Nikon N90s Lens Compatibility Chart

(From various Nikon N90s brochure, compiled by Liang-Wu Cai)

LensAFElectronic
Range-
finder
P & Ps
mode
S modeA modeM modeMatrixCenter-
weighted
Spot
AF, AF-D, AF-I and AF-S Nikkors O O O O O O O1 O O
AI-P-type Nikkors X O2 O O O O O O O
AI- & AI-S-type Nikkors X O2 X X O O X O O
AI-modified (AI'd) Nikkors X O2 X X O O X O O
Reflex Nikkors X X X X O3 O3 X O O
PC- Nikkors X X X X O4 O5 X O O
Medical- Nikkors X O X X X O6 X X X
Teleconverters X O7 O X O O X O O
AF-I Teleconverters8 O7 O O O O O O O O
Bellows Focusing Attachments PB-6 X O7 X X O9 O9 X O O
Auto Extension Rings (PK11A, 12, 13 and PN11)10 X O7 X X O O X O O
O: Compatible; X: Incompatible

  1. 3D Matrix Metering is selected with D-type AF Nikkor (including AF-D, AF-I, AF-S) and Advanced Matrix Metering is selected with non-D-type Nikkor.
  2. With maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
  3. Aperture cannot be selected.
  4. Set preset ring, then use AE-lock lever before shifting.
  5. Set preset ring, then determine exposure before shifting.
  6. Set shutter speed to 1/250 sec. or slower.
  7. With maximum effective aperture of f/5.6 or faster.
  8. Compatible with AF-I Nikkor lenses only.
  9. Shutter should be released after exposure is measured by stopping down PB-6
  10. PK-1, PK-2, PK-3 and PN-1 Rings cannot be attached to the camera. PK-11 Ring cannot be attached to AF Nikkor lenses. These rings may damage CPU contacts. Use PK-11A for AF Nikkor lenses instead of PK-11.