I like this lens. I bought it on Craigslist for $70 from another photographer who doesn't need it. I love shooting with this lens considering I have a Nikon D70. The lens will automatically focus at some points depending on what you're shooting at. Thus, it works in both manual and automatic modes. At first, the viewfinder might give the impression that the photo is blurry, but if you tap the shutter button lightly, it will focus for you.