Nikon lens question

[Resin42]

Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I'll have the cash in place to upgrade my lens. I have a D40 with it's original kit lens which I have found to be a pretty decent all rounder but I really fancy getting the 18-70 that comes with the D70 and I believe D80 and using that as my standard. When I was doing my initial research I got the impression that it was a very well regarded kit lens especially for the money.

After reading numerous posts on here I've started to wander about the lack of AF motor in te D40. I assume that this isn't the case with the likes of the D70. Does this mean that I would only be able to focus manually through this lens if I bought it?

 

[tasman]

Correct me if I am wrong, I dont believe the body has any motor in it. Only the AF lenses do. I have a Nikon D70S and AF lenses.

 

[Resin42]

That's what I'm hoping to find out, I've heard things about compatibility issues with the D40 but no real specifics. I may have misunderstood what I read.

 

[K_Pugh]

I think you need AF-S or AF-I lenses for autofocus to work (these lenses have a built-in motor) , otherwise you're stuck on manual.

 

[Resin42]

Google's a funny beast, I could find nothing of use yesterday, today I find a comprehensive list of all comapitible lenses and yes the 18-70 DX is there. It seems most of the compatibility issues are with some other manufacturers, Tamron for one.

Oh well, question answered, cheers.

Here's the list if anyone's interested.



List of AF-compatible lenses for the d40/x

Nikon AF-S lenses:

12-24/4 DX
17-55/2.8 DX
18-55/3.5-5.6 DX I
18-55/3.5-5.6 DX II
18-70 DX
18-135 DX
18-200 DX VR
55-200 DX
55-200 DX VR

17-35/2.8 AF-S
24-85/3.5-4.5 AF-S
24-120 AF-S VR
28-70/2.8
70-200/2.8 VR
70-300 VR
105/2.8 VR
200/2 VR
200-400/4 VR
300/2.8 VR
300/4 AF-S
400/2.8 AF-S
500/4 AF-S
600/4 AF-S


Sigma HSM lenses:

10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC
12-24mm F4.5-5.6
17-35mm F2.8-4 DG
50-500mm F4-6.3 DG
50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM
70-200mm F2.8 DG MACRO
80-400mm F4.5-5.6
100-300mm F4 DG
120-300mm F2.8 DG
300-800mm F5.6 DG

14mm F2.8 EX
30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM
150mm F2.8 EX DG
180mm F3.5 EX DG
300mm EX DG
500mm EX DG
800mm f5.6 EX DG

 

[XwalkerX]

that is some good info right there!

 

[potownrob]

Here's an updated version of that list

 

[Resin42]

that is some good info right there!

Yeah I'm sure you could use that info somewhere. :mrgreen: