giovanna

Can I use my old Nikon lens' on the new 7000 digital cameras?

PhotoArtsLA Loc: Boynton Beach

As long as the old lens was from a film SLR or DSLR using the standard Nikon mount (which is as old as the hills) it should work. Full frame format lenses will be more "telephoto" in appearance.

steffro1 Loc: Murrells Inlet, SC

Yes, I have a D7000 and all my lenses I bought for my old D80 work fine. FX and DX lenses work on a D7000 body!

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

What lens is it exactly, AF or MF ?... As long as it isn't a pre-Ai manual focus lens (made prior to 1977) that hasn't been modified, it will be fine. The older manual focus lenses focal length & maximum aperture have to be entered into the camera's memory in order to properly meter though. Older AF lenses work fine as is since the camera has a built in focus motor...

Al Beatty Loc: Boise, Idaho

Hi giovanna,

You sure can. Some of the really old, manual-focus lenses need AI conversion before you can attach it to the camera. I have an old Nikon F (no meter) that I got in 1968 and I had to convert the two lenses I got with it. I also have a manual focus macro lens that must be newer because I didn't have to convert it. I use them in "A" aperture mode to get auto metering and then focus manual (they are super sharp, I use them a lot). I think any of the auto focus lenses will work just fine. Take care & ...

jgitomer Loc: Skippack Pennsylvania

All Nikon autofocus lenses can be used on the 7000. With the possible exception of lenses made specifically for the Nikon F3AF between 1983 and 1986 all will autofocus correctly on the 7000.

In the case of manual focus lenses all AI, AIS and Series E lenses can safely be used on the 7000 but, of course, they will have to be focused manually.

If you wish to use manual focus lenses on a 7000 you can "define" the lenses using the custom setting on the menu and then use the in focus confirmation dot at the bottom left of your viewfinder as a focusing aid.

Manual focus lenses made before 1977, called pre-AI and non-AI lenses should NOT be used on a 7000 unless they have been modified. If you google on "Nikon lens serial numbers" you will find sites that tell you when your old lenses were first introduced. If 1978 or later you can use the lens safely.

If introduced prior to 1978 you should be able to find sufficient information to determine if the lens has been modified, in which case it is safe to use.

If your lens either has not been modified or you are not sure DO NOT USE IT as it can damage your camera.

You can have non-AI lenses modified for less than $40 US.

Jerry

Terrymac Loc: LONDON U.K.

WELCOME.

David E. Parvin Loc: Aurora, CO

Thanks for informing me that older Nikon lenses need to be modified. I have two macro lenses I purchased in 1968 which worked just fine on my D200 but I haven't used them as of yet on the D7100 I recently acquired. What is the damage which would have resulted from their use?

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

What lenses are you referencing ?The Pre-Ai 55mm F3.5 would likely be one, but which other one ?... Either way, they would have had to have been modified in order to not damage the Ai follower tab on the D200...Unless they were 3rd party lenses, many of which can be mounted safely on any Nikon DSLR body as they don't have aperture "skirts" which extend down past the mount face of the lens...

David E. Parvin Loc: Aurora, CO

One is a 1:3.5 55mm serial #227026. The other is 1:4 f=135mm #890159 Bellows-Nikkor which can only used with a bellows. The bellows I have, also made by Nikon, will not physically connect to the D200 because the hand grip prevents it from rotating far enough. Using a teleconverter (right term?) extends the mount out far enough to attach the bellows. The teleconverter was made by Kenko an attaches just fine. All of this gear was purchased in Hong Kong in late '68 or Japan in early '69 and used on my then new Nikon F.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

Ah.... a Bellows Nikkor, that explains it... I'm not certain about the Kenko being a TC, although it might be....Does it have glass in it ? If it does, then it is a TC. If it doesn't, then it is more likely an extension tube... I question whether or not the name Kenko was used back in 1968...Maybe you bought this item at a later date ? Then again, since you said you bought it in either Japan or Hong Kong it may be labeled Kenko...Kenko was not a marketed name in the US back then. Most imported items from the Far East, under 3rd party names, were either Vivitar Ponder & Best), Soligor (Allied Impex) or Spiratone... There were some smaller importers (Like Ritz Cameras "Pro" line of gear, but those three were the most prominent

David E. Parvin Loc: Aurora, CO

The Kenko does have glass in it and it is possible that I purchased it at a later date in the US. At my age, I can hardly remember if I had breakfast.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

I know the feeling :lol: :lol: :lol:

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

I doubt that you have seen the image of my Nikon lens cabinet that I post periodically.... It was taken about 5 years ago but I still have most of the lenses. I have sold a few, but have bought just as many as I have sold.... This is just the lens cabinet. There are separate cabinets for cameras & other gear (including non Nikon cameras & lenses)

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The Fonz Loc: Queensland, mate!

Pre-AI lenses won't mount. ALL other non-mirror lock-up F-mount Nikkors will be fine on the D7000 (bar those dumb Pronea IX-lenses). One of the nicest DX cameras out there.