I’m new to photography, and I’m interested If I use older lenses like series E ,AF, AF-D or AF-G will I have problems with metering system or just have to use manual controls ?
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Closely related: Why will low-end Nikons not meter with old lenses?– scottbb ♦Nov 29, 2018 at 5:56
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Possibly useful: Can I control the aperture of a F-mount lens with aperture ring from the camera body? and Why is the aperture ring removed from new Nikon lenses?– KatNov 29, 2018 at 11:19
2 Answers
For you D3400 camera, meter will not operate with E lenses, and Autofocus only will work with AF-G lenses.
I always check this page for DSLR and lens compatibility when I am planning to buy an old lens.
Most likely you'll be fine. You will most likely not have auto focus but other than, I don't see any inherent issues with using older f mount lenses
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2If the camera is unable to control the aperture on the lens, stop-down metering will be required.– xiotaNov 29, 2018 at 2:22
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Well, it uses AF-P lenses without aperture ring, so i shouldn’t buy AF-D lenses? (I’m interested in 50mm 1.8D)– Nik SotNov 29, 2018 at 8:47
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If you get a AF-D lens it will meter but not AF. Not important if you are okay with manually focusing the lens. And I'm think that this might only work in manual mode. Nov 29, 2018 at 17:34