> >why can't you use it with manual cameras? > > No aperture ring! G lenses require camera body to actuate the diaphragm with a > mechanical lever. This was introduced on the F4 body (1988), so G lenses can't be > used on older bodies. They also won't work with teleconverters, macro adaptors, mount > adaptors and other kit that doesn't pass through or convert aperture control.
Worse, you can't use aperture priority (A) or full manual (M) mode with G type lenses until the F5 (1998) and F100 (1999). You can only use program auto (P) and shutter priority (S) mode with G type lenses on the F4 and F90 as there's no aperture command dial on the body (only actuates aperture when it's automatic).
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