Can I use a Kiron 70-210mm f/4 Nikon film lens on a Nikon D3100?
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I have a Kiron 70-210mm f/4 macro lens from an older Nikon 35mm film camera, plus a few other Kiron lenses. Can these Nikon-mount film lenses be used on a Nikon D3100, and do I need an adapter? If compatibility depends on the lens version, how can I tell?
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If, as I suspect, the lens is an AI or AI-S lens, then you should have no problem using it on your 3100. To determine if it is AI/-S, have a look at the aperture ring.
If you have two aperture scales (numbers going up in increments like 2.8, 3.5, 4, 5.6 etc), with the scale nearest the camera end of the lens in smaller type, you have an AI/S lens and it will work. This should be the case as I believe Kiron only made AI/S lenses for Nikon F-mounts.
Being an AI lens, you should be able to use it in Aperture and Shutter priority modes, but if this doesn't work you can put your camera in Manual mode to get the camera to take photos. It just means a little experimentation/practice with shutter speed in order to get a correct exposure, similar to when you're using a reversing ring.
Just in case, be very careful attaching the lens to the camera the first time, and if you encounter any resistance, don't force it, to avoid damaging the camera or lens.
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If your Kiron lens is a Nikon F-mount AI or AI-S version, it should mount directly on the Nikon D3100 with no adapter needed. Kiron Nikon-mount lenses were generally made in AI/AI-S form.
A quick way to check is the aperture ring: AI/AI-S lenses typically have two aperture scales, with a smaller set of numbers closer to the camera end of the lens.
On a D3100, the lens will be manual focus, and metering/exposure support may be limited. If Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority does not work properly, use Manual mode and set exposure by trial, review, and adjustment.
So the key point is: if it’s Nikon F AI/AI-S, it should fit directly; if not, compatibility is less certain.
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