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Lenses
In this manual, Nikkor lenses are divided into two types: CPU Nikkor lenses
and non-CPU Nikkor lenses.
CPU Nikkor lenses
G-type Nikkor, D-type Nikkor, Non-G/D-type AF Nikkor
(except for AF Nikkor for the F3AF), AI-P Nikkor
Non-CPU Nikkor lenses
AI-S Nikkor, AI Nikkor, Series E, etc.
CPU lenses
CPU lenses have CPU contacts.
G-type Nikkor lenses
G-type Nikkor lenses send distance information
to the camera body, but do not have an aperture
ring. Therefore, set the aperture on the camera
body. With some cameras, the usable exposure
mode is limited. For more details, refer to the
lens instruction manual.
D-type Nikkor lenses
D-type Nikkor lenses send distance information
to the camera body. Set the aperture either on
the lens aperture ring or on the camera body.
For more details, refer to the lens instruction
manual.