Nikon D40X Digital SLR Camera Body

[graham58]

Hi

I am buying a Nikon D40X Digital SLR Camera Body.I also have a nikon F65 film camera WITH A NIKKOR 28-80 LENS .My question is will my NIKKOR 28-80 fit and fully fuction in the D40X


many thanks
graham 58

[zrfraser]

I don't think so, I'm pretty sure the D40x requires AF-s style lenes. This means there is no screw motor to turn the autofocus, however you might be able to focus manually, but don't quote me on that.

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[deckcadet]

it will mount and meter, but not autofocus.

The 28-80mm in question is generally quite a poor lens, among the lowest quality lenses Nikon has produced, and the focal length range on digital is lackluster to say the least. I would suggest that if you wish to have a lens that will fully function on the D40x, you purchase the 18-55mm DX II AF-S kit lens (same field of view range as your 28-80mm, same apertures, with very good image quality), or if you are willing to go a bit further, the 18-70mm DX AF-S which is a superior lens. Alternatively, the AF-S 18-135mm lens is also a good performer.

[graham58]

thanks for the advise .I will go for the 18-135 lens