I don't understand some of the terminology (like Q) . I know the lens is manual focus but will it work on my 33oo? Paul
Nikon Nikkor Q Auto 135mm F 2 8 Non AI Near Mint Glass | eBay
Nikon Nikkor Q Auto 135mm F 2 8 Non AI Near Mint Glass | eBay
It will mount to your D3300 but it will not auto-focus nor will it meter for exposure.I don't understand some of the terminology (like Q) . I know the lens is manual focus but will it work on my 33oo? Paul
Nikon Nikkor Q Auto 135mm F 2 8 Non AI Near Mint Glass | eBay
There's the real problem.Well I watched utube angry photographer and he said...
That lens can potentially damage your camera if the mount hasn't been modified.
Old non-AI lenses are considered bad news on modern DSLR camera bodies. One story is that damage can be done to the camera electrical contacts. Many of the old lenses can be modified to be AI, but even then, the result is still 40 years old technology, manual focus, and you also have to set them manually for the exposure.
Here is Nikon's assessment (note this one is a Nikkor Q lens):
Can I use my lens from my old camera on a new digital SLR? | Nikon Knowledgebase