Nikon D5100 - Manual (Page 215)

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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 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ 2
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR 1 —
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ 2
PC-E NIKKOR series —
✔ 3 ✔ ✔ 3 ✔ 3 ✔ 3 —
✔ 2 , 3
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D 4 —
✔ 3 ✔ ✔
—
✔ — ✔ 2 , 3
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 5 ✔ 6 ✔ 6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ — ✔ 2
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF) —
✔ 7 ✔ ✔ ✔
—
✔ ✔ 2
AI-P NIKKOR —
✔ 8 ✔ ✔ ✔
—
✔ ✔ 2
1 Use AF-S or AF-I lenses to get the most from your camera. Vibration Reduction (VR) supported with VR
lenses.
2 Spot metering meters selected focus point ( 0 68).
3 Can not be used with shifting or tilting.
4 The camera’s exposure metering and flash control systems may not function as expected when the
lens is shifted and/or tilted or an aperture other than the maximum aperture is used.
5 AF-S or AF-I lens required.
6 With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
7 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.
8 With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
D
IX NIKKOR Lenses
IX NIKKOR lenses can not be used.
A
Lens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.