Miscellaneous As the Nikon F5 is a high-performance,
precision instrument for taking pictures and like any other electronic instruments,
you'll want to take good care of your camera to ensure the best performance. Take
time to review this section thoroughly, and you will add to the pleasure of taking
pictures. Included here is a detailed section with technical specifications and a
glossary of terms that will help you understand the F5 system more fully. Please
read them carefully.
Lens
Compatibility Chart
With AF Nikkor lenses
or some other lenses in combination with the TC-16A autofocus Teleconverter, the
F5 provides full autofocus operation. Full manual focusing, or manual focusing with
the F5's electronic rangefinder, is available with virtually all Nikon F-mount Nikkor
and Nikon lenses. Use the following table as a guide.
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Lens/accessory |
Focusing |
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Autofocus |
Manual
with |
Manual
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AF-S Nikkor |
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AF-1 Nikkor |
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D-type AF Nikkor |
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Non D-type AF Nikkor |
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Ai-P Nikkor |
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MF AI Nikkor |
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MF Al modified Nikkor *1 |
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MF Non-AI Nikkor *2 |
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MF Medical-Nikkor 120mm |
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MF Reflex Nikkor |
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MF PC-Nikkor |
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Teleconverter TC-16A |
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Al-type Teleconverter |
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Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 |
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PK-Series Rings |
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Compatible |
Compatible with conditions |
 Incompatible |
*1) AI modification is no longer available.
*2) F5 camera body must be modified to connect non-Al type Nikkor lenses
*3) With TC-16A attached and maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster (lens aperture of f/3.5 or faster).
*4) With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
*5) With max.)mum aperture of f/3.5 or faster However, some lenses cannot be used with the TC-16A.(See TC-16A instruction manual.)
*6) With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
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Nikon Manual Focus Nikkor lenses:- Fisheye-Nikkor Lenses - Circular | Full Frame |
Ultrawides Lenses - 13mm15mm18mm20mm | Wideangle Lenses - 24mm28mm35mm | Standard Lenses - 45mm 50mm 58mm | Telephoto
Lenses - 85mm105mm135mm180mm & 200mm | Super-Telephoto Lenses - 300mm 400mm 500mm 600mm 800mm 1200mm |
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Special
Application lenses: Micro-Nikkor Lenses - 50mm~55mm -60mm 85mm -105mm 200mm Micro-Zoom 70-180mm Perspective Control (PC) - 28mm 35mm PC-Micro 85mm Dedicated Lenses for Nikon F3AF: AF 80mm f/2.8 | AF 200mm f/3.5 EDIF Depth of Field Control (DC): 105mm 135mm Medical Nikkor: 120mm 200mm Reflex-Nikkor Lenses - 500mm 1000mm 2000mm Others: Noct Nikkor | OP-Nikkor | UV Nikkor 55mm 105mm | Focusing Units | Bellows-Nikkor 105mm 135mm Nikon Series E Lenses: 28mm35mm50mm100mm135mm | E-Series Zoom lenses: 36~72mm75~150mm70~210mm |
MF Zoom-Nikkor Lenses: 25~50mm | 28~45mm | 28~50mm | 28~85mm | 35~70mm | 36~72mm E | 35~85mm | 35~105mm | 35~135mm | 35~200mm | 43~86mm | 50~135mm | 50~300mm | 70~210mm E | 75~150mm E | 80~200mm | 85~250mm | 100~300mm | 180~600mm | 200~400mm | 200~600mm | 360~1200mm | 1200~1700mm
Tele-Converters: TC-1 | TC-2 | TC-200 | TC-201 | TC-300 | TC-301 | TC-14 | TC-14A | TC-14B | TC-14C | TC-14E | TC-16 | TC-16A | TC-20E
Attaching a Non-AI Nikkor
lense with the Nikon F5
To attach a non-Al lens, the F5's meter coupling lever must be modified before hand. Contact an authorized Nikon dealer or service
center for modification. After modification, follow the instructions for attaching
a non-Al lens. Note: approx. cost for modification is around USD80-00
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1. Push the meter coupling lever up while pressing the lever lock release. 2. Position lens in the camera's bayonet mount so that the mounting indexes on the lens and camera body are aligned. Taking care not to press the lens release button, twist lens counterclockwise until it locks into place. |
The following Nikkor lenses CANNOT be attached to the Nikon F5:
* Fisheye 8mm f/8
* Old-type 21 rum f/4
* Old-type PC 35mm f/3.5
* Old-type Reflex 1000mm f/6.3; AF Teleconverter TC- 16; 80rnm f/2.8 for F3AF, 200mm f/3.5 for F3AF
The following Nikkor lenses can be attached to the Nikon F5 after camera body modification:
* Non-Al lens
* Lens with Focusing Unit AU-1
* PC 28mm f/4 (Factory Serial No. 180900 or below)
* PC 35mm f/2.8 (No. 851001 to 906200)
* Reflex 1 000mm f/11 (No. 142361 to 143000)
* Reflex 2000mm f/11 (No. 200111 to 200310)
* ED 180-600mm f/8 (No. 174041 to 174180)
* ED 360-1200mm f/11 (No. 174031 to 174127)
* 200-600mm f/9,5 (No. 280001 to 300490)
The following Nikkor lenses and accessories can be attached under certain conditions:
* Old-type Reflex 500mm f/8: Rotate tripod mounting collar 90,
* Reprocopy Outfit PF-4: Camera Holder Adapter PA-4 is required
* Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6: Attachment ring is required
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Lens/accessory |
Metering System |
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3D Color Matrix Metering |
Center-Weighted Metering |
Spot Metering |
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AF-S Nikkor |
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AF-1 Nikkor |
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D-type AF Nikkor |
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Non D-type AF Nikkor |
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Ai-P Nikkor |
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MF AI Nikkor |
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MF Al modified Nikkor *1 |
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MF Non-AI Nikkor *2 |
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MF Medical-Nikkor 120mm |
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MF Reflex Nikkor |
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MF PC-Nikkor |
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Teleconverter TC-16A |
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Al-type Teleconverter |
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Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 |
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PK-Series Rings |
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| Compatible |
Compatible with conditions |
Incompatible |
* F5 camera body must be modified to connect non Al-type Nikkor lenses. |
*1) Matrix Metering instead of 3D Color matrix Metering is possible.
*2) Distribution of sensor output balance can be changed.
*3) Spot area selectable with certain conditions.
*4) By stop-down metering.
*5) Without shifting.
*6) Exposure compensation necessary depending on the lens,
*7) By stop-down metering. Exposure compensation may be necessary
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Lens/accessory |
Exposure Modes |
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Programmed |
Shutter Priority |
Aperture Priority |
Manual |
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AF-S Nikkor |
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AF-1 Nikkor |
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D-type AF Nikkor |
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Non D-type AF Nikkor |
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Ai-P Nikkor |
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MF AI Nikkor |
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MF Al modified Nikkor |
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MF Non-AI Nikkor * |
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MF Medical-Nikkor 120mm |
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MF Reflex Nikkor |
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MF PC-Nikkor |
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Teleconverter TC-16A |
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Al-type Teleconverter |
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Bellows Focusing Attachment PB-6 |
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PK-Series Rings |
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| Compatible |
Compatible with conditions |
Incompatible |
* F5 camera body must be modified to connect non Al-type Nikkor lenses. |
*1) Aperture can also be selected via Sub-Command Dial
*2) By stop-down metering. (Release shutter while pressing depth-of-field preview button)
*3) By stop-down metering,
*4) With shutter speed set to 1/125 sec. or slower.
*5) By stop-down metering. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Exposure must also be determined before shifting, use AE-L/AF-L button before shifting
*6) By stop-down metering. Exposure determined by presetting lens aperture. Exposure must also be determined before shifting.
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The Eyes of Nikon:-
Nikon Auto Focus Nikkor lenses:- Main
Index Page
Nikon Manual Focus Nikkor lenses:- Fisheye-Nikkor Lenses - Circular | Full Frame |
Ultrawides Lenses - 13mm15mm18mm20mm | Wideangle Lenses - 24mm28mm35mm | Standard Lenses - 45mm 50mm 58mm | Telephoto
Lenses - 85mm105mm135mm180mm & 200mm | Super-Telephoto Lenses - 300mm 400mm 500mm 600mm 800mm 1200mm |
Index Page |
Special
Application lenses: Micro-Nikkor Lenses - 50mm~55mm -60mm 85mm -105mm 200mm Micro-Zoom 70-180mm Perspective Control (PC) - 28mm 35mm PC-Micro 85mm Dedicated Lenses for Nikon F3AF: AF 80mm f/2.8 | AF 200mm f/3.5 EDIF Depth of Field Control (DC): 105mm 135mm Medical Nikkor: 120mm 200mm Reflex-Nikkor Lenses - 500mm 1000mm 2000mm Others: Noct Nikkor | OP-Nikkor | UV Nikkor 55mm 105mm | Focusing Units | Bellows-Nikkor 105mm 135mm Nikon Series E Lenses: 28mm35mm50mm100mm135mm | E-Series Zoom lenses: 36~72mm75~150mm70~210mm |
MF Zoom-Nikkor Lenses: 25~50mm | 28~45mm | 28~50mm | 28~85mm | 35~70mm | 36~72mm E | 35~85mm | 35~105mm | 35~135mm | 35~200mm | 43~86mm | 50~135mm | 50~300mm | 70~210mm E | 75~150mm E | 80~200mm | 85~250mm | 100~300mm | 180~600mm | 200~400mm | 200~600mm | 360~1200mm | 1200~1700mm
Tele-Converters: TC-1 | TC-2 | TC-200 | TC-201 | TC-300 | TC-301 | TC-14 | TC-14A | TC-14B | TC-14C | TC-14E | TC-16 | TC-16A | TC-20E
Recommended links to understand more technical details
related to the Nikkor F-mount and production Serial Number:
http://rick_oleson.tripod.com/index-153.html by: my
friend, Rick Oleson
http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/lhhansen/photo/fmount.htm by: Hansen,
Lars Holst
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/lens2.htm
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html
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