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Nikon D80 (Lens Included)
Nikon D80 (Lens Included)
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HQ Grade: B-
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hdill@aol.com 0 pts
October 15, 2006 2:11 PM
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Are Nikon SLR lenses for film compatible with D80 body

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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18534 pts
October 22, 2006 1:27 AM
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The Nikon D80 uses the AF mounted Nikon lenses. If your flim-in lenses are AF style, they will work.

Andrew
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Bob Bergey 55 pts
November 2, 2006 2:31 PM
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Remember that the sensor in the Nikon (and most other) DSLRs is only 2/3 the size of a 35mm film frame. That means the 35mm equivalent focal length when used on a DSLR is 50 percent longer -- for example, a 50mm "normal" lens on a film SLR would be the equivalent of a 75mm lens on a digital SLR. So chances are you're going to need to buy at least one or two new lenses to cover the wide angle end of the spectrum.
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Piero Foto (ifotomedia) 7096 pts
February 28, 2007 7:03 PM
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Hi, hdill.
I have just determined that using nikkor 35mm film lenses on a digital camera system is simply just not worth the hassles for serious photography. I have just got rid of all my SLR nikkor lenses and invested in new DSLR Nikkor lenses that are compatible with the D80 DSLR camera system.

BOTTOM LINE:
The DSLR lenses works much more better, properly, efficiently, and professionally for digital than the older Nikkor lenses. If photography is your business, I would strongly suggest to step to the plate and update, or else you be defeating the purpose of new technology.

I know its been a while when you asked your question, and since its still an open question I have taken to the chance of responding to it, but if you no longer need any additional advice it would great if you can pick an answer and close off the question, thanks!

I hope this info will help in some way.

Happy Shopping!
Piero Foto

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Cliff 51 pts
July 18, 2007 6:35 PM
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I have no idea what Piero is saying... here is the real true bottom line: All AF and AF-S Nikkor lenses work perfectly with the D80.

AF - AutoFocus lens. This is the "screwdriver" type autofocus lens. Works fine on the D80. Put it this way, it works no differently between the D80 and the very best old film body.

AF-S - The "newer" autofocus system. This type of lens has a focus motor in the lens itself, with only electrical contacts between the lens and the body. As such, the focusing is generally faster and more quiet.

In fact, even some pre-autofocus lenses will work on the D80. Of course, they won't autofocus, but you can focus them manually. These should be "AI" or better.
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Geraldo (geraldo59) 0 pts
December 16, 2008 10:50 AM
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I have tamron 28-200mm AF aspherical ld lense for Nikon film camera, what Nikon DSLR will it be most compatible today.

Thank you.
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