Nikon D5000

Lens Compatibility



Compatible CPU lenses
Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only; autofocus is not supported with other autofocus (AF) lenses. IX NIKKOR lenses cannot be used. The features available with compatible CPU lenses are listed below:

	Focus mode			Exposure mode		Metering system
	AF	MF (with electronic  rangefinder)	MF	Auto and scene modes; P, S, A	M
						3D	Color
AF-S, AF-I NIKKOR1							—	2
Other type G or D AF NIKKOR1	—						—	2
PC-E NIKKOR series	—	3		3	3	3	—	2,3
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D4	—	3		—			—	2,3
AF-S/AF-I teleconverter5	6	6					—	2
Other AF NIKKOR (except lenses for F3AF)	—	7				—		2
AI-P NIKKOR	—	8				—		2

: Compatible
— : Not compatible

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.
3. Cannot 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.

Compatible Non-CPU lenses
Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used.

	Focus mode			Exposure mode		Metering
	AF	M (with electronic  rangefinder)	MF	Auto and scene modes; P, S, A	M
AI-, AI modified NIKKOR or NIKKOR Series E lenses	—	1		—	2	—
Medical NIKKOR 120mm f/4	—			—	2,3	—
Reflex NIKKOR	—	—		—	2	—
PC NIKKOR	—	4		—	2	—
AI-type Teleconverter	—	5		—	2	—
PB-6 Bellows Focusing Attachment6	—	1		—	2	—
Auto extension rings (PK-series 11A, 12, or 13; PN-11)	—	1		—	2	—

: Compatible
— : Not compatible

1. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
2. Electronic analog exposure display cannot be used.
3. Can be used at shutter speeds slower than flash sync speed by one step or more.
4. Cannot be used with shifting or tilting.
5. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
6. Attach in vertical orientation (can be used in horizontal orientation once attached).