Question for Nikon users

axl · 06-29-2009, 12:33 PM

My wife is using D1 at work and for warious reason the camera is failing.
She is using this lens. (Nikkor-micro AF60/2.8)
They would, like to upgrade camera to D90. The only question is: Will D90 take that lens???

Thank you,

regards
Peter

Not Registered · 06-29-2009, 05:58 PM

Axl, I dont have the Nikon D90 but as far as I know I think that it will take it. I think that this will help Nikon SLR Camera & Lens Compatibility Chart

axl · 06-30-2009, 01:57 AM

thanks Gruoso, it did help.

BR
Peter

melon · 06-30-2009, 04:33 AM

AFAIK only the cheapest models do not support non AF-S lenses (they don't have the in-body focus motor) and the D90 is a mid-range model. I believe it will work nicely.

jsherman999 · 06-30-2009, 10:24 PM

Originally posted by axl

My wife is using D1 at work and for warious reason the camera is failing.
She is using this lens. (Nikkor-micro AF60/2.8)
They would, like to upgrade camera to D90. The only question is: Will D90 take that lens???

Thank you,

regards
Peter

Yes, it will work just fine on a D90. The only lenses that will not are MF pre AI-S lenses (AI lenses are kinda the equivalent of the Pentax A series.)

If you try to put a pre- AI lens on a D90, you could damage it.

Any autofocus Nikon-mount lens will work perfectly on a D90.

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jsherman999 · 06-30-2009, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by melon

AFAIK only the cheapest models do not support non AF-S lenses (they don't have the in-body focus motor) and the D90 is a mid-range model. I believe it will work nicely.

This is true, the D40/D60/D5000 will not work with any AF lens, only the ones with in-body motors - designated by AF-S or sometimes G. (A "D" lens like this 60 macro works fine on a D80/D90/D300/D700/D3.)

Another reason why the D40/D60 is such a stupid purchase, IMO, I'd buy a *istD before a D40 any day.

opianstate · 09-08-2009, 12:03 PM

I made the mistake of picking up a D40. Great camera, but extremely "dumbed down". If you never plan on picking up another lens, I guess it would work out fine. I agree on the *istD statement, I wonder why they're not more mainstream. I'm guessing because Ken Rockwell doesn't endorse them?

B Grace · 09-09-2009, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

This is true, the D40/D60/D5000 will not work with any AF lens, only the ones with in-body motors - designated by AF-S or sometimes G. (A "D" lens like this 60 macro works fine on a D80/D90/D300/D700/D3.)

Another reason why the D40/D60 is such a stupid purchase, IMO, I'd buy a *istD before a D40 any day.

To clarify, the AF-D 60 Micro will not autofocus on the D40/D40x/D60/D5000 cameras. I use mine on my D40x all the time in manual focus. I guess you just have to know what you're doing and, no, I wouldn't trade my D40x for the istD. I like my K200D just fine.

The AF-D 60 Micro will work perfectly on the D90 and, in my opinion, makes an excellent short telephoto lens. When I purchased my lens I was expecting it to be a good macro. I was very pleasantly surprised by it's performance as a general telephoto and the out of focus areas in my images are fantastic.

edl · 09-11-2009, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

This is true, the D40/D60/D5000 will not work with any AF lens, only the ones with in-body motors - designated by AF-S or sometimes G. (A "D" lens like this 60 macro works fine on a D80/D90/D300/D700/D3.)

Another reason why the D40/D60 is such a stupid purchase, IMO, I'd buy a *istD before a D40 any day.

Well technically, the D40/D60/D5000 will mount any Nikon lens, even pre-AI so it works in that sense. But like you said, it won't AF.

I actually bought a D40 specifically for the unrestricted flash sync speed. But I wouldn't be happy with it as my only camera, and I use the D700 way more often.

06-29-2009, 12:33 PM	#1
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Question for Nikon users My wife is using D1 at work and for warious reason the camera is failing. She is using this lens. (Nikkor-micro AF60/2.8) They would, like to upgrade camera to D90. The only question is: Will D90 take that lens??? Thank you, regards Peter

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06-29-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
Not Registered Guest	Axl, I dont have the Nikon D90 but as far as I know I think that it will take it. I think that this will help Nikon SLR Camera & Lens Compatibility Chart

06-30-2009, 01:57 AM	#3
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183 Original Poster	thanks Gruoso, it did help. BR Peter

06-30-2009, 04:33 AM	#4
melon New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Posts: 22	AFAIK only the cheapest models do not support non AF-S lenses (they don't have the in-body focus motor) and the D90 is a mid-range model. I believe it will work nicely.

06-30-2009, 10:24 PM	#5
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by axl My wife is using D1 at work and for warious reason the camera is failing. She is using this lens. (Nikkor-micro AF60/2.8) They would, like to upgrade camera to D90. The only question is: Will D90 take that lens??? Thank you, regards Peter Yes, it will work just fine on a D90. The only lenses that will not are MF pre AI-S lenses (AI lenses are kinda the equivalent of the Pentax A series.) If you try to put a pre- AI lens on a D90, you could damage it. Any autofocus Nikon-mount lens will work perfectly on a D90. .

06-30-2009, 10:28 PM	#6
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by melon AFAIK only the cheapest models do not support non AF-S lenses (they don't have the in-body focus motor) and the D90 is a mid-range model. I believe it will work nicely. This is true, the D40/D60/D5000 will not work with any AF lens, only the ones with in-body motors - designated by AF-S or sometimes G. (A "D" lens like this 60 macro works fine on a D80/D90/D300/D700/D3.) Another reason why the D40/D60 is such a stupid purchase, IMO, I'd buy a *istD before a D40 any day.

09-08-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
opianstate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 118	I made the mistake of picking up a D40. Great camera, but extremely "dumbed down". If you never plan on picking up another lens, I guess it would work out fine. I agree on the *istD statement, I wonder why they're not more mainstream. I'm guessing because Ken Rockwell doesn't endorse them?

09-09-2009, 10:18 AM	#8
B Grace Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 429	Originally posted by jsherman999 This is true, the D40/D60/D5000 will not work with any AF lens, only the ones with in-body motors - designated by AF-S or sometimes G. (A "D" lens like this 60 macro works fine on a D80/D90/D300/D700/D3.) Another reason why the D40/D60 is such a stupid purchase, IMO, I'd buy a *istD before a D40 any day. To clarify, the AF-D 60 Micro will not autofocus on the D40/D40x/D60/D5000 cameras. I use mine on my D40x all the time in manual focus. I guess you just have to know what you're doing and, no, I wouldn't trade my D40x for the istD. I like my K200D just fine. The AF-D 60 Micro will work perfectly on the D90 and, in my opinion, makes an excellent short telephoto lens. When I purchased my lens I was expecting it to be a good macro. I was very pleasantly surprised by it's performance as a general telephoto and the out of focus areas in my images are fantastic.

09-11-2009, 02:43 PM	#9
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	Originally posted by jsherman999 This is true, the D40/D60/D5000 will not work with any AF lens, only the ones with in-body motors - designated by AF-S or sometimes G. (A "D" lens like this 60 macro works fine on a D80/D90/D300/D700/D3.) Another reason why the D40/D60 is such a stupid purchase, IMO, I'd buy a *istD before a D40 any day. Well technically, the D40/D60/D5000 will mount any Nikon lens, even pre-AI so it works in that sense. But like you said, it won't AF. I actually bought a D40 specifically for the unrestricted flash sync speed. But I wouldn't be happy with it as my only camera, and I use the D700 way more often.