>>> Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 21:02:56 +0800 From: miguel n nacianceno <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: how 'bout these lenses? [v04.n150/17] Message: 17 Hey guys, My dad was kind enough to lend/give me some of his lenses. I haven't had the time to do some enlargement comparison so I'd like really to hear your comments and feedback. The two lenses I have are the: AF Nikkor 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Nikkor 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 They aren't D lenses btw. Also, a few questions: What does the limit/full switch on the 75-300 lens mean/do? And does the orange M on the 35-105 mean macro? If so, how does it fare in macro work? <<< You use the limit/full switch to keep the AF motor from trying distances that you know are not appropriate. For example, you are shooting elk outdoors. You had better be some distance from them else you won't live very long. In this case, it makes no sense to allow the camera to cycle all the way to the very closest setting. You can prevent this by suitable control of the switch. I don't own the 35-105, but if it works like many of the others, this is indeed the macro switch. None of these lenses is as sharp as a dedicated lens nor will they focus as close. These lenses should instead be called close focusing, because such a name would be more correct. Jim
