D5100 Lenses On D750
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Whiskeyman
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Yes you can. The question to ask is should you, and that can only be answered when we know what lenses you are using on you D5100.
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Osantacruz
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Yes but there's definite downsides. This will give you more information https://photographylife.com/using-nikon-dx-lenses-on-fx-cameras
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Don Kuykendall_RIP
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If they are DX lenses then you can use them but you will not be happy with the results. You will have to shoot in the DX mode and will lose the quality that the D750 is capable of.
You might want to do what many of us did and that was to start by buying FX lenses and using them on our DX cameras. I bought the 24-120 and the 70-300 and used them both on my D7100 for a while and then bought my D750 later. The FX lenses are a lot better quality (more expensive) and do a great job on the DX cameras.
Also some times you can get a good deal on the D750 with the 24-120 lens.
You might want to do what many of us did and that was to start by buying FX lenses and using them on our DX cameras. I bought the 24-120 and the 70-300 and used them both on my D7100 for a while and then bought my D750 later. The FX lenses are a lot better quality (more expensive) and do a great job on the DX cameras.
Also some times you can get a good deal on the D750 with the 24-120 lens.
Fortkentdad
Senior Member
There are no "D5100 lenses" In Nikon speak there are DX lenses and FX lenses. Tamron FX = Di (not Di-II) and Sigma calls FX - "DG". In any case, if it is an Nikon F mount it will mount and work on both the D5100 and D750.
As has been said above, just because you can does not mean you should.
When I added my D610 I continued to use some of my DX lenses I had for my D5100. I don't anymore as I now have FX lenses more suitable. But until you add to your collection of full frame lenses you certainly can use the lenses you have for your D5100 on your new D750. It won't hurt and you will get good images.
You will want to add FX lenses as you are able. I started by buying some used (err vintage) lenses to get started. I've since started to add more expensive newer models. Nikon lists the compatible lenses here: https://support.nikonusa.com/app/an...t-lenses-can-i-use-on-the-nikon-d750-camera-?
There are really old 'non-ai" lenses that you need to avoid, some can damage your camera. These are true antiques.
If you do not already have a 50mm full frame, start there, they are so versatile. The AFD 1.8 can be had for about $130 (just checked B&H prices). That is the so called "normal" lens with the 'niffty fifty' nickname. If you can afford a 1.4 or the Siggy Art version even better but the AFD 50mm 1.8 is probably the best bang for the least buck of any lens.
That link to Photographylife mentioned above gives a great explanation of the differences.
Enjoy that new D750 and don't be afraid to use any lens on it.
As has been said above, just because you can does not mean you should.
When I added my D610 I continued to use some of my DX lenses I had for my D5100. I don't anymore as I now have FX lenses more suitable. But until you add to your collection of full frame lenses you certainly can use the lenses you have for your D5100 on your new D750. It won't hurt and you will get good images.
You will want to add FX lenses as you are able. I started by buying some used (err vintage) lenses to get started. I've since started to add more expensive newer models. Nikon lists the compatible lenses here: https://support.nikonusa.com/app/an...t-lenses-can-i-use-on-the-nikon-d750-camera-?
There are really old 'non-ai" lenses that you need to avoid, some can damage your camera. These are true antiques.
If you do not already have a 50mm full frame, start there, they are so versatile. The AFD 1.8 can be had for about $130 (just checked B&H prices). That is the so called "normal" lens with the 'niffty fifty' nickname. If you can afford a 1.4 or the Siggy Art version even better but the AFD 50mm 1.8 is probably the best bang for the least buck of any lens.
That link to Photographylife mentioned above gives a great explanation of the differences.
Enjoy that new D750 and don't be afraid to use any lens on it.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Just remember that if you do use You DX lenses the D750 will automatically revert to the DX mode giving you a cropped photo at less than the 24MP that you will get with the FX lenses. IF you do try to use them in the FX mode you will not get the results you are hoping for. There will be major vignetting of all sides of the photo.
Fortkentdad
Senior Member
I didn't know that D750 automatically switches to DX crop mode. On my D610 I can turn that off and get the full frame - it comes out like a picture taken out a ship's port hole window, you get a round image. You could pretend you were being creative and thinking outside the box (well 4x6 rectangle) . Nothing wrong with round images.
This is the effect as shown in that page referenced above: https://photographylife.com/using-nikon-dx-lenses-on-fx-cameras here is the picture they use to show what happens.
Side note: It is curious as there are two discussions of this DX lens on FX camera today here at Nikonites - coincidence?
This is the effect as shown in that page referenced above: https://photographylife.com/using-nikon-dx-lenses-on-fx-cameras here is the picture they use to show what happens.
Side note: It is curious as there are two discussions of this DX lens on FX camera today here at Nikonites - coincidence?
Osantacruz
Senior Member
Pretty sure it's auto on all full frame but can be turned off. At least on both my d800 and d750.
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