This article describes the main features of Nikon lenses and cameras, especially their compatibility with each other.
Nikon Lenses & Cameras
Navigation:
- Miscellaneous Mounts for Nikon Digital Cameras
- Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Nikon CX, IX-Nikkor
- Auto focus
- Iris control
- Focus distance transmission, D-type lenses
- Old Nikon autofocus lenses
- Example of 'reading' the lens name
- Comments
Basic separation of Nikon interchangeable lens cameras
Miscellaneous Mounts for Nikon Digital Cameras
A bayonet is a method of attaching a lens to a camera.
Nikon digital cameras with interchangeable lenses are divided into three types, depending on the type of mount.
- digital Mirror Cameras (CZK) with a bayonet mount Nikon f
- digital Mirrorless Cameras (BZK) with a bayonet mount Nikon Z
- digital Mirrorless Cameras (BZK) with a bayonet mount Nikon 1
All lenses with Nikon F mount can be used on cameras with Nikon Z mount using a special adapter Nikon FTZ / Nikon FTZ II. Only Nikon lenses that have a built-in focus motor (marked in the lens name) are fully compatible with this adapter. AF-I, AF S, AF-P).
Nikon F mount 'AF' lenses (with autofocus support but no built-in focus motor) will not auto focus on cameras Nikon Z using adapter Nikon FTZ / Nikon FTZII.
List of all Nikon DSLR cameras with Nikon F mount
D1, D1h, D1x, D2x, D2h, D2xs, D2hs, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D500, D50, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800,D800E, D810, D810a, D850, D3, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, D6, Df+ Kodak DCS PRO 14n (and its modifications) and Kodak DCS Pro SLR / n (and its modifications) + Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S3 Pro, S3 Pro UVIR, S5 Pro, IS Pro.
List of all Nikon digital mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount
Full frame Nikon Z mount cameras
- Nikon z5 [July 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon z6 [August 2018]
- Nikon z6 ii [October 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon z7 [August 2018]
- Nikon z7 ii [October 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon z8 [May 2023, AliExpress]
- Nikon z9 [October 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Zf [September 2023]
List of all 'Nikon Nikkor Z' full-frame lenses for mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount
Fixes:
- Nikon Nikkor Z 20 mm 1:1.8 S [February 2020, Aliexpress Nikon Store]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24 mm 1:1.8 S [September 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 26 mm 1:2.8 [January 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 28 mm 1:2.8 [October 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 28 mm 1:2.8 SE [June 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 35 mm 1:1.8 S [August 2018, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 40 mm 1:2 [September 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 40 mm 1:2 SE [November 2022]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm 1:1.2 S [September 2020]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm 1:1.8 S [August 2018, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm 1:2.8 MC [June 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 58 mm 1:0.95 S Nod [October 2019]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm 1:1.2 S [January 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm 1:1.8 S [July 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 105 mm 1:2.8 S VR MC [June 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm 1:1.8 S full [September 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 400 mm 1:2.8 S VR TC [January 2022]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 400 mm 1:4.5 S VR [June 2022, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 600 mm 1:4 S VR TC [November 2022]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 600 mm 1:6.3 S VR PF [October 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 800 mm 1:6.3 S VR PF [April 2022]
Zuma:
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24 mm 1:2.8 S [September 2020, Aliexpress Nikon Store]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30 mm 1:4 S [January 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28 mm 1:2.8 [September 2022, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50 mm 1: 4-6.3 [July 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm 1:4 S [August 2018, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70 mm 1:2.8 S [February 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120 mm 1:4 S [October 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200 mm 1: 4-6.3 VR [February 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75 mm 1:2.8 [December 2021, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400 mm 1: 4-8 VR [March 2024]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180 mm 1:2.8 [June 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 mm 1:2.8 S VR [January 2020, AliExpress]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400 mm 1: 4.5-5.6 S VR [October 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600 mm 1: 5.6-6.3 VR [June 2023]
Third party autofocus full-frame lenses for Nikon Z mount
- felttrox: 20/2.8, 24/1.8, 28/1.8, 35/1.8, 40/2.5, 50/1.8, 85/1.8
- Tamron: 28-75/2.8G2, 35-150/2-2.8, 70-300/4.5-6.3, 150-500/5-6.7
- yongnuo: 35/2, 50/1.8, 85/1.8
- Meike: 50/1.8, 85/1.8, 85/1.4
- TTArtisan: 32/2.8
- 7Artisans: 50/1.8
- AstrHori: 85/1.8
- laowa: 10/2.8
All of these lenses have a Nikon STM (Stepping Motor) built-in focusing motor, similar to lenses. Nikon AF-P. As well as an electromagnetic diaphragm similar to lenses Nikon E.
The letter 'S' in the name of these lenses only denotes their belonging to the line of professional mirrorless solutions.
The exact list of system mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses Nikon 1:
Nikon has released a series of mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses and Nikon 1 mount and 1 Nikkor lenses (they are also called Nikon CX).
- Nikon 1 J1, Nikon 1 J2, Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 J4, Nikon 1 J5.
- Nikon 1S1, Nikon 1S2
- Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V2, Nikon 1 V3
- Nikon 1AW1
On these cameras, it is best to use specially designed Nikon CX lenses (the same as 1 Nikkor).
An exact list of all Nikkor 1 lenses:
Fix Lenses:
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR 10mm f / 2.8 (black and silver)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR AW 10mm f / 2.8 (only black)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f / 1.8 (black, silver, white)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR 32mm f / 1.2 (black, silver)
Zoom lenses
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 6.7-13mm f / 3.5-5.6 (black and silver)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f / 3.5-5.6 (8 color options)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f / 3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM (6 color options)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f / 4-5.6 (5 color options)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-100mm f / 4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM (only black)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f / 3.5-5.6 (6 color options)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm f / 3.5-5.6 (black, silver, white)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 30-110mm f / 3.8-5.6 (8 color options)
- Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f / 4.5-5.6 N (only black)
- AW (All Weather) are weatherproof lenses. These lenses are best suited for a rugged camera Nikon 1 AW1.
- PD Zoom (Power Drive Zoom) - auto zoom lenses. With these lenses, the focal length can be changed automatically instead of manually rotating the zoom ring. To do this, these lenses have a slider TW (Tele - Wide, for zooming in tele [Tele] range or wide-angle [Wide] range).
To install FX or DX lenses on Nikon 1 series cameras you need to use FT1 adapter at the same time, automatic focusing is retained only with AF-S lenses (possibly AF-P) and only with certain lenses specified in this the table.
UPD: In the summer of 2018, the Nikon 1 system stopped its development.
Nikon FX and Nikon DX digital cameras and lenses, their difference
Nikon digital and mirrorless cameras are divided into two types, depending on the size of the sensor: FX and DX. Lenses for these cameras are also marked in the same way.
FX lenses are designed for full-format FX cameras (also called full-frame, or full-size, or full-frame).
DX lenses are designed for cropped DX cameras (they are also called crop, or cameras with APS-C sensor size).
Nikon FX cameras have a matrix the size of a classic 35 mm film, DX cameras have a smaller matrix, the so-called 'cropped', with a frame diagonal 1.5 times smaller than in FX.
Full-format camera Nikon D750 has the 'FX' mark on its body. He is shown here with a full-frame lens. Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm 1: 4G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical Nano Crystal Coat
Before the Nikon DX cameras, there were only full-frame Nikon FX cameras and lenses that don't really have the FX designation, since at that time it was not necessary to separate the full frame and the cropped one. Examples of lenses from full-frame cameras:
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G SWM IF SWM
- NIKON ED AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm 1: 3.5-5.6G SWM VR IF Aspherical
- Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1: 2.8D
As you can see, the prefix 'FX' is not indicated in the lens name. If the lens is not labeled DX or CX, then it is a full frame lens for an FX camera.
After the advent of digital SLR cameras, Nikon DX, the manufacturer, to save on glass, metal and plastic, began the production of DX lenses. And all lenses for cropped cameras already had the DX designation. Examples of DX lenses:
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical
- Nikon DX 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII VR II AF-S Nikkor
- Nikon DX AF-S Micro Nikkor 40mm 1: 2.8G SWM
As you can see, all lenses have the letters DX in the name.
Important about DX and FX
Exact list of all Nikon DX cameras:
D1, D1h, D1x, D2x, D2h, D2xs, D2hs, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D500, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600
+ Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S3 Pro, S3 Pro UVIR, S5 Pro, IS Pro.
It is very important, so important that everyone should know this: All Nikon DX series cameras have the same real physical size of their sensor (matrix). The size is approximately 23.6 mm X 15.8 mm. Physical size is not directly related to the number of MegaPixels.
Exact listing of all Nikon FX cameras
Nikon F: D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800,D800E, D810, D810a, D850, D3, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, D6,Df
+ Kodak DCS PRO 14n (and its modifications) and Kodak DCS Pro SLR / n (and its modifications)
It is very important, so important that everyone should know this: all cameras of the Nikon FX series have the same real physical size of their sensor (matrix). The size is approximately 36 mm X 24 mm. Physical size is not directly related to the number of MegaPixels.
Recommended use:
- All Nikon DX lenses can and should preferably be used on Nikon DX series sprinkler cameras (the exact list is listed above).
- All Nikon DX lenses can be used on full-frame cameras such as Nikon D3, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, D6, Df, D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800,D800E, D810, D810a, D850 but the camera will either use only part of its sensor to take a photo, or the resulting image will have irreparable vignetting and other distortions at the edges and corners of the frame. This is due to the fact that DX lenses cannot project an image onto the large matrix of FX cameras. Using DX lenses on FX cameras is not recommended.... Full-frame cameras can automatically recognize and adjust the DX lens to work with it. Personally, I see no reason to buy an expensive full frame DSLR camera and use more 'simple' DX lenses on it.
- For all Nikon FX cameras, it is recommended that you use only Nikon FX lenses.
- All full-frame lenses (lenses from FX cameras) can be used on DX cameras without any problems, and you only need to consider the visual effect of crop factor.
As an example, a full-frame shot Nikon D700 FX (Full frame) and cropped lens Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical. The camera is set to full-frame mode 'image area FX'. It can be seen that the cropped lens gives black corners (vignette) and the picture is not usable.
Black angled shot
If you take the same photo, but in the camera mode '' image area DX', then the camera will automatically use only the central area of its sensor and as a result the image will be like any other Nikon DX camera. Below is the same shot on Nikon D700 FX (Full Frame) in 'modeDX image area'.
Indeed, Nikon FX full-frame cameras can use cropped lenses in 'DX' crop mode. In this mode, only the central part of the camera sensor will be used, equal in size to the sensor used in Nikon DX cameras, which will avoid vignetting using a cropped lens on full-frame cameras. To do this, in the camera menu, just turn on the 'Image area' -> 'Select. image area 'and select the' DX format 24x16 'value there.
Full frame in DX mode
If you summarize the above points, then it begs small conclusion - Conventional FX lenses can be used on all types of cameras: FX and DX. And lenses from cropped DX cameras are not recommended for use on full-frame FX cameras.
An accurate list of all Nikon DX Nikkor lenses
Fixes
- Nikon DX AF Fisheye Nikkor 10.5 mm 1: 2.8G ED with a golden ring (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 35 mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical (review here)
- Nikon DXAF-S Microphone Nikkor 40 mm 1: 2.8G SWM (review here)
- Nikon DXAF-S Microphone Nikkor 85 mm 1: 3.5G ED VR SWM IF Micro 1: 1 (review here)
Wide angle
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 10-20 mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR (price is here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 10-24 mm 1: 3.5-4.5G ED SWM IF Aspherical (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 12-24 mm 1:4G ED SWM IF Aspherical with a golden ring (review here)
Universal
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-80 mm 1: 2.8-4E N ED VR Nano crystal coat SWM IF Aspherical with a golden ring (price here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical(review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 17-55 mm 1:2.8G ED SWM IF Aspherical with a golden ring (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM Aspherical [Black / Silver] (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM Aspherical [black / silver] (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G SWM VR aspherical (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII VRII (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G (price here)
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-70 mm 1: 3.5-4.5G ED SWM IF Aspherical (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-105 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical [Thailand / China] (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-135 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM IF Aspherical (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-140 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical [Thailand / China] (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical [Japan / China] (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200 mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM VR IF Aspherical(review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-300 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical (price here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-300 mm 1: 3.5-6.3GED SWM VR IF Aspherical(review here)
Televisions
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55-200 mm 1: 4-5.6G ED SWM [Black / Silver, Japan / China] (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55-200 mm 1: 4-5.6G ED VR IF SWM(review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55-200 mm 1: 4-5.6GII ED VRII (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55-300 mm 1: 4.5-5.6G ED VR SWM HRI (review here)
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 70-300 mm 1: 4.5-6.3G ED (price here)
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 70-300 mm 1: 4.5-6.3G ed VR (price here)
All Nikon DX lenses for mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount and APS-C sensor
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 24 mm 1:1.7 [May 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 12-28 mm 1:3.5-5.6PZ VR [April 2023]
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 16-50 mm 1:3.5-6.3VR [October 2019]
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 18-140 mm 1:3.5-6.3VR [October 2021]
- Nikon Nikkor ZDX 50-250 mm 1:4.5-6.3VR [October 2019]
For Nikon Z DX (APS-C), there are third-party autofocus lenses:
- felttrox: 13/1.4, 23/1.4, 27 /1.2, 33/1.4, 56/1.4, 56/1.7, 75 /1.2
- Sigma: 16/1.4, 30/1.4, 56/1.4
- TTArtisan: 27/2.8, 35/1.8, 56/1.8
- yongnuo: 11/1.8, 33/1.4, 50/1.8
- Brightin Star 50 / 1.4
- Meike 55 / 1.4
Cameras Nikon Z DX (APS-C)
- Nikon z50 [October 2019, AliExpress]
- Nikon Z fc [June 2021, black/silver, AliExpress]
- Nikon z30 [June 2022, AliExpress]
Nikon DX Professional SLR Lenses
I didn't call Nikon DX lenses more 'simple' for a reason. It just so happened that all Nikon professional optics are lenses for the full frame. The only professional lenses for Nikon DX cameras are:
- Nikon DX AF Fisheye Nikkor 10.5mm 1: 2.8G ED
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm 1: 2.8G ED IF SWM Aspherical
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 12-24mm 1: 4G ED SWM IF Aspherical
- Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-80mm 1: 2.8-4E N ED VR Nano Crystal Coat SWM IF Aspherical
These lenses have gold ring near the front lens - a sign of top class lenses. These lenses are listed on Nikon NPS (Nikon Professional Services).
Attention: Nikon Nikkor DX lenses have non-equivalent focal lengths (EGF), but the physical real focal length of the lens. Focal length is a physical parameter of the lens itself, which does not change when installed on different cameras. And for FX and DX lenses, to find out EGF when used on cropped DX cameras, you need to multiply the focal length by crop factor Kf=1.5X. For example, EGF lens Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII VR II AF-S DX Nikkor on the cropped camera Nikon D7100 will be 27-82,5mm (18 * 1.5 and 55 * 1.5). The relationship of focal length and viewing angle can be viewed here.
Useful: if you select “Off” in the menu of full-size cameras in the “AF point illumination” setting, then after turning on one of the cropping modes (in fact - cropping), an unused area of the image visible in JVI, will be darkened, which greatly facilitates sighting using crop mode. The following shows how unused areas are obscured. JVI when you turn on certain crop modes.
Dimming the unnecessary area of the viewfinder while shooting in one of the crop modes
About Auto Focus
For the ability to automatically focus the lens on the Nikon Nikkor lens designations AF, AF-I, AF-S and AF-P.
What is the difference between AF-S / AF-P / AF-I and AF lenses? In the AF lens, focusing is due to the motor of the camera, in such cases it is said that the camera has a 'screwdriver' or focusing motor. In contrast, in AF-S / AF-I / AF-P lenses, focusing is due to a motor directly integrated into the lens itself.
Lenses designated 'AF'
Such lenses do not have a built-in autofocus motor and will automatically focus only on cameras in which there is a focusing motor ('screwdriver').
Defining such a lens is very simple - it only has the 'AF' prefix in its name. Also, these lenses have a special groove on the bayonet side, through which the torque of the 'screwdriver' is transmitted. What is at stake can be seen in the photos below:
AF Lens - Highlights
An exact list of Nikon DSLR cameras with a built-in focus motor:
D50, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D500, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800,D800E, D810, D810a, D850, D1, D1h, D1x, D2x, D2xs, D2h, D2hs, D3, D3x, D3s, D4, D4s, D5, D6,Df
+ Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S3 Pro, S3 Pro UVIR, S5 Pro, IS Pro, Kodak DCS PRO 14n (and its modifications) and Kodak DCS Pro SLR / n (and its modifications)
An example of an 'AF' type lens - Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6G. In turn, this lens will not be able to automatically focus on cameras that do not have a focus motor.
Cameras that do not have a built-in focus motor require the use of AF-S / AF-I / AF-P lenses.
Exact list of Nikon digital cameras without built-in focus motor:
D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600
+ Nikon ZFX, Nikon ZDX using adapter Nikon FTZ / Nikon FTZII
With these cameras, only auto focus and sound confirmation of focus will not work, all other important functions, such as auto metering exposure and auto iris control will work well.
Lenses designated 'AF-S'
For such lenses, the focus motor is already integrated directly into the lens barrel. These lenses will automatically focus on all Nikon cameras. These lenses include Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical.
'AF-S' on the main lens name, which is usually written in gold letters. The photo shows Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1: 4G ED SWM VR IF Nano Crystal Coat
Almost always on AF-S lenses, you can also find the prefix 'SWM', which stands for Silent Wave Motor (silent wave / ultrasonic motor).
'SWM' stamped on the lens information plate Nikon N AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm 1: 2.8G ED VR SWM IF Micro 1: 1 Nano Crystal Coat
Important: SWM motors come in two main types, details here.
If you use optics from other manufacturers, you need to know for sure whether the lens has a built-in motor or not, the designations of each manufacturer have their own and do not intersect with the designations of Nikon Nikkor lenses.
It is often said that on junior cameras from the Nikon line (their list is just above) you cannot use 'serious optics', but in fact this is a delusion. The point is only that autofocusing with certain lenses (and all functions associated with focusing) will not work with these cameras. When focusing manually, confirmation of successful focusing will be green circle in the viewfinder, and Live View and electronic range finder nobody canceled.
Attention: Nikon’s new non-motorized cameras still lose the ability to automatically control distortion (distortion, vignetting) when working with non-motorized lenses. All other functions will work just as well as with optics that have a focus motor.
If you install an AF-S, AF-P or AF-I lens on a camera with a built-in focus motor, which also has a built-in focus motor, then this is not a big deal. In this case, the built-in motor of the camera simply turns off automatically, and focusing is always performed only with the lens motor. There will never be any conflicts in the work between the camera and the lens.
Interesting: when using AF lenses, different cameras may have different focusing speeds. This issue has been considered in detail. here.
Important: due to certain features related with no EE lever for reading the extreme position of the diaphragm ringon cameras Nikon D3400, D3500 The following 'AF-S D' type lenses will not work properly (this only applies to these cameras):
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 17-35mm 1: 2.8D SWM IF Aspherical
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 28-70mm 1: 2.8D SWM
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 80-200mm 1: 2.8D Silent wave motor
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 300mm 1: 4D
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 300mm 1: 2.8D
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 300mm 1: 2.8D II
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 400mm 1: 2.8D [black / silver]
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 400mm 1: 2.8D II
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 500mm 1: 4D
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 500mm 1: 4D II
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 600mm 1: 4D
- Nikon ED AF S Nikkor 600mm 1: 4D II
- as well as all lenses AF-I
Lenses designated 'AF-P'
Nikon introduced Nikon Nikkor 'AF-P' lenses in January 2016. Designation 'AF-P' (Auto Fear Pulse motor) indicates the presence of a fast and Nikon STM (Stepping Motor) focusing motor. 'AF-P' lenses work similarly to 'AF-S', only quieter, faster and more accurate. The same type of motor is used for lenses for mirrorless cameras Nikon Z.
Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G designated 'AF-P'
Please note that not all Nikon cameras will be able to work correctly with 'AF-P' lenses, some cameras will need to be updated to be fully 'AF-P' compatible.
Full list of Nikon 'AF-P' lenses:
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 10-20 mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 70-300 mm 1: 4.5-6.3G ED
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 70-300 mm 1: 4.5-6.3G ED VR
- Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300 mm 1: 4.5-5.6E VR ED
Auto focus with AF-P lenses will only work with cameras (exact list):
D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D3300, D3400, D3500, D7100, D7200, D7500, D500 + D4, D4s, D5, D6, Df, D800, D800E, D810, D810a, D850, D750, D780, D600, D610 + Nikon z6, Nikon z6 ii, Nikon z7, Nikon z7 ii, Nikon z5, Nikon z50 with adapter FTZ
Important: some of these cameras will need to use the latest firmware.
Auto and manual focus will not work with cameras (exact list):
D700, D3, D3s, D3x, D1, D1h, D1x, D2x, D2h, D2xs, D2hs, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D50, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D7000, D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100 + Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S3 Pro, S3 Pro UVIR, S5 Pro, IS Pro + Kodak DCS PRO 14n и Kodak DCS Pro SLR / n.
Lenses designated 'AF-I'
Side are the Nikon AF-I lenses. Motor lenses per se 'AF-I' (Auto Focus Internal Motor) - very rare lenses, and also very expensive. Some users mistakenly refer to them as 'AF-1' ('AF-one').
Some of these lenses use a built-in focusing motor for focusing, built on the basis of conventional electric micro-motors, which are pretty noisy during focusing. There is no exact data on what type of motor is used in Nikon AF-I lenses.
Attention: there is no exact information whether amateur-level cameras will work with such lenses. But, most likely, no mortal will ever mount such a lens on a simple amateur camera.
AF-I designation on the Nikon ED AF-I Nikkor 300mm 1: 2.8D lens
Full list of Nikon AF-I lenses:
- Nikon ED AF-I Nikkor 300mm 1: 2.8D, 1992-1996
- Nikon ED AF-I Nikkor 400mm 1: 2.8D, 1994-1998
- Nikon ED AF-I Nikkor 500mm 1: 4D, 1994-1997
- Nikon ED AF-I Nikkor 600mm 1: 4D, 1992-1996
When choosing a lens, the most important parameters are its type (FX, DX) and the focusing method. If you now know which FX or DX camera you have, with or without a built-in focus motor, then selecting the lens with just these two parameters will give you all the necessary functions for shooting.
Typically, lenses without a built-in focusing motor are cheaper than their motorized counterparts. If you have a camera with a motor, then in a sense you can save on lenses. As an example, you can look at Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor (MKIII)which is very cheap:
A version with a focus motor Nikon AF-S 50mm F / 1.8G costs a lot more.
Focus mode switch 'M / A-M' and 'A-M' or lack thereof
Nikon lenses usually have a focus mode switch. The 'A-M' (or 'M-A') switch means the lens can be set to either auto focus mode 'A' (Auto) or only manual focus mode 'M' (Manual). Switch 'M / A-M' indicates that the lens can work in the mode 'M / A' - automatic mode with manual focus correction at any time... 'M' mode allows manual focus control only.
Two types of lens focus mode switch. Photos from the instructions for the camera Nikon D3200
'M / A' This mode is useful in that you do not need to move the lens to the 'M' position for manual focusing. When you start focusing manually in 'M / A' mode, auto focus switches off instantly, and the lens 'obeys' only the photographer. 'M / A' works with any available focusing method on the camera itself. If you release the focusing ring, the lens will immediately switch to automatic focusing mode. Also, with its help, you can easily use focus trap effect. If there is no focus mode switch, such as on the lens Nikon 50mm f / 1.8D AF Nikkor, then the focus mode should be selected on the camera itself.
Focus mode switch - two views. Also, under the lens mount button, you can see a lever on the camera that performs AF M focus switches for lenses that do not have a switch.
Some Nikon lenses have additional specific modes 'A / m'and'Memory Recall', read about which you can here... And there are also features of the 'A' focus mode for some Nikkor AF-S lenses with an 'A-M' switch, which you can read about here.
About Iris Control Features
On Nikon lenses you can meet another interesting designation - letter 'G' - a lens with such a letter can control the diaphragm only directly from the camera, but the lens does not have an aperture control ring.
G ('Gelded') lenses are virtually impossible to use with some older film cameras as the aperture will be permanently closed there. Also, lenses with an aperture control ring (Non-G) can be used more flexibly for all kinds of photography surveys, such as reverse macro shot.
Mythology: It is often said that there are 'D' and 'G' lenses, D with an aperture control ring and G without an iris control ring. In fact it's a delusion - the letter 'D' (or 'AF-D') indicates the possibility of transferring the focusing distance to the subject to the camera - this makes it easier to calculate the flash power for the correct exposure... The misconception stems from the fact that almost all 'D' lenses have an aperture ring, since they did not previously denote a division into lenses with an aperture ring and without an aperture ring.
The difference of the lens G and without G (for example, lenses Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.4D и Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.4G SWM)
Lug for reading the extreme position of the aperture ring on the lens Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8Dwhich is a NON-G type lens, that is, one that has an aperture control ring.
Very important: To use a 'NON-G' type lens (with aperture ring) in the same way as a G type lens (control aperture from the camera), you need to set the aperture control ring to the maximum F-number, usually F16, F22, F32 and switch the special lock on the lens, which will fix the iris control ring in a fixed position. Different lenses either lock the ring themselves in the extreme position, or require manual locking using a special switch. If this is not done, some cameras will display an 'fEE' error (aperture ring not set).
Some cameras allow you to control the iris with autofocus NON-G lenses in metering modes exposure A (aperture priority) and M (manual) with the aperture ring. To do this, in the camera menu, find the item 'Configure command dials' -> 'Set aperture' and set the value 'Aperture ring'. In S modes (priority excerpts) and P (program mode), the display will still show an 'fEE' error (no aperture ring set). When using autofocus lenses, I recommend using the 'Set Command Dials' -> 'Set Aperture' -> 'Sub Command Dial' function.
In addition, Nikon has released several lenses'E'-type, which also do not have a diaphragm control ring, and the diaphragm itself is closed by an electromagnetic drive located inside the lens. More details in the section 'Nikon E'.
Important: Nikon D3400, D3500 the only cameras that do not support auto iris control with Non-G lenses (which have an iris control ring). With these lenses Nikon D3400, D3500 cameras only work in 'M' mode (in fact, with all lenses that have an aperture control ring, cameras Nikon D3400, D3500 will not work).
The difference between D lenses and just AF lenses without the letter D (Non-D)
The letter “D” in the lens name indicates that the camera receives information from the lens about the distance at which the lens was focused.
The difference in AF D and just AF lenses
It's important: All 'G' and 'E' type lenses also transmit to the camera a value about the focusing distance to the subject and are simultaneously 'D' lenses.
Remember once and for all: the letter 'D' has nothing to do with the aperture ring. It just so happens that most lenses with an aperture control ring are capable of transmitting focusing distance and are marked with the letter 'D'. Usually lenses are marked at the same time 0 'G' and 'AF-S', or simultaneously 'AF 'and' D 'but there are many exceptions, for example Nikon ED AF Nikkor 28-200mm 1:3.5-5.6G IF Aspherical - an instance that does not have a diaphragm control ring (G), but at the same time has an old AF screwdriver focus. Also, for example, there is Nikon 28-70mm 1: 2.8D ED AF S Nikkor - which has a built-in focusing motor (AF-S) and aperture control ring (NON-G), while transmitting the focusing distance (D).
Differences when using AF lenses with the letter D and AF without “D” when the flash is off, you will not notice, since it is practically absent. But it’s worth turning the flash into TTL mode, as soon as you feel the difference in metering exposure. Important: AF lenses without the letter “D” (NON-D) in their name, do not convey focusing distance values and are poorly metering exposure with TTL flash units. To make it easier to understand what I'm talking about, I conducted a test. I mounted a camera on a tripod Nikon D200 with Nikon flash SB-900 in TTL mode. The first shot I took with a lens Nikon 35-70mm f / 3.3-4.5 AF Nikkor (without the letter D in the name), the second with the lens Nikon 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor. It immediately became clear that the picture from the first lens was poorly exposed
Difference in flash operation between Non-D, D lenses
There are a lot of AF lenses without “D” (NON-D), for example Nikon 70-210mm f / 4 AF or Nikon 35-70mm f / 3.3-4.5 AF Nikkor... If you do not plan to use AF lenses without “D” with flash, then you can safely buy them and shoot at your pleasure. And for good automatic flash work, you need to take AF with the letter D or AF-S / AF-P / AF-I lenses.
Attention: Also, transmitting the focusing distance to the camera allows you to use 3D Matrix Metering on some Nikon film cameras, which can significantly improve the quality of the exposure meter.
'E' type lenses
The most recent modern lenses in their name have the letter 'E', which means'Electromagnetic diaphragm '-'Electromagnetic diaphragm'. These lenses control the aperture (open and close the petals) using an electromagnetic mechanism built into the lens. As with 'G' type lenses, 'E' type lenses do not have an aperture ring. 'E' type lenses are also 'G' type lenses.
Don't be confused with the new 'E' marking, which indicates how the aperture works, and the old 'E (LENS SERIES E)' marking, which indicates budget manual lenses such as Nikon Lens Series E 50mm 1: 1.8.
'E' Coding for Electromagnetic Diaphragm Lenses
The exact list of digital cameras that support working with 'E'-type lenses:
Nikon D3, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, D6, Df, D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800, D800E, D810, D810a, D850, D300, D300s, D500, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500
+ Nikon z5, Nikon z6, Nikon z6 ii, Nikon z7, Nikon z7 ii, Nikon z9, Nikon Z fc, Nikon z50 with Nikon FTZ / Nikon FTZ II adapter.
+ Nikon 1 J1, J2, J3, J4, J5, S1, S2, V1, V2, V3, AW 1 with Nikon FT-1 adapter
The exact list of cameras that do not support working with 'E'-type lenses:
Nikon D1, D1h, D1x, D2x, D2h, D2xs, D2hs, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D100, D200, D3000
+ Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, S2 Pro, S3 Pro, S3 Pro UVIR, S5 Pro, IS Pro
'E' type lenses on the cameras in this list will always shoot at full aperture. Other features of the work are possible.
Complete list of all Nikon 'E' lenses:
- E:
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 28mm 1: 1.4E ED
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 105mm 1: 1.4E ED
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 300mm 1: 4E PF ED VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 400mm 1: 2.8E ED FL VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 500mm 1: 5.6E ED PF VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 500mm 1: 4E ED FL VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 600mm 1: 4E ED FL VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 800mm 1: 5.6E ED FL VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 8-15mm 1: 3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 16-80mm 1: 2.8-4E ED VR DX
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm 1: 2.8E ED VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1: 2.8E FL ED VR
- Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6E ED VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm 1: 2.8E FL ED SR VR
- Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm 1: 4E FL ED VR TC 1.4
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm 1: 5.6E ED VR
- PC-E:
- Nikon N PC-E Nikkor 24mm 1: 3.5D ED
- Nikon N PC-E Nikkor 45mm 1: 2.8D ED Microphone
- Nikon N PC-E Nikkor 85mm 1: 2.8D Microphone
- PC, E:
- Nikon N PC Nikkor 19mm 1: 4E ED
- Z, E:
- All lenses Nikon Nikkor Z
- 1, E.
- All lenses Nikon Nikkor 1
You will find more useful information in this section. 'Nikon' E Lenses.
Old non-autofocus (manual) Nikon lenses
Nikon has a lot of old lenses that don't have an autofocus system. Such lenses require manual focus, as well as on younger Nikon cameras unavailable metering exposure. Some lenses are still available, for example, Nikon 50mm f / 1.2 AI-S Nikkor MF. Usually, old lenses are indicated by letters MF, AI, AI-S, PRE AI, NON AI. All of them say that the lens does not have autofocus and indicate the type of iris control.
Old manual lenses Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 1: 2 f = 5cm и Nikon Nikkor-SC Auto 1: 1.4 f = 50mm
You can find more details about working with old lenses in my separate article “Work with old Nikon lenses".
An example of 'reading' lens designations:
The rest of the letters in the names of the lenses simply indicate the presence of some additional features. Consider the long name of the lens Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
Front dashboard with title Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
Back information panel Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
- Nikon - Nikon lens.
- DX - The lens is designed for DX cameras, on FX cameras it will give strong vignetting.
- AF S - the lens has a built-in focusing motor and it will be possible to focus automatically on any Nikon DSLR camera.
- Nikkor - almost all lenses from Nikon are called 'Nikkor' (Almost all).
- 18-200 mm Is a limit indicator focal length lens. 18 mm is the widest angle, 200 mm is the narrowest angle.
- 1: 3.5-5.6 Is an indicator of the maximum relative aperture of the lens. Maximum aperture of f / 3.5 is available at 18mm focal length, at 200mm only f / 5.6 is available. That is, it indicates that the zoom changes aperture the lens.
- G - you can control the aperture only from the camera. The diaphragm ring is missing.
- II - (near the letter G) - designation of the second lens modification.
- ED - Extra-low Dispersion Glass speaks of what is used in the lens special low dispersion glass, which allows you to get a better picture
- SWM - Silent Wbird Motor - quiet wave (ultrasonic) focus motor. Indication of the type of focus motor.
- VR - Vibration Reduction - a stabilizer that allows you to use longer excerpts for shooting without grease.
- IF - Internal Focusing - lens with internal focusing, when focusing, the front lens does not move. Important when using filters.
- aspherical - the lens uses special aspherical ASP, to improve the image.
- Ø72 - diameter of the front light filter
- Made in thailand - country of origin, made in Thailand.
Similarly, just by the name of any lens can draw a lot of useful information. You will find recommendations for choosing a camera and lenses here.
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And in my manual for the D90 it says that lenses with a 'D' just have an aperture control ring
This is not entirely accurate. The 'D' in Nikon lenses is not responsible for the aperture ring, or lack thereof. It's just that the vast majority of 'D' lenses also have an aperture ring. As an illustrative example, I cite the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8 lens without the letter 'D' in the name and with an aperture ring. You can take a closer look at it here https://radojuva.com/2015/10/nikon-af-nikkor-85-1-8-mk1/
The new AF-P lenses are decrypted as Auto Focus Pulse, as described in Nikon's latest videos.
StePPing is an invention of the authors of the site)))
Fixed
Arkady, good afternoon! Tell me, Nikon D810 + Nikkor 85 1.4 D, is it a good tandem? Is it worth buying this "carcass" for this lens ??
Why not?
Usually this lens is bought for SUCH carcass, and not vice versa ...
But what can you say about this device? After all, he is very expensive! Will he be able to take high-level photos ??
Photos of a high level in this case will completely depend on your skills.
Arkady, is the difference between the Nikkor 85 1.4 lenses of the “D” and “G” versions too significant? And which one will give the best picture?
The difference is 1.4 significant. Both give a good picture. 1.4G is more technical and focuses much slower than 1.4d.
Arkady, please advise which filter to purchase on a fixed lens 85 mm 1.4? Necessarily UV, or can some other ??
Necessarily protective. And how it will be marked with UV or protect does not really matter.
Thank you so much for the article. Enlightened very high quality.
Arkady, what manufacturer of UV filters do you recommend buying?
B + W, rodenstock, hoya, marumi (professional rulers)
Hello Arkady. On the D7100, I ran into the following problem: when installing "screwdriver" lenses (Nikon 35-70 / 2.8D, Tamron 28-75 / 2.8 were used) an fEE error is displayed. In this case, in both cases, the aperture ring was set to the maximum value and fixed on the lens. On the D600, these glasses work without problems. Perhaps this is somehow connected with the absence of an external sensor for fixing the diaphragm on the D7100 carcass? Or is the problem something else? Thanks for the answer.
Most likely the problem is in the rheostat or in the contact group of the camera.
I am newbie. tell me if I purchase the Olympus Zuiko (manual) 50mm 1,8 Nikon mount. will it work on nikon d5200?
I can’t say one hundred percent, but there can be problems with infinity. It seems that the working segment of Nikon is larger than that of Olik. D. Evtifeev somewhere has a table
Tell me, please, is the AF Micro Nikkor 60mm 1: 2.8 D lens (2006 release) suitable for the modern Nikon D3100? Thank you in advance.
Autofocus will not work because AF. In general, in Nikon, all native lenses, starting from the 57th year, are suitable, i.e. become and work on modern devices.
I lied a little - since 1959.
Partially suitable. There will be no auto focus, everything else will work.
Thank you, Valery and Arkady, for the quick answers. I tried to attach one to the other, set the focusing mode on the lens to the “M” position, tried to take pictures, the camera works, but no matter how you twist the lens to focus, and in the viewfinder the subject looks very blurry (as well as the small burning numbers in the viewfinder), as well as the pictures taken on the monitor on the back of the camera, look very blurry. But some of the pictures when viewed on a computer at full size look very sharp and clear. Is it possible to somehow eliminate this problem with the blurring of the photographed image in the viewfinder and on the monitor of the camera, or is it necessary to buy a more modern lens for this device?
If the numbers in the JVI are blurry, adjust the diopter adjustment to fit your eyes. Twist or slider near the eye.
Thanks again, I figured it out myself - there is a small wheel for focusing the image in the viewfinder.
And you can also focus by focusing on the rangefinder scale in the OVI (for example, if the arrow is short and looks to the right, turn the focusing ring a little to the left, until the focusing sensor lights up - the green circle at the bottom left in the OVI). And not necessarily in M mode, but in whatever you want.
Arkady, which device is better - Canon 5D Mark 3 or Nikon D810? What do you advise?? Thank you in advance!
A difficult philosophical question. I have no answer to this question. This question is more like the question of choosing Nikon / Canon, in which at the moment I am an adherent in the general case of Canon.
Not really difficult! Nikon - better in the picture, from Canon - weddings. If there is a park of good Soviet optics - Canon. Otherwise - Nikon D810! A smart car! And there are more good glasses on Nikon!
Do you have a confirmation? For example, photos taken on the same settings with the same lens? Because otherwise it’s just speculation.
In general, you need to proceed from the goals of the purchase.
To paraphrase you, Nikon's picture is truer, Kenon's is more beautiful. So what do people need from photography, unless of course they are registering some kind of scientific experiment or technical parameter?
Just the opposite. Canon by default produces more correct colors. For this he is loved by weddingchildren, reporters (there are still nuances added). Elementary less processing time. Nikon produces richer colors and greater dd coverage. For this, landscape painters love him, for example.
In general, nothing prevents working the other way around. A little more time will simply be spent on processing.
Nope .. canon does not have “correct colors”.
There is just a warm, “commercial” skin tone.
That's it.
I agree! Therefore, I chose Nikon.
Of course, I apologize, I’ll answer a little off topic, or don’t even answer at all, but if you choose a technique of such a level you don’t know what is better for you and what is worse, then maybe you don’t need it? Maybe you meant with which of these cameras it’s cooler to cut pontoons? Take a closer look at the Pentax 645D, or Leica S2, that's where the cool one is.
If you were switching from a junior camera nikon or kenon to an older one of the same company, then your question would sound quite legitimate.
Yes and no need to apologize! Indeed, I agree with 500%
That troll is not a photographer.
Yakshcho lyudina justify vibiraє mi d810 i 5DMK3 (why not MK4?), Then there is exactly the know-how for technology and navigation won. But I don’t know, it’s a ponti and a flame.
Are these devices the same level ?? Which one will give the best picture?
portrait? scenery? reportage? Studio? etc…
The best picture is always the result of YOUR skill. I know a lot of photographers who work with Prof. Canon (Nikon) much worse than some with simple soap dishes.
Kind time of day, please advise the lens for nikon d 800 within 50 ... thousand
Is this the first camera? No other glasses? Then I advise Nikon 24-120mm f / 4G ED VR AF-S. It just fits in the price.
Just wondering. Do you have SUCH apparatus and still do not know what you need? Interesting…
Maybe just buy a soap box with a lens that does not act in film, and there are no problems?
Arkady, good afternoon!
Tell me, please, what is the difference between the lens for the American market and not, otherwise I ran into the problem of choosing Nikon 17-55 2.8G DX for my good old D200 and I see that there are two variations of this lens on Ebay.
I will be grateful for your answer!
For the US, lenses have their own serial numbers starting with 'US', most likely for simplified US warranty and shipping purposes. There is no difference between lenses for US and others. I also haven't heard any rumors that 'US' is better than usual.
Good article.
I would like to find a picture from the same camera with the same object with 85 g and 85 d to understand the difference.
And for the studio what is better to work with? Beginner, taking pictures on nikon 5200 18-55 and Kaylenar 5N.
I want to switch to nikon d810 and 24-70, of course you can shoot portraits on it, but I want a fix.
Can you tell me?
And maybe there is a photo, or if it’s not difficult to take and add at 85 to take a picture from a meter and 3 meters of a person)
85 g is sharper than 85 d on the open aperture and 85 g is more convenient to work because of the possibility of constant manual focus control and the lack of rotation of the focus ring during automatic focusing. At 85 d, a rotating focus ring that cannot be touched is inconvenient. Although, reliability, resistance to mechanical stress and durability are clearly higher at 85 d.
And tell me please. Here we had the nikon p500, we really liked the zoom there. Now they have purchased the d5300 with af-p18-55 mm vrkit lens. For us, this lens does not fool, I want a zoom like the p500. Which lens can I buy?
Your Nikon had a lens with a focal length of 4,0–144 mm (35 mm format equivalent [135]: 22,5–810 mm)
As far as I know this is not on SLR cameras. You can take something like 18-300 mm (equivalent to the FX format: 27-450 mm) from nikon or 16-300 (eq. 24-450) from tamron. If range is important, then additionally super-televik 500 or 600 mm.
Keep in mind that optically long zooms are worse than short zooms, and even more so than fixes.
Thank you, we will think.
Olga, but what did not suit the previous apparatus?
Quite satisfied. It’s just that he is already 5 years old and began to work poorly, so they bought a new one.
Hello, tell me Nikon D3000. I want to change my native lens. I choose between these. Which one would be better?
Nikon 18-300mm f / 3.5-6.3G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 1: 4-5.6G ED VR IF SWM
Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f / 2.8D IF-ED
Nikon 180mm f / 2.8D ED-IF AF Nikkor
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f / 2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro
I read that these lenses approximate the picture in different ways. I don’t really understand how to choose the right lens to fit with the camera. I do not understand much, I take for beautiful photos)
Or can you advise another model?
Take 18-140 and in the appendage 50 1.8g.
and if you look at a distance of more? which advise?
And if you look at a longer distance?
In less than є 18-140 and I am not even better than grants. Lousy ob'ktivchik, not sharp at all the time. Navit cheap 55-200 cents for a new one.
More beautifully, morally get ready for three ob'єktivi (10/12) -24, 24-85 and 70-300. Remain for FX, vin ho and dear, ala ON BAGATO abbreviate for the DX version.
The Nikon AF-S DX wagon Nikkor 18-300mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED VR is probably lighter than the Nikon 18-300mm f / 3.5-6.3G ED VR AF-S DX, this is important for focusing the camera. Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 1: 4-5.6G ED VR IF SWM I used almost like this - it's a nightmare. Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f / 2.8D IF-ED
Nikon 180mm f / 2.8D ED-IF AF Nikkor is a telephoto lens, not for beginners. Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f / 2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro telephoto zoom, though not bad but not universal.
station wagon for 80 thousand rubles, it's probably $ 1200 or more
According to my data, from $ 700, the more they asked about almost the same!
This is a new one, but you can also b / y!
Hello everyone, I looked after Nikon D5300 .... I want to take a lens (Nikon 18 - 140 mm / F 3,5 - 5,6 AF-S DX G ED VR 18 mm-Objektiv (Nikon F-Anschluss, Autofocus, Bildstabilisator) ... and looked after Macro ob. (Sigma 105 mm F2,8 EX Makro DG OS HSM-Objektiv (62 mm Filtergewinde) für Nikon Objektivbajonett) if the experience of shooting with such objektivbajonett ... but I would like to know who knows the meaning of them. Thanks
zdravstvuyte. ya stomatoloq, xocu obyektiv dla makrosyemok.u mena perviy fotoapparat Nikon D5200. sovetuyut 55 i 105 mm.mejdu nimi raznica bolwaya? Thank you in advance
Nikon 85mm f / 3.5G ED VR DX AF-S Micro Nikkor
Oh yes, another part of the kit is the Nissin Digital MF18 Macro Ring Flash.
spasibo bolwoye za otvet.ya tak ponal cto 55 mm nujnoqo effekta ne dast?
Very short focus, and too close to the subject must be kept. 105mm is good, but expensive for a crop (D5200), even too long - but it would be better in the case of a full-frame camera. The 85 mm DX is much cheaper, and the crop has a convenient distance to the photographed object. So the question is not only in price, but also in ease of use. I speak from experience - last year I was also looking for solutions for dentistry, shoveled a bunch of information, and bought a D5200 kit, Nikon 85mm f / 3.5G ED VR DX AF-S Micro Nikkor, Nissin Digital MF18 Macro Ring Flash. And they are happy with the choice without overpaying a half-cylinder for a real workhorse - every week about 150-200 pictures of dental patients. And so for 8 months. And, we can say - without a single mistake of the exposure - we will not talk about other mistakes of photography now ...
Spasibo vam bolshoye !!
“I ran a test. On a tripod I installed a Nikon D200 camera with a Nikon SB-900 flash in TTL mode. I took the first shot with a Nikon 35-70mm f / 3.3-4.5 AF Nikkor lens (no D in the title), the second with a Nikon 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor lens. It immediately became clear that the image from the first lens was poorly exposed ”
Not quite an exact experiment, it would be more correct to take both pictures with one lens, with the “D” function on and off.
Often, the iris control system works with an error. Camera exposure metering (modernly “carcass” from the lexicon of butchers, cowboys) works with the lens fully open and calculates the aperture value. The aperture control mechanism closes it to the working value at the time of shooting. But depending on its adjustment, the real working diaphragm is set with an error, sometimes too noticeable.
Nikon 35-70mm f / 3.3-4.5 AF just differs by a large hole closure from the calculated one, so the frames are darker than other lenses.
In the ignorant space of the Internet, basic concepts are often confused, and they do not delve into the essence of the process at all, ordinary people do not need this, the truth is determined by the simple majority of stereotypical reasoning of “users”. For example, high-aperture and super-high-aperture lenses (modern glass, lenses) are called light, and low-aperture and dark. Although "lightness" and "darkness" can be adjusted by adjusting the mechanism with aperture and does not depend on the luminosity. Often companies deliberately tune the aperture control mechanism of some high-aperture models for a “lighter” operation, luring them to purchase an expensive lens (modern glass, lenses).
And do not tell me which universal lens to prefer:
1. Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical or
2. Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm 1: 3.5-6.3G ED SWM VR IF Aspherical?
The second is noticeably lighter (550 gr. Versus 830 gr.). If not for such a significant difference in weight, I would have taken 1st. How fundamental is the difference in limiting aperture values of 5.6 and 6.3? Specialists, please explain.