The Nikon F-mount-type lens has been around for years and has a large breadth of compatibility. Since the Nikon F-mount standard was extended instead of abandoned by Nikon, over 400 F-mount lenses exist that work with Nikon cameras. The Nikon single lens reflex camera is compatible with F-mount lenses as long as the lens is marked as an AI lens or later. Since compatible AI-converted lenses date back to 1959, most F-mount lenses you come across will be compatible with your Nikon digital SLR, though some features such as auto-focus may be missing.
Instructions
1. Hold down the lens release button, and then twist the lens and pull away from the camera. Replace the lens cap and rear lens cap before setting the lens down.
2. Remove the rear lens cap of another compatible lens and line up the mounting index dot on the lens with the mounting index dot on the camera.
3. Hold down the lens release button, and then insert the lens into the camera body and twist until the lens stops. Let go of the lens release button to finish mounting the lens for use.
4. Twist the chamber of the lens on zoom lenses to adjust the zoom level. On manual focus lenses, or in manual focus mode, twist the end of the glass to adjust the focus of the lens. If you are using a compatible lens, metadata will be automatically added to the file including the date and all camera settings.
5. Flip the switch on the shaft of the lens to change between manual and automatic focus on compatible lenses. When auto-focus is enabled, the lens will attempt to find the proper focal point when you hold down the shutter button half way.
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