Nikon D5300 Technical Notes, Compatible CPU Lenses, AF-S, AF-I, 226Technical Notes

Technical Notes

Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter problems using the camera.

Compatible Lenses

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	z	z	z	z	z	z	—	z1
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR	—	z	z	z	z	z	—	z1
PC-E NIKKOR series 2, 3	—	z4	z	z	z	z	—	z1
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 5	—	z4	z	z	—	z	—	z1
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter6	z7	z7	z	z	z	z	—	z1
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF)	—	z8	z	z	z	—	✔	z1
AI-P NIKKOR	—	z9	z	z	z	—	✔	z1

1 Spot metering meters selected focus point (0 90).

2 Observe due caution when tilting or shifting PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lenses, as they may contact the camera body and cause damage or injury.

3Shifting and/or tilting the lens interferes with exposure.

4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.

5 Optimal exposure will only be achieved if the lens is at maximum aperture and the lens is not shifted or tilted.

6 AF-S or AF-I lens required.

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

8 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.

9 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

•Noise in the form of lines may appear during autofocus when movies are recorded at high ISO sensitivities. Use manual focus or focus lock.

DIX NIKKOR Lenses

IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.

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