Nikon lens adapter

[dvxusr]

Is there a thread about the different adapter types/prices for using Nikon lenses on this cam? Do any of the adapters maintain metering/AF? And lastly what would work with both modern nikon/sigma for nikon AF lenses and older nikon MF primes? I saw the novoflex very thin one but there is mention of problems with mirror etc.
THanks

[ydgmdlu]

Is there a thread about the different adapter types/prices for using Nikon lenses on this cam?
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=182477

Do any of the adapters maintain metering/AF?If you use any lens other than a Canon EF or EF-S lens, or a third-party lens designed for EF/EF-S, then you will not have autofocus. This is because the camera cannot communicate with the lens to make the AF work. Each camera brand uses a different camera/lens communication protocol.

Metering will kind of work... You have to learn the technique known as "stop-down metering."

And lastly what would work with both modern nikon/sigma for nikon AF lenses and older nikon MF primes?Nikon has been using the same lens mount for decades. You only need one adapter to work with almost every Nikon lens out there, MF or AF.

HOWEVER, be warned that some newer Nikon lenses, such as the G series lenses, do not have aperture control rings. Therefore, you will not able to operate the aperture on these lenses, unless you can find an adapter that has aperture control functionality, such as this one: http://www.16-9.net/nikon_g/' (http://www.16-9.net/nikon_g/)

G series lenses will have "G" in their full names.

[Rhys Day]

I'm just going to go with the cinevate ones, they're cheap and cinevate have a great reputation.

[dvxusr]

Good info, so Ive seen those mentions of AF in focus indicator and contacts for light metering etc, but now Im thinking it would actually be a bad idea to have some auto features that might behave unpredictably, reminiscent of the D90. I mean lets say I get an adapter with no contacts or chip whatsoever just mount, how will the camera respond in terms of on body settings such as iso, apert, and shutter speed? (assuming lenses all have apert rings) The camera will without throwing any sort of errors look thru the attached glass whatever it may be and let me adjust iso, apert and speed until I get the image I want? I take it with the adapter then there is no use for Ap priority mode as with Canon lenses only M mode.

[ydgmdlu]

I mean lets say I get an adapter with no contacts or chip whatsoever just mount, how will the camera respond in terms of on body settings such as iso, apert, and shutter speed? (assuming lenses all have apert rings) The camera will without throwing any sort of errors look thru the attached glass whatever it may be and let me adjust iso, apert and speed until I get the image I want? I take it with the adapter then there is no use for Ap priority mode as with Canon lenses only M mode.
Correct on all counts.

[dvxusr]

Ok now i get it.
So you have both the pan and canon and keeping both? Are they really that different to warrant it?
Back to the topic, i see how low profile the cheap adapters are and then i was shown the $300 blue one in nyc forgot the name, that one looks like almost an inch wide. Other than giving more room for any things protruding from lens to fit without hitting camera contacts, what is the significance or reason for this size? No lightloss or focusing/vignetting issues anywhere? (pardon my ignorance of optics)

[ydgmdlu]

So you have both the pan and canon and keeping both? Are they really that different to warrant it?
Yes. I find that they make-up for each other's deficiencies quite well, so I have them to complement each other. I bought the GH1 days after I pre-ordered the 7D. If you can afford to have both, then I absolutely recommend it. One is not better than the other, IMO...

Back to the topic, i see how low profile the cheap adapters are and then i was shown the $300 blue one in nyc forgot the name, that one looks like almost an inch wide. Other than giving more room for any things protruding from lens to fit without hitting camera contacts, what is the significance or reason for this size?You must've been mistaken about what the adapter was. For any given adapter type (e.g. Nikon F mount to Canon EF mount), all adapters will be exactly the same thickness and will be more or less the same in the other dimensions. The expensive adapters will only offer better build quality, durability, features (like an aperture control ring) and (maybe) precision. They cannot possibly be bigger. The reason is a focusing issue. (Please read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flange_focal_distance)

If you saw a really thick adapter, then it must've been either for Micro Four-Thirds, or perhaps it was a medium format mount to Canon EF.

No lightloss or focusing/vignetting issues anywhere? (pardon my ignorance of optics)Adapters will never cause light loss or vignetting.

[dvxusr]

I wasnt mistaken, lol, the guy said canon to nikon ok and pulled it out, lets not mention the name of the store. Glad to hear theyre all the same size makes more sense definitely not going for the expensive type unless i have a bad experience with all the cheaper ones.

[dvxusr]

forgot to ask, anyone know of a store that carries adapters? (not online)

[dvxusr]

Can anyone tell me what particular nikon lenses fit these adapters?
I got the fotodiox and tried about 6 old nikon primes none fit without grinding off plenty of metal, started with couple year old nikon af's and looks like same thing, what gives, i mean the adapter was made for something right?

[Abaddon]

I got the adapter from Cinevate for my Niknon AIS lenses. It works perfectly.

[dvxusr]

i might have to try that one, what lenses did u try it with? any older nikons?
only thing i got mine to work with so far is a nikon mount lens baby lol too bad its loose