Lens Compatibility
Chart for F90 Series Models
The Nikon F90 is designed for autofocus photography with AF Nikkor lenses. To maintain system integrity, most other Nikon lenses can be used according to the conditions listed in the following chart.
MANUAL FOCUS Nikkor Resources | Autofocus Nikkor Resources
Focusing Modes - Lens Compatibility Chart
Autofocusing | Manual Focus with Electronic Rangefinder | Manual Focusing
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Lens type or accessory |
Focusing Methods |
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Autofocus |
Manual with Electronic Rangefinder |
Manual with matte field |
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| AF-I Nikkor |
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| AF-S Nikkor |
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| D-type AF Nikkor |
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| Non D-type AF Nikkor |
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| AI-P Nikkor |
2 |
3 |
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| AI-Nikkor (Including AI-S & Series E) |
2 |
3 |
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| AI-modified Nikkor * (1) |
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3 |
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| Medical-Nikkor 120mm f4 |
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| Reflex Nikkor |
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| PC-Nikkor *6 |
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| AF Teleconverter TC-16A |
10 |
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| AI-type Teleconverter (Including AI-S) |
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11 |
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| Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 |
|
11 |
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| PK-Series Rings *12 |
|
11 |
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| Auto Extension Ring *13 |
|
11 |
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| Operational or Compatible | ||
| Compatible with conditions | ||
| Incompatible or not operational |
1) 3D Matrix Metering is selected with D-type lenses and Advanced Matrix Metering is selected with non-D-type lenses.
2) With maximum aperture of f/3.5 or faster when using the TC-16A Autofocus Converter.
3) With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
4) Set shutter speed to 1/125 sec. or slower.
5) Because the diaphragm is coupled to the focusing ring, determining exposure is independent from camera's metering system.
6) Some lenses cannot be attached to the F90. (See following list)
7) Aperture cannot be selected.
8) Set preset ring, then use AE-lock lever before shifting.
9) Set preset ring, then determine exposure before shifting.
10) With AI-type Nikkor lenses having maximum aperture of f/3.5 or faster. But some lenses cannot be attached to the F90. (See following list)
11) With maximum effective aperture of f5.6 or faster.
12) K1 Ring cannot be attached to AF Nikkor lenses. The ring may damage CPU contacts. Use PK-IIA or BR-6 instead.
13) PK-I, PK-2, PK-3 and PN-I Rings cannot be attached to the F90 cameras. PK-I I Ring cannot be attached to AF Nikkor lenses. These rings may damage CPU contacts. Use PK-11A for AF Nikkor lenses instead of PK-11.
14) Shutter should be released after exposure is measured by stopping down PB-6.
15) Stop-down exposure measurement will be performed.
Exposure
Control
Modes Lens Compatibility Chart
Programmed
AE | Shutter Priority AE | Shutter
Priority AE | Manual Exposure
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Lens type or accessory |
Exposure Modes |
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Programmed Auto (P, Ps) |
Shutter Priority Auto |
Aperture Priority Auto |
Manual |
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| AF-I Nikkor |
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| AF-S Nikkor |
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| D-type AF Nikkor |
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| Non D-type AF Nikkor |
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| AI-P Nikkor |
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| AI-Nikkor (Including AI-S & Series E) |
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| AI-modified Nikkor |
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| Medical-Nikkor 120mm f4 |
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4 |
| Reflex Nikkor |
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7 |
7 |
| PC-Nikkor |
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8 |
9 |
| AF Teleconverter TC-16A |
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| AI-type Teleconverter (Including AI-S) |
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| Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 |
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14 |
14 |
| PK-Series Rings |
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15 |
15 |
| Auto Extension Ring *13 | ||||
| * Non-AI lenses cannot be used. However they can be modified to AI. | ||||
| Operational or Compatible | ||
| Compatible with conditions | ||
| Incompatible or not operational |
Metering System - Lens Compatibility Chart
3D Color Matrix Metering | Center-Weighted Metering | Spot Metering
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Lens type or accessory |
Metering System |
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3D Color Matrix Metering * |
Center-Weighted Metering |
Spot Metering |
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| AF-I Nikkor |
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| AF-S Nikkor |
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| D-type AF Nikkor |
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| Non D-type AF Nikkor |
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| AI-P Nikkor |
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| AI-Nikkor (Including AI-S & Series E) |
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| AI-modified Nikkor |
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| Non-AI-type Nikkor * |
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| Medical-Nikkor 120mm f4 |
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| Reflex Nikkor |
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| PC-Nikkor |
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| Teleconverter TC-16A |
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| AI-type Teleconverter (Including AI-S) |
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| Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 |
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| PK-Series Rings |
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* Note: 3D Color Matrix works with AF-D lenses only. Other AF lenses will either auto redirect to work in advance matrix (in the case of camera like F90X) or just 'normal' matrix metering for other AF models or multi Pattern Metering for MF focus model like the Nikon FA.
| Operational or Compatible | ||
| Compatible with conditions | ||
| Incompatible or not operational |
The following Nikkor lenses cannot be attached to the Nikon F90:
ïNon-AI lenses
ïFisheye 6mm f/5.6
ïFisheye OP l0mm f/5.6
ï200-600mm f/9.5 (Factory Serial No. 280001 to 301922)
ïED 180-600mm f/8 (No. 174041 to 174180)
ïED 360-1200mm f/11 (No. 174031 to 174127)
ï400mm f/5.6 and 600mm f/5.6 with Focusing Unit AU-I
ïPC 28mm f/4 (No. 180900 or smaller)
ïPC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001 to 906200)
ïReflex l000mm f/11 (No. 142361 to 143000)
ïReflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200111 to 200310)
Note:
AF Nikkor and AI-P Nikkor lenses: Any Nikon lens compatible with Nikon's AI meter
indexing system will work together with the F90(x), but it is Nikon's extensive selection
of AF Nikkor and Al-P Nikkor lenses that offer optimum performance. These lenses
interface both mechanically and electronically with the F90(x), assuring full communication
between camera and lens for maximum performance.
Newly Developed D-type AF Nikkor lenses: D-type AF Nikkor lenses enable you to maximise
the F90's performance. They send information on lens focusing distance (e.g., distance
information) to the F90's microcomputer for inclusion in the computations for 3D
Matrix Metering. If a Nikon Speedlight SB-25/26/27 etc. is used, this distance information
will also help realise 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash.
AF-I Nikkor Lenses: Already a favourite of professional sports photographers everywhere,
these new D-type AF telephoto lenses with built-in D/C coreless focus-drive motors
offer lighting-fast operation. There's even a useful Focus Range Limiter that lets
you specify the focus range, thus eliminating unnecessary lens movement. Manual override
autofocus or manual focusing is also possible.
AF-I Teleconverters: Nikon AF-I Teleconverters TC-14E and TC-20E* are precision optical
accessories mounted between the camera body and the AF-I Nikkor lens. The TC-14E
enables a 1.4x increase in the prime lens' effective focal length, and the TC-20E
doubles it. *Autofocusing is possible only with an AF-I Nikkor lens having a maximum
aperture off/2.8 or faster.
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Application lenses: Micro-Nikkor Lenses - 50mm~55mm -60mm 85mm -105mm 200mm Micro-Zoom 70-180mm Perspective Control (PC) - 28mm 35mm PC-Micro 85mm Dedicated Lenses for Nikon F3AF: AF 80mm f/2.8 | AF 200mm f/3.5 EDIF Depth of Field Control (DC): 105mm 135mm Medical Nikkor: 120mm 200mm Reflex-Nikkor Lenses - 500mm 1000mm 2000mm Others: Noct Nikkor | OP-Nikkor | UV Nikkor 55mm 105mm | Focusing Units | Bellows-Nikkor 105mm 135mm Nikon Series E Lenses: 28mm35mm50mm100mm135mm | E-Series Zoom lenses: 36~72mm75~150mm70~210mm |
MF Zoom-Nikkor Lenses: 25~50mm | 28~45mm | 28~50mm | 28~85mm | 35~70mm | 36~72mm E | 35~85mm | 35~105mm | 35~135mm | 35~200mm | 43~86mm | 50~135mm | 50~300mm | 70~210mm E | 75~150mm E | 80~200mm | 85~250mm | 100~300mm | 180~600mm | 200~400mm | 200~600mm | 360~1200mm | 1200~1700mm
Tele-Converters: TC-1 | TC-2 | TC-200 | TC-201 | TC-300 | TC-301 | TC-14 | TC-14A | TC-14B | TC-14C | TC-14E | TC-16 | TC-16A | TC-20E
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
Recommended Reading Reference on Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses
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