d5000 af lens

[steve_lyt]

is this lens compatible with d5000 auto focus

Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di Lens

Cheers Steve

 

[WP-UK]

Yes it is. A good lens for the price

 

[PsiFox]

I thought that lens does not have a built in motor and so won't AF with the D5000

 

[steve_lyt]

i was not sure weather the lens was af compatible.

someone at work asked my advice.

Thanks

 

[KC Leblanc]

I'm just looking at these on Clifton Cameras

The listing includes the words

LENS NOW COMES WITH MOTORISED FOCUSSING FOR NIKON CAMERAS THEREFORE IS COMPATIBLE WITH D40 / D40X / D60 ETC. MODELS

From that wording I'd assume that Tamrom have revised the design of this lens and that it hasn't always had a focus motor. Might be something for your friend to consider if he's looking to buy used.

http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Tamron_70-300_mm_F4-5.6_Di_LD_Macro_1:2

EDIT: Although since they only mention Nikon's older models this all probably happened a while ago.

 

[WP-UK]

Yeahh it works fine with my D5000 AF likes to hunt around a bit sometimes but not the end of the world.. most of the time.