What should I ask Santa for?

FallinWoman · #1 November 4th, 2009, 05:51 PM

I am a total newbie to this photography thing. I am not even ready to think about someday starting a business. So right now I am just trying to take good pictures of my son and enjoying playing with them in PE. So...I have a Nikon D40x, kit lens, Elements 6 for mac. DH would like to get me something for Christmas. Should I ask for a different camera? A different lens for the D40x (50mm?)? Photoshop CS3? I know there is a wide range of $$ in my suggestions. I just don't know what would help me the most at this point. Any pointers?

LindsLuvsSi · #2 November 4th, 2009, 05:55 PM

I'd say a lens0 the nifty fifty lens

(50mm/1.8 or 1.4)

whodatmama · #3 November 4th, 2009, 06:23 PM

Definitely the nifty fifty. My fav lens, hands down.

#4 November 4th, 2009, 06:53 PM

Yep, a 50mm would be perfect for you!

Admin-Rachel · #5 November 4th, 2009, 08:20 PM

Nifty 50 for sure.

JacksonsMommy030409 · #6 November 4th, 2009, 10:45 PM

I'm also a huge fan of the 50mm!

stephie1012 · #7 November 5th, 2009, 05:31 PM

is there a 50mm that will AF with the d40?
I had the d40 i couldnt stand how limited i was with a lens, well there was plenty but they cost more.
I think i would get photoshop maybe. That being said i bought my nifty fifty and i still dont have photoshop lol.
ok so just checked cause i was curious there is a 50mm 1.4 that will autofocus with it. amazon has it for $499. The only lens that will autofocus with it must be labeled AF-S. Incase u didnt know that or someone else reading was curious.

Admin-Rachel · #8 November 5th, 2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stephie1012

is there a 50mm that will AF with the d40?
I had the d40 i couldnt stand how limited i was with a lens, well there was plenty but they cost more.
I think i would get photoshop maybe. That being said i bought my nifty fifty and i still dont have photoshop lol.
ok so just checked cause i was curious there is a 50mm 1.4 that will autofocus with it. amazon has it for $499. The only lens that will autofocus with it must be labeled AF-S. Incase u didnt know that or someone else reading was curious.

Yep, that's true.

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As with the D40 the D40X doesn't have an built-in focus drive motor which means it can auto focus only with lenses which have their own drive motor (AF-S and AF-I lenses). The lack of a drive motor can be seen by the missing mechanical focus drive pin on the lens mount (see images below)

Nikon D40X Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review