NEW NIKKOR 50mm F1.4 AF - Will it work with RR M2??

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AlX

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Hi folks. This is a last resort cause I know there are a million threads discussing the RR M2 adapter and lenses but I can't seem to find anything about using AF nikon/nikkor lenses.

A few questions that i'd be eternally gratefull for if someone could answer.

1) This lens is AF but can be manual also. Am i right in saying it'll work with the M2-nikon mount when switched to manual mode?

2) If The newer AF lenses do work are there any adavantages apart from price difference & internal focusing to using older manaul lenses?

3) If I have to go for a manual lens are they all externally focused? Because of the movemnet is it still possible to mount a matte box i.e. geardear using rod support?

Thanx in advance
Alex
 
It's actually a NIKKOR 50mm F1.4 AF D i'm looking at (D i assume for digital SLRs) not sure if this makes a difference.

Cheers
 
Hi AIX,
not all manual focussed lenses are external focussed. There was a 200mm MicroNikkor, which was internal focussed, back in the 80ties.
It doesn´t matter, if you want to use external or internal focussed lenses with the www.geardear.com mattebox, there´s no problem. All fit with this mattebox, you don´t have to worry...
I have a "large" ready-to-use package, and the french flag and sidewings. All are very well produced and well thought out, and very versatile. I love it...

Marc
 
AlX said:
It's actually a NIKKOR 50mm F1.4 AF D i'm looking at (D i assume for digital SLRs) not sure if this makes a difference.
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The 'D' moniker on Nikkor lenses indicates that it has internal electronics which tells the camera at which distance the lens is focused, so that the TTL flash has another indicator (i.e., camera-to-subject distance) for proper flash output. Has nothing to do with "digital" or not. 'D' lenses work with both DLSRs and most modern Nikon 35mm SLRs when used with either built-in or dedicatred flash units.
 
IIRC, the only Nikon lenses you can't use with the M2 are the G lenses, which are the ones that have the aperture controlled electronically by the camera body rather than with the mechanical ring on the lens.
 
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