Nikon’s adapter documentation lists 23 excluded older lens or accessory descriptions. Do not force any listed item onto FTZ or FTZ II. Serial-number ranges matter for several cases.
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Read the model and serial before mounting
| Named lens or accessory | Serial scope | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Non-AI lenses | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| IX-NIKKOR | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| TC-16A AF Teleconverter | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11) | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6) | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| 2.1cm f/4 | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| K2 Extension Ring | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| 180-600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers 174041-174180) | 174041–174180 | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| 360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127) | 174031–174127 | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| 200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490) | 280001–300490 | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, TC-16 AF Teleconverter) | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier) | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001-906200) | 851001–906200 | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type) | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type) | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| NIKKOR-H Auto 2.8cm f/3.5 (28mm f/3.5) lenses with serial numbers below 362000 | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| NIKKOR-S Auto 3.5cm f/2.8 (35mm f/2.8) lenses with serial numbers below 928000 | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2 (50mm f/2) | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| NIKKOR-Q Auto 13.5cm f/3.5 (135mm f/3.5) lenses with serial numbers below 753000 | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| Micro-NIKKOR 5.5cm f/3.5 | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| Medical-NIKKOR Auto 200mm f/5.6 | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 85-250mm f/4-4.5 | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
| Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 200-600mm f/9.5-10.5 | Check exact description | Do not mount through the named FTZ adapters |
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What the list means
A forbidden item is a safety result, not just a missing autofocus function. Confirm the engraved designation and any serial range against Nikon’s current manual. If the lens resists, stop even if its name appears similar to a supported model.
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Official sources and scope
Checked for this reference on October 30, 2026. Product firmware and support lists can change; inspect the current maker page for your exact revision.