16X9 Nikon adapter for F3

[Fotojorno]

The MYF mount has a locking pin that snaps into the lens. Until the pin is pushed back out, the lens can't rotate. If your lens is rotating when you move the zoom perhaps the lock pin was never seated properly in the first place or something has come loose on the mount. I mounted and tried to rotated my G zoom and couldn't get it to budge or change the aperture. I Also tried several AIS lenses with the same results.

I hear what your saying and in theory that should be correct. The lock pin on mine fully engages but if the mount tabs dont have enough grab on the lens it allows it to move a millimeter or two and thats enough for the problem I and others have experienced.

Either way I fully recommend the ProLock.

 

[diegocervo]

Agree about the MTF. Count me in for an Optitek group buy

 

[arturrito]

+ 1, count me for an Optitek group buy!

 

[Douglas Villalba]

What is the price?

 

[nsoltz]

The list on the Optitek is $995.

 

[Douglas Villalba]

So it is more than twice the other adapters, but if your main lenses are Nikon it is more than worth it.
In my case I mostly use my RED 18-85mm PL. I use the Tokina 11-16mm, Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 on jobs that absolutely need them.
My 24mm, 35mm and 50mm are hardly ever used on paid jobs, but if I did used the Nikon mount as my main lenses I would definitely buy the Optitek.

 

[arturrito]

Twice price sounds no so bad, a lost shot in doc world hasn´t price. I lost 22 shots last long documentary assignment cause wrong adapter.

 

[allstar]

Don't forget AllStar. That mount is awesome and gives you a quick change between PL, Nikon, C Mount, Leica, etc.

A-MOUNT is not only a solid mount, it is an universal mount, you can use on many kinkd of lenses and camreas, please watch Allstar A-mount system introduction video:

 

[MPB]

wow, that is a very impressive system. seems like a no-brainer (now that i've seen it) to make a universal system like that.

 

[Cory Braun]

Just bought the Optitek ProLock from Jacek. Great guy, walked me through everything and told me about a few new great products he's coming out with. Will test it out tomorrow on a shoot that I'm DPing, but strictly from a customer service standpoint I recommend it.

 

[Douglas Villalba]

Correct me if I am wrong, but it looks to me like you need a lens adaptor for each lens to connect to the A Mount.

A-MOUNT is not only a solid mount, it is an universal mount, you can use on many kinkd of lenses and camreas, please watch Allstar A-mount system introduction video:

 

[optitek]

ProLock Pics

ProLock Pics

And the OptiTek Nikon ProLock Pics.
No modfication to lenses necessary. Switch from F3 to Nikon camera in seconds...

 

[bill totolo]

Currently using a Nikon 70-200 G series zoom on the ProLock without a support and experiencing no problems.

I know I should probably support this lens but I'm on the road shooting a documentary and don't have access to one.
I have about 8 Nikon mount lenses with me, all working perfectly.