Understanding Nikon lens quality & AF

[AndyWest]

Now that I have a new job (all be it for a few months but it pays well!) I am thinking about giving the Nikon D90 a spin as it seems to be one of those iconic cameras that everyone loves.

I have had Canon in the past but sold it all to pay some bills after I was out of work. I have a Carl Zeiss 50mm f1.4 Nikon fit (Manual focus) lens which I can use straight away but will need a few lenses in the future. The thing is I understand the quality range of the Canon lenses but Nikon is a total mystery. Which are the best lenses in the range like the Canon L series? Looking at between 24 and 135mm ish. How does the Nikon range work?

Also what lenses can be used with the in built AF on the D90?

Thanks

 

[custodian]

I find Ken Rockwell's site really helpful on the Nikon lens range:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm

He has some good things to say about some of the budget lenses too.

 

[AndyWest]

Looks like just what I was looking for. Thanks

 

[phil8139]

This might help also......

http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/19026/related/1/c/241/r_id/127673

 

[AndyWest]

Again that is very helpful, thanks very much!!