these old nikon lenses be used on d90?

[dimlight]

Hi, my dad has some old lenses lying around and I'm just wondering if you guys know if they can be used on the nikon D90.

They are: 35 – 70 mm; 105mm; 55mm.

the camera body he has is the F2 Photomic Head. I believe he said he got the lenses in late 1970's early 80's.

Thanks!

[tiijei]

Yes, since the F2 uses an F mount.

[Kasakato]

Just make sure they are not pre-AIS or you will damage your mirror. Do not expect them to meter.

[dimlight]

Just make sure they are not pre-AIS or you will damage your mirror. Do not expect them to meter.

How would I know they are not pre-AIS?

[trixstar]

i have the 35-70mm.. it's the f/3.3-4.5 right? it meters fine on my d70s but the focus is LOUD... i'm picking up my 18-70 tomorrow from an rfd member

[tiijei]

Just make sure they are not pre-AIS or you will damage your mirror. Do not expect them to meter.

From what I heard full matrix metering works on the ai-s 35-70mm f/3.5

[Kasakato]

How would I know they are not pre-AIS?

It depends on which lenses they are, there were many versions with the focal lengths you posted.

[Kasakato]

From what I heard full matrix metering works on the ai-s 35-70mm f/3.5

Its not CPU'ed, it will not meter with a D90.

[tiijei]

Its not CPU'ed, it will not meter with a D90.

Doesn't the D90 have the option to set a non cpu lens data (focal length, max aperture) in the set up menu?


Just make sure they are not pre-AIS or you will damage your mirror. Do not expect them to meter.

You can always have the pre-ai converted and it should work as well. Not sure how much or if its worth the money or trouble.

[Kasakato]

Doesn't the D90 have the option to set a non cpu lens data (focal length, max aperture) in the set up menu?

Nope, its always been reserved for the D200, D300+ level.

[tiijei]

Nope, its always been reserved for the D200, D300+ level.

Oh, did not know that. Well its not like I've used that option (I don't have any non cpu lens). But good to know though.

[legendofxix]

That 105mm is top notch (if its the one I think it is)

[Winkle]

This is where Ken Rockwell comes in handy, check out the lens review section of his site (http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm), he has a lot of good info on Nikkor lenses including the legacy lenses.

[trixstar]

This is where Ken Rockwell comes in handy, check out the lens review section of his site (http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm), he has a lot of good info on Nikkor lenses including the legacy lenses.

He only has reviews for newer lenses.

[Daijoubu]

See http://www.mit.edu/~cai/nikon/lens.html
and http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html

[rubberband]

Hi, my dad has some old lenses lying around and I'm just wondering if you guys know if they can be used on the nikon D90.

They are: 35 – 70 mm; 105mm; 55mm.

the camera body he has is the F2 Photomic Head. I believe he said he got the lenses in late 1970's early 80's.

Thanks!

Post a picture and I'll be able to tell you.

They won't meter on a D90.

Also, be careful and don't mount them yet. If they are pre-AI (ie, the original F mount) you can damage your camera by mounting them. If you like them enough to want to use them, a conversion to let them work isn't too expensive.

If not, there's a market for them. Heck, if you want to sell them post 'em here (or PM me) and you should find a buyer.

[Winkle]

He only has reviews for newer lenses.

No he has info for older stuff too including AI-s lenses. He also has an overview article on all Nikkor lens types including compatibility with DSLRs etc.

Here's one link. (http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm)

[JHW]

Nikon made a 55mm AI macro in f/2.8 and f/3.5 versions -- I once had the f/3.5. Excellent lens, very sharp.

The Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 AIS lens is still extremely popular as well. It won't meter on a D90 but that shouldn't deter you. It is a legendary portrait lens.

[NuggyBuggy]

The Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 AIS lens is still extremely popular as well. It won't meter on a D90 but that shouldn't deter you. It is a legendary portrait lens.
Are you sure you're not thinking of the f/2.5 ?

[JHW]

Are you sure you're not thinking of the f/2.5 ?

Yeah, that's the one I mean.