Using a non-AI lens on the D7000

jdeg

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Staff member
I realize that this can't be done, but I don't quite understand why. It has something to do with the metering tab vs no metering tab, right?
 

LensWork

Senior Member
It has to do with the metering tab. The tab on the D7000 (as well as the D700, D300, D200, D1, D2 and D3 series) cannot be flipped-up out of the way like it can on the F3, F4, FM/FE, etc. Attempting to mount a non-Ai lens on a D7000, D700, D300, D200, D1, D2 and D3 series may break the tab off. The good news is that John White of Ai Conversions can convert non-Ai lenses for pretty cheap, and he does a good job. Here is his Compatibility Table.
 
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