>> and the 80-200 AF-D f2.8 with tripod mount. One thing I have noticed about >> my 85 is that, after pressing the small button that allows switching from >> auto to manual focus, the focus ring does not engage immediately the way it >> does on my 80-200 zoom. >I have an AF 105/2.8 micro, and recently had an opportunity to handle an >AF 85/1.4. Both lenses show the behaviour you describe. So does my 300 2.8 AF Nikkor.