Question for Nikon D90 "Kit Lense"

[insoin]

Say anyone that had the D90 that came with what they call the "kit lense" can you change the fstop on yours? I just started looking at mine and I cant on the lense itself. Am I missing something or did I get the wrong lense. Mine is the 18-105 AF VR lense. But I'm gonna be bummed out if I can't change the fstop.

Anyone?

 

[annnewjerz]

You usually don't adjust the aperture on the lens itself, you adjust it within the camera body. There is a dial on the back on the right and a dial on the front. If you are in "A" mode, you can just rotate the dial to the left or right to adjust the aperture, you can see what it is currently set to when you look at the LCD on top.

 

[wenrob]

What Ann said, you change it with the camera, not on the lens itself.

 

[kyak]

Like they said, you change it on the camera. If you have your manual handy, it's on page 82. If you don't, you can download the manual off of Nikon's website.

 

[insoin]

Thanks, I just got this and it is my first slr. I know its prob more than I needed in a camera, but at least I wont have to upgrade for a few years.

 

[annnewjerz]

Thanks, I just got this and it is my first slr. I know its prob more than I needed in a camera, but at least I wont have to upgrade for a few years.

I was in the same boat as you about 8 months ago and my biggest suggestion is to read the manual! I upgraded from the D60 to the D90 and haven't read the whole thing yet but there is such a steep learning curve for someone going from your everyday automatic settings on a point & shoot to a dSLR that you owe it to yourself to learn the camera and use it to its best advantage!

A book that seems to be highly regarded is "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. Lots of easy explanations, useful tips and pretty pictures to demonstrate what he's saying.

Good luck and happy learning!

 

[Gdad]

Lenses with 'G' designation do not have an aperture ring- it is only controlled by the command dial on the camera. This is not just a 'kit lens' thing- my 24-70/2.8 does not have one either.

 

[insoin]

Thanks everyone for the help. I am reading the book, but with working two jobs, did I mention I'm saving up more money for a bigger downpayment on a house, I have not had a lot of time....

I'm so excited to finally have a DSLR, since I have wanted one for about three years now.

 

[blackjackdelta]

With what your information I would suggest reading the book, it provides a wealth of information along with Peterson's book. These types of camera's require a bit of info to operate and to get reasonable pictures.

Jack

 

[handicap18]

Pretty much the majority of new Nikon lenses are 'G' lenses meaning they do not have an aperture ring on the lens. With todays digital SLR's (and many of the "newer" film slrs) there is no need to put an aperture ring on the lens any longer.

IIRC, all of Nikon's "Pro" lenses (70-200mm f/2.8, 18-50mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 12-24mm f/2.8, etc...) come without an aperture ring.

Nikon has been doing this for many years. I have an older 28-90mm that I got back in the early 90's and it doesn't not have an aperture ring.