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Nikon Lens Compatibility Chart-
Important: This chart is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Please don't base any purchases on the information below without first checking
www.nikonusa.com or the Nikon lens FAQ for the most current information.

DX, AF-D, AF-G

D-Type Manual Lenses

AF, other than D or G

AI-P

Non-CPU AI

Pre-AI

D70, D100

All functions possible

No meter

All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR;

All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR and autofocus;

Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster.

Do not use

D1, D1H, D1X

All functions possible

No matrix metering

All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible;

All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash for D1 and autofocus possible;

Usable in [A] or [M] mode Center-Weighted or Spot Metering; Electronic Rangefinder usable with lens with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Do not use

D2H, D2X

All functions possible

All functions except autofocus and some exposure modes available;

All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash possible;

All functions except 3D Color Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and AF possible;

Usable in [A] or [M] mode with Matrix-Metering, Center-Weighted and Spot metering available. Indication of aperture number, after user inputs the aperture f/stop and focal length f=mm by multi-selector operation. Electronic Rangefinder usable with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Do not use