New Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Prime Lens with Auto Focus on the D40!

Yahoo! No more manual focus only 50mm prime lens for D40 users. The new Nifty 50 prime with auto focus for Nikon D40 owners has arrived and its only $219!

Fast f/1.8, compact FX-format prime (fixed focal length) lens
Optimized for FX-format D-SLR cameras but equally at home on any Nikon DX-format D-SLR, this updated classic with a fast maximum aperture is ideal for everyday shooting, perfect in low lighting situations and great for producing images with beautiful background blur (bokeh). The AF-S 50mm f/1.8G includes Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM) for fast and precise autofocus, M/A Focus Mode Switch for seamless changes between manual and autofocus operation and an aspherical lens element for outstanding optical performance with high contrast.

• Fast, upgraded f/1.8, compact FX-format prime lens
• Newly developed optical system with Aspherical lens element
• Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
• M/A Focus Mode Switch
• Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format D-SLRs

Check it out Here!

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC lens For Nikon D40

Sigma has announced a new superzoom lens specifically for Nikon owners. The £329.99 Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC lens features a built-in autofocus motor (similar to Nikon's own AF-S design) allowing the lens to focus with cameras like the D40 and D40X.

The 18-200mm lens sports two Special Low Distortion (SLD) glass elements and two hybrid spherical lens elements. These are said to keep aberrations in check, while a new flare-reducing coating helps keep ghosting to a mild spooking.

All the while, the new Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC lens is designed to be small and light; just 75.6mm long at rest and weighing just 395g. It also features a zoom lock to prevent the lens body from 'creeping' during transportation.

http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/

The Nikonians D40/x Forum and User Community

I registered with this very useful D40/x forum also. Tons of great information can be learned here along with picture contests for D40 users and more. There's also a nice thread from author Asgard that lists all the available Lenses for your new D40/x which is great. Head over and check it it out!

Nikon D40/x Avalible Lenses

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