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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/29/2008 07:00:36 AM · #1

Does anyone know if here is a Nikon 50mm prime lens available that will autofocus on a D40?

I've never used a lens like this so don't know if not autofocusing is a problem..?

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

03/29/2008 07:49:51 AM · #2

Nikon 50mm f/1.8

Nikon 50mm f/1.4

sir_bazz

Pentax K-5

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

03/29/2008 09:26:42 AM · #3

Not at the moment.

The upcoming Sigma 50mm f1.4 will once it's released.

bazz.

talmy

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

03/29/2008 10:22:14 AM · #4

Originally posted by rob_smith:

I've never used a lens like this so don't know if not autofocusing is a problem..?

Except for action shots, manual focus isn't a problem with fast primes. Their narrow depth of focus (wide open) assists focusing, as does the bright image, about 5x-10x brighter than your kit zoom lens.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

03/29/2008 04:02:29 PM · #5

Just bought it, it's brilliant!!

Joker1114

Nikon D7000

03/29/2008 04:27:47 PM · #6

im looking myself i have a d40x so were in the sme boat just any lens make sure you get an af-s or sigmas line out HSM other wise the auto foucs will not work.

talmy

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

03/29/2008 04:35:04 PM · #7

Originally posted by rob_smith:

Just bought it, it's brilliant!!

"It" being which lens?

03/30/2008 01:23:15 PM · #8

I got the Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8 D, it's not autofocus, but it is pretty amazing!

I am finding it hard to manually focus it on a moving child though! Any tips?

Anders

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

03/30/2008 01:47:13 PM · #9

It's one hell of a lens for the money!

I guess you'll either have to pre-focus on where they are going to be (depending on how predictable they are) or take the easier option of giving them an ice lolly or something haha ;)