Great news, you are going to have a wonderful experience with those lenses. I have the 24mm f2 and the 85 f2.8 both are great lenses that served me very well during the manuel days. Like your sister mine have been gathering dust now for the last couple of years since I went to the auto focus bodies. Now is a great time to find a great deal on a used Nikon manuel body. With your thrist for photo knowledge and your wonderful eye for the creative I can't help but think it would be a great investment for you. Have fun with your new toys.