Actually the D40(and D40X) will mount any Nikon F mount lens which doesn't require Mirror lockup to mount. It's the only Nikon DSLR which can mount pre-AI lenses. The D40 doesn't meter with non-CPU lenses or AF with non-AF-S lenses (Sigma HSM lenses also AF on the D40).
So your 50mm f1.8 AF-D will mount and meter (including the 3D ambient and flash metering). All you lose is AF. There is only one Nikon prime under 200mm which will AF on the D40, and that's the (overly expensive) 105mm VR Micro. -Adam Glen Tortorella wrote: > Adam--sorry for the late reply on this, but I have read (in more than > one place) that the D40 will not accept the F-series D Nikkor > lenses. What do you think of this? I ask because I have an F 50/1.8 > D...which is a rather nice lens. Also, would the D40x perhaps accept > a D lens? > > Thanks, > Glen > > On Sep 25, 2007, at 9:21 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > >> The D40 is the newer model, it replaced the D50. However the D50 is >> technically a slightly higher-end camera (It has a better AF unit >> and a >> couple extra controls) but the D40 gained a lot from being a newer >> model >> (Notably the better viewfinder, much larger buffer, better IQ, >> ISO3200, >> better high ISO performance). The D40 is also notably as being the >> first >> consumer SLR since the FE and FM that can mount pre-AI lenses. >> >> Unless you've got a stock of older screwdriver-drive AF lenses or a >> stack of EN-EL3 batteries, the D40's probably the better buy. >> >> -Adam >> >> >> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>> This is valuable feedback, Adam. I am a bit confused with regard to >>> the hierarchy of the D40 and D50. Which is the newer model (or were >>> they released at the same time)? Also, which is higher up in the >>> line? I have been under the impression that the D50 is the higher >>> model. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Glen >>> >>> On Sep 25, 2007, at 8:21 PM, Adam Maas wrote: >>> >>>> Depends on what you want. The K100D handles better than either, has >>>> ISO3200 (which the D50 lacks), has in-body IS, AF's with all >>>> pentax AF >>>> lenses (D40 lacks this), a half-decent viewfinder (D40 matches, >>>> D50 is >>>> outclassed) and has better AF than either. The D50 has FAR better >>>> battery life and the D40 is notably smaller. The D50 also has a >>>> slightly >>>> larger buffer, while the D40's is triple that of the K100D. Also the >>>> Nikons have much smaller RAW files (~5.5MB vs 10MB) due to the >>>> use of >>>> compression, the Nikons also offer much higher flash sync (1/500 >>>> with >>>> dedicated flashes, 1/4000 with non-dedicated). Oh, and the D40 is >>>> far >>>> smaller than either the D50 or the k100D. >>>> >>>> -Adam >>>> Who's owned both the K100D and the D50. Liked the K100D better >>>> for the >>>> most part, missed the D50's larger buffer though. >>>> >>>> >>>> P. J. Alling wrote: >>>>> Oh yes the question how does the K100D compare to the D40 or D50? >>>>> Favorably. >>>>> >>>>> Glen Tortorella wrote: >>>>>> What a timely post, Larry! >>>>>> >>>>>> While I have been resistant to digital for quite some time, I find >>>>>> this article interesting. The idea of getting a good "budget" >>>>>> DSLR >>>>>> has crossed my mind, but I know so little about working within the >>>>>> DSLR format that I cannot get motivated to buy one. I tend to >>>>>> like >>>>>> prints. Thus, I ask the supremely elementary question: how >>>>>> does one >>>>>> turn the zeros and ones stored in the DSLR's memory into prints? >>>>>> Would a computer and/or scanner be necessary (I do not have a >>>>>> scanner, but I do have an iMac), or can a camera shop or photo lab >>>>>> supply the means to do this if one does not have a scanner? And, >>>>>> finally, how does the K100D compare to the Nikon...the D40 or >>>>>> D50, I >>>>>> gather? >>>>>> >>>>>> I welcome any and all advice or commentary :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Glen >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sep 25, 2007, at 6:33 PM, Larry Levy wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Chris Roberts, in his Digital SLR Guide News has selected the >>>>>>> K100D >>>>>>> as "best >>>>>>> begommer budget DSLR" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Question: What's the best beginner budget SLR? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Answer >>>>>>> You've been longing to improve the quality of the photos you >>>>>>> take and >>>>>>> capture moments that just aren't possible with a compact point- >>>>>>> and- >>>>>>> shoot, >>>>>>> but you find the price of digital SLR cameras extreme. >>>>>>> I'm not surprised - back in the heyday of the film SLR, it often >>>>>>> seemed >>>>>>> silly to spend $300 on a camera when you could get a simple >>>>>>> compact >>>>>>> camera >>>>>>> for less than $100. Now that the minimum price for a digital >>>>>>> SLR is >>>>>>> right >>>>>>> around $500, it makes them pretty expensive investments. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I firmly believe that the additional cost is justified when you >>>>>>> take into >>>>>>> account the fact that digital SLRs are able to capture a wider >>>>>>> variety of >>>>>>> shots than compact cameras. It's why the SLR has been the >>>>>>> choice of >>>>>>> professional photographers for years. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Why tell you this? It will put my answer to the question above >>>>>>> into >>>>>>> some >>>>>>> perspective. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Right now, I think that the best digital SLR camera for a >>>>>>> beginner >>>>>>> on a >>>>>>> budget is the Pentax K100D. Recently replaced by the K100D >>>>>>> Super, the >>>>>>> original K100D has benefitted from a price drop that makes it >>>>>>> significantly >>>>>>> more affordable. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Pentax K100D is the least expensive camera you can buy that >>>>>>> also >>>>>>> includes built-in image stabilization. This feature oscillates >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> camera's >>>>>>> sensor to counteract the effect of camera motion on your photos. >>>>>>> While you >>>>>>> can't really see camera motion when you're using fast shutter >>>>>>> speeds with >>>>>>> plenty of light, dim lighting and slow shutter speeds can lead >>>>>>> to a >>>>>>> lot of >>>>>>> blurry shots. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Since the image stabilization is built into the camera itself, it >>>>>>> works with >>>>>>> every Pentax lens that's compatible with the K100D. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> In addition to image stabilization, the 6 megapixel sensor offers >>>>>>> plenty for >>>>>>> anyone who doesn't want to print at sizes larger than 11x14 >>>>>>> inches. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>> compact frame can be made even more so if you can get your >>>>>>> hands on >>>>>>> one of >>>>>>> the specialized Pentax "pancake" lenses. These lenses don't stick >>>>>>> out far >>>>>>> from the camera, making the K100D a portable option for those who >>>>>>> like to >>>>>>> travel. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Finally, the K100D runs on regular old AA batteries, which works >>>>>>> well if >>>>>>> you're one of those types who always forgets to re-charge >>>>>>> batteries >>>>>>> before a >>>>>>> photo outing (many other cameras use special Lithium Ion >>>>>>> rechargeable >>>>>>> batteries that take about 2-3 hours to reach a full charge). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> You can pick up a K100D for less than $500 with a lens, and for >>>>>>> less than >>>>>>> $400 without a lens. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This second option works well if you already have some Pentax >>>>>>> lenses from a >>>>>>> film SLR camera, or know of a local camera swap where you can >>>>>>> pick >>>>>>> up some >>>>>>> used Pentax lenses without paying full price. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Larry in Dallas >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>>>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >> and follow the directions. > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
