No autofocus motor in D5000

Roger Murphy · Jun 18, 2009

Folks,

Want to understand a little bit more. New to the world of DSLR. DPreview has mentioned that the D5000 does not have an autofocus motor. Will this problem be resolved if I buy a Sigma 18-250 with HSM. What is the problem in not having an autofocus motor. Is it usually a function of the camera or the lens.

Blufftonian · Jun 18, 2009

Nikon's first generation of autofocus cameras had the motor in the body, connecting to their lenses via a screw via the lens mount. Their later designs use a (faster, quieter) motor in each lens. All this means is that the D5000 will not autofocus with older Nikon lenses.

It's obviously only an issue if you have older Nikon lenses, which I do and therefore I bought a D90!

Supr X · Jun 18, 2009

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prentisd · Jun 18, 2009

I looked up your Sigma lens and it has an internal motor so should work fine with your D5000.
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Roger Murphy · Jun 18, 2009

Thanks for your quick reply. Appreciate it.

Patco · Jun 18, 2009

KBINNJ said:
Nikon's first generation of autofocus cameras had the motor in the
body, connecting to their lenses via a screw via the lens mount.
Their later designs use a (faster, quieter) motor in each lens. All
this means is that the D5000 will not autofocus with older Nikon
lenses.

Or any of the current "AF" (as opposed to "AF-S") designated lenses listed here:
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Camera-Lenses/index.page

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