Funadvice Logo
Explore Join
More Technology Questions

Why don't my new Nikon lenses fit into my Nikon D70?

Nikon D70 lens trouble I recently bought 2 new lenses for my Nikon D70. I already had a 70-300mm lens on it, and the 2 I bought are 60-180mm and 24-70mm. My original lens is a 62mm (diameter) and these 2 are 52mm (diameter). I couldn’t fit the new lenses into my camera (and I know I was doing it right because I’ve changed lenses often with some of a friends that I was borrowing). The side of the new lenses read: 1:4-5.6 and my old one: 1:4-5.6 G What does this ‘G’ mean, and could someone please tell me what Nikon bodies would fit these lenses.

Become an Expert →
Answer #1

I hate when this happens, i always bring my camera with me to the store now (: but heres the explanation:

The G means the lens is Gelded G lenses are lenses which have had their aperture Rings removed to save costs. This is a classic example of taking away features while making customers think they are getting something new. G eliminates many features with older cameras.

I think your Nikon D70 is a FM-3a (2001s i think) and if this is the case… write this down.. and take the lens back along with the body so u can find the right lens!

Hoped i helped! And Id love to see some of your images (:

Cheers! Jake chupick

More Like This
Ask an advisor one-on-one!
Advisor

New Startups

Business Services, Marketing, Entrepreneurship

Advisor

Perfect Health Fit

Technology, Social Media, Internet

Advisor

New York Online Services

Translation Services, Transcription Services, Captioning Services

Advisor

New Jersey Videography

Wedding Videography, Event Videography, Corporate Videography

Advisor

Prime Fitness Guide

Fitness Equipment, Sports Gear, Outdoor Gear