Can I use Nikon 18-200 Vr les on Canon 40D?

[joematt]

Can I use Nikon 18-200 Vr lens on Canon 40D? Does it going to give any future problem?

[ander75it]

Yes you can. No, I don't see why it should.

[Forced Perfect]

It'll work with an adapter but you will have to manually focus and the VR will not work.

[ander75it]

You have GOT to be kidding. The 18-200 is an AF/S lens and therefore works fully on the d40. Check Ken Rockwell's review of the d40 if you don't believe it.

[Forced Perfect]

You have GOT to be kidding. The 18-200 is an AF/S lens and therefore works fully on the d40. Check Ken Rockwell's review of the d40 if you don't believe it.

He posted in the Canon forum using a Canon camera name (40D), the Nikon camera is the D40 and yes, that will work perfectly on a Nikon D40 as it has an AF-S ultrasonic motor. VR will work too.

As long as you're talking about a D40 not a 40D. The Canon 40D is a totally different camera and will not use a Nikon lens without an adapter (plus loss of AF and VR). :)

[Rooz]

the OP specifically says CANON 40D.

no, it won;t work. there may be some adaptor somewhere that may have it work in some limited way i suppose, i don;t know. but really, why would you want to ?

[Forced Perfect]

the OP specifically says CANON 40D.

no, it won;t work. there may be some adaptor somewhere that may have it work in some limited way i suppose, i don;t know. but really, why would you want to ?

Tainted Nikon stuff on a lovely new Canon body? I think not! :)

[ander75it]

Oh my. Sorry, somehow I was thinking of the Nikon, I had several threads open and I didn't think about checking the forum. Sorry again and thanks for correcting me.

[Prospero]

Even with an adapter it will not work.
The adapter which allows you to use Nikon glass on a Canon camera only works with lenses that have an apperture ring. The 18-200 is a G lens which means it does not have this ring and that the apperture can only be controlled by the camera body.

Older Nikkor lenses that have an apperture ring will work fine with the adapter and offer stop down metering on a Canon camera. The only reason to do this, though, is because these lenses are cheap.

[Forced Perfect]

Even with an adapter it will not work.
The adapter which allows you to use Nikon glass on a Canon camera only works with lenses that have an apperture ring. The 18-200 is a G lens which means it does not have this ring and that the apperture can only be controlled by the camera body.

Older Nikkor lenses that have an apperture ring will work fine with the adapter and offer stop down metering on a Canon camera. The only reason to do this, though, is because these lenses are cheap.

Of course. I totally didn't even think about the fact it is a G series lens. Ah well, what do I know about Nikon anyway! hehe

[coldrain]

Well, to be totally correct...

The Nikon 18-200 VR is a zoom lens with variable aperture, auto focus and image stabilization.
IF you buy a Nikon to Canon EOS mount adapter, it will work as zoom lens with only wide open aperture, manual focus and no image stabilization. :eek:

If that is what you are after, sure go for it... althought $700+ for such a lens seems a waste.

You would better off getting a Sigma 18-200, which would give youauto focus and a variable aperture for half the price. Or a Sigma 18-200 OS, which will give you autofocus, a variable aperture, and image stabilization for a bit over $400.
Or a Tamron 18-250mm, which will give you more reach than the Nikon, autofocus, and a variable aperture. For less than the Nikon.

So... lots of choices for a Canon EOS 40D, in ultra zoom lens land. And if you have your heart set on a Nikon 18-200 VR and merely are looking for a camera to go with it, I would suggest you look for a Nikon camera body, instead of a Canon camera body. Like the Nikon D80.

[Forced Perfect]

So... lots of choices for a Canon EOS 40D, in ultra zoom lens land. And if you have your heart set on a Nikon 18-200 VR and merely are looking for a camera to go with it, I would suggest you look for a Nikon camera body, instead of a Canon camera body. Like the Nikon D80.

My question is: Why is this person getting a ~$1500 camera if they aren't sure about basic compatibility between brands? :P

Basically all they need to know is:

If you've already bought a Canon 40D, go buy a Canon lens (or a 3rd party one for a Canon mount).

If you haven't bought a camera yet and really want that 18-200 VR, buy a Nikon body. Even the D40 can use it without the internal focusing motor. (silly Nikon and their primitive mechanical linkage ;))

The 18-200 VR is not a viable lens for a mount adapter for use on a Canon camera.

[24Peter]

My question is: Why is this person getting a ~$1500 camera if they aren't sure about basic compatibility between brands? :P



"The 40D has become the new Rebel." Not to disparage anyone since when I got my first DSLR I was totally clueless (some might say I still am :eek:), but it seems many newbies are jumping right to the 40D without knowing anything about using interchangeable lenses or (D)SLR's in general. I would expect this more with true entry level cameras [digital or film] like the Canon Rebel series. But if you look, for instance, at the dpreveiw 10D/20D/30D/40D forums, there seem to be many more complete noob questions there than there used to be (stuff in the past you'd typically see on the 350D/400D forum.)

Once again, not a judgment; just an observation. It is an interesting trend that as the more "pro" bodies become cheaper, people leap right into them without any prior experience.

[Gintaras]

Why would anyone want to use a Nikon lens on Canon body and visa-versa? WEIRD...Would not this be better to pick the same brand for lens and camera instead of going into tech masochism? One can always have Sigma 18-200 I guess if not willing to miss that lovely range. I cannot see another rational answer to this highly superstitious question IMO.

[D Thompson]

"The 40D has become the new Rebel." Not to disparage anyone since when I got my first DSLR I was totally clueless (some might say I still am :eek:), but it seems many newbies are jumping right to the 40D without knowing anything about using interchangeable lenses or (D)SLR's in general. I would expect this more with true entry level cameras [digital or film] like the Canon Rebel series. But if you look, for instance, at the dpreveiw 10D/20D/30D/40D forums, there seem to be many more complete noob questions there than there used to be (stuff in the past you'd typically see on the 350D/400D forum.)

Once again, not a judgment; just an observation. It is an interesting trend that as the more "pro" bodies become cheaper, people leap right into them without any prior experience.

You're not the only one that has noticed or thought the same thing. I've noticed a lot of "just got a 40D, now what settings should I use or lens should I get for shooting this" questions. Just my opinion, but if you're spending that much on a camera, you should have a basic clue about settings and using it. I think some of it is that they ask for recommendations and generally the answer is top of the line stuff, when they neither have the need or experience to jump in at that level. Not every Mom needs a 40D with a 70-200 f2.8 IS L to shoot soccer pics. They may start out wanting something less, but then some "pro" makes them feel worthless if they get entry level equipment, so they spring for it without knowing the first thing about what it takes. It's not just limited to cameras either. I notice the same type of questions on a couple of Photoshop forums also.

Ok, off soapbox and will let the thread continue on the original topic ;).

[Forced Perfect]

You're not the only one that has noticed or thought the same thing. I've noticed a lot of "just got a 40D, now what settings should I use or lens should I get for shooting this" questions. Just my opinion, but if you're spending that much on a camera, you should have a basic clue about settings and using it. I think some of it is that they ask for recommendations and generally the answer is top of the line stuff, when they neither have the need or experience to jump in at that level. Not every Mom needs a 40D with a 70-200 f2.8 IS L to shoot soccer pics. They may start out wanting something less, but then some "pro" makes them feel worthless if they get entry level equipment, so they spring for it without knowing the first thing about what it takes. It's not just limited to cameras either. I notice the same type of questions on a couple of Photoshop forums also.

Ok, off soapbox and will let the thread continue on the original topic ;).

That is a good point. I have actually seen these questions about the 40D on Flickr.

My personal favorite was "Does a 40D take SD or CF cards?" and when people explained it took CF he said he had to go take the SD card back to the store now.

[jayfixit]

Hmm...I guess I don't see it as a big deal. If people have the money, and just like having a 40D, go for it. Buying a 40D and never using manual settings is no different than someone who buys a Porsche 911 and never takes it to a race track. They bought it for it's capabilities. Whether or not they decide to use any of them is now their decision.

But, as for the lens question, perhaps their trying to clear up bad information they heard? D40 and 40D are very close, and can confuse someone who might not know a whole lot about cameras. All just speculation, of course. :)

[joematt]

Thank you all for clearing up my confusion. I am a new kid on the block. I read at Ken Rockwell’s review on Canon 40D and indeed thought I can interchange lens.