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What lens for Nikon D40? Some will not work????

  • 09-07-2009 2:23pm
    #1
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Im helping someone pick a new lens for their Nikon D40. I found some nice ones but they say that they will either not work at all with this camera, or they only have manual focus.

    Weird? Why is this?

    Im looking for an all-in-one type lens, was considering the Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 - or even a 18-125 or 28-200 - or similar.

    What lens might be the best bet? Budget is small unfortunately but any suggestions would be appreciated...
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    The D40 and D60 dont have an on board motor for the Auto Focus so it has to be built into the lens to work.

    Cant recommend lenses myself but I am also interested in what would be a good first purchase to add to the standard lense


  • #3
    KarmaGarda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭KarmaGarda


    The D40 and D60, (D5000 too I think) don't have a motor on the body to focus the lens. They require the autofocus to be built into the lens itself.

    Other lens may not work due to things like size etc I presume. I'm sure there's other reasons too!


  • #4
    KarmaGarda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,009 ✭✭✭KarmaGarda


    Snap!


  • #5
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor


  • #6
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,680 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    must have AF-S, not AF. Think sigma call it something else


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