nikkor 24mm 2.8

[thegoldfi]

so my dad was formerly a nikon guy (i was by default, too), but i recently got a 7d. although i converted, he is kind enough to let me use his old lenses.

however, i noticed that the 24mm has a bit of a "lip" at the bottom of the lens, and it looks almost like it might get in the way. i doubt it would, but i don't want to eff up my body just to save a buck or two on lenses (obviously its good glass, too..).

here is a picture (i realize the irony: a terrible picture of a good lens. i just used the webcam)

i think you can sort of see the lip i'm referring to.

 

[thegoldfi]

i should also clarify that i have already ordered an adapter for it. i am solely concerned about that little lip.

 

[Justin Bissett]

I have the same lens and it fits fine on the 7d. I haven't had any problems with it so far.

 

[jonE5]

is this better than the canon version?

What do you lose by using it? AF, Metering? etc...?

I sold all my nikon glass when i got my 7D. BUT, after using the canon 50mm 1.8, i see how inferior it is built quality wise to the nikon equivalent.

Im considering getting an adapter and stocking up on some more nikon stuff

 

[brownpaperbagproductions]

You lose AF, but you actually keep, or in my case gain, Metering.

I had a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 28 2.8 Ais that didn't meter on it, got the Canon 7d and cheap ebay adapter and it meters fine, kinda guessing on the focus though- but you train your eye after awhile.

I sold my Nikon 50mm 1.4 to get enough money to buy the 7d and a canon 50mm 1.8, and although it's fine image wise it's the stankest piece of crap for manual focusing.