Nikon D40 lens compatibility

[Zach99]

Do any of you know if a Nikon D40 is compatible with old AF Nikkor lenses, which were made for a film camera? If I go digital, I want to purchase just the camera body in order to save money.

 

[Moe]

Depends on the lens. If it's AF or AF-D it will not autofocus, as the D40 has no in-body motor. AF-S lenses will autofocus on the D40. Some of the older AI/AI-S lenses won't meter. I don't enjoy linking to Ken Rockwell, but...

Nikon Lens Compatibility

 

[Zach99]

Hey, sorry I haven't replied for a while, I've been busy. To be honest, I don't see why people value the auto focus feature so much, but that's just me. I don't mind focusing manually, by turning the ring on the lens. I can still focus that way on a digital camera, can't I?

Thank you,
Zach

 

[Derrel]

Yeah, just turn the ring...when the green dot light sup, it's in focus for the active AF area in use...it's called the focus confirmation system. It works pretty well.

 

[Zach99]

Ok, good. Thanks!

 

[dinodan]

"Some of the older AI/AI-S lenses won't meter."

None of the AI/AI-S lenses will meter. They will certainly work, but you'll either have to "guesstimate" exposure (not that difficult with a DSLR) or use an external light meter.