Will this work on D90 and what kind of situation is best used. I am looking for a lens that i can use on low light dance performances of my kids
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Yes, this will work on a D90 as it has its own motor to drive the lens AF. For low ligth, moving subjects as you indicate, I'd rather look elsewhere as this is not that fast focusing. I'would recommend a Nikon 85 f/1.4D (around 1,000$) if not out of budget or the 85mm f/1.8G (almost the same $ as this Tokina). The disadvantage of these lenses is that they are not Macro, but I understand that this is not the purpose you pursue. Good lock.
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I would go with a more versatile lens for low light performances. Maybe a 70-200 or something similar.
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I use mine on my D90 and it works great. I purchased it to use as a macro lens so that I could do close ups of flowers and small items. The 2.8 aperture is probably not fast enough for movement in low light. To use it, you would have to crank up the ISO and introduce noise. If you can use flash though it would work if you are close enough to the action. Another possibility might be a 50mm 1.8 and then crop the photo, depending on how close you are to the kids.
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I use this lens mainly for taking macro pictures of flowers etc with both my Nikon D90 and D7000. I have taken pictures in low light situations and have had noproblem. If I were to take pictures in dance performances though I probably would choose say the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens where macro would not necessarily be the issue.Hope this is some help to you.
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if you go to Tokina's web page and navigate to support, they are very quick to reply directly. AF would be my only thought about what might not be enabled with the use of this lens. However, this is a Macro lens. While it is said that macro lenses at the 90-105mm length are also suitable for ideal portraits, I'm not sure why you might select this particular lens for a low light dance performance. For not much more, you might consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8. That lens might be a better selection for low light, especially in a stage or room setting. It is definitely a solid portrait lens. I have both. if you go to Tokina's web page and navigate to support, they are very quick to reply directly. AF would be my only thought about what might not be enabled with the use of this lens. However, this is a Macro lens. While it is said that macro lenses at the 90-105mm length are also suitable for ideal portraits, I'm not sure why you might select this particular lens for a low light dance performance. For not much more, you might consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8. That lens might be a better selection for low light, especially in a stage or room setting. It is definitely a solid portrait lens. I... » Read More if you go to Tokina's web page and navigate to support, they are very quick to reply directly. AF would be my only thought about what might not be enabled with the use of this lens. However, this is a Macro lens. While it is said that macro lenses at the 90-105mm length are also suitable for ideal portraits, I'm not sure why you might select this particular lens for a low light dance performance. For not much more, you might consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8. That lens might be a better selection for low light, especially in a stage or room setting. It is definitely a solid portrait lens. I have both. « Show Less
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I've used this lens for macro photography for two+ years and it produces excellent results. It is also fine for portraits. However, it would not be my choice for action shots such as dance programs where the photographer may not be able to adjust his/her distance from the subjects. A better choice might be a good zoom lens from Nikon or Tokina.
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I used in a D3000 and in a D80. It works awesome!! I recommended this lens for a great performance. Greetings!!
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I have a Nikon D90, it has some limitations but it is a working lens on that model camera
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It's for both actually, you can use it for fx and dx cameras. Most lenses will work on dx cameras as long as you don't go too wide. I think nikon is trying to give the consumer a solid all around lens for the non pro with this product. My only negatives are the slow speed of the lens. As long as you in good light, you should be fine. This lens is not good for indoor photography without off shoe flashes.
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I think it would be great on a D700 given it is a full frame sensor. It might be hard to keep moving children in sharp focus with the aperture wide open but if you do it will give great portraiture shots with a great bokeh effect. This is truly one of my favorite lens now even over my 70-200/2.8. It gives that professional look.
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Yes, the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 lens will work on a D90. It's a rather heavy lens, but will produce nice bokeh and sharp images.
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non professional here!i am so confused by some of the pro's here ! so someone please tell me,will it work on my nikon D 60, Then, for a amature-beginner- training pants guy, how will this do for real estate, mountains, gardens, charging grizzly, kidds christmas with sants, high school photos of the kids,, antique autos, the " Hoss" an buggy, does anyone get my ideas, there is two guys on the reviewsthat sound incredibaly smart, good show, i so want to get this lens, BUT ? J.R. Massachusetts
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It will work just fine on the D90, but the DX format will make it like an 85mm, which can be too much in smaller spaces. Also beware of using anything below f2.0--DOF below that is paper thin!
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I use it on my D90 with excellent results. I also have a D50 and got excellent results at my granddaughter's rock concert last week. I don't see why it wouldn't work on a D80.
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It works with the D90 but whether it's the right choice is up to you. If you want the most light possible in dark situations, it could be! If you just need a speed light to bounce light off the ceiling for home photos, you would do well with an SB-600 or SB-700.
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Same type. Use it on D90 however lent to friend w D3100 before. They work best on manual focus/apature. You can use auto but usual sensor is hair off due to focal change the tubes cause.
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I'm not sure, I would go to Nikon's website and see if the D90 is listed for use with this flash or call Nikon. Sorry I could not answer the question, I am pleased with the flash, takes a few practice shots to be able to judge when and how you want to tilt the head upward and to what degree, end results have been great for me.
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Its a prime lens so it has a constant zoom. I used a D90 and it worked perfectly well.
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Thank you all so much for your input! I think I'll go with the D90 just so that I can save money for one or two lens
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Absolutely! Great lens! Set aperture ring to 1.4, lock it and the D 90 does the rest. Great results.
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I just bought this for my D80. It works perfectly fine. If you zoom in to the max then the built-in flash will cast a shadow (the lens itself is in the way) because you are so close to the object, in that case you need external lighting. No other 'issues' (this will happen regardless of what macrolens you use, so it isnt really an issue) that I have seen, great lens.
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It does work well in low light. Yes you can buy Nikon DSLR lenses of various sizes.