Hi--

>I am using a 35-105 f/3.5-4.5 nikkor AF D lens. Your review says that
>the short shade should be used. I do not have a shade on the lens -
>what am I missing? What would improve if i use a shade?
> [cationic@netaxs.com]

The optics of the AF-D are quite different from the MF/early-AF
version, which would show MANY diaphragm ghosts with the sun just
out of frame without the shade - the newer lens may be OK without
a shade (though they are generally a good idea for flare reduction
and general glass protection...).