can I use my Nikon lenses from my film SLR Nikon EM on a Nikon digital SLR D50?

Answer 1

The EM... now that brings back memories :-)
As mentioned, there's no metering. Also, the viewfinder is rather small compared to a film SLRs and it lacks a split prism - as do all digital SLR cameras. So manual focussing is a real pain.
It would be best to start your lens collection from scratch.
The regular kit lens with the D50 is an 18-55mm zoom. It's cheap but it's also a rather poor lens. If your budget permits, get the 18-70mm ($310 sold seperately, cheaper as a kit).

Answer 2

I am using lenses I bought in the mid 70's with my D300. So yes you can You may not get all functions with all cameras. AI lenses will not autofocus and only meter on theD200 D300. D700.D2 and D3 . AI lenses will not matrix meter on the D1 but will center weighted meter and spot meter. The work in manual mode on all other Nikon DSLR but you have to use the sunny 16 rule or a stand alone meter. AF and AF-d lenses will meter on Nikon DSLR but will not autofocus on the D60/D40x/D40 cameras. Not a big deal as manual focusing is not a terribly difficult skill AF-s and AF-I will give you full function on all Nikon DSLR Some pre AI lenses and home conversions to AI may be more problematic and there are some invasive fisheye lenses that can break the mirror on new Nikons so those are cautions What lenses did you get? There is some great legacy glass out there that gives wonderfull results in a very durable mostly metal and glass lens ( not much plastic) These things will last you a lifetime. Congrats on getting it. Also what film camera ?

Answer 3

Yes, BUT you will not get any metering. The D50/D70/D80's do not have the meter coupling ring on the body.

The D200/D2x can use your older lenses with metering.