1st macro shots..

ToXIc · Nov 2, 2011

picked up a cheap macro lens off craigslist.. Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D.
its the old style with the metal body and the AF isnt working..

man its hard to use still practicing.. below are some free hand shots.

CJO · Nov 2, 2011

Pretty good for your first shots! In case you haven't done so already, if the autofocus is not working, be sure to move the selection switch to manual so that you aren't fighting the gears. Also, I assume that you are using one of the higher-end Nikons with the built-in motor? None of the older autofocus lenses will autofocus with the bodies without a motor.

CJ

ToXIc · Nov 2, 2011

yeah the lines is on Manual.. and i wish it was a high end nikon.. its only a D3100 but i aint complaining..

the previous owner stated that the AF isnt working and i dont know anyone with a high end body to test it...

143gadgets · Nov 2, 2011

Hey Kevan. The reason the AF isn't working is because the d3100 does not have a built in AF motor. You will need to buy lenses that are labeled "AF-S" This means the lens itself has its own motor for AF. Hope this helps. Nikon makes three different AF-S macro/Micro lenses. I'm sire there are other brands, but i prefer Nikon. You have a few options:

1. Nikon 40 mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor Lens 2200 B&H Photo
2. Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Macro Autofocus 2177 B&H
3. Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Lens 2160 B&H Photo Video

ToXIc · Nov 2, 2011

yeah i knew my body wont work the AF.. but the seller also stated that the AF isnt working thats why i got it soo cheap..

eventually when i pay off the camera i'll but the 105mm but in the mean time i got this cheap one.