Nikon FG and lens question

[Pfreddee]

I want to pick up a Nikon FG for a light everyday carry camera when I want to run B/W film. I currently own a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF-D lens which lives on my F100 and occasionally visits my D7000. Would this lens work on the FG? I know I'll have to focus manually, but would this lens function?

Or, how about the E series lenses?

Any suggestions?

Thank yo to all who reply.

With best regards,

Pfreddee(Stephen)

 

[FrankS]

Don't know about the AF-D lens, but the 50f1.8E works perfectly on the FG. The best choice for a 50 for this camera IMO.

 

[farlymac]

The E series Nikons were made for the EM, FG, and FG-20. And you cannot use non-AI lenses on any of the three (unless they have been AI modified). Something about ripping the guts out of the camera if you do.

But nothing I have for reference says anything about the AF-D lenses, and I've never mounted one on my FG to find out. From what I do know about the construction of the AF lenses, there should be no problem. It is basically an AI-S mount with a slot for the focus drive which fits flush against the body mount, so if there is no AF drive, then nothing should interfere with the operation of the lens.

PF

 

[Pablito]

the lens should work fine of the body - it has the AI flange

 

[teleparallel]

I'm quite shure that any lens with aperture ring(except non-AI) should work on it. Only G and Non-Ai lenses won't work properly.