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B1ue · Sep 24, 2005, 4:04 PM

I have a couple of series E lenses that I bought for a Nikon FG many years ago. Does anyone know if they will work on any of the dSLR bodies?

Shred · Sep 25, 2005, 1:27 PM

I'm not 100% sure about this but i'd say that Series E lenses wont work well with new DSLR:s,
biggest problem is that the old lenses don't have matrix chips that are required to enable metering.
So you can use old lenses but with very limited functionality.

B1ue · Sep 25, 2005, 1:59 PM

Thanks, Shred. I had my doubts but thought it was worth asking.

Ronnie948 · Sep 26, 2005, 7:12 AM

They will work perfect in MANUAL MODE &You will have to focus too! No Auto anything.

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Sep 24, 2005, 4:04 PM	#1
B1ue Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 126	I have a couple of series E lenses that I bought for a Nikon FG many years ago. Does anyone know if they will work on any of the dSLR bodies?

Sep 25, 2005, 1:27 PM	#2
Shred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 108	I'm not 100% sure about this but i'd say that Series E lenses wont work well with new DSLR:s, biggest problem is that the old lenses don't have matrix chips that are required to enable metering. So you can use old lenses but with very limited functionality.

Sep 25, 2005, 1:59 PM	#3
B1ue Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 126	Thanks, Shred. I had my doubts but thought it was worth asking.

Sep 26, 2005, 7:12 AM	#4
Ronnie948 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 721	They will work perfect in MANUAL MODE &You will have to focus too! No Auto anything.