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I found a Nikon D40x & original lens on ebay for $400 and went for it, so I am curious because I read a lot of reviews which say that the camera is no good because of not being compatible with a lot of lenses only these reviews were from 2007ish. Is this still true for today? How do I find out if a lens is compatible or not? Thanks
 
the d40x as far as i know does not have a drive motor in the camera, meanig it cannot focus lens with the screw-type system. only electronically. the body is fine if you're just going into DSLR photography, but check the lenses you want to buy to make sure they focus electronically
 
If you want auto-focus, you'll need to buy lenses designated "AF-S" as these have a built-in focus motor. All other Nikon-mount lenses built in the last thirty years will work, but will be manual focus and/or may require manual or stop-down metering.
 
Nikon AS-I lenses also will auto focus on the D40X.

Here is partial a list of the lenses that will auto focus on the Nikon D40/D40X/D60/D3000/D3100/D5000/D5100, you have to select from, Including brands other than Nikon: List of Nikon F-mount lenses with integrated autofocus motors - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nikon Nikkor: 64 lenses[3]

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm VR f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED comparison.


[edit] Wide-Angle


Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f3.5-5.6 VR IF-ED lens with HB-35 lens hood.


[edit] Mid-Range

[edit] Super-Zoom


Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR IF-ED.


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[edit] Super-Telephoto

  • AF-S 200-400mm f/4G VR IF-ED
  • AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
  • AF-I 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED†
  • AF-S 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED†
  • AF-S 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
  • AF-S 400mm f/2.8G VR IF-ED
  • AF-I 500mm f/4D IF-ED´†
  • AF-S 500mm f/4D IF-ED†
  • AF-S 500mm f/4D IF-ED II
  • AF-S 500mm f/4G VR IF-ED
  • AF-I 600mm f/4D IF-ED†
  • AF-S 600mm f/4D IF-ED†
  • AF-S 600mm f/4D IF-ED II
  • AF-S 600mm f/4G VR IF-ED
[edit] Macro

[edit] Teleconverter

  • AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III[N 1]
  • AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II[N 1]
  • AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II[N 1]
  • AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II[N 1]
  • AF-I Teleconverter TC-14E†[N 1]
  • AF-I Teleconverter TC-20E†[N 1]
Nikon notes:
  • ^ a b c d e f Will only mount original Nikon Nikkor AF-S and AF-I lenses (without modification). [1][2][3] Can not mount lenses which jut out the F-mount. Not recommended for use with Nikkor DX lenses although it works (with modification). [4] [5]
[edit] Sigma: 51 lenses[4][5][6]


Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM.


[edit] Fisheye

[edit] Wide-Angle


Nikon D5000 with 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM.


[edit] Mid-Range

[edit] Super-Zoom

  • 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
  • 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC
  • 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS†
  • 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
  • 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Sigma 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 DG APO Macro.


[edit] Telephoto

  • 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC HSM†
  • 50-150mm f/2.8 APO II EX DC HSM
  • 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
  • 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC HSM (685955)
  • 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
  • 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM MACRO
  • 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 DG†
  • 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG MACRO "With Built-in Motor"
  • 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 DG APO Macro
  • 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS
  • 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
  • 100-300mm f/4 APO EX DG HSM
  • 120-300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM
  • 300mm f/2.8 EX DG APO HSM
[edit] Super-Telephoto


Sigma 150mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM MACRO.


[edit] Macro

[edit] Teleconverter

  • TELE CONVERTER APO EX DG 1.4x[S 1]
  • TELE CONVERTER APO EX DG 2.0x[S 1]
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  • ^ a b Only recommended for a list of lenses and only some of them will autofocus. Needs lenses with integrated motor for AF. Not recommended for use with DX lenses.[6]
[edit] Tamron: 15 lenses[7]


Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 SP AF XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] with Nikon D50.


[edit] Wide-Angle

  • 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 AF Di-II LD

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II LD Aspherical Macro NII.


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  • 17-50mm f/2.8 SP AF XR Di-II LD Aspherical [IF] (A16NII)
  • 17-50mm f/2.8 SP AF XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF]
  • 28-75mm f/2.8 SP AF XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)(A09NII)
[edit] Super-Zoom

  • 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 AF XR Di-II (A14NII)
  • 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II LD Aspherical Macro NII
  • 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
  • 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 AF XR Di VC
[edit] Telephoto

  • 70-200mm f/2.8 AF Di LD MACRO
  • 70-300mm f/4-5.6 AF Di LD Macro (A17NII, with built-in motor)
  • 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD SP (XLD,IF) (A005)
[edit] Macro

  • 60mm f/2 SP AF DiII LD (IF) Macro
  • 90mm f/2.8 SP AF Di MACRO Model 272E
[edit] Teleconverter

Tamron notes:
  • ^ a b Needs lenses with integrated motor for AF.
[edit] Tokina: 2 lenses[8]

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  • 12-24 f/4 AT-X 124 PRO DX II
  • 16-28 f/2.8 AT-X PRO FX
[edit] Kenko: 14 lenses + 3 lens extension tubes[9][10]


2x Teleconverter


[edit] Teleconverter

[K 1]

Lens extension tubes to focus closer for extreme macro use.


  • Teleplus Pro 300 1.4x†[K 2]
  • Teleplus Pro 300 DG 1.4x
  • TelePlus PRO 300 AF DGX 1.4x
  • Teleplus Pro 300 2x†[K 2]
  • Teleplus Pro 300 DG 2x
  • TelePlus PRO 300 AF DGX 2x
  • Teleplus Pro 300 3x†[K 3][K 2]
  • Teleplus Pro 300 DG 3x[K 3]
  • TelePlus MC4 AF DGX 1.4x
  • Teleplus MC4 AF DG 2x[K 2]
  • TelePlus MC4 AF DGX 2x
  • Teleplus MC7 AF DG 2x[K 2]
  • TelePlus MC7 AF DGX 2x
  • Teleplus K1.5 AF DG 1.5x[K 2]
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[K 4]
  • AUTO EXTENSION TUBE SET DG 12, 20 and 36mm
  • EXTENSION RING UNIPLUS TUBE DG 12
  • EXTENSION RING UNIPLUS TUBE DG 25
Kenko notes:
  • ^ All listed Kenko teleconverters support lenses with and without integrated focus-motor, DX lenses as well as lenses which slightly jut out the F-mount.
  • ^ a b c d e f Does not correct aperture or focal length.
  • ^ a b Listed by Kenko without support for autofocus, however autofocus will work depending on lens speed, brightness and contrast.
  • ^ All listed Kenko lens extension tubes support lenses with and without integrated focus-motor, DX lenses as well as lenses which jut out the F-mount. Affects focus range and aperture.
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Oh wow thank you. When I looked online all I could find was a very small list, of maybe 20 lenses. I had no idea there was that many! I'm excited now, thanks.
 
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