Can someone make a list of excellent Nikon manual lenses which work well with the 7D

[Lucas 7D]

Can someone make a list of excellent Nikon manual lenses which work well with the 7D?

I read that some lenses have some issues if attached to the 7D. While looking on ebay I saw many manual Nikons and don't really know which to buy.

Thank you in advance to who ever posts a list or some good info here.

 

[ydgmdlu]

In general, they're all fine. Only the rare lens will have clearance issues. For reviews of manual Nikon lenses that discuss optical, mechanical, and build quality, check here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm#mf

You might be able to determine if a lens will have clearance issues or not by looking at pictures of the rear end. As I said, the vast majority of lenses are fine, so making visual comparisons should be easy.

 

[J Davis]

AIS 24mm f2 is a dud. Avoid that one.
Be careful of the 28 f2.8's some are great some are crap. series E of that one is bad.
The 28 f2 is a gem.
The 35 f1.4 is great, the AIS 35 f2.8 and 3.5 be careful as some are real crap.
50/1.4 you can't go wrong

note: all of the above mentioned are manual focus versions

 

[speedjunkie]

24mm f2.8 AFS or Manual
50mmf1.8
105mmf.25 the older Metal body is Awsome.. holds Adapters like the prima anamorphic well/

 

[J Davis]

24mm f2.8 AFS or Manual
50mmf1.8
105mmf.25 the older Metal body is Awsome.. holds Adapters like the prima anamorphic well/

agreed :thumbsup:

7D with AIS 24mm f2.8 (see below) is one of my often used lenses

http://vimeo.com/8204280



here's another with AIS 24 f2.8

http://vimeo.com/6545478


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[jonE5]

just won a 50mm 1.4 on ebay (with the adapter was only about $76 shipped)

Also recently won a vivitar (nikon mount) 70-210 3.5 with macro, its a push pull which is kinda odd, but really a pretty nice zoom for pretty darn cheap (only about $70 with the adapter)

jon!