USNRET Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 So the auto focus on our Nikon D540 became very intermittent and then I knocked it of my desk and the lens is now history. I need a cheap one the wife can take snap shots with, don't want to spend 200 on a new lens as she has a habit of not giving much TLC to the camera. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 http://www.nextag.com/Nikon-18-55mm-f-580403652/prices-html http://www.gallowaycamera.com/Products/Lenses/lenses.htm#For_Digital_SLRs_ONLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Get a D40 kit camera lense, best for the dollars. Maybe find one on Ebay like the 50mm. What focal lenth you interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Would this fit the bill? http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-35-105mm-AF-D-f-3-5-4-5-Lens_W0QQitemZ330403181265QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_Lenses?hash=item4ced9072d1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks, I looked thru the suggestions and decided to order refurb from B&H 18-55 for $114.00. Hope the camera still works after the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I've got a Nikkor 50 mm 1.6 lens, a Nikon teleconverter (doubler) TC-201 2x, a Nikon Series E zoom 70-210 mm 1.4 and a Tokina AT-X 24-40mm wide angle zoom 1.28 lens. These are NOT auto focus lenses. PM me if you can use any or all of these. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotog Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 A Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 is by far the best bang for the dollar. Consistently ranking among the best lenses for quality pics. As a single focal length lens, your feet become the zoom mechanism. Here is a link to all kinds of Nikon/Nikkor info. This is my personal one stop info source for anything Nikon. http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 There is no D540, I assume you must mean D40. That camera requires an AF-S lens to autofocus, which you have purchased. Other lenses will fit but in manual focus only. Some older lenses may not even meter with the D40. I have a D40 as my 2nd camera and love it. I got it about a year ago from Amazon w/kit lens for $409. Already have an arsenal of lenses, so I sold the kit lens on Ebay for $100. Not a bad price for such a good camera. If your camera is not working properly after the fall, check on www.photo.net for recommendations for repair shops. It seem like the Nikon repair service is variable; some like other independent repair shops much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 There is no D540, I assume you must mean D40. That camera requires an AF-S lens to autofocus, which you have purchased. Other lenses will fit but in manual focus only. Some older lenses may not even meter with the D40. I have a D40 as my 2nd camera and love it. I got it about a year ago from Amazon w/kit lens for $409. Already have an arsenal of lenses, so I sold the kit lens on Ebay for $100. Not a bad price for such a good camera. If your camera is not working properly after the fall, check on www.photo.net for recommendations for repair shops. It seem like the Nikon repair service is variable; some like other independent repair shops much better. Woops, FAT FINGER alert. It's a D-50. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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