Quick Nikon query

[Alex H]

Googling hasn't provided a clear enough answer, will this lens work (and auto-focus) with a Nikon D40?

http://www.jacobsdigital.co.uk/index.php?target=products&product_id=169886

 

[Moz168]

It will work and should auto focus I think.
I was under the impression that the lens had to have the SWM(silent wave motor) inside but I sold a 70-300 cheapo sigma and the guy tested it on his D40 and it worked.
So Im not 100% sure really. Go to jessops, ask to test that lens on a D40, if it works buy it there or get it cheaper elsewhere.

 

[JJ!]

Yes it will work, but that lens is pretty poor and I would highly recommend the 55-200 VR version instead.

Its around £20 more but more than worth it. Its better built, better optics and has VR. I have used both and the difference is well justified in the price.

http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-nikon-55-200mm-vr-lens.htm

 

[ukaskew]

Googling hasn't provided a clear enough answer, will this lens work (and auto-focus) with a Nikon D40?

http://www.jacobsdigital.co.uk/index.php?target=products&product_id=169886

As mentioned it will work, the key bit to look for is "AFS" with Nikon lens, or "HSM" if it's a Sigma lens, and I think "IF" for Tamron. Just to make it clear, almost every lens will 'work' just fine, but will be lacking autofocus without those designations.

Wouldn't worry too much if you ever buy an ultra-wide angle or fisheye though, manual focus will be extremely easy anyhow.

 

[JJ!]

As mentioned it will work, the key bit to look for is "AFS" with Nikon lens, or "HSM" if it's a Sigma lens, and I think "IF" for Tamron. Just to make it clear, almost every lens will 'work' just fine, but will be lacking autofocus without those designations.

Wouldn't worry too much if you ever buy an ultra-wide angle or fisheye though, manual focus will be extremely easy anyhow.

There is also a few Sigma lenses that work which are not HSM, but APO. The 70-300 APO focuses.