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Sunil Mishra
 

Lense compatibility 35mm SLR with Digital SLR


I have Nikon N80 with 50D,28-80G & 70-300G lenses. I propose to go for either Nikon D100 or D70. Can I use these lenses with these Digital SLRs?


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May 06, 2004

 

Jon Close
  Per http://www.nikonusa.com -

D100 Compatible Lenses:
1) D-type/G-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible;
2) P-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except autofocus possible;
3) AF Nikkor other than D-type/G-type: All functions possible except 3D Matrix Metering;
4) AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Matrix Metering and autofocus possible;
5) Non-CPU: Usable in [M] mode (camera’s built-in exposure meter does not work). Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster;
6) IX-Nikkors cannot be used.

I'm pretty sure the DX series lenses can also be used with the D100.

D70 Compatible Lenses:
1) DX Nikkor: All functions supported;
2) Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported;
3) Micro Nikkor 85mm F2.8D: All functions supported except some exposrue modes;
4) Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR;
5) AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR and autofocus;
6) Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster;
7) IX Nikkor Lenses cannot be used.


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May 06, 2004

 

Peter K. Burian
  Yes, the DX series lenses are compatible with all Nikon D SLR cameras.

Cheers! Peter Burian


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