Nikon adapter for AF-100

Kindredmachine

Kindredmachine

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The manufacturer maybe making a needed modification to this adapter.

I would not buy one unless you absolutely know that you are getting the "improved version".

FWIW - I have one and have made the mod to it myself.
 
Sometime ago...I advised the manufacturer of the potential for light leakage (flare) on this adapter.

They advised they would fix it and I have heard nothing since.

In all conscience I now feel obliged to warn others.
 
Shooter, thank you for the heads up, so how would you compare the "flawed" verison of the Adaptimax versus the Voitlander?
 
Sorry. I have no experience of the other adapter.

The Adaptimax is solid and very well made despite the light leak flaw. (They do need to fix it)

BTW: IMHO....No Nikkor adapter is totally "locked up" due to the way the tiny round locking pin mchanism works on the Nikkor lenses. There will alwyas be a tiny amount of rotation possible. Doesnt really affect much in the real world though.
 
I have the mtf services adapter arriving tomorrow:
http://www.mtfservices.com/home.htm...ypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=97&category_id=2

I chose this one once shooter suggested that the black powder coating on my Chinese adapters might rub off after going on and off. The Voigtländer and novoflex have aluminum mft mounts, the adaptimax suffered from a light leak. the mtf also has a mounting point for heavy lens support. P. Bloom speaks highly of the mtf stuff. When it comes in I will do a brief write-up.
 
I use the Novoflex. There's a big difference between working on a set and shooting verité, and that's why I chose the Novoflex over the Adaptimax. It appears to me that the Adaptimax gives very subtle and fine control over the iris, but I'm guessing that it takes time and a delicate hand— that should be fine on set. However, the ability to quickly and easily adjust aperture with a G (gelded) Nikkor in the field was the deciding factor in going with Novoflex. Just grab the ring and twist!
 
My lenses all have aperture rings so I do not use the aperture control on the Adaptimax Adapter. ( I removed it and plugged the hole).

I agree that it would be a PITA... if one had to use it !

Solution is simple : "use lenses with aperture rings"

The light leak is a showstopper if one is not aware of it. We have fixed our with an internal baffle.
 
I picked up a set of manual Zeiss ZF so I was looking at the Adaptimax model that did not have the apature control (stick) on it. I suppose because of the nature of the MFT mount, it'll always move/rotate a touch. So far, it seems like the best bet to just stick with the Voitlander adapter if it indeed does not have the light leak problem. So far, I havn't noticed any flaring.

Ed, in regards to the aluminum mounts, unless you're banging your lenses around, seems like it should be fine. the MTF says "stainless steel body" but doesn't actually mention the mount. you sure it;s not aluminum? for example, the Adaptimax adapter has an aluminum body but the mounts are chrome plated brass on one end and stainless steel on the other.
 
Hmmm, I have the adaptimax and used it with the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 and did experience a light issue with my kinos to the side of the camera, but I just took a cloth and covered the kinos in the part facing the camera lens a bit more and it went away. I just figured I was getting the leak from the lens itself as I didn't have the lens hood on. I'll test more to see if I can figure out where the light comes (leaks) in...or do you already know Shooter? Can you tell me more about this baffle you designed? Thanks!

To the original poster, the adaptimax is top notch construction and the thumbscrew is very precise, you just need to make sure you unscrew it before you try to put on or take off a lens. Not unscrew all the way, just enough that it doesn't touch your rear element holder, since its very tight tolerances in there.

Bill
 
I also have a slight gripe with the adaptimax. The screw is too long for most situations, making it difficult to get on and off alot of tripods, and also preventing you from setting the camera down with out putting pressure on the screw unless their is a baseplate on the camera. Also, I have noticed slight play with some lenses, which shows worse on my Tokina, and also causing an exposure shift if I zoom as the slight turn causes the iris to move. I am about to contact them about their six month no-quibble guarantee for these reasons.
 
the MTF is brass/nickel on the Nikon side and Stainless on the m4/3 side- probably like the adaptimax. Better than painted aluminum. I have FD mounts and Nikon mounts so it does get taken on and off- and I have started to see very fine aluminum dust at the bottom of the AF100 mounting base.
 
Kindredmachine said:
Anyone else have the Voitlander? How do you like it? I'm curious how it compares to the adaptimax.
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I have it, and I love it. Really nice and tight-fitting, fantastic build quality, no light leakage.

It's important to note that it has no aperture control - but all of my lenses have apertures, so it's the right adapter for me.
 
@wbrock
Your light leak experience is exactly the same as my experience.

The light leaks in thru the lens removal lever on the side of the mount. There is a direct path of entry into the adapter at that point. Close examination internally and externally will easily show you where and how.

We have taped up the inside with a thin strip of high quality black ( fully opaque) tape because we always have lights close to the camera for a lot of our work.

Simple test is to check with the lens cap on.

wbrock001 said:
Hmmm, I have the adaptimax and used it with the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 and did experience a light issue with my kinos to the side of the camera, but I just took a cloth and covered the kinos in the part facing the camera lens a bit more and it went away. I just figured I was getting the leak from the lens itself as I didn't have the lens hood on. I'll test more to see if I can figure out where the light comes (leaks) in...or do you already know Shooter? Can you tell me more about this baffle you designed? Thanks!

To the original poster, the adaptimax is top notch construction and the thumbscrew is very precise, you just need to make sure you unscrew it before you try to put on or take off a lens. Not unscrew all the way, just enough that it doesn't touch your rear element holder, since its very tight tolerances in there.

Bill
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Kinda funny to hear that the Adaptimax

a) leaks light
b) interferes with camera mounting
c) can cause damage to your lens

Why are folks so kind to a product with such major flaws??? These problems define FAILURE.
 
Perils of buying off the net - sight unseen.

In my case the issue is only the light leak but we have rectified that.

No problem with the actual construct and engineering quality of the item otherwise. (Hopefully they fix the design a little)

For practical reason, I certainly would not want the version with the aperture control thread though.
 
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