Which Nikon F-mount lenses will autofocus on a D5600 and still provide an aperture ring for an FE10?
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I want one Nikon F-mount lens to use on both a Nikon FE10 35mm film SLR and a Nikon D5600 DSLR. My preference is a wide prime or a mid-range zoom, with nothing longer than about 120mm.
To work for my needs, the lens must:
- have an aperture ring for use on the FE10
- have its own autofocus motor so autofocus works on the D5600
The Nikon naming system (AI, AI-S, AF, AF-D, AF-S, G, E, etc.) is confusing. Which lens types should I be looking for, and which should I avoid?
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A full list of Nikon lenses which can auto-focus with the D5x00 line is available on Wikipedia at List of Nikon F-mount lenses with integrated autofocus motor.
The lenses with an aperture ring are those without a G in their designation.
So, for example, the first suitable lens in the list, under wide-angle primes, is the AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E ED.
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Look for Nikon F-mount lenses that have both an internal AF motor and an aperture ring.
In practice, that means:
- AF-S or AF-I lenses can autofocus on the D5600 because they have built-in motors.
- For FE10 use, the lens must have an aperture ring, so avoid G and E lenses, since they do not have one.
So the safe target is:
- AF-S non-G, non-E lenses with an aperture ring
- Some D-type AF-S lenses also fit this requirement
Avoid:
- AF / AF-D lenses without a built-in motor — autofocus will not work on the D5600
- G and E lenses — no aperture ring for the FE10
A commonly cited example of a compatible type is the AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E ED for D5600 autofocus, but because it is E-type, it does not meet your aperture-ring requirement. So designation matters.
In short: for one lens to suit both bodies, prioritize AF-S or AF-I with an aperture ring, and rule out G/E versions.
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