Are the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G and 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro compatible with the D7000, and are they good future FX lenses?
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I'm considering a Nikon D7000 and want to build a lens kit that will still make sense if I upgrade to an FX Nikon body later.
The two lenses I'm looking at are:
- Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
- Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro
I may replace the 105mm with the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR, but I'm wondering whether the 105mm is the better long-term choice.
Will these lenses fit and work well on the D7000? Will they still be useful if I move to FX in the future? Also, what kind of third lens would make sense after these two?
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Both those lenses are compatible with the D7000 and that should also be the case with any FX camera you buy further down the line. A 50mm lens is an excellent choice for a starter lens, and the 1.4 is an excellent example of one. The 105mm will be very good for portraits, and of course macro photography.
Your choice for a third lens will be determined by what kind of photography you want to do. If you feel you want to try landscape photography, you may want to invest in a wider angle lens. If you want to try wildlife or sports photography, you will want something longer. I would concentrate on learning the camera and photography in general before even thinking about a third lens, however. A good tripod is arguably more important anyway.
The D7000 is by all accounts an excellent camera and is a great choice. Happy photographing!
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Yes. Both the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G and the AF-S 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro are compatible with the Nikon D7000, and both are also suitable for future Nikon FX bodies.
They’re a solid starting pair: the 50mm is a very useful general-purpose prime, and the 105mm is excellent for macro and also works well for portraits.
If you expect to move to FX later, the 105mm is the safer long-term choice than the DX 85mm Micro, since DX lenses are designed specifically for crop-sensor bodies.
As for a third lens, it depends on what you want to shoot:
- wider lens for landscapes or interiors
- longer lens for wildlife or sports
If you’re just getting started, it may be better to spend time learning the camera and your shooting preferences before choosing a third lens. A good tripod may also be a more useful next purchase than another lens.
The D7000 is generally regarded as an excellent camera body.
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