Nikon D5300 - Manual (Page 246)

226 Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Read this chapter for information on compatible accessories, cleaning and storing
the camera, and what to do if an error message is displayed or you encounter
problems using the camera.
Compatible CPU Lenses
This camera supports autofocus with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only. AF-S lenses have
names beginning with AF-S, AF-I lenses names beginning with AF-I. Autofocus is not
supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. The following table lists the features
available with compatible lenses in viewfinder photography:
Compatible Lenses
Camera setting Focus Mode Metering
Lens/accessory AF
MF (with electronic
rangefinder) MF M Other modes
L M
N
3D Color
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR z z z z z z — z 1
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR — z z z z z — z 1
PC-E NIKKOR series 2, 3 — z 4 z z z z — z 1
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 5 — z 4 z z — z — z 1
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 6 z 7 z 7 z z z z — z 1
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) — z 8 z z z —
✔ z 1
AI-P NIKKOR — z 9 z z z —
✔ z 1
1 Spot metering meters selected focus point ( 0 90).
2 Observe due caution when tilting or shifting PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED lenses, as they may contact
the camera body and cause damage or injury.
3 Shifting and/or tilting the lens interferes with exposure.
4 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
5 Optimal exposure will only be achieved if the lens is at maximum aperture and the lens is not shifted
or tilted.
6 AF-S or AF-I lens required.
7 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
8 When AF 80–200mm f/2.8, AF 35–70mm f/2.8, AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5 (New), or AF 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5
lenses are zoomed all the way in at the minimum focus distance, the in-focus indicator may be
displayed when the image on the matte screen in the viewfinder is not in focus. Focus manually until
image in viewfinder is in focus.
9 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
• Noise in the form of lines may appear during autofocus when movies are recorded at high ISO
sensitivities. Use manual focus or focus lock.
D
IX NIKKOR Lenses
IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.