AF100 with Nikon 17-55 AF-S DX

eureka

eureka

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Hi Guys,
I recently purchased a 17-55 AF-S DX Nikon lens for my D300,
And i was hoping to use the lens on My AF100....

The only issue i have is that the Iris/F Stop cant be used!!

Have i missed something??

I have read Barry Greens article on this..
But im lost ..

Any advise would be appreciated

Cheers
 
Hi ZaraCast, i use the mtf adapter obviously its the wrong one...have u had any experience with this yourself??
 
No, I use my beautiful old manual Nikon glass! ...but there are many here that use newer stuff no problems.
Checkout the AF100 Thread, lots of info there.
 
I have the Novoflex one for the same lens you're trying to use, I like it, well built and seems to do the job.
 
Eureka,

Congratulations! I have a lot of experience with this lens and the AF100. It lives on my camera 95% of the time. I suggest that you run, don't walk, to wherever you can purchase the

Novoflex Nikon to Micro Four Thirds Lens Adapter

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Especially if you shoot hand held, documentary style. This is THE setup for you!

Jeff

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The BLUE ring is the Novoflex aperture control ring for Nikon "G" (for "Gelded") lenses.
 
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Hi Guys
I figured out that my mtf adapter has that iris ring...and it works fine...Why do you highly rate the Novoflex??
cheers
 
eureka said:
Hi Guys
I figured out that my mtf adapter has that iris ring...and it works fine...Why do you highly rate the Novoflex??
cheers
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Thinking that all adapters must be created equal, I previously purchased a Kipon adapter. It was KRAP!

The Novoflex is a quality product.
 
MTF and Novoflex both make quality adapters, you should be fine with the MTF version. I personally like the design and quality of my Novoflex.
 
It seems I've asked this before, so forgive my lack of memory - with the Novolflex adapter, is the iris continuously adjustable without steps?

It seems so ironic to me that people will pay to have their old lenses de-clicked and tolerate those terrible bumps in the auto lenses.
 
Mac said:
It seems I've asked this before, so forgive my lack of memory - with the Novolflex adapter, is the iris continuously adjustable without steps?

It seems so ironic to me that people will pay to have their old lenses de-clicked and tolerate those terrible bumps in the auto lenses.
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Yes, with the Novoflex, you get stepless control over ALL Nikon lenses.
 
I just received this lens - the Nikon 17-55 2.8 DX - and I am waiting for my Novoflex. Right now the aperture is all the way closed... I am assuming that the only way to open it up is to mount it to a nikon camera - is this correct?
 
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