dSLR + Old Film Nikkor Lens
I know this isnt Apple Hardware -- But I thought someone here would know:
I have a lot of expensive nikkor/(nikon) lenses for my Nikon F. The problem is film is expensive, so I would like to (if possible) get a digital SLR that is compatible with these lenses. Are most of the nikkor f series lenses compatible with any dSLRS. Is the Canon Digital Rebel XT compatible with any of the lenses?
I have a lot of expensive nikkor/(nikon) lenses for my Nikon F. The problem is film is expensive, so I would like to (if possible) get a digital SLR that is compatible with these lenses. Are most of the nikkor f series lenses compatible with any dSLRS. Is the Canon Digital Rebel XT compatible with any of the lenses?
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There are lens adapters available for Canon, but I am not sure which Nikon lenses it will allow you to use.
It's possible the Nikon DSLRs will work with your lenses as well.
Definitely check dpreview.com and dpresource.com to check on the compatibility issues though.
follow up: Looks like even the Nikon D50 has an F mount for the lenses, so the answer is probably affirmative for the Nikons anyway. See this page for lens comptibility info.
Originally posted by icfireball
I know this isnt Apple Hardware -- But I thought someone here would know:
I have a lot of expensive nikkor/(nikon) lenses for my Nikon F. The problem is film is expensive, so I would like to (if possible) get a digital SLR that is compatible with these lenses. Are most of the nikkor f series lenses compatible with any dSLRS. Is the Canon Digital Rebel XT compatible with any of the lenses?
Hi,
You could use them, they should mount. The only problem is you'd have to manually meter the exposure (I'm talking handheld light meter here) as the camera's autoexposure mode wouldn't work. The other "gotcha" with DSLRs is a 1.5 times "fudge factor". Since the sensor in a DSLR is so much smaller than the size of a 35 mm negative, you have to multiply the focal length of your lens by 1.5. So a 50mm lens on a Nikon F becomes a 75mm lens on a D100. I've got a D100 and absolutely love it. I use it with a 24-120mm zoom lens (Vibration Reduction) and it's been working just fine. Hope this helps.
Hope this helps