Lens Compatibility Chart for Nikon F5

With AF Nikkor lenses or some other lenses in combination with the TC-16A autofocus teleconverter, the F5 provides full autofocus operation. Full manual focusing, or manual focusing with the F5's electronic rangefinder, is available with virtually all Nikon F-mount Nikkor and Nikon lenses. Use the following table as a guide.

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Focusing Modes - Lens Compatibility Chart

Autofocusing | Manual Focus with Electronic Rangefinder | Manual Focusing

Lens type or accessory	Focusing Methods
	Autofocus	Manual with Electronic Rangefinder	Manual with matte field
AF-I Nikkor
AF-S Nikkor
D-type AF Nikkor
Non D-type AF Nikkor
AI-P Nikkor	3	4
AI-Nikkor (Including AI-S & Series E)	3	4
AI-modified Nikkor * (1)		4
Non-AI-type Nikkor * (2)		4
Medical-Nikkor 120mm f4
Reflex Nikkor
PC-Nikkor
Teleconverter TC-16 (TC16A Instruction)	5
AI-type Teleconverter (Including AI-S)		6
Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6		6
PK-Series Rings		6

		Operational or Compatible
		Compatible with conditions
		Incompatible or not operational

1) AI-modification is not available in some areas.
2) F5 camera body must be modified to connect Non-AI type Nikkor lenses.
3) With TC-16A attached end maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster (lens aperture of f/3.5 or faster).
4) With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
5) With maximum aperture of f/3. 5 or faster. However, some lenses cannot be used with the TC- 16A. (See TC- 16A instruction manual.)
6) With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster

Exposure Control Modes Lens Compatibility Chart

Programmed AE | Shutter Priority AE | Shutter Priority AE | Manual Exposure

Lens type or accessory	Exposure Modes
	Programmed Auto	Shutter Priority Auto	Aperture Priority Auto	Manual
AF-I Nikkor			1	1
AF-S Nikkor			1	1
D-type AF Nikkor			1	1
Non D-type AF Nikkor			1	1
AI-P Nikkor			1	1
AI-Nikkor (Including AI-S & Series E)
AI-modified Nikkor
Non-AI-type Nikkor *			2 *	3
Medical-Nikkor 120mm f4				4
Reflex Nikkor
PC-Nikkor			5	6
Teleconverter TC-16
AI-type Teleconverter (Including AI-S)
Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6			2 *	3
PK-Series Rings
* F5 camera body (The Meter Coupling Lever) must be modified before connecting any Non-AI-type Nikkor lenses.

		Operational or Compatible
		Compatible with conditions
		Incompatible or not operational

1) Aperture can also be selected via SubCommand Dial.
2) By stop-down metering. * (Release shutter while pressing depth-of-field preview button)
3) By stop-down metering.
4) With shutter speed set to 1/125 sec. or slower.
5) By stop-down metering. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Exposure must also be determined before shifting, use AE-L/AF-L button before shifting.
6) By stop-down metering. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Exposure must also be determined before shifting.

Metering Modes - Lens Compatibility Chart

3D Color Matrix Metering | Center-Weighted Metering | Spot Metering

Lens type or accessory	Metering System
	3D Color Matrix Metering	Center-Weighted Metering	Spot Metering
AF-I Nikkor		2	3
AF-S Nikkor		2	3
D-type AF Nikkor		2	3
Non D-type AF Nikkor		2	3
AI-P Nikkor		2	3
AI-Nikkor (Including AI-S & Series E)
AI-modified Nikkor
Non-AI-type Nikkor *		4 *	4 *
Medical-Nikkor 120mm f4		4 *	4 *
Reflex Nikkor
PC-Nikkor		5 *	5 *
Teleconverter TC-16		6	6
AI-type Teleconverter (Including AI-S)		6	6
Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6		7	7
PK-Series Rings		7	7
* F5 camera body (The Meter Coupling Lever) must be modified before connecting any Non-AI-type Nikkor lenses.

		Operational or Compatible
		Compatible with conditions
		Incompatible or not operational

1) Matrix Metering instead of 3D Color Matrix Metering is possible.
2) Distribution of sensor output balance can be changed.
3) Spot area selectable with certain conditions.
4) By stop-down metering.
6) Exposure compensation necessary depending on the lens.
7) By stop-down metering. Exposure compensation may be necessary.

* The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to the F5: ï Fisheye 8mm f/8 ï Old-type 21 mm W ï Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5 ï Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 ï AF Teleconverter TC-16 ï 80mm V2.8 for F3AF ï 200mm f/3.5 for F3AF ï K2 Ring

The following Nikkor lenses can be attached after AI modification: ï Non-AI lens ï Lens with Focusing Unit AU-1 ï PC 28mm f/4 (Factory Serial No. 180900 or lower) ï PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001 to 906200) ï Reflex 1000mmV11 (No. 142361 to 143000) ï Reflex 2000mmV11 (No. 200111 to 200310) ï ED 180-600mm V8 (No. 174041 to 174180) ï ED 360-1200mm V11 (No. 174031 to 174127) ï 200-600mm f/9.5 (No. 280001 to 300490)

The following Nikkor lenses and accessories can be attached under certain conditions: ï Old-type Reflex 500mm f/8: Rotate tripod mounting collar 90 degrees. ï Reprocopy Outfit PF-4: Camera Holder Adapter PA-4 is required ï Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6: Attachment ring is required.

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Recommended links to understand more technical details related to the Nikkor F-mount and production Serial Number:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen, Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html

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