Which is better for the D70? D or G Nikon Lens...cont inside

I am looking at the 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 for my D70. Is the D or G series
better or is there no difference? I realize that there are better, faster
lenses out there, but this one is more in my price range. I had considered
the 70-300, but think I would prefer a lense that I can keep on the camera
the majority of the time.

Thanks,
Mike


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Nikon USA's web site has this in their FAQ:

Until recently only inexpensive Nikon lenses where available as AF- G
lenses, however Nikon has now launched several new AF-G lenses including the
professional AF-S VR70-200mm F2.8G IF ED and will continue to introduce new
AF-G lens across the Nikkor range. The only difference between Nikon AF-D
and AF-G lenses is that AF-G have no aperture ring. Studies reveal that few
Professionals are now using lenses with aperture rings, the ability to
electronically adjust exposures by 1/3 stop via the command dials far
outperforms manual ring adjustment, however experienced the user may be.
A substantial weight saving is a secondary benefit too; G-type lenses, like
D-type lenses, transmit distance information to the camera for 3D Matrix
metering systems. The absence of an aperture ring affects the compatibility
of the lens with certain cameras, see the chart below of camera exposure
mode compatibility with G type lenses:

Mode P S A M
D1 series, D100, D70, F5, F100, N80, N75, N65, N55, N60, N50, N4004,
N4004s, N5005, PRONEA S, PRONEA 6i. Y Y Y Y
F4, N90/s, N70, N8008/s, N6000 Y Y N N
N6006, N2020, N2000, F, F2, F3, F3AF, FE, FE2, FM, FM2/n, FM3a, FA N
N N N


Y= Compatible N= Incompatible**

* Includes Vari-Program and AUTO mode depending on model

**The lens can physically be attached to the camera, but will not functio

 

For the D70 and virtually all Nikon dSLRs (and film SLRs) released over the
4 or 5 years, it makes absolutely no difference whether or not one uses a
"D" or "G" lens. On thjose cameras the aperture ring is completely useless -
you can't use it to control aperture under any circumstances. "D" lenses
also have the disadvantage of having to lock the aperture ring at it's
minimum aperture in order to use them on all Nikon dSLRs. If you don't, or
if it accidently becomes unlocked and moves off the minimum aperture
setting, the camera will return a lens error when you turn it on.

HMc