hey /p/, my buddy just got a nikon d40. since i'm not familiar with any lenses made in the past 10 years, and he's new to slr's, we could use your help suggesting some decent glass for him. he's not interested in macro, or telephoto, so what do you suggest /p/?EXIF data available. Clickhereto show/hide.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakePanasonicCamera ModelDMC-LZ5Camera SoftwareAdobe Photoshop CS3 WindowsMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaFocal Length (35mm Equiv)138 mmImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2007:08:21 06:02:03Exposure Time1/8 secF-Numberf/3.8Exposure ProgramNormal ProgramISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/3.8Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModePatternLight SourceFlashFlashFlash, Auto, Red-Eye ReduceFocal Length22.70 mmColor Space InformationUncalibratedImage Width591Image Height444RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceManualScene Capture TypeStandardGain ControlNoneContrastNormalSaturationHighSharpnessHard
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM
prime 50mm 1.8
>>7131250/1.8 won't autofocus on a D40.
>>71314still doesn't mean i cant use it lol, just have to learn not to be lazy
>>71317Autofocus isn't lazy. I does have advantages and disadvantages compared to manual focus, however.