Nikon Camera and Lens Compatibility Chart

(Edited by bgs Tuesday, 16 February 2021 )

Thanks for this compatibility list!!! It is a HUGE help. Can you also include the latest 'AF-P' to the list? It is geared for DX cameras. Thanks!

Sure would be nice if this was updated for the Z6/Z7 cameras.

Seems this needs updating to accommodate the D850, D780, D610, etc. and the Z series cameras and newer Nikon lenses. It is a valuable and useful series of lens/camera compatibility charts.

wow, great article! Very informative. I don't know does someone needs little characteristics compare of popular macro lenses. Here is a link: https://www.bestadvisor.com/macro-lenses-for-nikon I hope it'll be useful for someone

J. Ramon Palacios (jrp) on November 5, 2019

Hi, Najme. I am not sure I know enough to help you well. Please post your query in the Infrared and Ultraviolet forum here: https://www.nikonians.org/forum/214/infrared-ultraviolet

I want to do UV photography via Nikon d70 for a medical purpose. I need to know about focusing in UV light. could you please help me?

J. Ramon Palacios (jrp) on May 26, 2019

Mark, the manual states that autofocus with the D60 camera is supported only by AF-S and AF-I lenses. AF-S and AF-I lenses are equipped with an autofocus motor. Autofocus is not possible when any other type of lens is mounted, regardless of the autofocus capabilities of the lens itself.

I have an older Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-70MM 1:3.5-4.5G ED Lens. According to the table, a G lens should be manual focus EXCEPT if it is an AF-S with a D-60 (I recently acquired the D-60 as a second body). However I am unable to confirm with the equipment. Is the table accurate? Manual focus is OK.

Well, some interesting tips on choosing equipment can also be found here http://fixthephoto.com/tech-tips/best-lens-for-real-estate-photography.html

J. Ramon Palacios (jrp) on December 4, 2017

Yes, the G-type is more versatile -camera body wise.

Ramon, many thanks for your reply. It makes the decision difficult: AF-S VR 24-70 2.8E (no compatibility with my F5 and F90) or AF-S 24-70 2.8G (no VR but compatibility with F5 and restrictions with F90) But with the excelent high ISO perfomance of the D5 I think the G-Type is the better choice for me.

J. Ramon Palacios (jrp) on November 30, 2017

(Edited by jrp Thursday, 30 November 2017 ) Wolfgang, the answer to your question about E-Type lenses compatibility with F6, N60-N90 is unfortunately no. Those cameras have a mechanical shutter. Nikon D2-series, D1-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40-series, D3000, and film SLR cameras will not communicate aperture information electronically, therefore cannot be used to control aperture of E-Type lenses.

What do you call soon? Will the E lenses work with F5 or F90/N90?

Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs) on September 29, 2016

Table will be updated with the (E) lenses, soon!

Just discovered that the Nikon AF-S 200-500 does not work with the Nikon D90.

New lenses, such as the 300/f4E and the new 500 f4 E or 600/f4 E, which have the so called electronic diaphragm,cannot be used with older analogic slr cameras or older digital cameras such as D2X. Thus, the above compatibility table has to be updated. Many thanks.

Great information regarding lens compatibility with older Nikon bodies that a few of use still have in use.

J. Ramon Palacios (jrp) on August 19, 2014

Please make your questions at the forums. We have so many articles (and so many other duties) that it is very tough to come by frequently to reply to queries.

Thanks for this page, I bookmarked it some time ago, it's very useful when I suffer from NAS... I wonder if there is not a typo: D7000 and D7100 are identified as working in MF mode with AF-D lenses, but they have a motor. Regards - Patrice

Hi , just new to the site , would like to confirm that my Nikon manual Focus 50mm 1.2 (Ai) because there is no CPU cannot use the light meter on a DF. When I put this lens on the DF there is some info on the LCD in A/M mode but the Fstop range is restricted ?? So I have to expose as if no light meter is that correct ?? regards ian

I have D200 and a Novoflex 400 mm f 5.6 with Nikon lens mount that I used with F2 for several years. Can I use the Novoflex on the D200 without damaging the D200. I would use manual light meter to determine exposure, then the manual focus and f/stop on the Novoflex, and shutter adjustment on the D200. I've read the setup guidelines for non-CPU lenses on D200 for using the metering system. In reviewing Youtube posts, I found one warning not to install earlier non-cpu lenses that would jam the lens onto the body. Suggestions?

Will this work on a D40? Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens with built in motor? Thanks

My daughter has a Nikon D80 body and a friend offered her a Nikkor 55-200 1.4-5.6G ED lens that he no longer users due to his camera upgrade to a full frame body. I was checking in to see if this 55-200 lens would fit her D80? Thanks

Good info...

This chart and explanations are for me a good reference.

second question? I have a 500 mm reflex NIKKOR C f8 will it be ok on my D600?

??? older lens w/ prong for indexing are they Pre -ai or ai?

Thanks for this information - easy to read, easy to understand and most valuable when looking around for older lenses at a bargin! Nice chart.

These charts are very useful. Thanks for sharing them.

Many pre-AI lenses were retrofitted with AI rings when auto indexing was introduced. I have 3 such (a 105/2.5 Nikkor-P, a 35/2.8, and a 24/2.8), and they work fine with D3, D4, D700, D800. Worth checking if you're looking at old lenses.

This chart is for me a good reference.

J. Ramon Palacios (jrp) on March 3, 2013

Geoffrey, Please post your question at the Nikon AF lenses forum. Thank you.

I am thinking of an upgrade. Have a D80 and have been waiting for the D300s replacement. Considering the D7100, but also wondering about a D609 if I can get my old SLR lenses to fit (or be modified in Australia) the list is below if someone is able to decipher it. I think they are all nom AI. LENS Serial Focal Length Designation Fstop Minimum Stop Nikkor-Q.C 606380 200 Auto 4 32 Zoom-Nokkor 2070782 35~70 3.3 ~4.5 22 Nikkor S.C 1502768 50 Auto 1.4 16 Nikkor-N.C 321016 28 Auto 2 22 Nikkor-P.C 559128 105 Auto 2.5 32

Great chart! Tried an old AI 28mm, 70-210mm E, AF-S 17-35,24-120VR, and 105mmVR on my D800 all work perfectly as the chart : ) for D600. Thanks

Thanks for this quick and informative summary.

Thanks the information on this site is awesome

Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs) on December 20, 2012

JRPs compatibility list is always helpful, thanks!