this lens worth bidding on?

[micallef1990]

just wondering if it is worth bidding on, only 8 mins left (will it work for a d40)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....&Category=3343&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2

 

[Soph]

Will only manual focus on a D40.

 

[micallef1990]

what one do i need for auto focus then

 

[Soph]

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/50mm-f14-afs.htm

In essence, to auto focus on a D-40 it needs to say AF-S. That's f1.4, they probably do a f1.8 AF-S but I CBA looking.

 

[Clart]

its an old 50mm too, u can get newer versions for that price

 

[micallef1990]

if i got an af-s one for my d40 would it still focus if i upgrade to a d90 in a years time? most of the 50mm 1.4 af-s ones are around 350 pounds. will it be better if i just buy a cheaper one and use manual?

 

[Clart]

of course - af-s means it has a focus motor in the lens, so would auto focus regardless of the body its used on. I'd ditch the d40 and get a d50, thats what i did

 

[micallef1990]

what the difference and improvements with a d50 bud? (sorry about all the questions)

 

[Revels]

I'd ditch the d40 and get a d50, thats what i did

Yup. That's what I did too.

 

[Clart]

its essentially the same camera, but the d50 has a smaller screen and AF motor

 

[BenWall]

I don't understand the logic behind Nikon not including a focus motor in the D40, it's kinda a step backwards, unless there trying to push sales on the AF-S lenses.

 

[unofficialPete]

I don't understand the logic behind Nikon not including a focus motor in the D40, it's kinda a step backwards, unless there trying to push sales on the AF-S lenses.

Undercut the Canon xxxD range.

Anyway if your after a value for money prime that will AF, look at the new AF-S 35mm f/1.8, looks fantastic.

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/af/dx/af-s_dx_35mmf_18g/index.htm

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod1013.html