Will a Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 autofocus and meter on the newest Nikon DSLR's?

I really want a lens that's of metal construction and has an aperture ring so that it can be compatible to both my Nikon F3 and my D7000. The reviews I've seen on this lens are great, but I've seen forums somewhere that some cameras won't meter or autofocus on some lenses. I know this is a manual focus lens, and I'm scared that the D7000 will "try" to autofocus this and damage something. Also, if this lens is fully manual, will my D7000 meter with it? Sorry if my questions sound stupid, but hey I'm genuinely concerned and I'm sure that there are simple answers out there.

If ever there will be a problem with this lens working on my D7000, I would really appreciate worthy alternatives for suggestion.

You might find this of interest: http://www.kenrockwell.com/...f28ais.htm

I agree with Rockwell that the Micro Nikkor 105mm lens would be a better choice for two reasons:

1) It gives you a 1:1 life-sized image on your sensor compared to the 1:2 one half life-sized image of the Micro Nikkor 55mm lens.

2) The Micro Nikkor 105mm lens gives you a greater working distance from your subject.

Years ago i bought a 50mm macro lens and within months sold it and bought a 100mm macro lens.

This is an AI (aperture index) lens, and your D7000 has an AI indexing finger. So it will meter. But it is manual focus, so turn the autofocus selector lever to M on your D7000, which is what you always should do when using manual focus lenses.

Also, the macro on this lens is only a 1:2 ratio, so it is more of a close-up lens, and won't produce a true 1:1 macro.

http://www.althephoto.com