Nikon D7500 and old lens compatibility

[AlainTernet]

Hi,

I look to replace my Nikon D7000. The D7500 seems interesting but, as already mentioned, the lack of second card slot and battery grip is very disappointing.... Maybe I can live without it, but the compatibility with my old lens is more important for me.

I dont understand which lens is compatible with this new camera. I own a Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D lens and a Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D NIKKOR ED (1997). Somebody can confirm me if my olds lens will be usable (not only in manual).

Alain

 

[Mickey67]

Yes both d series lens are compatible. The camera has a built in focus drive

it is the older lenses that are not compatible

 

[don-stevens]

Your "D" lenses will work, it's manual focus lenses with an AI indexing tab that are the problem.

 

[edamon]

If by usable you mean can you take photos with the old ai non chipped lenses, the answer is yes. Set the camera to manual, and manually set shutter, iso, and aperture. It won’t meter through the camera, but you can use a light meter or review your exposure via the rear screen.

Unless you are using those lenses for time-critical projects, you’ll be fine, and the more practice you get, the more time-critical you can afford to be. Experimenting with your settings on those old lenses will also be an excellent learning experience concerning the interplay of shutter, aperture and iso.

 

[SantaFeBill]

I dont understand which lens is compatible with this new camera. I own a Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D lens and a Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-D NIKKOR ED (1997). Somebody can confirm me if my olds lens will be usable (not only in manual).

Here's the statement on lens compatibility for the D7500 from Nikon USA:

"AF NIKKOR lenses, including type G, E, and D lenses (some restrictions apply to PC lenses) and AI-P NIKKOR lenses and non- CPU AI lenses (M mode only).
Electronic rangefinder can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster (the electronic rangefinder supports the center 1 focus point with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/8 or faster).
IX NIKKOR lenses, lenses for the F3AF, and non-AI lenses cannot be used."

Both your 'D' lenses would be fully functional on a D7500.

 

[Chief Zulu]

Hello,

I am about to buy a Nikon D7500, whioch seems to be the best Nikon for non professionals. Agree?

I plan to buy it with the daily easy use 18-140mm lens. Agree that's a good buy?

In the 70's and 80's I worked with Nikkormat camera (still have 2 of them) and following lenses :

* 50mm, 1:1,4 and 52mm ring

* Zoom Nikkor 43-86mm 1:3,5 and 52mm ring

* Zoo Nikkor 80-200mm 1:4,5 and also 52mm ring

I don't know whether these are G, E or D type lenses...?

My urgent question is : can the D7500 function perfectly with each of those lenses?

If yes, hurray!

If not, which Nikon camera should I buy?

Unfortuinately the ring diameter of the new 18-140mm is 67mm vs 52mm, of which i have approx 30 filters.

Thanks evereyone for a detailed reply.

Regards,

Bernhard

 

[John Michael Winterbourne]

Hello,

I am about to buy a Nikon D7500, which seems to be the best Nikon for non professionals. Agree?

No. The "best" camera is one that will do what you want it to, in a way that suits you, and at a price you can afford. Picking the latest model/highest number camera in a series just because it's the latest is not a good idea.

I plan to buy it with the daily easy use 18-140mm lens. Agree that's a good buy?

That probably depends on where you are and what body/kit lens options you have. If you have the option of buying a 16-80 f/2.8-4 rather than the 18-140, you should think about that alternative, even though it would cost more.

In the 70's and 80's I worked with Nikkormat camera (still have 2 of them) and following lenses :

* 50mm, 1:1,4 and 52mm ring

* Zoom Nikkor 43-86mm 1:3,5 and 52mm ring

* Zoo Nikkor 80-200mm 1:4,5 and also 52mm ring

I don't know whether these are G, E or D type lenses...?

My urgent question is : can the D7500 function perfectly with each of those lenses?

If yes, hurray!

Those lenses pre-date the "G, E, D" categories. I think they are all AI or AI-S lenses, but I'm not sure. If any are pre-AI they could damage a D7500; but that isn't the main point - Sorry, but no, none of them will function "perfectly" on a D7500. https://www.dpreview.com/forums/reply?parent=62120014&quote=yes

If not, which Nikon camera should I buy?

I would think seriously about a D7200

Unfortunately the ring diameter of the new 18-140mm is 67mm vs 52mm, of which i have approx 30 filters.

Filters used to be quite important for film cameras, not nearly so much in the digital era. If you got a D7200 plus kit lens you would need to think carefully about what new filters you would need for the new lens, but you could use all the old filters on that camera with your old lenses.

Thanks evereyone for a detailed reply.

Regards,

Bernhard

 

[Chief Zulu]

Thank you very much for your detailed and useful reply!

So, it'll be best to sell my old cameras & lenses. What would be the best forum to do that?

Bernhard

 

[Nikon33]

It depends on what you are selling.

 

[Blufftonian]

If you have that many 52mm filters you might consider adding an AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G to your equipment list. It is a great quality lens for a super low price and it's always nice to have a fast normal lens around and it takes 52mm filters.

Coloured filters may not be much use in digital photography but you can still make excellent use of polarizers, ND filters and close up lenses.

 

[Nikon33]

If you have that many 52mm filters you might consider adding an AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G to your equipment list. It is a great quality lens for a super low price and it's always nice to have a fast normal lens around and it takes 52mm filters.

Coloured filters may not be much use in digital photography but you can still make excellent use of polarizers, ND filters and close up lenses.

I mean, filters I have so many of that I don't use! I would not make my decision based on filters. I mean, I give away filters when I sell an item! I have 43mm, 52mm, 67mm, and much more!

 

[Blufftonian]

There are cheap filters and there are expensive filters. I'm not about to give away my Nikon polarizers or B+W ND filters.

The 35mm DX is a lens every DX photographer should own whether they use filters or not.

 

[Tord S Eriksson]

There are cheap filters and there are expensive filters. I'm not about to give away my Nikon polarizers or B+W ND filters.

The 35mm DX is a lens every DX photographer should own whether they use filters or not.

The AF-S 40/2.8 micro is a close relative to the 35, and my favorite in that focal length range: small, light and sharp. Plus affordable!