Compatibility of Nikon Lenses with Manual Focus Nikon Cameras Including Pre Ai, Ai, Ais & AF Lenses

[@carbonejack]

Great run down of some very confusing situations

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@carbonejack Thank you

[@mikemcnelly2780]

Great video Jules, thanks for providing this very detailed clarification of a confusing topic. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think one other difference on the AI-S lens is the milled out slot at about 11 o’clock in the lens to body mating plate on the bottom. Looks like you have an impressive collection!

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

You are correct. I believe it was needed for the Nikon FA to work in high program mode.

[@thomasmoje5926]

Thanks for the informative guide. I have a Nikon F with the Ftn Photomic meter head, a Nikkormat FT2, Nikon FM and Nikon FG. I have a mix of pre-AI, AI, AIS, E series Nikon lenses, and a D-series autofocus short zoom Nikon lens. (that one I got for cheap have to focus it manually but that's OK). Along with a couple of third party lenses and an extension tube set in Nikon F mount. I'm aware of the limitations as to which I can use on each of my Nikon cameras but it's good to have a comprehensive guide.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

You have a nice collection Thomas. Thanks for watching my video.

[@drzorba5536]

Very nice review Jules...

[@---us7qf]

Gosh, Jules has much of the older Nikon kit. I only started with film a year ago, but so far I have 2 Nikon film cameras: 1) Nikomat FTn, and 2) a brand new Nikon S3 2000 limited edition. Both came with 50mm lenses. I take the Nikomat everywhere with me, because it was cheap, but sturdy. The S3 is only taken out on special occasions. The old Nikon film cameras are sooo interesting to me: Beautiful, well-made and confidence inspiring.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

I never owned a Nikon rangefinder. Maybe someday.

[@---us7qf]

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Someday. They are truly beautiful, at least to me. I did want the Nikon SP 2005, but at the time I could not afford it. The S3 2000 limited Edition came onto the market, and so I bought that instead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ7LYpptet2lf5Y Thank you for the reply Jules. have a blessed weekend.

[@sputumtube]

Very useful video and thanks for posting. It clears up a great deal of confusion (for me anyway). The spreadsheet at the end would be well received as a PDF to print off. By the way, could you use a pointer like a toothpick (etc) so we can more clearly see what you're identifying? Sorry if I sound critical, I don't mean to.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

I appreciate you comments. I will do as you say. Thank you.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

I can't figure out how to add a PDF. Do you know how I can add it to the video?

[@kevoneworld9098]

I purchased a Nikon F2 Dp-1 prism and an E series 35 f2.5 for the compact size. Did I make a mistake purchasing the E series lens since it doesn’t have the prongs?

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

It won’t couple to the meter. You can use stop down metering.

[@kevoneworld9098]

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thanks for the quick response.

[@johnyoung1606]

wow very informative !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a Mix of many new n old Nikons !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Thank you

[@adamuuu1982]

Thx!

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Thank you for watching. I hope it was helpful.

[@reginaldogarcia770]

Sorry to be sma dunce here, but I want to be certain that my Nikon F Photomic T camera will accept Ai-S lenses. Thank you!

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

It will, and most AI and AIS lenses have coupling prongs so they will even couple to the meter. Thanks for watching my video.

[@reginaldogarcia770]

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thank you for your speedy and reassuring reply. I am saving your video for future reference. Thank you.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@reginaldogarcia770 Glad to be of help. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.