Nikon SLR Cameras

I have a Nikon D5000, is it okay to use an FX kind of lens?

luv_harleen
luv_harleen

What are the disadvantages? Or are there any besides the price?

Guest
Guest

NO YOUR CAMERA WILL EXPLODE!

Seriously… Fx lenses are more expensive and most often not very wide. Otherwise they are fine and actually with a DX cam you will use the "sweet spot" in the middle of the lens.

Guest
Guest

The only advantage I can think of is being able to use the same lens when you move on to full-frame dSLRs. Disadvantage besides price? Maybe weight.

Guest
Guest

Some lenses meant for FX are actually superior to those made for DX cameras. Nikon has yet to make a dedicated DX lens for portraits, while FX already has tons of those such as the 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/1.4, 105mm f/2, and 135mm f/2.

The biggest disadvantage is price. Weight can also be an issue depending on the lens you use. If you don't mind either disadvtanges though, using FX lenses on a DX camera can certainly bring on a few benefits.