I am a newbie to photography and am wanting to upgrade my camera. Currently have d3100 and considering d5300. I realize not a huge jump, but can't afford much more than that at this time. QUestion I have is regarding one of the lenses I have purchased...nikkor af 50 1.8. If I get the 5300, will the autofocus function be enabled? I am really struggling with the manual focus still and missing a lot of shot opportunities with my kids.
Welcome to the forum meg: The short answer - If your 50 1.8 does not work on your D3100 it won't work on a D5300. In the Nikon world there is two kinds of auto focus systems - there is AF and there is AFS. Only AFS lenses will work on a D5300
Meg, remember that the 35mm lens on your D3100 is equivalent to a 52.5mm. A 50mm in the film days was a normal lens so that 35mm lens is a better lens than the 50mm lens.
I agree with Ironheart and Vipmedistar that the 35mm 1.8 is a great prime lens and a better option than the 50mm.
FYI, you got to move the D7100 to have a built in motor in the body to drive those non AIS lens.
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As said...no it won't focus. I think both the 35 and 50 F1.8G are gems and cheap. I wouldn't bother with the older versions. Get a refurbished if you need to save some money...not sure what they are going for now or if it is worth it.
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In general, if a lens doesn't AF on D3100 (more broadly, D3000-series) , it won't on D5300 (more broadly, D5000-series) either.
Free advice is usually worth what you pay for it, but here's mine: keep the D3100, buy a lens that will AF on it.
I agree with Ironheart and Vipmedistar that the 35mm 1.8 is a great prime lens and a better option than the 50mm.
FYI, you got to move the D7100 to have a built in motor in the body to drive those non AIS lens.
|SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |