Lenses – Nikon D40X User Manual

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Technical Notes/Optional Accessories

Lenses

Autofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are equipped with an
autofocus motor. IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used; other CPU lenses (including AF
lenses not equipped with an autofocus motor) can be used in manual focus mode. CPU
lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts ( 45), AF-S and AF-I lenses by
“AF-S” or “AF-I” at the beginning of the lens name.

The following CPU lenses can be used with the D40x.

Type G and D Lenses

Type G and D AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses ( 45) are recommended for use with the D40x. Type G and D
lenses support 3D color matrix metering II ( 45). Vibration reduction is available with Type G and D
VR lenses only.

Non-CPU Lenses

The non-CPU lenses listed below may be used, but only when the camera is in mode M. Selecting
another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture
ring; the camera autofocus system, metering, electronic analog exposure display, and TTL flash control
can not be used. Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can be used with lenses
that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Camera setting

Focus

Mode

Metering

Lens/accessory

MF (with electronic

range finder)

Digital Vari Program,

P, S, A

, ,

AF-S, AF-I Nikkor

PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D

—

AF-S/AF-I teleconverter

Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF)

—

AI-P Nikkor

—

1. Spot metering meters selected focus area.
2. Camera exposure metering and flash control may not function when

lens is shifted and/or tilted or aperture is not at maximum.

3. Electronic range finder can not be used when shifting or tilting lens.
4. Compatible with the following lenses:

• AF-S VR Micro ED: 105mm f/2.8G IF (autofocus not supported)
• AF-S VR ED: 70–200mm f/2.8G IF, 200mm f/2G IF, 300mm f/2.8G IF,

200–400mm f/4G IF

• AF-S ED: 80–200mm f/2.8D IF, 300mm f/2.8D II IF, 300mm f/2.8D IF,

300mm f/4D IF

, 400mm f/2.8D II IF, 400mm f/2.8D IF, 500mm f/4D

II IF

, 500mm f/4D IF

, 600mm f/4D II IF

, 600mm f/4D IF

• AF-I ED: 300mm f/2.8D IF, 400mm f/2.8D IF, 500mm f/4D IF

600mm f/4D IF

* Autofocus not available with TC-17E II/TC-20E II AF-S teleconverter.

5. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
6. If AF 80–200mm f/2.8S, 35–70mm f/2.8S, new-model 28–85mm

f/3.5–4.5S,or 28–85mm f/3.5–4.5S is zoomed while focusing at mini-
mum range, image on matter screen in viewfinder may not be in focus
when in-focus indicator is displayed. Focus manually using image in
viewfinder as guide.

7. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

• AI-modified, AI-, AI-S, or Series E Nikkor
• Medical Nikkor 120mm f/4 (can only be used at shut-

ter speeds slower than 1/125s)

• Reflex Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used)
• PC Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used

when shifting or tilting lens)

• AI-type teleconverter

• PB-6 Bellows focusing attachment (attach in vertical

orientation; can be used in horizontal orientation
once attached)

• Auto extension rings (PK 11A, 12, 13; PN-11)

* Electronic range finder can be used if maximum effective aperture is

f/5.6 or faster.