Nikkor D-Type AF lens on Nikon F3

[asaf_tzadok]

I am about to buy a used manual Nikon F3. I would like to know what

kind of lenses are compatible with it ? From what I understand the

newest lens type that is still compatible with F3 is the D-Type. I

want to be able in the future to use the lenses on new DSLR bodies

as well.

 

Thanks, Asaf.

[Jerry_]

The 'non-G' and 'non-AF-S' type AF lenses made by Nikon will work, but the focus control may not be near the capability of a good Ais lens. You would have to try a AF lens on the F3 and see how it works for you.

[jay_miao1]

I don't own any the very latest modern Nikkor's usually that refers to the current regular G, AF-S type but I do have a 80-200 2.8 ED-IF AFD lens which works perfectly on my F3HP and the focusing on M mode is felt as easy and natural as a MF lens. And I would be sure it'd work with digital D100, D70 and so forth as well.

[vedearduff]

The only currently made lens AF type that would not work with this body is the G lens since it lacks an aperture ring.

 

An AF-S lens will not give you any problems unless it is also a G lens.

 

Nikon did make two APS SLR bodies, the lenses marketed for these bodies should not be mounted on any 35mm or digital SLR as they have a projection on the rear of the lens that will hit the mirror and damage the camera. These lenses are of the IX series.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Vernon

[asaf_tzadok]

This is very nice to hear. Salut Nikon. Is there is any AF 50mm that I sould consider buying ? I understand that the image quality of the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 AF-D is slightly better than 50mm 1.4 AF-D. Is that true ? Also, is there is any non plastic old AF 50mm Nikkor that I should consider buying instead the ones ?

[bwcombs]

Here is a bit dated, but still effective table of compatibility:

 

http://www.nikonlinks.com/unklbil/bodylens.htm

[asaf_tzadok]

I already bought the F3. It is an awesome camera. I got a very tempting deal on the old 50mm 1.8 in excellent condition. It feels great together, it has a very smooth focus ring. I thank you all for your advice. My next lenses will probably be D-Type (AF-S if possible).

[plattro]

BTW, in an emergency or a moment of craziness, G-type lenses are usable on older bodies. Just extremely inconvenient. I have successfully used my AFS 12-24/4 G on my FM2n with very nice results. But all the pictures are always at f/22!

 

You just need the a body that can meter with the DOF preview button pressed, or you just need to know the the minumum and maximum aperture, and make that much exposure compensation.

[david_h._hartman]

<em>"BTW, in an emergency or a moment of craziness, G-type

lenses are usable on older bodies. Just extremely inconvenient. I

have successfully used my AFS 12-24/4 G on my FM2n with very nice

results. But all the pictures are always at f/22!" --Rob

Platt<br>

</em><br>

Nikon cameras do not close the lens aperture when they make an

exposure. They *allow* the lens to close using its own power (spring

power). A small piece of plastic or cardboard can be inserted so

as to block the aperture stop down lever on the lens. This will

force the lens to shoot wide open instead of at its minimum

aperture with manual focus Nikon cameras. The small piece should

be cut so it can not fall into the lens and jam things up. Its

bent at a 90 degree angle and harmlessly protrudes at the edge of

the lens. Ive test this with non-G lenses locked at minimum

aperture like the AF 70~180/4.5~5.6D ED and AF 80~200/2.8D ED.<br>

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So what good is this? In a pinch a G-type super telephoto can be

use with most any Nikon camera including an FM3a, FM2n, FE2, F2As,

etc. Super telephotos are often shot wide open and the best

produce excellent results this way. Thats part of why theyre

so damned expensive.<br>

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Since this Ive seen that Bjorn Rorslett used a macro lens

for the Nikonos RS on a D1x. To hold the aperture open he used a

pair of match sticks. Look for <u>Summer Madness:</u> and something

about water.<br>

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<a href="http://www.naturfotograf.com" target="_new"><u>http://www.naturfotograf.com</u></a>

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Regards,<br>

<br>

Dave Hartman.