Owner's Manual

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 D40.
Camera setting
Focus
Mode Metering
AF
MF (with electronic
MF
Digital Vari Program,
M
H,~,
Lens/accessory
range finder)
p,S,A
8'
AF-S, AF-I Nikkor
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~
~
~
~ ~
PC-Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2.8D2
-
~3
~
-
~
,/
AF-S/ AF-I teleconverter
4
./5
,/5
,/
,/
,/
,/
Other AF Nikkor (except lenses for F3AF)
-
,/6
,/
,/
,/
,/
AI-P Nikkor
-
~7
,/
,/
,/
-
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: 105 mm 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, 200-400 mm 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 IIIF*, 500mm f/4DIF*, 600mm f/4D IIIF*, 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 IIITC -20E II AF-S teleconverter.
5. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
6.lf AF 80-200mm f/2.8S, 35-70mm f/2.8S, new-model 28-85mm
f/15-4.5S,or 28-85 mm f/3.5-4.5S is loomed 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 apertureoff/5.6 orfaster.
~ Type G and D Lenses .
Type G and D AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses (~45) are recommended for use with the D40. Type G and D
lenses support 3D color matrix metering II (~45). Vibration reduction is available with Type G and D
VR lenses on Iy.
m 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 off/5.6 or faster.
• AI-modified, AI-, AI-S, or Series ENikkor • AI-type teleconverter* a
• Medical Nikkor 120mm f/4 (can only be used at shut- • PB-6 Bellows focusing attachment (attach in vertical
ter
speeds slower than 1/125 s) orientation; can be used in horizontal orientation
•
Reflex Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used) once attached)*
•
PC Nikkor (electronic range finder can not be used • Auto extension rings (PK 11 A, 12, 13; PN-11)*
when shifting or tilting lens) * Electronic range finder can be used if maximum effective aperture is
f/5.6 or faster.
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