• Article ID 000047228
  • Date Published 21/12/2016
  • Date Last Updated 21/12/2016

SB-29s lens and camera compatibility

SB-29s lens and camera compatibility

Although it inherits the functions of the Nikon SB-29 model that it succeeds, the SB-29s also offers M1/32 flash output to help assure correct exposure with current and future generations of digital cameras featuring high sensitivity.

Useable lenses
The SB-29s is designed for use especially with Micro-Nikkor lenses to realize the maximum benefits of the flash unit. Use one of the three supplied adapter rings to attach the flash to the lens.
Note: Other Nikkor lenses having a ring that rotates or moves forward or backward during AF operation may not operate correctly or cause damage due to the weight of the SB-29s, therefore only use manual focus with other lenses.

Recommended lenses
  • AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D provides AF with UR-3 adapter ring
  • AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8D or f2.8 provide AF operation when the SB-29s main unit is attached to the lens using the 62mm adapter ring provided.
  • AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f4D or f4 provide AF operation when the SB-29s main unit is attached to the lens using the 62mm adapter ring provided.
  • AF Zoom Micro-Nikkor 70-180mm f4.5 / 5.6D ED provides manual focus operation when the SB-29s main unit is attached to the lens using the 62mm adapter ring provided. AF is not possible.
  • Using the PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D set at the Tilt and/or Shift position is not recommended.

Useable lenses with limited function:
Most Nikkor lenses having a 52mm, 62mm or 72mm filter attachment size can be attached.

The following lenses are subject to vignetting:

  • AF Nikkor 20mm f2.8D, 28mm f1.4D and AF Zoom Nikkor 24-50mm f3.3-4.5D (at 24mm focal length)
  • AF Zoom Nikkor 24-120mm f3.5-5.6D (at 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm focal lengths)
  • AF Zoom Nikkor 28-70mm f3.5-4.5D (around 28mm)
  • AF Zoom Nikkor 28-85mm f3.5-4.5D (at 28mm)
  • AF Zoom Nikkor 28-100mm f3.5-5.6G  (at 28mm)
  • AF Zoom Nikkor 28-105mm f3.5-4.5D  (at 28mm and 35mm)
  • AF Zoom Nikkor 28-200mm f3.5-5.6D  (at 28mm, 35mm and 50mm)
  • AF Zoom Nikkor 35-70mm f2.8D  (at 35mm)

Unusable lenses
Any AF Nikkor lenses that have an AF ring that rotates during focus.

Lenses not attachable
Most Nikkor lenses not having a 52mm, 62mm or 72mm filter attachment size.

Useable cameras and available flash modes

Useable cameraAvailable flash mode
F5, F100, F4-series, F90X, F90-series, F80-series, F70-series, F65-series, F60-series, F-50-series, Pronea 600i, F-801s, F-801, F-601, F-401x, F-501, F-301, F3-series*1, FM3A, FA*2, FE-2*2, FG*2TTL Auto flash*5, Manual flash
F-401s*3, F401*3, New FM2*3, FM10*3, FE10*3, F55*3Manual flash
D1-series*4, D100*4Manual flash

Notes:
*1 - TTL flash unit coupler AS-17 required
*2 - TTL Auto flash operation is not possible with Nikon FA or FE2 cameras when the shutter speed is set to M250 or B (bulb), and with FG cameras when the shutter speed is set to M90 or B (bulb).
*3 - TTL auto flash operation is not possible with the F-401s, F-401, New FM2, FM10, FE10 and F55 cameras. Use manual flash instead.
*4 - D-TTL auto flash operation is not possible with the SB-29s.
*5 - 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash is not possible.

 

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