Would these lens fit a Nikon D40?

[djl4]

I have a RMC Tokina 35-70mm 1:4 lens.
Would these fit a Nikon D40?
Thank you.

 

[potownrob]

If it's a Nikon mount lens, it will "fit" on the D40 and it will probably even be able to meter through the lens, but I doubt it will autofocus with it. Here's a list of lenses that will autofocus with the D40:

Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - D40/D40X/D60 - Fully Compatible AF-Lenses=

 

[JerryPH]

I have not checked, but have you looked on the Tokina website and verified if this lens has a built-in focus motor or not?

 

[djl4]

I haven't checked.
I'm kind of new to photography.
Would it matter if it had an auto focus or not?
I don't mind focusing manually.
Would it work well with a Nikon D40?

 

[jlykins]

I looked on Tokina's website and all I could find was a 28-70 2.8. It has an internal motor so yes it would work just fine on a D40...

 

[reg]

I looked on Tokina's website and all I could find was a 28-70 2.8. It has an internal motor so yes it would work just fine on a D40...

Well that would certainly be helpful, if she had a 28-70 2.8.

If it's a Nikon mount lens, it will "fit" on the D40 and it will probably even be able to meter through the lens, but I doubt it will autofocus with it. Here's a list of lenses that will autofocus with the D40:

Discussion Forums @ Nikonians - D40/D40X/D60 - Fully Compatible AF-Lenses=

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[AlexColeman]

No matter what, you can stick it on there if it is a Nkon mount. But autofocus and metering is what will make the difference.

 

[jlykins]

Well that would certainly be helpful, if she had a 28-70 2.8.



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What I was getting at, was are you sure that it's a 35-70 not a 28-70. couldn't even find one listed anywhere.

 

[djl4]

The lens I have are old. It belongs to my father. He bought it around the mid-80s.
In addition, I only have the Nikon D40 body.
What lens should I get first?
Thank you.

 

[djl4]

Nikon 18-55mm VR AF-S DX Digital Lens
I found these on ebay.
Are these lens okay? Are they worth buying?

 

[djl4]

So I just got a 55mm lens for the Nikon D40. What other lens should I think about getting?

Thank you.

 

[JustAnEngineer]

With the D40, you'd probably like to get AF-S lenses or 3rd-party lenses that have internal motors. Have you looked at the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8?

 

[djl4]

Hello,
Thank you for the response.
I still don't really understand this whole AF-S, AI, etc.
I'm pretty sure it's not that hard to understand, but for some reason, I'm getting confused.

In addition, does a Nikon D40 always need a AF lens? I don't need to get auto focus lens. I can always manually focus, correct?

Thank you.

 

[JustAnEngineer]

Perhaps this chart could help you?
Nikon SLR Camera & Lens Compatibility Chart

With a 1.5x field of view crop factor, you would probably like to have something a bit wider than 35mm, which is why I suggested the 17-50mm lens. For a fast standard prime lens, there is the Sigma 30mm f/1.4.

 

[djl4]

Hello,
Thank you for that site. It's really helpful.

So, I'm guessing that you're suggesting to consider lens with a wider view...?
Does it have to be Sigma? What other brands can I consider?

In addition, I found these lens: 500mm Mirror Lens for Nikon D40 D60 D70 D80 D90
What are mirror lens? What is telephoto? Is it some kind of zoom feature?

Once again, I apologize for the questions, but I got to learn somehow!

Thank you.