Skip to sections.

Nikon
At the heart of the image
Global
Search This Site

Nikon D300S

Main Features
Specifications
Lens Compatibility
Sample Images
Body text starts here.



Lens Compatibility



Compatible CPU lenses1
Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system
S
 C		 M (with
electronic
rangefinder)		 M P
 S		 A
 M
3D Color
Type G or D AF NIKKOR2
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR		 — 3
PC-E NIKKOR series — 4 4 4 4 — 3, 4
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D5 — 4 — 6 — 3, 4
AF-S / AF-I Teleconverter7 8 8 — 3
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) 9 9 — 3
AI-P NIKKOR — 10 — 3

: Compatible
— : Not compatible
  1. IX-NIKKOR lenses cannot be used.
  2. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.
  3. Spot metering meters selected focus point.
  4. Cannot be used with shifting or tilting.
  5. The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems do not work properly when shifting and/or tilting the lens, or when an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.
  6. Manual exposure mode only.
  7. Can be used with AF-S and AF-I lenses only.
  8. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
  9. When focusing at minimum focus distance with AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 ＜New＞, or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 lens at maximum zoom, in-focus indicator may be displayed when image on matte screen in viewfinder is not in focus. Adjust focus manually until image in viewfinder is in focus.
  10. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Compatible Non-CPU lenses1
Non-CPU lenses include manual focus lenses and other lenses without a built-in CPU. The following is a list of compatible non-CPU lenses and accessories.
Focus mode Exposure mode Metering system
S
 C		 M (with
electronic
rangefinder)		 M P
 S		 A
 M
3D Color
AI-, AI-modified, NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses2 — 3 — 4 — 5 6
Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4 — — 7 — — —
Reflex-NIKKOR — — — 4 — — 6
PC-NIKKOR — 8 — 9 — —
AI-type Teleconverter10 — 11 — 4 — 5 6
Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-612 — 11 — 13 — —
Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11) — 11 — 4 — —

: Compatible
— : Not compatible
  1. Some lenses cannot be used.
  2. Range of rotation for AI 80–200mm f/2.8 ED tripod mount is limited by camera body. Filters cannot be exchanged while AI 200–400mm f/4 ED is mounted on camera.
  3. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
  4. If maximum aperture is specified using Non-CPU lens data, aperture value will be displayed in viewfinder and control panel.
  5. Can be used only if lens focal length and maximum aperture are specified using Non-CPU lens data. Use spot or center-weighted metering if desired results are not achieved.
  6. For improved precision, specify lens focal length and maximum aperture using Non-CPU lens data.
  7. Can be used in manual exposure mode at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more.
  8. Electronic rangefinder cannot be used with shifting or tilting.
  9. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring before performing AE lock and shifting lens. In manual exposure mode, preset aperture using lens aperture ring and determine exposure before shifting lens.
  10. Exposure compensation required when used with AI 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5, AI 35–105mm f/3.5–4.5, AI 35–135mm f/3.5–4.5, or AF-S 80–200mm f/2.8D.
  11. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
  12. Requires Auto Extension Ring PK-12 or PK-13. Bellows Spacer PB-6D may be required depending on camera orientation.
  13. Use preset aperture. In aperture-priority auto exposure mode, set aperture using focusing attachment before determining exposure and taking photograph.
  • Reprocopy Outfit PF-4 requires Camera Holder PA-4.
Back to Top
© 2009 Nikon Corporation