This lens features an electromagnetic aperture diaphragm for faster actuation, also known as Nikon "E-Type". Earlier cameras were not designed to work with Nikon E-Type lenses.
The following cameras are not compatible with Nikon E-Type lenses:
- Nikon film SLRs
- Nikon D1 series
- Nikon D100
- Nikon D2 series
- Nikon D200
- Nikon D40 series
- Nikon D50
- Nikon D60
- Nikon D70 series
- Nikon D80
- Nikon D90
- Nikon D3000
- Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
- Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
- Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
- Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
- Kodak DCS series
Some cameras not on the list above may still require updating to the latest firmware for proper functionality.
Please note "E-Type" lenses should not be confused with Nikon's "Series E" line of affordable manual focus lenses from the 1970s & 80s.