I have a D70 and have just received a 50mm NIKKOR AF 1.8 primary lens. when I fit the lens, I get a flashing FEE message and the camera deos not work. Can you help?

What happens if you turn the mode dial to the M(anual) position? What happens if you turn the mode dial to the M(anual) position?

Okay, I can only think of two other things. First, try cleaning the contacts, both on the back of the lens and in the mount on the camera body using a clean cloth dampened with distilled water or rubbing alcohol. Second, if you have access to another lens with an aperture ring, try that on the D70 to see whether that works. Okay, I can only think of two other things. First, try cleaning the contacts, both on the back of the lens and in the mount on the camera body using a clean cloth dampened with distilled water or rubbing alcohol. Second, if you have access to another lens with an aperture ring, try that on the D70 to see whether that works.