nikon d3000 and Sigma 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 DG / HSM Lens

[poacher]

hello everyone, im new to the forums and to digital dslr, i have recently purchased a nikon d3000,and iam confused as to what lenses i can buy, i was looking at the "Sigma 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 DG / HSM Lens" i was wondering if all the camera settings work with this lens ie. the manual shutter and aperature setting, thanks in advance cant wait to start sharing photos

[kirbinster]

Your camera will work fine with this lens, as HSM is Sigma's name for what Nikon calls AF-S - which means there is a focus motor in the lens. Just make sure if you get it that you buy one with a Nikon mount I would suggest the Nikon 70-300 AF-S VR lens instead - it is a much better lens.

[poacher]

thanks Kirbinster,i will have a look at that other lens dont really ahve that much money after buying the camera, but when quality counts i suppose i can stretch the budget,thanks again

[kirbinster]

The good thing about lenses is that they hold their value - especially good ones. Cameras are like any other consumer electronics - they drop in value very fast, but not good glass.