Can D90 use Nikkor AI lens


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Hi all like to ask all Nikon D90 user here. Can D90 use Nikkor AI lens. Will the D90 exposer meter work on AI lens.

Many Thanks!!!
Ros
 

Hi all like to ask all Nikon D90 user here. Can D90 use Nikkor AI lens. Will the D90 exposer meter work on AI lens.

Many Thanks!!!
Ros

Nope, metering will not work... Only D7000 and above works with AI lenses.
 

For a D90 a AI and a AI-S lens are identical. The both mount on the D90 and they "work" but without exposure meter. Use the histogram to judge exposure
 

Or you can try to aid the metering with the help of a metering device. There's an app on iPhone that can also do this (light metering). I don't have iPhone, so I can't comment on that app.

Gauging by using the histogram is going to waste a lot of unnecessary shots if you're not experienced in estimating the lighting requirements of the scene - although it is still workable. Personally I wouldn't waste my time, though it's up to individual preferences. I for one thinks it's already a hassle doing manual focusing for some occasions, imaging you have an additional step in trying to gauge accurate exposure... But hey, if its you cup of tea - go for it! ;) It might hone your skills in setting accurate exposures without relying on the electronics! Shooting the old school way! Best if you can loan one for a try out. Some Ai/AiS lenses are not cheap.
 

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Btw, not trying to discourage you from getting an Ai/Ais lens for your D90.
 

no metering...however, guestimation does get efficient with much practice. I use quite a few manual lens on D70 and relied on Histogram for metering. Though it's a review of the exposure rather than real-time, it's definitely better than none...haha..

alternatively, you can get a Dandelion chip...think saw it on CS mass sales...
 

no metering...however, guestimation does get efficient with much practice. I use quite a few manual lens on D70 and relied on Histogram for metering. Though it's a review of the exposure rather than real-time, it's definitely better than none...haha..

alternatively, you can get a Dandelion chip...think saw it on CS mass sales...

I guess you've honed your "manual" metering skills by now! Good job! :thumbsup:

I can't even get proper metering on M mode using AF-S lenses on first shoot... :bsmilie: What a looser! :sweat:

Guess I ought to sucker myself into an Ai/AiS lens too...
 

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kriegsketten said:
I guess you've honed your "manual" metering skills by now! Good job! :thumbsup:

I can't even get proper metering on M mode using AF-S lenses on first shoot... :bsmilie: What a looser! :sweat:

Guess I ought to sucker myself into an Ai/AiS lens too...

Can also use sunny 16 rule. Need practice tho.
 

as mentioned, can use but no metering. So just rely on guestimation, Sunny 16 or light meter. I usually guess based on the light and adjust from there, else theres the iphone meter.

The moment you are willing to step into the MF arena, the world opens up to you as you can play around with alot alot of older Nikkor gems which some have unique rendering, very different from the modern AF counterparts.

Else if you wish, get the Dandelion chip for metering, and also a matt / split focusing screen. It will greatly improve the accuracy.
 

I guess you've honed your "manual" metering skills by now! Good job! :thumbsup:

I can't even get proper metering on M mode using AF-S lenses on first shoot... :bsmilie: What a looser! :sweat:

Guess I ought to sucker myself into an Ai/AiS lens too...

not sucker..if can af, I would use af too...haha...just tt some of the old lenses are really great for their price with trade off...I am more of a cheater la...I would shoot raw to allow some allowance in exposure..and with the D70, the shadow recovery was real good..thus, usually exposure was not a big prob if I am not too off ...focus part would be a challenge if unable to stop down too much... I used a split prism which really helped...
 

I use manual lens often on my D90. It is easy on digital because you can see the result instantly and based on that make adjustment. However you should have some knowledge of exposure. I am from old school but if you have not enjoyed yourself with BW tv before or don't know what is redifusion then it is best you study the exposures of photos taken with AF lens. It is difficult at first but enjoyable.
 

I use manual lens often on my D90. It is easy on digital because you can see the result instantly and based on that make adjustment. However you should have some knowledge of exposure. I am from old school but if you have not enjoyed yourself with BW tv before or don't know what is redifusion then it is best you study the exposures of photos taken with AF lens. It is difficult at first but enjoyable.

sometimes accompanied with some sense of satisfaction/achievement I must say...haha..
 

Well, there is a way to test yourself out before getting the Ai/AiS lenses... Try shooting in M mode without looking down at the metering scale.... :bsmilie: But I'm thoroughly spoilt by technology... need to convince myself I should do it just for the fun.
 

sometimes accompanied with some sense of satisfaction/achievement I must say...haha..
Haha, "satisfaction / achievement"; well said. This is one incentive that I use manual lens...not only because I am old or rather old fashion (still young at heart).
 

Or you can try to aid the metering with the help of a metering device. There's an app on iPhone that can also do this (light metering). I don't have iPhone, so I can't comment on that app.

Gauging by using the histogram is going to waste a lot of unnecessary shots if you're not experienced in estimating the lighting requirements of the scene - although it is still workable. Personally I wouldn't waste my time, though it's up to individual preferences. I for one thinks it's already a hassle doing manual focusing for some occasions, imaging you have an additional step in trying to gauge accurate exposure... But hey, if its you cup of tea - go for it! ;) It might hone your skills in setting accurate exposures without relying on the electronics! Shooting the old school way! Best if you can loan one for a try out. Some Ai/AiS lenses are not cheap.

when i was using the FM2 as my work horse i knew within a stop what the exposure should be just by looking at the light... we lost this capability when using P, A and S mode... if you go back to M mode then you learn it again and you will not waste much time on the histogram