Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum
Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register
Main Photography Discussion
Using old AF Nikkor lenses on DSLRs
Page 1 of 8 next> last>>
Nov 21, 2018 08:54:44   #
pats
 
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, a 35-13mm f1:3.5-4.5, and a 70-300mm f1:4.5-5 I used on my N8008. Nikon’s lens compatibility chart indicates they are fully compatible with many Nikon digital cameras suggesting they mount and the auto focus works properly. I’m considering a D7500 or D750. Has anyone had experience using these older lenses on new DSLRs. I know they are heavier than the newer lenses but would like to know if there are any other drawback such as image quality. Has anyone actually used them on newer DSLRs (i.e., D7200, D7500, D750)? Thanks for your help.

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 09:01:42   #
wetreed
 
You have to use them on manual and they will not auto focus. Otherwise they will work okay.

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 09:02:22   #
mcmama
 
I’ve used a 55mm on my D7200 and it works great. I haven’t used it on my D750 yet. If you’re deciding which camera to get, I’d highly suggest the D750, although the D7200 is a great camera.

Reply
 
 
Nov 21, 2018 09:19:25   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
pats wrote:
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, a 35-13mm f1:3.5-4.5, and a 70-300mm f1:4.5-5 I used on my N8008. Nikon’s lens compatibility chart indicates they are fully compatible with many Nikon digital cameras suggesting they mount and the auto focus works properly. I’m considering a D7500 or D750. Has anyone had experience using these older lenses on new DSLRs. I know they are heavier than the newer lenses but would like to know if there are any other drawback such as image quality. Has anyone actually used them on newer DSLRs (i.e., D7200, D7500, D750)? Thanks for your help.
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, ... (show quote)


They will mount, function, and autofocus perfectly on all your cameras listed. These old Nikon AF lenses can be a real bargain!
Being film lenses means they are all full frame lenses.

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 09:19:43   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
wetreed wrote:
You have to use them on manual and they will not auto focus. Otherwise they will work okay.


Absolutely incorrect!!!

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 09:24:09   #
bw79st Loc: New York City
 
Here's what Nikon has to say.

https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000002638&configured=1&lang=en_US

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 09:31:04   #
pats
 
Thanks to those who replied. My lenses are in pristine condition. Your information makes my decision easy. I didn’t want to invest in a camera body only to find out AF feature wouldn’t work.

Reply
 
 
Nov 21, 2018 09:33:29   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
I have a number of them that I use. However, a word of caution, some of the older lenses will physically damage the electrical contacts within the body. Be careful.
--Bob
pats wrote:
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, a 35-13mm f1:3.5-4.5, and a 70-300mm f1:4.5-5 I used on my N8008. Nikon’s lens compatibility chart indicates they are fully compatible with many Nikon digital cameras suggesting they mount and the auto focus works properly. I’m considering a D7500 or D750. Has anyone had experience using these older lenses on new DSLRs. I know they are heavier than the newer lenses but would like to know if there are any other drawback such as image quality. Has anyone actually used them on newer DSLRs (i.e., D7200, D7500, D750)? Thanks for your help.
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, ... (show quote)

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 09:37:35   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
rmalarz wrote:
I have a number of them that I use. However, a word of caution, some of the older lenses will physically damage the electrical contacts within the body. Be careful.
--Bob


None of Nikons AF lenses have any chance at all of damaging a DSLR. That caveat applies to old pre-ai, and a few ai type manual focus lenses only.
OPs lenses are all AF.
PS, the ai caveat also applies to his old N8008 film body, as well as almost every other Nikon AF camera made except for the Df. The Df will even use pre-ai lenses without potential damage.

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 09:44:10   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Thanks, MT Shooter.
--Bob
MT Shooter wrote:
None of Nikons AF lenses have any chance at all of damaging a DSLR. That caveat applies to old pre-ai, and a few ai type manual focus lenses only.
OPs lenses are all AF.
PS, the ai caveat also applies to his old N8008 film body, as well as almost every other Nikon AF camera made except for the Df. The Df will even use pre-ai lenses without potential damage.

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 09:47:32   #
bw79st Loc: New York City
 


I see when I go to this link it requires a sign in. Just do a Google search for "Nikkor lenses digital bodies" and that should pull up a link that works.

Reply
 
 
Nov 21, 2018 12:54:52   #
wetreed
 
MT Shooter wrote:
They will mount, function, and autofocus perfectly on all your cameras listed. These old Nikon AF lenses can be a real bargain!
Being film lenses means they are all full frame lenses.


They cannot auto focus,because they don’t have the correct electrical contacts. Also they can only be used on the manual mode.

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 13:03:12   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
wetreed wrote:
They cannot auto focus,because they don’t have the correct electrical contacts. Also they can only be used on the manual mode.


What electrical contacts? These lenses are MECHANICAL SCREW DRIVE AF LENSES. Please educate yourself before making silly and incorrect comments!

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 13:47:20   #
wetreed
 
MT Shooter wrote:
What electrical contacts? These lenses are MECHANICAL SCREW DRIVE AF LENSES. Please educate yourself before making silly and incorrect comments!


That is my point. They need electrical to function on the newer cameras. Don’t be so rude. You are the one that needs education.

Reply
Nov 21, 2018 14:11:43   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
wetreed wrote:
That is my point. They need electrical to function on the newer cameras. Don’t be so rude. You are the one that needs education.


Mechanical screw drive AF lenses only require that the body they are used on have a built-in autofocus motor. Since the lens doesn't have a motor, the AF functionality is all in the body. No electrical connection to the lens is required for focus. They won't focus on a few of the newer bodies (the ones that do not have a motor).

I've provided this link elsewhere, but here it is again, from Nikon's site. It's a downloadable pdf so that you can carry it with you everywhere...

https://www.nikonusa.com/Images/Learn-Explore/Photography-Techniques/2011/Which-Nikkor-is-Right-for-You/Media/NIKKOR-lens-compatibility-chart.pdf

Edit: Let's try this, just for fun, so that you don't even have to visit the other site:

Attached file:
(Download)

Reply
Page 1 of 8 next> last>>
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.
Main Photography Discussion
UglyHedgehog.com - Forum
Copyright 2011-2024 Ugly Hedgehog, Inc.