If you have a DSLR camera and a film SLR, can you use a lens from your film camera on your digital camera?
Submitted by: pahkets
I have a lens from my Nikon N2000 that I want to use on my D60, but when I put the lens on it says that there is no lens attached. Can you use it? Do you have to put it on a certain setting?
I have a lens from my Nikon N2000 that I want to use on my D60, but when I put the lens on it says that there is no lens attached. Can you use it? Do you have to put it on a certain setting?
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November 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 am
Alexa
Only certain lenses can be used both digitally and with film. If the lens was designed only for film, then no, it will not work on a digital camera. When purchasing a lens, be sure to check if it works on both. Just the same, when purchasing a film camera, check that it can take digital lenses.
For instance, I have a Canon Digital Rebel Xti, and the film equivalent–a Canon Film K2 Date. I had three lenses from the Xti that were only digital. However, the K2 Date model is specifically made to accept digital lenses, even though it shoots film.
When shopping on B&H, you can check the details for the product to make sure it is both Digital and Film compatible.
For your particular cameras and lens, try searching them on B&H or google and check the details.
November 24th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Saeid
Which lens do you have?
Look here for the lenses that will work on the D60 in the manual mode.
There are 29 AF-S lenses available for the D60 and even some good used ones including the AF-I lenses made since 1985
I use a couple of old Nikon lenses made in the early 1970’s first on my D100’s, later D200’s and now D300 and D3
For now, take your lens and camera into a camera store and have them help you.
November 24th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Eveleen
I have a Canon 350d DSLR and it works with my older Canon lenses. The newer stabilised lenses do not work with the older EOS SLR camera because they have additional contacts.
Have you checked on compatability on the Nikon website?
November 27th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Peng
You need to consult the manual. Its website (at ) states that..
Compatible lenses:
* AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR: All functions supported
* Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus.
* Type G or D AF NIKKOR not equipped with an autofocus motor: All functions supported except autofocus.
* IX-NIKKOR and AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported.
* Type D PC NIKKOR: All functions supported except some shooting modes.
You’re asking yourself at this point probably.. what do these mean?
go here re: Nikon lenses.
November 30th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Maryanne
I only get this indicator when I attach an AI (non-metering, non-AF) lens while the camera is on any mode other than Manual. So if you’re getting this with an AF(-S) lens, your camera isn’t recognizing it. This is issue is reported and discussed here occasionally. Below are a few threads I found. Bottom line: unmount and remount the lens to see if the issue goes away. Lens sensors/contacts may also need cleaning and/or a heavy lens may need more support so its weight places less torque on the lens contact.
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