Nikon D5100 (18-55mm Kit), 25478 Compatible CPU Lenses, Identifying CPU and Type G and D Lenses

nTechnical 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:

Camera setting		Focus			Mode		Metering
		MF (with electronic					L	M
Lens/accessory	AF	rangefinder)	MF	M	Other modes	3D	Color	N
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR 1	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	—	✔2
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR 1	—	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	—	✔2
PC-E NIKKOR series	—	✔3	✔	✔3	✔3	✔3	—	✔2, 3
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 4	—	✔3	✔	✔	—	✔	—	✔2, 3
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 5	✔6	✔6	✔	✔	✔	✔	—	✔2
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF)	—	✔7	✔	✔	✔	—	✔	✔2
AI-P NIKKOR	—	✔8	✔	✔	✔	—	✔	✔2

1Use AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR lenses.

2Spot 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.

5 AF-S or AF-I lens required.

6With 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.

AIdentifying 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.

CPU contacts Aperture ring

CPU lens Type G lens Type D lens

DIX NIKKOR Lenses

IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.

ALens f-number

The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.

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