Incompatible Non-CPU Lenses and Accessories

The following non-CPU lenses and accessories can NOT be used:

•TC-16A AF Teleconverter

•Non-AI lenses

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

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

•Old-model 21 mm f/4

•K2 rings

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Old-model PC 35 mm f/3.5

•Old-model 1000 mm f/6.3 Reflex

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

•2000 mm 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 IF 300 mm f/2G

• AF-S VR ED 70–200 mm f/2.8G

• AF-S 80–200 mm f/2.8D

• AF ED 80–200 mm f/2.8D

• AF VR ED 80–400 mm f/4.5–5.6D

• AF-S VR ED 200–400 mm f/4G

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

• AF-S VR Micro IF 105 mm f/2.8G

• AF Micro 200 mm f/4D

• AF-S DX ED 12–24 mm f/4D

• AF-S DX IF ED 17–35 mm f/2.8D

• AF-S DX IF ED 17–55 mm f/2.8G

• AF ED 18–35 mm f/3.5–4.5D

• AF-S DX 18–70 mm f/3.5–4.5G

• AF-S VR DX 18–200 mm f/3.5–5.6G

• AF 20–35 mm f/2.8D

• AF 24–85 mm f/2.8–4D

• AF-S IF ED 24–85 mm f/3.5–4.5G

• AF-S VR ED 24–120 mm f/3.5–5.6G

• AF 24–120 mm f/3.5–5.6D

• AF-S ED 28–70 mm f/2.8D

• AF IF ED 28–200 mm f/3.5–5.6G

• AF Micro ED 70–180 mm f/4.5–5.6D

 

 

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 – 300 mm. 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 12–24 mm f/4G

20 mm

2.0 m / 6 ft.

7 in.

24 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

 

AF-S ED 17–35 mm f/2.8D

24 mm

2.0 m / 6 ft.

7 in.

28 mm, 35 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

 

AF-S DX IF ED 17–55 mm f/2.8G

28 mm

1.5 m / 4 ft. 11 in.

35 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

 

AF ED 18–35 mm f/3.5–4.5D

24 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

AF 20–35 mm f/2.8D

20 mm

1.5 m / 4 ft. 11 in.

24 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

 

AF-S DX ED 18–70 mm f/3.5–4.5G

18 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

AF-S DX ED 18–135 mm f/3.5–5.6G

18 mm

1.5 m / 4 ft. 11 in.

AF-S DX VR ED 18–200 mm f/3.5–5.6G

24 mm, 35 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

AF-S ED 28–70 mm f/2.8D

35 mm

1.5 m / 4 ft. 11 in.

50 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

 

AF-S VR ED 24–120 mm f/3.5–5.6G

24 mm

1.0 m / 3 ft.

3 in.

AF-S VR ED 200–400 mm f/4G

200 mm

3.0 m / 9 ft. 10 in.

250 mm, 300 mm

2.5 m / 8 ft.

2 in.

 

The built-in flash can also be used with compatible non-CPU lenses with a focal length of 18–200 mm. Ai ED and Ai-S ED 200 mm f/2 lenses can not be used. Restrictions apply with the following lenses:

•Ai-S25–50 mm f/4, Ai 25–50 mm f/4, Ai-S35–70 mm f/4: at 35 mm zoom position, use at ranges of 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.) or more

•Ai, Ai-modified, and Ai-S ED 50–300 mm f/4.5, Ai-modified 85–250 mm f/4: use at 135 mm or above

118 Technical Notes / Optional Accessories