Can Nikon F60 lenses be used on a Nikon DSLR body?
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I have a Nikon F60 film SLR and a couple of lenses that I’d like to keep using if I move to digital.
Will lenses that fit the Nikon F60 mount and work on Nikon DSLR bodies? If so, which Nikon DSLR bodies are suitable? I’d also like to know whether I can buy a camera body only and continue using my existing lenses.
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It is important to note that your old Nikon F60 is not a "manual" camera, in fact it is an Autofocus capable unit, which does have manual controls. The F60 used the standard F mount lenses only, it was not compatible with DX lenses or the like. What that means for you, is that your F-mount lenses are all compatible with all recently made DSLR's that Nikon produces.
What you really might have to be concerned with is if you get autofocus or not. Some entry-level cameras will not have the autofocus motor built into the body, and as such you won't be able to autofocus with older lenses that do not have the motor built in either. To sum up this situation, yes the lens will mount and function, but may not autofocus with the new DSLR body depending on which one you get.
To determine if your lens/body will autofocus or not, this chart may help out: Nikonians.org
Yes you can buy just the body and not lenses, but many of the kit lenses that are available today with DSLR cameras are likely to be of higher quality then the kit lens you received with your F60, and they are offered at a very reasonable "kit price".
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Yes. The Nikon F60 uses Nikon F-mount lenses, and those lenses generally mount on Nikon DSLRs that use the same F mount.
The main issue is autofocus compatibility, not the physical mount. Older Nikon lenses may rely on a focus motor in the camera body. Some entry-level Nikon DSLRs do not have an in-body autofocus motor, so the lens will still fit and can be used, but autofocus may not work on those bodies.
So:
- Your F60 lenses should physically fit Nikon F-mount DSLRs.
- Exposure and focusing features depend on the specific lens and body combination.
- If your lenses do not have their own autofocus motor, choose a Nikon DSLR body with an in-body focus motor if you want autofocus.
You can absolutely buy a body only and keep using your existing lenses.
If you want to be certain, check the exact model names of your lenses and confirm whether they are autofocus lenses with a built-in motor or older screw-drive AF lenses.
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