Should a 35-80 1.4-5.6D work with a D700?

[frankblackcat]

Sorry if this is a dum question, but I'm just getting used to a new D700. Most of my lenses are manual and working fine, the one AF I have (at present) is a 35-80 1.4-5.6D (the plastic one), and I'm getting an FEE message. Having looked at the other current thread about this error message I understand that it could be issues with the contacts. But, in theory should this lens speak to the camera? It only shoots at F5 (though the ring is at 22) otherwise it's showing FEE.

I'm not too bothered as it's not a lens I'm planning on using with it but was just wondering if this is indicating a fault with either the lens or the camera.

Thanks in advance.

Frank

 

[scottthehat]

apature ring has to be at the highest f number for it to af.
this one should be at f22 and locked into position
unless you want to use the apature ring then you have to enable it in the menu(f9 apature settings.).

 

[frankblackcat]

Excellent, thanks Scott, that's it working now.

 

[scottthehat]

glad its sorted and enjoy.