Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator
The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions.
❚❚AF-Assist Illumination
AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses:
•AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II
•AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II
•AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
The other lenses in this section may block the AF-assist illuminator at short ranges, interfering with autofocus when lighting is poor. The following may block the illuminator at ranges under 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in.):
•AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED
The following may block the illuminator at ranges under 1.1 m (3 ft 8 in.):
•AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
•AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
•AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55–200mm f/4–5.6G ED
•AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/4G ED VR
