Nikon Camera and Lens Compatibility Chart
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(The Camera to Lens Compatibility Chart has been updated 12-JAN-2016 with the latest additions to the Nikon lineup, the D5 Pro FX DSLR and the long awaited D500, the DX successor of the beloved D300/D300s.)
From time to time you find yourself reading great reviews on some lenses or see a bargain and the temptation of a compulsive purchase is there. NAS (Nikon Acquisition Syndrome) kicks in and hits you hard. But how to tell for sure if that object of your desire will work, and how, on your current Nikon Digital or Film SLR camera body? Below, hopefully an easy to use chart that should provide an answer for most Nikon SLR cameras currently in use.
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Assortment of AI, AI-S lenses and manual bodies
NIKON SLR CAMERA TO NIKKOR LENS COMPATIBILITY*
NIKKOR |
MANUAL FOCUS NIKKOR LENSES |
AUTOFOCUS NIKOR LENSES |
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NIKON FILM SLR |
Pre-AI | AI,AI-S,E | AI-P | F3AF | AF | AF-D | AF-I,AF-S | G | VR | DX | |
N/F50 | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO! | AF | AF | MF3 | AF | AF5 | vg | |
N/F55 | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO! | AF | AF |
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AF | AF5 | vg | |
N/F60 | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO! | AF | AF | MF3 | AF | AF5 | vg | |
N/F65 | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO! | AF | AF | AF | AF | VR | vg | |
N/F70 | NO! | MF1,2 | MF | MF1,2 | AF | AF | AF | AF6 | AF5 | vg | |
N/F75 | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO! | AF | AF | AF | AF | VR | vg | |
N/F80 | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO! | AF | AF | AF | AF | VR | vg | |
N90s/F90x | NO! | MF1,2 | MF | MF1,2 | AF | AF | AF | AF6 | AF5 | vg | |
F100 | NO! | MF1,2 | MF | NO! | AF | AF | AF | AF | VR | vg | |
FM2n | NO! | MF | MF | MF | MF | MF3 | MF | NO | MF 5 | vg | |
FM3A | NO! | MF | MF | MF | MF | MF3 | MF3 | NO | MF3,5 | vg | |
F3 | MF7 | MF1 | MF | MF | MF | MF3 | MF3 | NO | MF3,5 | vg | |
N8008s/F801s | NO! | MF1,2,3 | MF | MF1,2 | AF | AF3 | AF3 | AF6 | AF3,5 | vg | |
F4 | MF1, 2,7 | MF1 | MF | AF1 | AF | AF3 | AF3 | AF | AF3,5 | vg | |
F5 | NO! | MF1,2 | MF | MF 1,2 | AF3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | vg | |
F6 | MF1,7,8 | MF1 | MF | NO! | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | vg | |
NIKKOR | MANUAL FOCUS | AUTOFOCUS | |||||||||
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D1H/D1X |
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D2H/D2Hs | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D2X/D2Xs | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D3/D3S/D3X | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF2 | AF | AF2 | VR | DXvg | |
D4/D4S | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DXvg | |
D5 | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 |
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VR | DX | |
D100 | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO | AF3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D200 | NO! | MF1 | MF | NO | AF3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D300/D300S | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D700 | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DXvg | |
D750 | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D800/D800E | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DXvg | |
D810 | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DXvg | |
D600/D6100 | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DXvg | |
D500 | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DXvg | |
Df | MF1,2 | MF | MF | NO | AF | AF | AF | AF | VR | DXvg | |
D70/D70s | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO | AF3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D50 | NO! | MF4 | MF | NO | AF3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D40/D40x | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | MF3 | MF | AF | AF10 | VR | DX | |
D80 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | AF3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D60 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | MF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D90 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D5000 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | MF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D5100 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D5200 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | MF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D5300 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | AF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D5500 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | MF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D3000 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | MF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D3100 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | MF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D3200 | NO! | MMF4F4 | MF2 | NO | MF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D3300 | NO! | MF4 | MF2 | NO | MF2,3 | MF | AF | MF10 | VR | DX | |
D7000 | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D7100 | NO! | MF1 | MF1 | NO | AF2 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
D7200 | NO! | MF1 | MF2 | NO | AF2 | AF | AF | AF | VR | DX | |
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NIKKOR | MANUAL FOCUS | AUTOFOCUS | |||||||||
* Always consult your camera manual |
NIKKOR LENS NOMENCLATURE | ||
TYPE | CHARACTERISTICS | |
Pre-AI | Non-AI Manual Focus Nikon lenses made from 1959 and prior to 1977. Don't have a CPU. All Non-AI lenses have a letter after the word Nikkor, to tell the number of elements in the optical formula. For example, in the Nikkor-P 105mm f/2.5, the P stands for Penta, i.e. five elements. Types: A (chrome filter ring), C (black filter ring) and K (rubber coating) | |
AI | Manual Focus Nikon lenses, produced from 1977 until mid 80's, introduced Automatic Maximum Aperture Indexing. A mechanism for meter coupling, that is, to inform the meter in the body what is the maximum aperture of the mounted lens. With all black barrel, rubber focusing ring and multicoated elements. Don't have a CPU chip. | |
AI-S | Manual Focus Nikon lenses, introduced in 1982, with Aperture Indexing Shutter system for meter coupling. Smallest aperture is orange (if not, then the lens is either AI or pre-AI). Most of these lenses have extraordinary optics, like the legendary 105mm f/2.5, available in AI-S version. Don't have a CPU. It can be added through 3rd party services. | |
E | Manual Manual Focus AI-S Nikon Series E lenses, made for the compact Nikon EM introduced in 1979, starting the use of plastics. The 75-150mm f/3.5 Series E reached mythical stature in the film era. Don't have a CPU. | |
AI-P | Manual AI-S Nikon lenses with a CPU that sends the lens information to the camera body. The latest is the ultracompact Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 P "pancake", made to celebrate the FM3A and proving Nikon's loyalty not only to film enthusiasts but also to manual body users. | |
F3AF | Auto focus pioneering Nikon lenses introduced in 1983, exclusively for the Nikon F3AF camera. | |
AF | Auto focus Nikon lenses introduced in 1986. When on Auto bodies, there is no need to use the aperture ring in auto modes. AI-S lenses with a built-in CPU and screw motor for AF operation. | |
AF-D | Introduced in 1992. AF Nikon lenses with a CPU that also relays Distance information to the camera, most useful for ultra-precise TTL flash. Among the first were the 35-70mm f/2.8D AF and 80-200mm f/2.8D ED AF Nikkor. | |
AF-I | Introduced in 1992. AF Nikon lenses with a coreless Integrated motor for faster AF in high-end telephoto lenses. The first were the 300mm f/2.8 and the 600mm f/4, both D ED IF AF-I. | |
AF-S | Introduced in 1996, Nikon AF-D lenses with a "Silent Wave" ultrasonic motor of their own, for fastest AF operation. The first were the 300mm f/2.8, 500mm f/4 and 600mm f/4, all D ED IF AF-S Nikkor. | |
G | Introduced in 2000. Nikon AF-D lenses without aperture ring. Need to be controlled through the body dials of latest cameras. The first was the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF. | |
VR | Introduced in 2000. Nikon lenses with a Vibration Reduction system allowing for crisp images handheld at very slow shutter speeds. The first was the 80-400mm f/4-5.6D ED VR Zoom Nikkor. | |
DX | Introduced in 2003. AF Nikon G lenses designed to just fill the frame of the DX format APS-C sensor size used in Nikon D-Series SLR cameras. The first was the AF-S DX 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED Nikkor. | |
E-type | Nikon lenses with an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism for highly accurate aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. These new E-type lenses are CPU controlled, AF-S, and not to be confused with 1980's MF Series-E lenses. They are fully compatible with the TC14E series of TCs in cameras that have AF support at f/8 aperture. The first one was the 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR AF-S VR Nikkor announced on July, 2012 | |
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Definitely do not use, for it may damage the camera body. Also, warranty will be void. However, the F5 body can be modified to accept pre-AI lenses. |
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It may not damage the camera body but it will not support any function. | |
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Manual Focus | |
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Auto Focus | |
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Only in A (Aperture Priority) or M (Manual) modes. P (Program) or S (Shutter priority) exposure modes will not function. |
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No 3D Matrix Exposure Metering. | |
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No distance information through the lens for TTL flash; Nikon speedlights will use their own sensor. | |
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M (Manual) exposure mode only. The meter will not operate. Use "Sunny 16 Rule" or external meter. | |
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The VR system will not function. Will MF or AF depending on whether the body is MF or AF | |
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Opposite of 1. Will only work in P and S modes, not on A or M. | |
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Care must be exercised to flip up the coupling tab on prior to mounting the lens to prevent damage. | |
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Requires factory modification of meter coupling lever. | |
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Auto Focus is possible with G lenses only if they are also AF-S; G AF lenses will MF only | |
VR
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The VR system will function and all other available functions. | |
DX
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Will function in DX format bodies without vignetting. | |
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Will seriously vignette on a 35mm film or full frame digital camera with FX format, more so at the shortest focal length when a zoom and wide open; all of the G lenses restrictions apply. Will work in cameras offering High Speed Crop/Auto DX format function. |
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Originally written on November 6, 2012
Last updated on January 3, 2021
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38 comments
User on February 16, 2021
(Edited by bgs Tuesday, 16 February 2021 )
SCOTT HAMM (ScottHammImagine) on September 9, 2020
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!
Montgomery Lee (montylee) on April 20, 2020
Sure would be nice if this was updated for the Z6/Z7 cameras.
Stanley Hooper (stanbh) on March 30, 2020
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.
Liza Pold (LizaPold) on March 17, 2020
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
Najme meimani (Meimani) on November 4, 2019
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.
Mark Erickson (CubFanMarkE) on May 22, 2019
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.
Jane Cooper (Jane_Cooper) on December 20, 2018
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.
Wolfgang Weber (W_W) on December 4, 2017
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.
Wolfgang Weber (W_W) on November 30, 2017
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!
Cal Jackson (cjackson) on December 12, 2015
Just discovered that the Nikon AF-S 200-500 does not work with the Nikon D90.
francesco miot (framio) on August 10, 2015
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.
David C Weaver (IMKAGAKU) on June 4, 2015
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.
User on August 1, 2014
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
ian robert cope (ianrobertcope) on April 7, 2014
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
Donald E. Zimmerman (DonZim) on January 1, 2014
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?
Donna Read (DonnaRead54) on September 25, 2013
Will this work on a D40? Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens with built in motor? Thanks
User on September 2, 2013
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
Jose R. Burset (jburset) on August 16, 2013
Good info...
Petre Manolache (petrem08) on July 5, 2013
This chart and explanations are for me a good reference.
Jerry Hanes (jhanes55) on June 19, 2013
second question? I have a 500 mm reflex NIKKOR C f8 will it be ok on my D600?
Jerry Hanes (jhanes55) on June 19, 2013
??? older lens w/ prong for indexing are they Pre -ai or ai?
Jack Carter (jcsocalphoto) on June 6, 2013
Thanks for this information - easy to read, easy to understand and most valuable when looking around for older lenses at a bargin! Nice chart.
Mohamed Elsayyed (MohamedElsayyed) on May 7, 2013
These charts are very useful. Thanks for sharing them.
Bennett Fletcher (BWFletcher) on March 22, 2013
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.
Zita Kemeny (zkemeny) on March 5, 2013
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.
Geoffrey Hawson (geoffrey_hawson) on March 2, 2013
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
Rick Jobson (Rickjobson) on January 23, 2013
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
Ariel Encarnacion (archer4219) on January 13, 2013
Thanks for this quick and informative summary.
Kurt Pedersen (KurtP) on January 11, 2013
Thanks the information on this site is awesome
Bo Stahlbrandt (bgs) on December 20, 2012
JRPs compatibility list is always helpful, thanks!