2006-12-06 09:08:59 · 4 answers · asked by mrguk 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The quick answer is no. The D40 can only use AFS lenses which really limits the range of lenses available. The D50 is more of a serious hobbiest camera while the D40 is more for people who aren't so much into creative photography but need some of the features not offered on a point-and-shoot.
The D40 was crafted to meet a very tight price point. The D50 was too but that price point was several hundred dollars higher. If you are serious about photography go for the D50.
2006-12-06 09:41:07 · answer #1 · answered by k3s793 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The D40 is positioned BELOW the D50. The D50 has better auto-focus and it can use more lenses.
This preview of the D40 goes into more detail: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/nikond40/
2006-12-06 17:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not. It's lacking some features of the D50. I feel it is aimed at beginners who want to try out DSLR's without spending too much money. See the links in OMG's answer as well as this one, which is a side-by-side comparison:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=nikon_d40%2Cnikon_d50&show=all
I have not seen an actual review yet.
2006-12-06 17:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out http://www.dpreview.com and find out.
2006-12-06 17:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋