Important – Nikon fe2 User Manual
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IMPORTANT!
The Nikon FE2 is an Al-type (Automatic Maximum Aperture Indexing) camera
which performs full-aperture metering with Al-type lenses such as Al-Nikkor and
Nikon Series E lenses. The aperture rings of these lenses are fitted with meter
coupling ridges
iP
(see illustration 1). Almost all lenses now manufactured by Nikon
are the Al-type. However, please confirm whether or not your lens is Al before using
it with the FE2. Al-Nikkor lenses are identified by the two holes in the meter coupling
shoe
M
(see illustration 2).
Although almost all Nikkor lenses that have the Nikon bayonet mount, as well as
Nikon Series E lenses, can be mounted on the FE2, the camera cannot be used
with Nikkor lenses that have not yet been modified to offer the Al facility nor with
a few special-purpose lenses, because the FE2's meter coupling lever is fixed and
the FE2 does not have a mirror lock-up mechanism. For particulars, refer to the
table below.
Lens
Reason
Remarks
Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/5.6
Requires mirror up
Not usable
Fisheye-Nikkor 10 mm f/5.6 OP
Requires mirror up
Not usable
PC-Nikkor 28mm f/4
Hits camera's meter coupling lever
Serial No. 180901 and higher usable
PC-Nikkor 35mm f/2.8
Hits camera's meter coupling lever
Serial No. 906201 and higher usable
Serial No. 851000 and lower usable
Reflex-Nikkor 1000mm f/11
Hits camera's meter coupling lever
Serial No. lower than 142361
and higher than 143000 usable
Reflex-Nikkor 2000 mm f/11
Hits camera's meter coupling lever
Serial No. 200311 and higher usable
Zoom-Nikkor 200-600mm f/9.5
Hits camera’s meter coupling lever
Serial No. 300491 and higher usable
Zoom-Nikkor ED 180-600mm f/8
Hits camera’s meter coupling lever
Serial No. 174167 and higher usable
Zoom-Nikkor ED 360-1200mm f/11
Hits camera's meter coupling lever
Serial No. 174088 and higher usable
Focusing Unit AU-1
Hits camera's meter coupling lever
Not usable
Other Nikkor lenses that have not
been modified to offer the Al facility
Hits camera's meter coupling lever
Requires Al modification
Note:
The modification at reasonable cost of most non-Ai lenses having a meter coupling
prong is available for the convenience of Nikkor lens users. For further information concerning
Al lens modification, please contact your local authorized Nikon dealer.
Al-Nikkor Lens
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