Forgive me if this has been posted and discussed before, I have searched, but have not found the answer I am looking for.
I have been using a Nikon D50 for the past 3 years and while I love the camera, I really needed to upgrade.... So last weekend I purchased a slightly used Nikon D7000. It is a little of a learning curve and I like the camera but two of my lenses do not seem to work with it. I have a Nikon AF 70-210 mm 1.4-5.6 lens, a Nikon AF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6G and Nikon AF - S18-55 3.5 - 5.6 G ED DX lens. All three worked with my D50 When I put either of the telephotos on my D7000 they seem to lock and not adjust focal length. The 18-55 works fine with it, of course that is the lens I use the least and was going to sell. Are these lens compatible or have I just broken my new lovely camera. I have been a Nikon user for 15 years and I was really hoping I could upgrade the camera and slowly upgrade the glass Please help!
Stef C
Loc: Conshohocken (near philly) PA
All AF and AF Lenses should work on a D7000. I think even AIS lenses meter on the 7000, but i may be wrong.
Do you maybe have the switch on the camera conflicting the switch on the lenses?
Do you mean the AF/M switch? Neither of the lenses have the manual/AF switch like the 18-55 DX. I put the 70-210 back on my D50 and it auto focuses, but it is now also locked and I can't zoom in or out.
elise3 wrote:
Do you mean the AF/M switch? Neither of the lenses have the manual/AF switch like the 18-55 DX. I put the 70-210 back on my D50 and it auto focuses, but it is now also locked and I can't zoom in or out.
Puzzling. The D7000 has a focusing motor in the camera, but I don't believe the D50 does, but that shouldn't affect zooming. So you can't adjust focal length with either of these lenses on the D7000? They lock?
Good Morning :) I am not able to help with your problem, but I can tell you that I have a d7000 with a Nikkor 70-300mm ED lens that is not a VR version. The auto focus feature does work. I only purchased the d7000 last month because my d70 was acting up. I originally purchased the d3200 (stars in my eyes and hoped to save $$ in my pocket), but it did not have the internal motor to use my AF/ED lens. I brought the lens to the store to test when I made the d7000 purchase. You may have accidentally set the camera to manual, or you may have a mechanical issue, but this particular lens should work with your d7000.
jerryc41 wrote:
elise3 wrote:
Do you mean the AF/M switch? Neither of the lenses have the manual/AF switch like the 18-55 DX. I put the 70-210 back on my D50 and it auto focuses, but it is now also locked and I can't zoom in or out.
Puzzling. The D7000 has a focusing motor in the camera, but I don't believe the D50 does, but that shouldn't affect zooming. So you can't adjust focal length with either of these lenses on the D7000? They lock?
The D50 does have the motor in the body and both those lenses have worked fine on it. I was looking specifically for a camera with the motor in the body so I could use them. The D90 was a choice but I started reading about the D7000 and it sounded like a better choice, better sensor and somewhat sealed as I shoot a lot in dusty conditions. checked it out and saw it had the motor in the body and thought I would be good to go. Now, I'm starting to panic as I promised someone I would shoot their rides at a large horse show next weekend and I need the telephotos. The 18-50 is fine, auto focusing, but the other two are locked up on it. I am really, really hoping it is just something stupid that I have yet to learn with the 7000, I bought it from a photographer on Craigslist and it worked fine, but he let me test it with his lens.
jroby1 wrote:
Good Morning :) I am not able to help with your problem, but I can tell you that I have a d7000 with a Nikkor 70-300mm ED lens that is not a VR version. The auto focus feature does work. I only purchased the d7000 last month because my d70 was acting up. I originally purchased the d3200 (stars in my eyes and hoped to save $$ in my pocket), but it did not have the internal motor to use my AF/ED lens. I brought the lens to the store to test when I made the d7000 purchase. You may have accidentally set the camera to manual, or you may have a mechanical issue, but this particular lens should work with your d7000.
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Thanks, That is what I thought but I bought from a private seller and not a store as there are non around here that carry much inventory. I am hoping I didn't buy a defect or create one. I am going to take it in with the lenses and see if a pro can help me figure out what is wrong. It was my Birthday present and I've been looking to upgrade for a year, I am just sick :(
Took my camera and lenses to a local camera store and good news. They do work. The one lens I had tried is an old one from my film camera and the guy showed me where lock the ap ring on the lens. I had planned on buying another one tomorrow so phew. Plus, the guy at the shop told me it was a very nice camera. Can't wait to shoot this weekend.
Post some pics when you get a chance.
elise3 wrote:
Forgive me if this has been posted and discussed before, I have searched, but have not found the answer I am looking for.
I have been using a Nikon D50 for the past 3 years and while I love the camera, I really needed to upgrade.... So last weekend I purchased a slightly used Nikon D7000. It is a little of a learning curve and I like the camera but two of my lenses do not seem to work with it. I have a Nikon AF 70-210 mm 1.4-5.6 lens, a Nikon AF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6G and Nikon AF - S18-55 3.5 - 5.6 G ED DX lens. All three worked with my D50 When I put either of the telephotos on my D7000 they seem to lock and not adjust focal length. The 18-55 works fine with it, of course that is the lens I use the least and was going to sell. Are these lens compatible or have I just broken my new lovely camera. I have been a Nikon user for 15 years and I was really hoping I could upgrade the camera and slowly upgrade the glass Please help!
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This link should be of some help --
http://bythom.com/lensacronyms.htm
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