AI-S lenses on the D7200

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Pocono_ACE

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I'm considering buying the D7200 (acting on a helpful suggestion found here after discarding consideration of the D7500 because of its limited compatibility with my old non-CPU AF-Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 lens). What I'm wondering now is whether the D7200 will provide any metering with my even older manual-focus 50mm f 1.4 AI-S. I wouldn't expect more than "A" mode, but even "M" would suffice. My D90 won't even meter the 50mm in "M."

Sorry if this has already been asked. I can't find the answer at Nikon-USA's D7200 Tech Specs page.
 
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Thank you, that's extremely helpful.

Nikon really seems to have de-featured the 7500. I'm thinking I'd better grab a 7200 before they're gone!

Where in PA are you located, Cindy? I'm in the eastern Poconos.
 
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Thank you, that's extremely helpful.

Nikon really seems to have de-featured the 7500. I'm thinking I'd better grab a 7200 before they're gone!

Where in PA are you located, Cindy? I'm in the eastern Poconos.
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I'm in Bucks County, the lower end. When we used to drive the PA Turnpike, it took about 90 minutes to reach the Leigh Valley Tunnel--and that was back when the speed limit was 55mph.

Nikon is downsizing their entry level bodies and are supposed to focus more on their pro gear. I'm not sure if that means Nikon will eventually eliminate their D3x00 and/or the D5x00 series from their lineup. In my opinion, the D7500 should have been called a D6500 because it's more of a cross between the D5x00 and D7x00 series. I chose to get a D7200 even though there isn't anything wrong with my refurbished D7100. If Nikon wasn't making these changes to the D7500, I wouldn't have even given it a thought to upgrade now. But that said, I am pleasantly surprised by the tweak with the new sensor!

I started with a D90 which has only 1 card slot. Now that all my subsequent bodies have held 2 cards, it is a feature I don't want to lose. But if they are going to cut back and make a huge difference in price and features between their lower end bodies vs. their pro gear, I'm guessing they will shoot themselves in the foot. For many people, it would be more desirable to switch to a different manufacturer than to anti up for the cost of pro gear.

Just so you know, the price of the D7200 is phenomenal. B&H has it on sale. I paid $799 for my refurbished D7100 directly from Nikon. To pay that price for a new body with some upgraded features over the D7100, I hope those who are seriously considering don't miss out. And no tax when shipping to PA either when ordering from B&H.
 
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Timely post; I just bought a D7200 from Unique Photo (Fairfield, NJ). Same price as B&H/Adorama, same free shipping, same no sales tax, and they threw in a free spare battery (Yashica brand) and shoulder bag.

You made good points about Nikon's apparent move toward abandoning the serious hobbyist. The cameras below the D7000 series don't meet my needs, and as nice as it would be to have a D850, I'm in no position to buy a $3300 camera. D7200 seems to fit the bill right now.

A number of people on this forum have pointed to the dual card slots as an important feature. I've never gotten into shooting RAW (although maybe I will someday), and as for in-camera backup, I'm wondering how much of an issue that is. I'll take a shot at answering my own question. On occasion, when looking at photos on the card I've taken out of my camera, I'll find that one or two have somehow become corrupted. If I had a second card slot for in-camera backup, is it likely that those pictures would be good on the backup card?

Thanks again!
 
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On occasion, when looking at photos on the card I've taken out of my camera, I'll find that one or two have somehow become corrupted. If I had a second card slot for in-camera backup, is it likely that those pictures would be good on the backup card?
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Yes. That's exactly why a second slot is good. Even if you only shoot jpeg, set the second slot to backup. And be sure to reformat your card in CAMERA after every shoot, not through your computer. Reformatting via computer isn't the same as reformatting directly in the body.
 
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I have a ai-s 28mm 2.8 I use on my D7200 it meters fine it’s just everything is Manual but comes in handy when I need that bit more width on occasion plus it was only a Tenner


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I'm getting to know my new D7200, and so far I'm liking it a lot. The other day I mounted my old 50mm f1.4 AI-S, and was happy to see the camera meter with it just fine in A and M modes, as well as display the currently-selected aperture. That's all I need.

Here's something I'm now wondering: My 80-200mm f2.8 autofocus lens dates from the early 90s, and therefore I'm nearly certain that it's a non-CPU lens. Yet it has communication contacts on the mount. Not as many as on the newest lenses, but still, contacts. The camera meters with the lens in A and M despite my not having entered lens data in the D7200's menu. What's going on here?

If it helps, the lens is one of the earlier autofocus types, lacking an internal motor. (It also lacks a tripod mount, which kind of sucks.) Could it be that my autofocus zoom lens actually has a CPU, and that the extra communication contacts it's missing are for autofocus control? Does anybody have a diagram showing what each contact on the lens mount does?

Addathome, you only paid 10 pounds for your 28mm AI-S? (I assume you're talking about pounds and not dollars, as "tenner" is an expression not often heard in the U.S.) That's a steal! My feeling is, is autofocus really all that important on a wide-angle lens?

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I have a ai-s 28mm 2.8 I use on my D7200 it meters fine it’s just everything is Manual but comes in handy when I need that bit more width on occasion plus it was only a Tenner


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Pocono_ACE said:
I'm getting to know my new D7200, and so far I'm liking it a lot. The other day I mounted my old 50mm f1.4 AI-S, and was happy to see the camera meter with it just fine in A and M modes, as well as display the currently-selected aperture. That's all I need.

Here's something I'm now wondering: My 80-200mm f2.8 autofocus lens dates from the early 90s, and therefore I'm nearly certain that it's a non-CPU lens. Yet it has communication contacts on the mount. Not as many as on the newest lenses, but still, contacts. The camera meters with the lens in A and M despite my not having entered lens data in the D7200's menu. What's going on here?

If it helps, the lens is one of the earlier autofocus types, lacking an internal motor. (It also lacks a tripod mount, which kind of sucks.) Could it be that my autofocus zoom lens actually has a CPU, and that the extra communication contacts it's missing are for autofocus control? Does anybody have a diagram showing what each contact on the lens mount does?

Addathome, you only paid 10 pounds for your 28mm AI-S? (I assume you're talking about pounds and not dollars, as "tenner" is an expression not often heard in the U.S.) That's a steal! My feeling is, is autofocus really all that important on a wide-angle lens?
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Yes it was GBP and for that lens Af is truly not needed and it has a bit of macro .what you have got to understand is your D7200 has a in built af motor drive so most old AF lenses without a motor will work off the body where as the 3xxx and 5xxxx models don’t have the body motor


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Yes, I know. That was a major reason I never considered a camera lower than the 7000 series (and why I bought my D90 nine years ago).

addathome said:
Yes it was GBP and for that lens Af is truly not needed and it has a bit of macro .what you have got to understand is your D7200 has a in built af motor drive so most old AF lenses without a motor will work off the body where as the 3xxx and 5xxxx models don’t have the body motor


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