Can i use Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8D Lens on Nikon D5100?

As we know Af lens don't have autofocus, it depends on DSLR body but D5100 didn't have autofocus motor.So, it is possible to use Af lens on D5100.
Will it be really to tough to focus manually.
My budget is tight, that's why i'm going for AF not AF-S.

Neither the 50mm 1.8d nor the d5100 have autofocusing motors.therefore you can't autofocus with this lens/camera combo. The 50mm 1.8g on the other hand will autofocus with the d5100. Check ebay to see if you can find a cheap enough one.

Yes, you can use all AF lenses on the D5100 body. They are fully compatible with it aside from the fact that they will not autofocus.

Truthfully, how difficult focusing manually is will really depend on how much you practice with it. It may take you more time to set your focus and take your shot at first, but the more you do it the easier it will become. If you're not sure how well you'll do with it, you can turn off the autofocus switch on the lens you already have for the D5100 and use the focusing ring on the lens to try it out before you purchase the 50mm.

Before you buy the AF 50mm f1.8D lens which will have to be manually focused on your D5100, turn the AF on your camera and 18-55mm lens OFF and try manually focusing it. That way you'll know what to expect if you decide on the AF 50mm lens.

It's one of the 'Gocha's' you get when using the Nikon system. Why do they 'cripple' their cameras this way just so they can sell you extras? Extras like auto focus and image stabilisation when other manufacturers (Pentax, Olympus even Sony) don't have the problem, think of it as an extra tax you have to pay with every lens you buy to use Nikon. Ripoff possibly? Sorry it's one of my beefs. They also have fewer functions than other cameras, auto bracketing for instance, though I think the D5100 has that.

To answer your question, everything will work except there's no auto focus and no image stabilisation. Manual focus was how it was done before the advent of auto focus, every image you see from the '60's and '70's was manually focused. Image stabilisation is an 'extra' too, the lack of it does take you back to 'old school' which can make you think about your camera holding technique and slow you down, no bad thing. The wide aperture will help to see a brighter, clear view in your viewfinder which helps even when the ambient light is low.

In some situations, close to the subject for instance, Astro photography - star trails etc. Is another where manual focus is the better way to go, auto focus can focus where you don't want it to, if it works at all, just as easily as where you do want it to.

If you had gone with Pentax you could buy an older Pentax A series 50mm f1.8, or even an f1.4 for less than £100, it would not have auto focus, but it would be image stabilised as it's built into the camera, will work and meter in any Mode, the only thing your missing is auto focus. Image quality will be every bit as good as Nikon. It's one of the things that make Pentax the cheapest high quality system there's.

In their top DSLR range Nikon are really good cameras, but in their entry and mid level there are better manufacturers around.

Hi

I'm Actually using this lens on my D5100.
I Tested G series of this lens too.
i have to say there's no difference noticeable and it doesn't give you better pictures.
it's just auto focuses and it's fast.
if in your country The G Series is Available in a good price go for it.
it saves you Time to focusing and because of the D5100's small view finder
you'll be sure your subject will be in focus.

Forget this that screwdriver guy posted an essay.
If you need more than that goodbye