Nikon 25420 manual Focus Mode, Lens/accessory, Type G and D Lenses, Non-CPU Lenses

Lenses

Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are equipped with an autofocus motor. IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used; other CPU lenses (including AF lenses not equipped with an autofocus motor) can be used in manual focus mode. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts ( 45), AF-S and AF-I lenses by “AF-S” or “AF-I” at the beginning of the lens name.

The following CPU lenses can be used with the D40.

Camera setting		Focus		Mode		Metering
Lens/accessory	AF	MF (with electronic	MF	Digital Vari Program,	M	, ,
		range finder)		P, S, A		1
AF-S, AF-I Nikkor	9	9	9	9	9	9
PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D2	—	93	9	—	9	9
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter4	95	95	9	9	9	9
Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF)	—	96	9	9	9	9
AI-P Nikkor	—	97	9	9	9	—

1.Spot metering meters selected focus area.

2.Camera exposure metering and flash control may not function when lens is shifted and/or tilted or aperture is not at maximum.

3.Electronic range finder can not be used when shifting or tilting lens.

4.Compatible with the following lenses:

•AF-S VR Micro ED: 105mm f/2.8G IF (autofocus not supported)

•AF-S VR ED: 70–200mm f/2.8G IF, 200mm f/2G IF, 300mm f/2.8G IF, 200–400mm f/4G IF

•AF-S ED: 80–200mm f/2.8D IF, 300mm f/2.8D II IF, 300mm f/2.8D IF, 300mm f/4D IF*, 400mm f/2.8D II IF, 400mm f/2.8D IF, 500mm f/4D II IF*, 500mm f/4D IF*, 600mm f/4D II IF*, 600mm f/4D IF*

•AF-I ED: 300mm f/2.8D IF, 400mm f/2.8D IF, 500mm f/4D IF*, 600mm f/4D IF*

* Autofocus not available with TC-17E II/TC-20E II AF-S teleconverter.

5.With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

6.If AF 80–200mm f/2.8S, 35–70mm f/2.8S, new-model 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5S,or 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5S is zoomed while focusing at mini- mum range, image on matter screen in viewfinder may not be in focus when in-focus indicator is displayed. Focus manually using image in viewfinder as guide.

7.With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Type G and D Lenses

Type G and D AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses ( 45) are recommended for use with the D40. Type G and D lenses support 3D color matrix metering II ( 45). Vibration reduction is available with Type G and D VR lenses only.

Non-CPU Lenses

The non-CPU lenses listed below may be used, but only when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring; the camera autofocus system, metering, electronic analog exposure display, and TTL flash control can not be used. Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

•AI-modified, AI-, AI-S, or Series E Nikkor

•Medical Nikkor 120mm f/4 (can only be used at shut- ter speeds slower than 1/125s)

•Reflex Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used)

•PC Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used when shifting or tilting lens)

•AI-type teleconverter*

•PB-6 Bellows focusing attachment (attach in vertical orientation; can be used in horizontal orientation once attached)*

•Auto extension rings (PK 11A, 12, 13; PN-11)*

* Electronic range finder can be used if maximum effective aperture is f/5.6 or faster.

Technical Notes/Optional Accessories

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