Replacing D40X - Lens & Body Questions

[russy01]

Afternoon Chaps,

I am a Canon man and know nothing about Nikon. My old man however has a Nikon D40x with several lens he's been using since its release in 2007.

Anyway, I am considering buying him a new body (as he's been nice!) and have been looking at D5200 & D5300.

Will lenses that he has been using with the D40x fit a D5200/D5300?

Hdew have the D5200 body at £240 and the D5300 body at £320. I didnt really want to spend more than £300, but if there is a product at £350 say which is worth the extra Id consider it?

Thanks in Advance.

[9.3]

Yes, his lenses will work fine.
If he's used to the simplicity of the D40x, the D3300 is a cracking little body (£229 Currys) as well, produces lovely images. Strap on a 50mm 1.8 and it'll give as good as anything.

[Simpo Two]

If he likes his D40x he may not actually want a new body. Or has he been grumbling about it for some reason?

[russy01]

He loves his D40x, but having used my 70d and my sisters D3300 he recognises his is a bit behind the times now. He wants a new one, but he doesn't like spending money on himself. So I'm doing it for him...

I think I like the look of the D5300, should do him for a while.

[Simpo Two]

Fair enough. According to a quick Google neither camera has an AF motor in the body, so if his lenses autofocus with the D40x they'll also do it with a D5x00. The lens designation to look for is 'AF-S'.

[russy01]

Thanks for your help fella