6FPS ( can't remember which ) all in release priority mode. Limited OOF shots due to my error. The 85 1.8 I know could keep up with 6FPS.

Nov 24, 2008 at 11:06 PM

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p.1 #5 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

I use to own on and sold it here on the forum.. I loved the lens and focal length..I think it will suit your needs. Just use on focus point and continuous focus and you'll be fine. I too came from the canon camp using a mark III..I would say the focus is way better then the 85L but not as fast as at 135..More like a 50 f/1.4 on a 1d body..

Nov 24, 2008 at 11:54 PM

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p.1 #6 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

You should be fine with the D700. Due to shallow DOF at f2 you may want to try f2.8/f3.2 for rugrats,
just bump up the ISO.

Nov 25, 2008 at 12:07 AM

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p.1 #7 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

focus speed on a D700 is hardly an issue.... unless you're intending on shooting fast moving sports at a close-ish range... the image quality of the lens is astounding....

Nov 25, 2008 at 05:12 AM

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p.1 #8 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

wow, thanks for the great responses!

Nov 25, 2008 at 05:38 AM

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p.1 #9 · Nikkor 105 f/2 DC AF Speed

simonella_viru wrote:
wow, thanks for the great responses!

You'll get lots of that around here...

Nov 25, 2008 at 04:06 PM


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