Compatible Lenses
- Compatible CPU Lenses
- Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator
- Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
Compatible CPU Lenses
Nikon recommends CPU lenses (IX Nikkor lenses excluded) and in particular type G, E, and D lenses, which support the full range of features offered by the camera.
Compatible CPU Lenses(PDF; 41.7 KB)
Recognizing CPU and Type G, E, and D Lenses
CPU lenses (particularly types G, E, and D) are recommended, but note that IX-NIKKOR lenses can not be used. CPU lenses can be identified by the presence of CPU contacts, type G, E, and D lenses by a letter on the lens barrel. Type G and E lenses are not equipped with a lens aperture ring.
CPU contacts
CPU lens
Type G/E lens
Aperture ring
Type D lens
AF-S/AF-I Teleconverters
If the combined aperture when the camera is used with an AF-S/AF-I teleconverter is slower than f/5.6 but is equal to or faster than f/8, autofocus and electronic rangefinding will be available only with the center focus point and the camera may be unable to focus on dark or low-contrast subjects. Single point AF is used when 3D-tracking or auto-area AF is selected for AF-area mode (0 AF-Area Mode). Autofocus is not available if teleconverters are used with the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. If TC-17E II, TC-20E, TC-20E II, or TC-20E III teleconverters are used with the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR, autofocus is available only in AF-S mode.
Lens f-number
The f-number given in lens names is the maximum aperture of the lens.
Red-Eye Reduction
Lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction.
VR Lenses
The lenses listed below are not recommended for long exposures or photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities, as due to the design of the vibration reduction (VR) control system the resulting photos may be marred by fog. We recommend turning vibration reduction off when using other VR lenses.
- AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
- AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
- AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED
- AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED
- AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
- AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR
- AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
- AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
- AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
- AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR
- AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–85mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II
- AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR
Calculating Angle of View
The size of the area exposed by a 35mm camera is 36 × 24 mm. The size of the area exposed by the D7500 when DX (24×16) is selected for Choose image area in the photo shooting menu, in contrast, is 23.5 × 15.7 mm, meaning that the angle of view of a 35mm camera is approximately 1.5 times that of the D7500 (when 1.3× (18×12) is selected, the size of the area exposed decreases, further reducing the angle of view by about 1.3×).
| 1 | Lens |
|---|---|
| 2 | 35 mm format picture size (36 × 24 mm) |
| 3 | Picture size when DX (24×16) is selected for Choose image area (23.5 × 15.7 mm) |
| 4 | Picture size when 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area (18.0 × 12.0 mm) |
| 5 | Picture diagonal |
| 6 | 35 mm format angle of view |
| 7 | Angle of view when DX (24×16) is selected for Choose image area |
| 8 | Angle of view when 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area |
Lenses That May Block the Built-in Flash and AF-Assist Illuminator
The lenses listed in this section may block the built-in flash or AF-assist illuminator under some conditions.
AF-Assist Illumination
The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18–200 mm. Some lenses may block the illuminator at certain focus distances. Remove lens hoods when using the illuminator.
AF-assist illumination is not available with the following lenses:
- AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED
- AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II
- AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED
- AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 200–400mm f/4G IF-ED
- AF-S NIKKOR 200–400mm f/4G ED VR II
- AF-S NIKKOR 200–500mm f/5.6E ED VR
At a range of 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in.) or less, the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
- AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
- AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR
- AF Zoom-Nikkor 20–35mm f/2.8D IF
- AF Zoom-Nikkor 24–85mm f/2.8–4D IF
- AF-S NIKKOR 24–85mm f/3.5–4.5G ED VR
- AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
- AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
- AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED
At a range of 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) or less, the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
- AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED
- AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED
- AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8E ED VR
- AF Zoom-Nikkor 24–120mm f/3.5–5.6D IF
- AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
- AF Zoom Micro Nikkor ED 70–180mm f/4.5–5.6D
- AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
At a range of 1.5 m (4 ft 12 in.) or less, the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
- AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
- AF-S NIKKOR 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
- AF-S DX NIKKOR 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR
- AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
- AF Zoom-Nikkor 80–200mm f/2.8D ED
At a range of 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) or less, the following lenses may block the AF-assist illuminator and interfere with autofocus when lighting is poor:
- AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor ED 70–200mm f/2.8G (IF)
- AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/4G ED VR
- AF-S Zoom Nikkor ED 80–200mm f/2.8D (IF)
The Built-in Flash
The built-in flash can be used with lenses with focal lengths of 16–300 mm, although in some cases the flash may be unable to entirely light the subject at some ranges or focal lengths due to shadows cast by the lens (see the illustration below), while lenses that block the subject’s view of the red-eye reduction lamp may interfere with red-eye reduction. Peripheral illumination may drop at focal lengths under 16 mm. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows.
Shadow
Vignetting
The flash has a minimum range of about 0.6 m and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. When DX (24×16) is selected for Choose image area, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below:
| Lens | Zoom position | Minimum distance without vignetting |
|---|---|---|
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED | 20 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. |
| 24 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED | 18 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 20 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 24 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 16–80mm f/2.8–4E ED VR | 16 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 24–80 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 24 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. |
| 28–55 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–140mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR | 18 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. |
| 24–140 mm | No vignetting | |
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AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR II |
18 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. |
| 24–200 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR | 28 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 50–300 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR | 35 mm | No vignetting |
| AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR | 24 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 28 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 35 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED | 20 mm | 3.0 m/9 ft 11 in. |
| 24 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 28–35 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF Zoom-Nikkor 18–35mm f/3.5–4.5D IF-ED | 18 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 24–35 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED | 28 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 35 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 50–70 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8E ED VR | 35 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 50 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 70 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28–70mm f/2.8D IF-ED | 28 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 35–70 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED | When DX (24×16) is selected for Choose image area, the flash will be unable to light the entire subject at all ranges. | |
When 1.3× (18×12) is selected for Choose image area, the flash may be unable to light the entire subject with the following lenses at ranges less than those given below.
| Lens | Zoom position | Minimum distance without vignetting |
|---|---|---|
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 10–24mm f/3.5–4.5G ED | 15–24 mm | No vignetting |
| AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12–24mm f/4G IF-ED | 15 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. |
| 18–24 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17–55mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 20 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. |
| 24–55 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR | 28 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. |
| 50–300 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED | 24 mm | 3.0 m/9 ft 11 in. |
| AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR | 20 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 24 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 28–35 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17–35mm f/2.8D IF-ED | 17 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 20 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 24–35 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8G ED | 24 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 28 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 35–70 mm | No vignetting | |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24–70mm f/2.8E ED VR | 28 mm | 1.5 m/5 ft |
| 35 mm | 1.0 m/3 ft 4 in. | |
| 50–70 mm | No vignetting |
The built-in flash can also be used with the following non-CPU lenses: Nikon Series E and 16–300 mm NIKKOR (AI-S, AI-, and AI-modifed). AI 50–300mm f/4.5, modified AI 50–300mm f/4.5, AI-S 50–300mm f/4.5 ED, and AI 50–300mm f/4.5 ED lenses must be used at a zoom position of 70 mm or above.
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU lenses may only be used when the camera is in mode M. Selecting another mode disables the shutter release. Aperture must be adjusted manually via the lens aperture ring and the camera metering system, i-TTL flash control, and other features requiring a CPU lens can not be used. Some non-CPU lenses can not be used; see “Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses” (0 Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses).
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses(PDF; 34.6 KB)
Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses
The following can not be used with the D7500:
- TC-16A AF teleconverter
- Non-AI lenses
- Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11)
- Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6)
- 2.1cm f/4
- Extension Ring K2
- 180–600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers 174041–174180)
- 360–1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031–174127)
- 200–600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001–300490)
- AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, AF Teleconverter TC-16)
- PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier)
- PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001–906200)
- PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)
- Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)
- Reflex 1000mm f/11 (serial numbers 142361–143000)
- Reflex 2000mm f/11 (serial numbers 200111–200310)