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6 years 3 months ago #558634 by _01
Hello All I just got started in photography and I got a Nikon d 3400 two lenses kit for Christmas. I was trying to find out if I can use the bigger zoom lenses such as 500mm and up I like to take photos of birds and other wildlife. As I get much better I will upgrade my camera. Can I do this or is it a waste of time and money?? 


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6 years 3 months ago #558724 by garyrhook
Modern Nikon bodies have the ability to use many Nikon lenses. The D3400 doesn't have a built-in motor (BIM) so you if you want auto-focus to work you must use an AF-S lens. You could, of course, use an older lens (D, for example) as a manual focus, but it's hardly worth the effort, IMO.

So, yes you can by newer lenses. Recommened to buy FX lenses; that way, when you change bodies (if you go full-frame) your glass will be just fine.

That said, the one problem you might run into is that lenses on bodies may require microfocus adjustment. Some bodies do not provide that feature (read: The D3xxx and D5xxx don't, I think). I bought a 70-200 and an 85 that I could not use wide open on my D5100. It was only when I bought my D750 that I could get them tweaked out.


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6 years 3 months ago #561196 by effron
Lenses are a much better "investment" than camera bodies. I wouldn't hesitate to add fine lenses, and yes, you WILL upgrade the camera someday....

Why so serious?
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