Nikon lenses - AIS, AI, Non-AI???

[Sinsemilla]

Okay, I got my Go35SD on order. Now I just gotta find some Nikon lenses...

1. What's the real difference between an AIS, AI, or Non-AI lens? Does it really matter which one when it comes to video 35mm adapters?

2. Does it matter if the lens is manual or autofocus?

3. Do you think it's a good idea to find one with a smooth focus ring (or one with indentations on the ring) so that it'll work better for a follow focus?

Any comments are appreciated. Thanks.

 

[setarcos]

1. Real diff is for Nikon cameras.
2. Yes. Manual focus have longer movement than AF and distances more "spread out" thus easier to fine pull focus on (and get marks)
3. None. To use a FF you need one of these gears:
Cheers,
Dan

 

[snodart]

This helped me figure it out

http://www.nikonlinks.com/unklbil/nomenclature.htm

This guy gives some ratings on nikon/nikkor lenses based on his year of experience

http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html#rating

 

[Sinsemilla]

Thanx for the 101 on Nikon Lenses.

Dan, do you already have a diy follow focus made for these?

 

[setarcos]

Made a few, sold them all but I don't make them anymore (not a manufacturing friendly design).

 

[Sinsemilla]

Made a few, sold them all but I don't make them anymore (not a manufacturing friendly design).

Any way at all possible I can still get one somewhere?

 

[moe52]

Made a few, sold them all but I don't make them anymore (not a manufacturing friendly design).

Dan are you planning on redesigning one?

 

[setarcos]

Sorry, no idea.