Mathmattx12
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Are the new AF-P lenses compatible with the d7200?
AF-P Lenses
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This is from the Nikon site about the AF-P 70-300, looks like the D7200 is ok.
This lens does not support D4-series, D3-series, D2-series, D1-series, D800-series, D700, D300-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40-series, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100 or D3000 digital SLR cameras or film SLR cameras.
When using it with a D5, D750, D610, D600, D5500, D5300, or D3300, be sure the camera firmware has been updated to the latest version.
This lens does not support D4-series, D3-series, D2-series, D1-series, D800-series, D700, D300-series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50, D40-series, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100 or D3000 digital SLR cameras or film SLR cameras.
When using it with a D5, D750, D610, D600, D5500, D5300, or D3300, be sure the camera firmware has been updated to the latest version.
Bikerbrent
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From what I have read, since the lens has no VR switch (dumb), you will not be able to disable VR on a D7200 unless and until Nikon provides a firmware upgrade to allow disabling VR from the menu. Which means, can you use this lens on a tripod with a D7200?
Cornersruns
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I've just got the AF-P 18-55 3.5 - 5.6 and the AF-P 70-300 4.5 - 6.3. So only playing with them at the moment.
There is no option to turn off VR on the D7200, will Nikon add it? Who knows! Possibly not as Nikon seem to claim you don't need to turn off VR on a tripod!
Apart from being unable to turn off VR they work fine with the D7200.
Focus is very fast and not had any hunting. I've never had a SW-M lense so can't compare them to the speed of SW-M.
The 18-55 has a zoom lock, if you turn on the camera before opening the lens the camera tells you to open and won't release the shutter until you do. There is no lock button on the bigger 70-300 and there is no creep on that so why they added it to the 18-55, who knows?
They are both plastic and very light, but there is very little wobble on the extended zoom tubes.
Zoom action is nice and smooth and the focus ring is smooth with a nice action. Focus rings on both are electronic rather than being connected to the optics.
Hope that helps.
There is no option to turn off VR on the D7200, will Nikon add it? Who knows! Possibly not as Nikon seem to claim you don't need to turn off VR on a tripod!
Apart from being unable to turn off VR they work fine with the D7200.
Focus is very fast and not had any hunting. I've never had a SW-M lense so can't compare them to the speed of SW-M.
The 18-55 has a zoom lock, if you turn on the camera before opening the lens the camera tells you to open and won't release the shutter until you do. There is no lock button on the bigger 70-300 and there is no creep on that so why they added it to the 18-55, who knows?
They are both plastic and very light, but there is very little wobble on the extended zoom tubes.
Zoom action is nice and smooth and the focus ring is smooth with a nice action. Focus rings on both are electronic rather than being connected to the optics.
Hope that helps.
Bikerbrent
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Verrrry Interesting, but dumb? This is a quote from the Nikon 18-200mm VR lens, "When the camera is mounted on a tripod, set the vibration reduction ON/OFF switch to OFF"
Maybe Nikon has changed the VR on the P lenses, but I have my doubts.
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Mathmattx12
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Thank you for all the great answers and help...I appreciate you all!
Cornersruns
Senior Member
During my research into these lenses I've seen various claims that the VR is intelligent enough to recognise that it is on a Tripod. But I've not seen a definitive answer from Nikon.
For me it's not an issue as I am unlikely to use these lenses on a tripod.
Cornersruns
Senior Member
Just had a look in the manual and this is the direct quote:
• Vibration reduction is generally recommended when the camera is mounted on a tripod, although you may prefer to turn it off depending on shooting conditions and the type of tripod.
• Vibration reduction is generally recommended when the camera is mounted on a tripod, although you may prefer to turn it off depending on shooting conditions and the type of tripod.
Bikerbrent
Senior Member
Where is the quote?
Cornersruns
Senior Member
The manual for the AF-P lenses is on the nikon website. I quoted form the 18-55 manual in the VR section.
Bikerbrent
Senior Member
Here is apparently the quote in question, "Vibration reduction is generally recommended when the camera is mounted on a tripod, although you may prefer to turn it off depending on shooting conditions and the type of tripod."
However, this really fails to address the issue of why you might prefer to turn it off, perhaps to get a sharp photo? And since you can't turn it off on a D7200, I will avoid AF-P lenses. And Nikon wonders why their sales are dropping!
However, this really fails to address the issue of why you might prefer to turn it off, perhaps to get a sharp photo? And since you can't turn it off on a D7200, I will avoid AF-P lenses. And Nikon wonders why their sales are dropping!