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MrsS518
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photography moms.... need help with a lens
I have the nikon d40 and I wanted to get the 50mm 1.8 lens but I'm finding its not compatible with my camera. I wanted to know if there is another lens that's close to the 50mm 1.8 that is compatible with the d40. I want a lens that's good for indoor shooting. Any suggestions?
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Posted 12/9/09 2:45 PM  |
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
You need the 50 mm AF-S lens. This is because the D40 doesn't have the motor to autofocus the lenses, so you need the lens that will do that. It's a little more expensive, but they can be found to be used on the D40, D60, etc.
Good Luck!
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| Posted 12/9/09 3:39 PM |
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MrsS518
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by chmlengr
You need the 50 mm AF-S lens. This is because the D40 doesn't have the motor to autofocus the lenses, so you need the lens that will do that. It's a little more expensive, but they can be found to be used on the D40, D60, etc.
Good Luck!
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| Posted 12/9/09 4:11 PM |
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MrsS518
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by chmlengr
You need the 50 mm AF-S lens. This is because the D40 doesn't have the motor to autofocus the lenses, so you need the lens that will do that. It's a little more expensive, but they can be found to be used on the D40, D60, etc.
Good Luck!
ok so the 50mm AF-S lens I'll look into it thank you!!! Is it the same or close to the 50mm 1.8?
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| Posted 12/9/09 4:12 PM |
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by MrsS518
Posted by chmlengr
You need the 50 mm AF-S lens. This is because the D40 doesn't have the motor to autofocus the lenses, so you need the lens that will do that. It's a little more expensive, but they can be found to be used on the D40, D60, etc.
Good Luck!
ok so the 50mm AF-S lens I'll look into it thank you!!! Is it the same or close to the 50mm 1.8?
same. you can get 50mm lenses in f/1.4 and f/1.8. The f/1.8 is cheaper than the f/1.4. Just be sure the lens is an f/1.8 AF-S and not a f/1.8D lens.
Hope that helps.
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MrsPowers
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Can I ask a question too?
I have the Nikon D60 with the 18-55 and 55-200 lens. Is there a lens that can kind of combine the 2 so I don't have to keep switching lenses? I also don't want to spend a ton of money.
Thanks!
Sorry to hijack Tara!
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by MrsPowers
Can I ask a question too?
I have the Nikon D60 with the 18-55 and 55-200 lens. Is there a lens that can kind of combine the 2 so I don't have to keep switching lenses? I also don't want to spend a ton of money.
Thanks!
Sorry to hijack Tara!
I have the 18-200mm VR lens by Nikon. Definitely covers the range of the two lenses you have. It's expensive though. I got mine last Christmas and it was $650, I believe they are more expensive now, but I don't know why....
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A cheaper, but also good alternative would be an 18-135mm lens
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Message edited 12/9/2009 4:34:56 PM.
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MrsPowers
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by chmlengr
Posted by MrsPowers
Can I ask a question too?
I have the Nikon D60 with the 18-55 and 55-200 lens. Is there a lens that can kind of combine the 2 so I don't have to keep switching lenses? I also don't want to spend a ton of money.
Thanks!
Sorry to hijack Tara!
I have the 18-200mm VR lens by Nikon. Definitely covers the range of the two lenses you have. It's expensive though. I got mine last Christmas and it was $650, I believe they are more expensive now, but I don't know why....
link
A cheaper, but also good alternative would be an 18-135mm lens
link
Thank you so much!!!!
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| Posted 12/9/09 4:36 PM |
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MrsS518
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by MrsPowers
Can I ask a question too?
I have the Nikon D60 with the 18-55 and 55-200 lens. Is there a lens that can kind of combine the 2 so I don't have to keep switching lenses? I also don't want to spend a ton of money.
Thanks!
Sorry to hijack Tara!
great question Ive !! Thanks for asking I always wanted to know that too!
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| Posted 12/9/09 4:49 PM |
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MrsPowers
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by MrsS518
Posted by MrsPowers
Can I ask a question too?
I have the Nikon D60 with the 18-55 and 55-200 lens. Is there a lens that can kind of combine the 2 so I don't have to keep switching lenses? I also don't want to spend a ton of money.
Thanks!
Sorry to hijack Tara!
great question Ive !! Thanks for asking I always wanted to know that too!
These seem like great lenses but are a little more than I can spend right now.
I will keep them in mind though!
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MrsS518
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by chmlengr
Posted by MrsS518
Posted by chmlengr
You need the 50 mm AF-S lens. This is because the D40 doesn't have the motor to autofocus the lenses, so you need the lens that will do that. It's a little more expensive, but they can be found to be used on the D40, D60, etc.
Good Luck!
ok so the 50mm AF-S lens I'll look into it thank you!!! Is it the same or close to the 50mm 1.8?
same. you can get 50mm lenses in f/1.4 and f/1.8. The f/1.8 is cheaper than the f/1.4. Just be sure the lens is an f/1.8 AF-S and not a f/1.8D lens.
Hope that helps.
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MrsS518
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by chmlengr
Posted by MrsS518
Posted by chmlengr
You need the 50 mm AF-S lens. This is because the D40 doesn't have the motor to autofocus the lenses, so you need the lens that will do that. It's a little more expensive, but they can be found to be used on the D40, D60, etc.
Good Luck!
ok so the 50mm AF-S lens I'll look into it thank you!!! Is it the same or close to the 50mm 1.8?
same. you can get 50mm lenses in f/1.4 and f/1.8. The f/1.8 is cheaper than the f/1.4. Just be sure the lens is an f/1.8 AF-S and not a f/1.8D lens.
Hope that helps.
you were a big help!!! Thank you!!! I have DH looking into this lens for me. Thanks again for all your help
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by chmlengr
A cheaper, but also good alternative would be an 18-135mm lens
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I have that lens and after 1 year and a photo class, I can tell you now that I would not buy this lens again if I had the knowledge I have now on that lens, aperture, etc....
The 135mm zoom is really pushing on not having the VR.
It did serve it's purpose but between the 2, get the 18-200 VR or save for it if you cannot get it now.
I think they just changed it so it's a bit more $$$ now.
Make sure also your lenses are made in US and not imported. Otherwise, you will have issues with warranties if you need to use it.
The 18-200mm VR has great reviews but I asked my photoclass teacher about it and he told you really do not want a lens with that much range. It does not do as good as it should at both range of the lens.
An alternative is to get the 55-200 mm VR. I did not want to do that myself and bought the 18-135mm because the 18-200mm VR was a bit too much at the time. I think I would have been happier with the 55-200 VR instead of my one lens. Mostly because I really don't shoot under 50mm anyway. I mostly use the telephoto with DS being a toddler and moving everywhere. For me, it's easier to shoot pics with him farther away from me.
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
50mm lens for Nikon D40
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MrsPowers
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by smdl
Posted by chmlengr
A cheaper, but also good alternative would be an 18-135mm lens
link
I have that lens and after 1 year and a photo class, I can tell you now that I would not buy this lens again if I had the knowledge I have now on that lens, aperture, etc....
The 135mm zoom is really pushing on not having the VR.
It did serve it's purpose but between the 2, get the 18-200 VR or save for it if you cannot get it now.
I think they just changed it so it's a bit more $$$ now.
Make sure also your lenses are made in US and not imported. Otherwise, you will have issues with warranties if you need to use it.
The 18-200mm VR has great reviews but I asked my photoclass teacher about it and he told you really do not want a lens with that much range. It does not do as good as it should at both range of the lens.
An alternative is to get the 55-200 mm VR. I did not want to do that myself and bought the 18-135mm because the 18-200mm VR was a bit too much at the time. I think I would have been happier with the 55-200 VR instead of my one lens. Mostly because I really don't shoot under 50mm anyway. I mostly use the telephoto with DS being a toddler and moving everywhere. For me, it's easier to shoot pics with him farther away from me.
Thanks for sharing this!!!!
I mostly use the 55-200 for taking pics of DS but DH complains that it's too much zoom for him at home.
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CkGm
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Found this one too- got great reviews!
lens
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MrsS518
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Thank you everyone for all the help!! You guys are great with helping answering questions!! Thanks for all the helpful info!!!
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| Posted 12/9/09 6:15 PM |
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CkGm
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by MrsS518
Thank you everyone for all the help!! You guys are great with helping answering questions!! Thanks for all the helpful info!!!
Thanks to you I ended up buying the last lens I posted!  I wasn't even thinking of buying one but I decided I needed an early Christmas present
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Jen2999
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Sorry to hijack Tara, but can anyone link me to the compatible Canon lens?
I am also looking for a 50mm lens for my rebel.
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by Jen2999
Sorry to hijack Tara, but can anyone link me to the compatible Canon lens?
I am also looking for a 50mm lens for my rebel.
I'm getting one for Christmas, let me ask Chris and I will FM you
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Jen2999
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by Jen2999
Sorry to hijack Tara, but can anyone link me to the compatible Canon lens?
I am also looking for a 50mm lens for my rebel.
I'm getting one for Christmas, let me ask Chris and I will FM you
Awesommmeee!!!
Thanks
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Tara- the AF-S 50mm lens are big bucks
I asked my instructor and we can use the less expensive ones, we'd just need to focus it ourselves! Thats what I plan on doing- can't afford $500 on a lens right now!!
heres the one I am getting from Amazon- plus its free shipping
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ReiRei13
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
PS- I just tried calling you! Call me when you get the chance
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by Jen2999
Sorry to hijack Tara, but can anyone link me to the compatible Canon lens?
I am also looking for a 50mm lens for my rebel.
Sorry to butt in, but just wanted to say I shoot with a rebel and have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens and LOVE it. Photogs call it the "plastic fantastic" and since it's made out of plastic, it's super cheap (less than $100). Can't zoom with it, which can be a little tricky, but I swear you can't take a bad pic with it. I always get compliments on my pics, and I am as amateur as you get!
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Re: photography moms.... need help with a lens
Posted by MrsP747
Tara- the AF-S 50mm lens are big bucks
I asked my instructor and we can use the less expensive ones, we'd just need to focus it ourselves! Thats what I plan on doing- can't afford $500 on a lens right now!!
heres the one I am getting from Amazon- plus its free shipping
link
Nikon makes a 35mm AF-S lens that is 1/2 the price of the 50mm AF-S....around $220ish
It's a wonderful lens and I highly recommend it.....
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