Nikkor Series E 75-150mm f/3.5 MF and Nikon "N" series cameras

I have been considering purchasing a Nikkor 75-150mm f/3.5 Series E

manual focus lens for use on either my N90 or its backup body, an

N70. I'll probably wind up using it with the N70. Of course, the

program mode and matrix metering on the N70 don't work with this

lens; only aperture priority/centerweighted metering combo. My

question: when the MF lens is mounted, will the camera

automatically "default" to aperture priority/centerweighted, or will

I have to reset all that with the N70's sometimes annoying control

functions? Thanks in advance for any responses. SU

In my experience the camera will defauly to aperture priority and center metering.

For the N70 and N90:

 

With a manual focus AI, AI'ed, or AIS lens:

 

If the camera is set to program mode, it will default to aperture priority (whatever aperture you set).

 

If the camera is set to shutter speed priority, it will default to aperture priority.

 

If the camera is set to aperture priority, that's what you get.

 

If the camera is set to manual mode, that's what you get (you pick the shutter speed and aperture).

 

If the camera is set to matrix metering, you get center weighted metering.

 

If the camera is set to center weighted metering, that's what you get.

 

If the camera is set to spot metering (if available), I'm not sure. On an F90X, I know you get spot metering with a manual focus lens.

 

Of course, AI-P lenses like the 45 mm f/2.8 give full exposure metering and shutter control options.

I used this lens on an N70 for a few years. All of the above is correct. You can leave the camera in matrix metering and it will automatically default to centerweighted, then back again if you change to a modern lens. The spot metering also works just fine with the N70. Use a hood, even if it is a cheap, generic screw-on. Look carefully for a used version, as some have *very* loose zoom rings.

 

This is a very good lens, inexpensive, well-built, and superb for travel due to its small size. I still have mine and in my opinion only the big 70/80-200 2.8 zooms have a clear performance advantage.

I just love the 75-150 f/3.5 E. I use it on my N6006, with center-weighted metering. Many gorgeous, clear slides. I often use it with a Kenko 1.5x converter - great results. FWIW, I bought the 75-150 on Ebay for $140.