Range of Lenses for D40/D40x and D70/D80

[YZang]

Hi all, I pretty new to photography and the world of dSLRs.

Just want to ask about the limitation of lenses that are available for the Nikon D40/D40x series... Are they only limited to AF-S lenses?

The other question I have:
Can I know what types of lenses are compatible with the D70/D80 series?

Thanks a lot!

[tkbonz]

D40/40X can only autofocus with AF-S lens, but it non AF-S lens can also be attached to the mount and be used...but in full manual mode (manual focusing, manual metering)

D70/80 series can work with lens decades back (eg, AI or AI-S lenses). No worries about lens compatibility! So it can use almost all lenses, except that it can't meter those manual lenses. But unlike the D40/40x, the D70/80 series can autofocus with non AF-S lens.

[Dovedo]

The D40and D40X are designed for AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses equiped with an autofocus motor. However most F-mount Nikkor lenses can be used with manual focus.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by tkbonz D40/40X can only autofocus with AF-S lens, but it non AF-S lens can also be attached to the mount and be used...but in full manual mode (manual focusing, manual metering) D70/80 series can work with lens decades back (eg, AI or AI-S lenses). No worries about lens compatibility! So it can use almost all lenses, except that it can't meter those manual lenses. But unlike the D40/40x, the D70/80 series can autofocus with non AF-S lens.

Lenses with CPU (AF, AF/D and P lenses) can meter although AF is not supported on D40. Similarly, D40/D40X can work with lenses decades back.

[Scaglietti]

Originally Posted by tkbonz D40/40X can only autofocus with AF-S lens, but it non AF-S lens can also be attached to the mount and be used...but in full manual mode (manual focusing, manual metering)

D40/X does meter with AF, AF-D and AF-G lenses. You can still us P, S, A, full auto metering with these lenses. Only manual lenses (AI-S) do not meter with the D40/X.

BC

[tkbonz]

Oh, my bad... what i was trying to say was that metering will be done by the camera, but you have to adjust the shutter speed and aperture manually to get the desired exposure which the camera doesn't do for you.

Hope I phrased it correctly...

[zac08]

Originally Posted by tkbonz Oh, my bad... what i was trying to say was that metering will be done by the camera, but you have to adjust the shutter speed and aperture manually to get the desired exposure which the camera doesn't do for you. Hope I phrased it correctly...

Not true... it's still able to be controlled by the camera in the P mode and Auto mode, the only difference with AF or AF-D lenses is that you need to manually focus.

[blackandwhite]

Originally Posted by zac08 Not true... it's still able to be controlled by the camera in the P mode and Auto mode, the only difference with AF or AF-D lenses is that you need to manually focus.

that's right.

[tkbonz]

ooh....ok! THanks for your correction!

[mateng]

thanks for the help guys... i was looking for a simple telephoto lens for long dist outdoor shooting.
I was under the impression that all nikon lenses would be compatible.
What would be a cheap and good lens equivalent to a 70-300 AF-G that I can use?

Thanks

[scenar]

Originally Posted by mateng thanks for the help guys... i was looking for a simple telephoto lens for long dist outdoor shooting. I was under the impression that all nikon lenses would be compatible. What would be a cheap and good lens equivalent to a 70-300 AF-G that I can use? Thanks

The upgraded 70-300G AF-S f4.5-5.6 VR is one heck of a lens for ~$860
Tried it out when a friend got it, light, sharp and focuses fairly quickly.
u can try it out @ the usual shops

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by tkbonz Oh, my bad... what i was trying to say was that metering will be done by the camera, but you have to adjust the shutter speed and aperture manually to get the desired exposure which the camera doesn't do for you. Hope I phrased it correctly...

Urm.. are you sure you know what you're trying to say?

[psychobiologist]

D40 can meter with the 45mm F2.8 Pancake~

anyone has a copy of the pancake? cool lens

[zac08]

Originally Posted by psychobiologist D40 can meter with the 45mm F2.8 Pancake~ anyone has a copy of the pancake? cool lens

Dun think so... it's a AI-S lens rite, so only the D200 and above cams can do so...

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by zac08 Dun think so... it's a AI-S lens rite, so only the D200 and above cams can do so...

I think it's a P lens (psychobiologist emphasized the P in pancake), so metering should be able to work.

[Scaglietti]

Originally Posted by zac08 Dun think so... it's a AI-S lens rite, so only the D200 and above cams can do so...

It is a AI-P lens. It can meter with D40, D70 and D80.

BC

[zac08]

Originally Posted by Scaglietti It is a AI-P lens. It can meter with D40, D70 and D80. BC

I see... so there's still another catergory in the lenses between AI-S and AF.

[Scaglietti]

Originally Posted by zac08 I see... so there's still another catergory in the lenses between AI-S and AF.

It's a AI lens with CPU. Only a few of them... 45mm f/2.8P and 85mm PC f/2.8D are 2 of them.

The 85mm PC is able to perform 3D matrix metering, that's why with a "D" suffix. However, P, A & S does not work with the 85mm PC, only in M mode.

BC

[zac08]

Originally Posted by Scaglietti It's a AI lens with CPU. Only a few of them... 45mm f/2.8P and 85mm PC f/2.8D are 2 of them. The 85mm PC is able to perform 3D matrix metering, that's why with a "D" suffix. However, P, A & S does not work with the 85mm PC, only in M mode. BC

Thanks dude...