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D3100 compatible zoom

Started by spoons, Dec 27 2022 11:09 AM

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spoons
Posted 27 December 2022 - 11:09 AM

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Hi there.
My son has recently been gifted a D3100 and was looking to buy a Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 D as a zoom lens.
Apologies for the stupid question as I know nothing about cameras but is this lens compatible with a D3100?
Thanks for your help!

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Adam
Posted 28 December 2022 - 01:08 AM

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Screwdrive (AF-D) lenses will not be able to autofocus with the D3100.  You would need to get an AF-S version with a built-in focusing motor, such as this one:

 

https://www.amazon.c.../dp/B003ZSHNCC/

 

Newer AF-P lenses also won't work.  You might find this chart helpful:

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