Nikon D60 lenses

[freshfish]

Just bought one guys . I see all those numbers and abbreviations and wonder to myself what does that mean. Names of lenses and numbers for good macro lens would be sweet thanks peoples.
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[cparka23]

If you go to bhphotovideo.com and look up a lens, click the features tab of the product description. It will decipher all of the abbreviations for you.

For a starting point, DX lenses are built for cameras with sensors that are the size of the one in the D60. The FX lenses can work on the D60 but are built for 35mm sensors and are generally more expensive.

As for the numbers.. one is focal length and the other is aperture. The aperture number(s) is given with an "f/" or "F" in front of it. Check out the sticky by poseidon on Depth of Field and the one by Junior that covers the basics. Those will give you a practical understanding of aperture.

 

[freshfish]

If you go to bhphotovideo.com and look up a lens, click the features tab of the product description. It will decipher all of the abbreviations for you.

For a starting point, DX lenses are built for cameras with sensors that are the size of the one in the D60. The FX lenses can work on the D60 but are built for 35mm sensors and are generally more expensive.

As for the numbers.. one is focal length and the other is aperture. The aperture number(s) is given with an "f/" or "F" in front of it. Check out the sticky by poseidon on Depth of Field and the one by Junior that covers the basics. Those will give you a practical understanding of aperture.

Thanks!