D60 Lenses

[itsjosh]

Hey Guys! (and Girls!)

Still here and still learning!

I am aware that for a lens to be fully compatible with the D60 it should have the focusing built into the lens as it's missing from the body. (AF-S?)
However I just want to know if I can cheaply acquire a lens that does not have auto focusing, Is it very hard to use? or is it just AF-S is the "lazy" solution??
and I'm aware you can turn the auto-focus off of the lenses (i have the 18-55) by switching from A to M however how do you test it? mine just sits on the same focus points? or am i totally missing the point there? lol.

Thanks

[daftbugga]

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[itsjosh]

how do you test it ?:shrug: not sure what you mean by that


i'm just confused :lol: first dslr, if i turn off the autofocus it doesnt seem to change anything? lol

[MattF]

The D60 does not auto focus with any lens as it doesn't have the AF motor in the body. Therefore, changing the switch from AF to M won't change anything. You need an AFS lens for the D60 to autofocus (or more like for the lens to focus).

Cheers

[itsjosh]

The D60 does not auto focus with any lens as it doesn't have the AF motor in the body. Therefore, changing the switch from AF to M won't change anything. You need an AFS lens for the D60 to autofocus (or more like for the lens to focus).

Cheers

yeah i know. my 18-55mm has AF-S.. however im trying to see what its like without AFS for if i get a lens without it...

[MattF]

Just like manual focus. I.e. your camera won't focus when you half-press the shutter, you have to manually rotate the ring to focus.

[itsjosh]

Just like manual focus. I.e. your camera won't focus when you half-press the shutter, you have to manually rotate the ring to focus.

cool, its quite easy to do really, may invest in a cheaper lens now!

[puddleduck]

Make sure enable the digital range finder in the D60's viewfinder. Its fab for MF, I use a lot of MF lenses on my D60, its a useful feature.