• Article ID 000051061
  • Date Published 21/12/2016
  • Date Last Updated 21/12/2016

What lenses can I use with the D100 or D70?

What lenses can I use with the D100 or D70?

The D100 and D70 have a standard "F" type Nikon lens mount, the same lens mount Nikon has used in practically every SLR we have ever made. Best performance and functionality will be achieved when "D" or "G" type CPU lenses ("G" lenses have no aperture ring and are marked as "G".) are used, but many other Nikon lenses and accessories can be used.

In general, any Nikon Autofocus lens will work fine on these cameras. Most older, manual focus, lenses can be mounted, but the camera's internal exposure meter will not work. For specific compatibility see the chart below:

Notes:

  • Spot metering meters selected focus area.
  • IX-Nikkor lenses can not be used.
  • Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.
  • 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.
  • Electronic range finder can not be used with shifting or tilting.
  • Compatible with all AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses except the AF-S 17–35 mm f/2.8D IF-ED and AF-S 28–70 mm f/2.8 IS ED.
  • With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
  • If an AF-80–200 mm f/2.8S, AF 35–70 mm f/2.8S, new-model AF 28–85 mm f/3.5–4.5S, or AF 28–85 mm f/3.5–4.5S lens is used, the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder may not be in focus when the in-focus indicator is displayed. Focus manually using the image in the viewfinder as a guide.
  • With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
  • Some lenses can not be used (see previous page).
  • Camera exposure meter can not be used.
  • Can be used at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s, but camera exposure meter can not be used.
  • Attach in vertical orientation. PB-6 can be set to horizontal orientation once attached.
    Medical Nikkor 200 mm f/5.6 requires AS-15 for flash control.
    PF-4 Reprocopy Outfit requires PA-4 Camera Holder.

The following lenses can NOT be used with the D100 or D70:

  • IX Nikkor CPU Lenses
  • TC-16AS AF Teleconverter
  • Non-Ai Lenses
  • Lenses which require AU-1 Focusing unit
  • Fisheye - 6mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6
  • 21 mm f/4 (old type)
  • K1 and K2 rings, PK-1 and PK-11 auto extension rings, BR-2 and BR-4 auto rings
  • ED 180-600 mm f/8 (serial numbers 174041-174180)
  • ED 360-1200 mm f/11 (serial numbers 174031-174127)
  • 280-600 mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490)
  • Lenses for the F3AF (80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5, TC-16S Teleconverter
  • PC 28 mm f/4 (serial numbers before 180900)
  • PC 35 mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001-906200)
  • PC 35 mm f/3.5 (old type)
  • 1000 mm f/6.3 Reflex (old type)
  • 1000 mm f/11 Reflex (142361-143000)
  • 2000 mm f/11 Reflex (200111-200310)

 

Using the built-in flash to photograph a close subject with some lenses (physically long lenses or lenses with large diamter lens shades, for example) will result in a shadow of the lens at the bottom center of the photograph. To avoid this, move further from the subject, choose a different lens or use an external Speedlight.

Non-CPU lenses (such as older "Ai" lenses) not listed above can be used but only in manual exposure mode. Aperture must be manually adjusted using the lens ring and the camera's meter cannot be used. If another exposure mode is selected the shutter release will be disabled and a blinking "F--" will appear in the display. See the camera Users Guide for an operational compatibility list.

Extremely early pre-AI lens, such as the Q-Nikkor series, cannot be used with a CPU body Nikon camera.

Other Nikkor AF, P, AF-D, AF-I, AF-S, AF-G, VR and AF Micro-Nikkor lenses not listed can be used with full compatibility.

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