Nikon D40 Owner's Manual

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Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 97LensesAutofocus is supported only with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses, which are equipped with anautofocus motor. IX Nikkor CPU lenses can not be used; other CPU lenses (including AFlenses not equipped with an autofocus motor) can be used in manual focus mode. CPUlenses 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 D40.Type G and D LensesType G and D AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses ( 45) are recommended for use with the D40. Type G and Dlenses support 3D color matrix metering II ( 45). Vibration reduction is available with Type G and DVR lenses only.Non-CPU LensesThe non-CPU lenses listed below may be used, but only when the camera is in mode M. Selectinganother mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperturering; the camera autofocus system, metering, electronic analog exposure display, and TTL flash controlcan not be used. Except where otherwise noted, the electronic range finder can be used with lensesthat have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.Camera setting Focus Mode MeteringLens/accessory AF MF (with electronicrange finder) MF Digital Vari Program,P, S, A M , ,1AF-S, AF-I Nikkor 9 9 9 9 9 9PC-Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D 2 — 93 9 — 9 9AF-S/AF-I teleconverter 4 95 95 9 9 9 9Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF) — 96 9 9 9 9AI-P Nikkor — 97 9 9 9 —1. Spot metering meters selected focus area.2. Camera exposure metering and flash control may not function whenlens 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/4DII 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 28–85mmf/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 focuswhen in-focus indicator is displayed. Focus manually using image inviewfinder 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 usedwhen shifting or tilting lens)• AI-type teleconverter *• PB-6 Bellows focusing attachment (attach in verticalorientation; can be used in horizontal orientationonce attached) *• Auto extension rings (PK 11A, 12, 13; PN-11) ** Electronic range finder can be used if maximum effective aperture isf/5.6 or faster.