Will the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Lens' autofocus work on the D5100 body?

Will the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Lens' autofocus work on the D5100 body?

Yes it will. The thing you have to remember is that the nikon d5100 does not have an auto focus motor built into it.

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G will, the AF 50mm f/1.8D will not.
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Yes, it will - the G tells you that.
Here's a Nikon Lens Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2011/05/buying-a-nikon-lens-guide/

Yes it will. And for future reference, here's a regularly updated webpage that lists all the lenses that autofocus on your D5100.
http://en.wikipedia.org/...cus_motors
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