which adapter for nikon lenses

cckid

cckid

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Hi,

after doing a serious research of all threads...I decided that for the time beeing I will be using nikon lenses (17-35 2.8, 50 1.8, 85 1.4, 105 micro 2.8) and the tokina wide angle zoom 11-16 2.8...now the big question is which adapter to use...all my nikon lenses have manual aperture the tokina lense doesn' t which means I have to place an order for an adapter that includes the option to control the iris...which one are you using and which one do you suggest...I have made a list of potential buys

1. http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-G-AI-AI-S...ps=63&clkid=6903726621241172492#ht_2144wt_962

2. http://www.mtfservices.com/home.htm...ypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=97&category_id=2

3. http://www.abelcine.com/store/Novoflex-Nikon-to-Micro-Four-Thirds-Adapter/


thanks for the input...
 
I'm lucky as I ordered the same tokina lens and was about to order the novoflex without aperture controls as my manual zeiss has it and I assumed the tokina had it too. Looks like I'll be getting option 3
 
Hi,

anyone else using the nikon lenses? which adpator do you use? any issues with breathing? back focus? what would be the best price peroformance solution?
 
We're using the Novoflex and love it. Very well built unit! Works great with the G lenses (no aperture ring) as well. Already shot a National TV spot with it... worked great!
 
Novoflex here too. I've ordered a cheap $30 eBay NIK to MFT adapter just to compare.

It feels like a lot of money (Novoflex), but it also feels like you won't have to buy another one. Ever.
 
I have the MTF. Solidly built. Very smooth aperture control. The big difference between Novofllex and MTF, is that you can actually lock the aperture to prevent accidental movement.

woobiee said:
i'd love to hear things about the MTF adapters but doesnt seem many people have them.
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bgundu said:
I have the MTF. Solidly built. Very smooth aperture control. The big difference between Novofllex and MTF, is that you can actually lock the aperture to prevent accidental movement.
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hmm the lock sounds nice. how is the range of adjustment with the MFT? I would have preferred my novoflex to have just a bit more aperture adjustment range. last time i checked, it was almost double the price of the novoflex after VAT etc -- worth it?
 
I got the Voightlander adapter for Nikon lenses and although I havn't got my camera, my friend "danielc" has it and would be better able to tell you about it's pros cons. It is solidly built, however lacks the aperture control (something I wish I had now).
 
I got the Bower Adapter (actually it's from Kipon) They didn't have the Novoflex in stock at the time and my Nikons have an aperture ring. I like it. It's $99 and it is machined very nicely. If you don't need the aperture control, I think this one is very good.
 
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Voightlander one is top notch, excellent fit and finish, very tight and solid. But no aperture control reduces it's usefulness with newer nikon glass.
 
The adjustment range will be the same on all the Nikon adapters. I just wanted the ability to lock down the aperture. I suppose you can use some tape on the novoflex to do the same. Also, I don't think you being outside the UK, have to pay VAT. I got mine form here:

http://www.videogear.co.uk/Lens-Mount-Adapters/MTF-Nikon-to-4/3-AF101-Lens-Adapter/prod_1457.html



woobiee said:
hmm the lock sounds nice. how is the range of adjustment with the MFT? I would have preferred my novoflex to have just a bit more aperture adjustment range. last time i checked, it was almost double the price of the novoflex after VAT etc -- worth it?
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I have the MTF Nikon G mount for the AF101 and it is beautifully made - no risk of a lens dropping off with this product. Iris control gives the full range is as it should be. The fit for the Nikon lenses is spot on and the mount into the camera is precise. The Nikon release button can be quite stiff on some lenses but once you have measure of how it operates it is straightforward.
 
Can recommend the MTF, nice and solid support.
Would be nervous using the camera without locking it first, especially in hand held work as some of my older Nikon fixed lenses have quite loose aperture rings and it seems to make a difference.
Was surprised by how small the movement is between fully open and closed on the MTF. I was expecting to be able to some how "mark" f-stops on the adaptor - even just using camera tape if i had too, but with only 1 cm of movement, that aint gonna happen!
The larger control on the Novaflex might be more useful for this, but havnt used it so cant say.
 
I just got my AF-100 delivered today. On the advice of Mr. Green I ordered the Voightlander from Adorama. All but one of our current lenses is the older style F mount. The fit and finsh is very nice and the lenses attach and release in a fashion that is similar to my D80 still camera.
 
I have both the Voigtlander and Fhotdiox (sp?). I tested both with the 5 ais nikons and both exhibited infint focus just slightly off from the end stops. I will use the Voigtlander and keep the other as a spare.

Chuck
 
bgundu said:
I have the MTF. Solidly built. Very smooth aperture control. The big difference between Novofllex and MTF, is that you can actually lock the aperture to prevent accidental movement.
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Here's a cool solution from Zacuto for novoflex users that want to lock their aperture ring in place.

Z-Stop.jpg

We're using a Zacuto Z-stop (http://www.abelcine.com/store/Zacuto-Z-Stop/) originally designed to lock focus wheels when using a 35mm adapter, on a standard rail system. The Z-stop bends to allow quick and easy adjustments then snaps back into position, locking the iris control in place.
 
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