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Compatible CPU lenses1

Lens / Accessories
Camera settings
Focus mode
Exposure mode
Metering system
SC
M (with electronic rangefinder)
M
PS
AM
3D
Color
Type G or D AF NIKKOR2, AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible3
PC-E NIKKOR series
Compatible5
Compatible
Compatible5
Compatible5
Compatible5
Compatible3, 5
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D5
Compatible5
Compatible
Compatible6
Compatible
Compatible3, 5
AF-S / AF-I Teleconverter7
Compatible8
Compatible8
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible3
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF)
Compatible9
Compatible9
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible3
AI-P NIKKOR
Compatible10
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible3
  • Compatible: 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. 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.
  5. Cannot be used with shifting or tilting.
  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.

Lens / Accessories
Camera settings
Focus mode
Exposure mode
Metering system
SC
M (with electronic rangefinder)
M
PS
AM
3D
Color
AI-, AI-modified, NIKKOR or Nikon Series E lenses2
Compatible3
Compatible
Compatible4
Compatible5
Compatible6
Medical-NIKKOR 120mm f/4
Compatible
Compatible
Compatible7
Reflex-NIKKOR
Compatible
Compatible4
Compatible6
PC-NIKKOR
Compatible8
Compatible
Compatible9
Compatible
AI-type Teleconverter10
Compatible11
Compatible
Compatible4
Compatible5
Compatible6
Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-612
Compatible11
Compatible
Compatible13
Compatible
Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11)
Compatible11
Compatible
Compatible4
Compatible
  • Compatible: 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 top 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 modes at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more.
  8. 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.