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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP
No - you need to buy AF-S lenses with it, but almost all of Nikon's lenses work with the camera and auto-focus.
+1 on dpreview.com
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dpreview has some great info, for sure.
Personally, in your price range, I would look for a lightly used or refurbished Nikon D90. One thing that you might want to consider is whether or not you will want to use some of the older, classic Nikon lenses. The older Nikon lenses used a screw-drive AF mechanism which was driven by a motor in the camera. These are often designated AF or AF-D. The newer lenses are the AF-S type which use an integrated focusing mechanism in the lens itself. Some of my favorite lenses are still the older, heavier AF and AF-D lenses.
For example, for indoor/outdoor sports, you can get a nice 180mm f/2.8 for $400 or so on the used market. Built like a tank and fast. But it is in AF or AF-D only.
The old adage you will see many times is to spend the money on the glass, and not the body. So if you have a choice between a $200 lens and $500 body or a $500 lens and $200 body that suits your needs, go for the lens. Also lenses are like guns - if you get the right deal, you will not lose money since the good ones generally do not lose value.
Also look at B and H photo in New York if you decide to buy new. They are very reputable and have great prices.
I won't bore you with too many details, but the tl;dr is to consider how you may want to expand in the future and buy based on that. Good luck!