Can the Nikon D40x use all the kinds of lenses? If not, is this a very big problem? How does it work?

by Eoghan Uttley

Im plotting on buying a Nikon dslr in Hong Kong and Im confused between the D80 and the d40x. Ive heard that both of them has pretty much the same features except the lens conundrum. HELP

Answer by doug s
Unless I’m mistaken the D40 and D80 are very similar additional than an upgraded hardware and software on the D80. Your lenses should work fine on any or.

www.dpreview.com is a excellent place for information on each camera that goes very into the specifics.

www.jr.com and www.bhphotovideo.com are fantastic places to get camera gear from.

Answer by fhotoace
The D80 will work with just about any Nikon lens made since 1959 … Manual focus lenses in manual mode of course.

The D40(x) will use any Nikon AF-I or AF-S made in the past 15 years.

That in a nutshell is the lens compatibility situation.

Answer by George Y
Nikon DSLR’s from the D80 on up (D200, D300, D3) will work perfectly with every Nikon lens made that has the Nikon F mount.

The D40, D40x, and the new D60 will only autofocus with S and I series lenses that contain autofocus motors.

Here’s a webpage with complete information, including a fantastic compatibility chart.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

I hope this helps.

By the way, if you buy the camera in Hong Kong, you may have limited or no warranty coverage when you get back home so check that vital information out first.

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Nikon D40x & Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 HSM


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Nikon D40x with Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 HSM. Photo taken with a List Powershot G9.

Any advice is welcome, I am a beginner and only have the Nikon D40x. Also, if you have any excellent pictures, please show them. Thanks!

Answer by Starrysky
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/NIK_CAN.HTM gives advice about using your camera for that.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/d40slr/discuss/72157603970339900/
http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/digital-discussion-q/179200-time-space-bulb-mode-long-intervals-nikon-d40x.html

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