On Sun, 16 Aug 1998 19:39:55 -0700, mw6806@swbell.net wrote:

>can someone explain about varying qualities of nikon lens. for example,
>i am interested in a 20 mm lens. the AF D is listed somewhat cheaper
>than the manuel focus 20 2.8. I also saw the latter referred to as
>"legendary" in an SB add. What gives? thanx--jw

You may find my Nikkor evaluation list (on my web page,
under "I babble") interesting... The 20mm f2.8 Nikkor
is optically the same in both versions, but in addition
to the first-rate optics, the MF version has the first-rate
feel and appearance of the metal-barreled MF Nikkor
line. The MF Nikkor 20mm f2.8 is a gem...;-)