Nikon Fotodiox Pro adapter

[dusterdoo]

is on its here...

Now WHICH Nikon lens should I be looking for for my 7D ? Any suggestions ? Thanks.........

[shaocaholica]

You can either start buying what you want based on focal length and speed or you can start buying whats cheap and figure out if you like it.

[dusterdoo]

Sure....does Nikon only have two prime lens, 35mm and 50mm ? Which ones are most popular for the 7d?

[shaocaholica]

Sure....does Nikon only have two prime lens, 35mm and 50mm ? Which ones are most popular for the 7d?

Nikon has many many primes both past and present. The most popular is the 50/1.4 or 50/1.8 but thats just because they made millions of these are they are pretty cheap. I would start with the 50, 35, 135, 24, 100 in roughly that order. Those are all pretty cheap too if you look in the right places.

[JFreshInEffect!]

Get 3 Nikkor primes 85,50, and either a 35 or ,28, and your set! All you will need is a superwide (Tokina).

[dusterdoo]

Excellent - One stupid question, is Nikon the same as Nikor and /or Nikon-F....?

I understand with the adapter its all manual, but are any Nikon len's NOT good with the 7d ?

[shaocaholica]

Excellent - One stupid question, is Nikon the same as Nikor and /or Nikon-F....?

Yes.

[Sao_Bento]

Be aware that lenses that do not have manual aperture controls will default to the highest f stop and not be adjustable from there. Best to stick to the older Nikor lenses with full manual control.

[ROCKMORE]

is on its here...

Now WHICH Nikon lens should I be looking for for my 7D ? Any suggestions ? Thanks.........

The guys from Photodiox have been personally emailing me back and answering all my questions which is good customer service. The adapters are backed up for 24 months, and I have also gotten positive feedback from users here on dvxuser, so that's my pick.
As for Nikon lenses they are all a good deal, but don't underestimate Zuiko and Pentax manual lenses. Dirt cheap and kick ass.

[cap10kirk]

but don't underestimate Zuiko and Pentax manual lenses. Dirt cheap and kick ass.

Oh yeah? Could you elaborate a little? Are there specific models that you recommend? I'm pretty much a lens noob. Thanks.

[ROCKMORE]

Oh yeah? Could you elaborate a little? Are there specific models that you recommend? I'm pretty much a lens noob. Thanks.

In my case I have a set of Olympus Zuiko lenses I'm going to adapt onto the 550D so that Photodiox adapter with be the cheap model around $22 because it has no electronic focus confirm. Auto focus Nikon and others make use of an "auto confirm light" that doesnt focus the lens, but does give feedback to the camera when it is focused manualy.

Olympus Zuiko lenses are the same quality and Nikon lenses from the same production period, but they are about half the price used. Nikon won over the pro photographers market and became the leader, but Zuiko is also well respected.
If you look on ebay you can get a few Zuiko manual lenses to try for almost nothing.
I also like Nikon lenses and plan to pick up what is missing from my Zuiko collection. Nikon 18mm / 20mm.

I used to have a Pentax 6x7 medium format film camera and the lenses were very sharp. They are all manual lenses and designed for a medium format film plane (6x7 cm) Nobody is using that camera right now so the lenses are very cheap on ebay. Not for everybody, but I will pick up a 105mm f2.4 / 165mm f2.8 / 40mm f4. They will also be a nice addition to a 5D kit.

I have had the 550D for a few days now and it's a great camera. I've never used auto focus lenses coming from film shooting. The 550D came with an 18-55mm zoom for a hundred bucks and after a few days I see how people get hooked. It's nearly impossible to focus this camera on the fly with the view screen accurately without a closed finder. Too much light on the back of the camera in changing lighting conditions. The auto focus is the only way. Between takes I hold the shutter button half way and wait for the box in the center to turn green. Then I trust the camera to be on. OK for fun but too risky for important shots.

The 550D is also made for manual shooting, but to use it properly you must be able to see what the lens sees so a closed shade over the view screen with a magnified eye piece is necessary. There are a few on the market, but closing off the LCD will cause an already hot screen and camera to get hotter faster. It may be better to make a simple shade that still has ventilation. I will be making one to test for my camera and will post it when finished and working.

The 550D is fantastic and adaptable if set up right. For movie shooting I would stay away from any zooms with a variable aperture. (18mm-135mm 3.5-5.6) It will not be worth it. You have to take time to correct you exposure setup every time you move your lens in and out. Extreme headache after a short time.

That got long sorry/
The short version is try to find one Nikon or Zuiko manual prime lens you like. (Such as 18, 20, 24, 28, 35, 50, 85, 100mm etc) f 2.8 or faster. I like the personal service from Photodiox along with some positive reports here on dvxuser. Get standard adapter for $22 on ebay or an auto confirm version if the prime is auto focus Nikon for about $80. Work with the lens week or two and you will never look back.
Being able to change your f stop by just turning the aperture ring on the lens is far more automatic than fiddling with the menu every time you need to change your f stop.
I also like to rely on my light meter for peace of mind, now as much as ever.

Shutter speed, f stop, focus, shoot, nothing can be easier than that.

[cap10kirk]

That got long sorry/
Sorry? That was great. Thanks for sharing.

[dusterdoo]

Good points, thanks...So Im safe with the adapter and the Nikor Non- AI (or NAI) or F series lenses ? They sure are cheap on Ebay..

[shaocaholica]

So Im safe with the adapter and the Nikor Non- AI (or NAI) or F series lenses ?

Yes.

[ROCKMORE]

Yes.

Yes +1

You will need a finder to focus manual lenses with. I'm almost finished building an ultra-budget finder and will post pictures soon. Cost me under 10 bucks working with a very basic workshop.

[tylerrad]

I'm almost finished building an ultra-budget finder and will post pictures soon. Cost me under 10 bucks working with a very basic workshop.I'm curious to see this

[ROCKMORE]

I would start with the 50, 35, 135, 24, 100 in roughly that order.

24, 50, 135, 35, 100 Right lenses, different order of priority for me.