Lens Work with Nikon D40?

Richard · Mar 5, 2007

Does anyone know if a 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor lens will work on a D40. I don't mind if I have to use manual focus but will all other funtions work?

castrol · Mar 5, 2007

Everything should work perfectly.

fmw · Mar 5, 2007

No, actually, auto focus will not work since the D40 has no focusing motor. Otherwise, everything should work perfectly.

bnz506 · Mar 5, 2007

you will have to focus manually.

castrol · Mar 5, 2007

No focusing motor??

Booooooo on that. Wow.

Garbz · Mar 6, 2007

It's a cheaper camera designed for AF-S lenses. Not much of a boo really unless you are a pro and need lenses not found in the AFS range.

fmw · Mar 6, 2007

Garbz said:
It's a cheaper camera designed for AF-S lenses. Not much of a boo really unless you are a pro and need lenses not found in the AFS range.

.....like a 50mm f1.8?

Richard · Mar 6, 2007

I'm starting to think about bringing my D40 back and buying a D50, but I don't want to pay the restocking fee I believe it is 15%. I bought it at Circuit City does anyone know of a way around having to pay that?

Ripnowell45 · Mar 6, 2007

Richard said:
I'm starting to think about bringing my D40 back and buying a D50, but I don't want to pay the restocking fee I believe it is 15%. I bought it at Circuit City does anyone know of a way around having to pay that?

Tell them its not working right and exchange it... Im sure they wouldnt mind you paying more money instead.

Don Simon · Mar 6, 2007

Well since a new Nikon is already out I hope they've included a focusing motor in this one rather than simply stuff in more pixels. The 50mm is not by any stretch of the imagination a lens that only "pros" would need.

Neil A · Mar 20, 2007

This is only my second post so go easy

I'm looking for a lens for my D40 with a greater focal length. Motorsport events these days don't let you very close to the action. Something about safety and 150mph cars or some such nonsense :grumpy:

As I'm new to the DSLR game I want a lens with full AF functionality so it needs a lens mounted AF motor. The only one I've come up with so far which is feasible is this one:

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It looks OK but it's only received mediocre reviews (slow AF and cheap build quality) and a similar priced Sigma one has a greater focal length and macro facility (although would only manual focus).

I hear Sigma lenses with HSM will work but they're too much money. I'm looking to spend between £100 and £200 ($200-$400 USD)

I know I'm not going to get a fantastic lens but then again I'm not a fantastic photographer! :blushing:

Are there any other lenses which would fit the bill from Tokina or Tamron? Or should I wait until 3rd party manufacturers start releaseing AF lenses for the D40 as it's clearly a volume model and will only sell more and more.

Thanks in advance :thumbup: