Nikon 25420 manual AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction, TC-16A AF Teleconverter Non-AI lenses

Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories

The following non-CPU lenses and accessories can

•TC-16A AF Teleconverter

•Non-AI lenses

•Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11)

•Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6)

•Old-model 21mm f/4

•K2 rings

•ED 180–600mm f/8 (serial numbers 174041–174180)

•ED 360–1200mm f/11 (serial numbers 174031–174127)

NOT be used:

•200–600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001–300490)

•Lenses for the F3AF (80mm f/2.8, 200mm f/3.5, TC-16 Teleconverter)

•PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier)

•PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001–906200)

•Old-model PC 35mm f/3.5

•Old-model 1000mm f/6.3 Reflex

•1000mm f/11 Reflex (serial numbers 142361–143000)

•2000mm f/11 Reflex (serial numbers 200111–200310)

AF-Assist Illumination/Red-Eye Reduction

AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses:

• AF-S VR ED 70–200mm f/2.8G	• AF-S ED 80–200mm f/2.8D	• AF-S VR 200mm f/2G
• AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G	• AF-S VR ED 200–400mm f/4G

At ranges under 1m (3ft. 3in.), the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:

• AF-S VR ED 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G	• AF-S ED 17–35mm f/2.8D
• AF-S DX IF ED 17–55mm f/2.8G	• AF-S ED 28–70mm f/2.8D

Lenses that block the subject’s view of the AF-assist illuminator can interfere with red-eye reduction.

The Built-in Flash

The built-in flash can be used with CPU lenses with focal lengths of 18–300mm. The flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below:

Lens	Zoom position	Min. range
AF-S DX ED 12–24mm f/4G	20mm	3.0m	/	9ft. 10in.
	24mm	1.0m	/	3ft.	3in.
	24mm	2.0m /		6ft.	7in.
AF-S ED 17–35mm f/2.8G	28mm	1.0m	/	3ft.	3in.
	35mm	0.6m /		2ft.	3in.
	28mm	1.5m	/	4ft. 11in.
AF-S DX ED 17–55mm f/2.8G	35mm	1.0m	/	3ft. 3in.
	45–55mm	0.6m /		2ft.	3in.
AF ED 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5D	24mm	1.0m	/	3ft.	3in.
	28–35mm	0.6m /		2ft.	3in.
AF-S 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G	18mm	1.0m	/	3ft.	3in.
	24–70mm	0.6m /		2ft.	3in.
	24mm	2.5m	/	8ft.	2in.
AF 20–35mm f/2.8D	28mm	1.0m	/	3ft.	3in.
	35mm	0.6m /		2ft.	3in.
AF-S VR ED 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G	24mm	1.0m	/	3ft.	3in.
	28–120mm	0.6m /		2ft.	3in.
AF-S ED 28–70mm f/2.8D	35mm	1.5m	/	4ft. 11in.
	50–70mm	0.6m /		2ft.	3in.
AF-S VR ED 200–400mm f/4G	250mm	2.5m	/	8ft.	2in.
	300–400mm	2.0m /		6ft. 7in.

98 Technical Notes/Optional Accessories