Lens problem

[Geordie68]

Hi folks new member and new to photography I only have a entry level camera at the moment a nikon D3400 and a few lenses I recently purchased a used nikon nikkor 80 200mm 1:4.5.6D which I was led to believe was comparable with my nikon D3400 but when I attach the lens to my camera body it comes up on the screan lens not compatible I don't understand why can someone help with advice all my other lens work fine am I doing something something wrong or is the lens faulty

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Hi George, And welcome aboard TP, looking forward to hearing from you and maybe seeing some of your images on the various forums. "Enjoy"

 

[yzfmike]

Nikon lenses with a D suffix do not contain a focus motor. They need a body which contains a motor to drive them via a ‘screwdriver slot’

entry level camera bodies do not include a motor

 

[gramps]

I was led to believe was comparable with my nikon D3400

If the seller made that claim, return it.

 

[yzfmike]

https://www.nikonusa.com/images/learn-explore/photography-techniques/2011/which-nikkor-is-right-for-you/media/nikkor-lens-compatibility-chart.pdf

 

[Geordie68]

Nikon lenses with a D suffix do not contain a focus motor. They need a body which contains a motor to drive them via a ‘screwdriver slot’

entry level camera bodies do not include a motor

Thanks for your reply I have spoke to the seller and he has agreed to a full refund as it was not listed as a D suffix lens problem solved

 

[Geordie68]

If the seller made that claim, return it.

Thanks for replying to my post seller has agreed to a full refund as it was not listed as a D suffix lens

 

[Typhoon7]

Pick up a D90 body for small cash and you can use that lens and have a 2nd body for anything you need.

 

[swanseamale47]

Welcome from Wales.

 

[Erty]

I'd suggest a 55-200 AF-S VRII or a 70-300 AF-P DX lens if you are sending it back. Both are pretty good and very light.

 

[Willenium]

AF lenses are usually compatible with non motor bodies, just without autofocus capability (manual focus only). As it's a D series lens, did you lock the aperture at it's maximum value/minimum opening? That's meant to cause issues if you don't.