Will a Nikon D80 use any nikon lens?

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I am wondering about the compatability of the nikon D cameras (80, 200, 300) with older nikon lenses. I have heard that nikon has not changed its lens mount (i think it is the F mount right?) since 1959. So I am wondering if I am walking around a flea market and I find an old nikon lens or two will  they work on a D80. Can anybody help with this?

Thanks in advance.

Brian Ramsey · Accepted Answer

The metering will work on the D200 and D300 even color Matrix if it's maximum aperture and focal length is listed in the non CPU lens data in the shooting menu for the D200, Setup menu for the D300 (page 174 of the D200 and page 350 for the D300 of the user manual)

For the D80 no metering at all. ( page 117 of the user manual)

Beware it can't be a non AI lens.

Difference between lens.
http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm#mechanical

? · Answer

I could preface this with the aid of asserting I actual have offered cameras for an prolonged time, i in my view have countless canon and nikon cameras That being stated, i might choose the D80 hands down! 4 significant motives why a million. for the get admission to point DSLR's the Nikon carry out very nicely whilst in comparison with get admission to point canons. on the better end digicam the variations are small 2. The get admission to point DSLR's from cannon in basic terms sense inexpensive 3. Nikon has a wheel from aperture and a wheel for shutter velocity, it incredibly is a extensive benefit and make it greater handy and swifter 4. Canon has traditionally replaced their lens mount each and every 10-15 years. What does that propose? in case you purchase a clean digicam physique, oops! you won't be ready to apply ANY of your previous lenses. They try this to earn greater money with the aid of forcing you to rebuy lenses. i won't be ready to get in the back of a enterprise that does that except somebody else is footing the bill.

anthony h · Answer

The D80 will accept, mount, and meter with any Nikon-mount AF (autofocus lens).  With the F-mount lenses that are manual focus, you will get manual focus only with them.  They won't meter though they will mount.

To properly meter, you need a CPU-equipped lens.  You can still use a handheld, external meter and set the camera manually.

So, to answer your question:
1) an autofocus lens will mount and meter.
2) a manual focus lens will mount, but not meter, but can still be used if you take manual exposure readings.

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Will a Nikon D80 use any nikon lens?

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