Im looking for a new lens for my nikon d40?

Question

im going to buy a new lens for my nikon d40. right now i have 18-55 i might get 55-200 or 18-135. i dont know. on my lens now, the auto focus is not that fast. i want a lens that will auto focus quickly, like the rebel xti. what do i have to look for? a certain name or number or code? thanks

Answer 1

The Nikon 55-200 is an excellent choice and is just as sharp as the 18-55. They also make it with VR, vibration reduction, for a few extra bucks.

Answer 2

Consult kenrockwell.com. It has excellent reviews of lenses and cameras, with realistic comments on price vs. quality.

No, I'm not connected to it in any way -- I just use it alot.

Answer 3

Ebay...you can almost everything there!

Answer 4

The 18-200mm VR lens is the perfect choice - it's a little more expensive than the 18-135, but it's a lens that'll never come off your camera is it's brilliant for almost any photo task. It's Vibration Reduction (VR) is terrific, giving an equivalent of a shutter speed four stops faster.

The 55-200mm is also good if you are on a tighter budget, especially the VR version. However, if you don't like the idea of switching lenses often, the 18-200mm is perfect, but if it is out of your budget, the 18-135 is a great performer as well.

However, the D40 doesn't have an autofocus motor in it, so be sure to look out for "AF-S" lenses which indicate it has a motor inside.

Good luck!