Question on Nikon G-Series lenses

[OregonAmy]

I can't seem to find anything on here asking about this so my apologies if this is a tired subject. I tried

I've been into photography as a hobby for years and finally got my first dSLR after years with a Panasonic DMC-FZ10 (which I love and highly recommend for a non-SLR).

Anyway, I picked up the Nikon d40 because I intend to start with a base, figure out which features I like & use most with my SLR, then focus on spending my $ on quality lenses and upgrading the body every so often.

Here's my question - I got the stock kit lens which should be fine for most of my initial pictures (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6). I also picked up a 2nd lens (55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR) for $199. I now realize that the lenses are "G" series, meaning there are no aperture rings on them. I am wondering now if I should put the $200 toward a Nikon lens w/an aperture ring. Since I probably won't be using any manual cameras, I'm not sure this is something I should be concerned about. Is there any benefit to using the aperture ring on the lens vs. controlling it digitally?

I'm hoping someone can provide some perspective.

thx.

amy

 

[tirediron]

No benefit at all. Unless you have a camera where you need to adjust it manually (older film SLR) then all you're going to to is lock it at it' s minimum aperture and control it via the body controls anyway.

 

[OregonAmy]

Beautiful; that's exactly what I was looking for (and I was wondering last night how I would even override even a manual aperture setting on the camera with the ring). Thanks!