Technical Notes 0; Compatible Cpu Lenses - Nikon D5100 User Manual

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Technical Notes

Compatible CPU Lenses

This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have
names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not
supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The following table lists the features
available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography:
Lens/accessory
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR
PC-E NIKKOR series
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF)
AI-P NIKKOR
1 Use AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your
camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported
with VR lenses.
2 Spot metering meters selected focus point.
3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
4 The camera's exposure metering and flash
control systems may not function as expected
when the lens is shifted and/or tilted or an
aperture other than the maximum aperture is
used.
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Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses
CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G and D lenses by a letter
on the lens barrel. Type G lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
D
IX NIKKOR Lenses
IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.
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Lens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.
Camera setting
1
1
4
5
CPU contacts
CPU lens
Focus
MF (with electronic
rangefinder)
AF MF M
—
3
—
3
—
6 6
7
—
8
—
5 AF-S or AF-I lens required.
6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
7 When AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8,
AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 (New), or AF 28–85mm
f/3.5–4.5 lenses are zoomed all the way in at the
minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator
may be displayed when the image on the matte
screen in the viewfinder is not in focus. Focus
manually until image in viewfinder is in focus.
8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
Type G lens
Mode Metering
L
Other modes 3D Color
—
—
3 3 3
—
— —
—
—
—
Aperture ring
Type D lens
M
N
2
2
,
2 3
,
2 3
2
2
2
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