Nikon M2 extender for 55mm F/3.5 + D600 - Will it work?
Aug 26, 2013 15:29:03 #
I know there is dicussion about Pre-AI lenses not being compatible with newer digital bodies. As I understand there is a special flange and bevel that prevents you from dismounting the lens.
I have a question. Below is the rear end of the 55mm F/3.5 Macro lens, and the M42 extender.
It looks like the lens is unmodified (therefore ummountable on my D600) but that the extension ring is a little bit different.
Can anyone give me insight on whether or not it's safe to mount one, none or both of these on my D600?
Thanks!!
I have a question. Below is the rear end of the 55mm F/3.5 Macro lens, and the M42 extender.
It looks like the lens is unmodified (therefore ummountable on my D600) but that the extension ring is a little bit different.
Can anyone give me insight on whether or not it's safe to mount one, none or both of these on my D600?
Thanks!!
Aug 26, 2013 20:51:37 #
I purchased a Nikkor Micro 55-mm f/3.5 (pre-Ai) with M2 extension tube in 1972, and still use it manually on my D90 for table-top macro-photography. Read more here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/55f35ai.htm
Nikkor 55-mm macro + M2 tube
Aug 26, 2013 20:55:55 #
Stef C wrote:
I know there is dicussion about Pre-AI lenses not ... (show quote)
Unfortunately neither one of those will fit the D600. You need to get the aperture ring modified (a simple job). The same goes for the old M2, it needs to be modded.
Oliver
Aug 26, 2013 20:58:23 #
nope, it works. I tried it out. I only tried the extender it goes on and off flawlessly
Aug 26, 2013 20:59:48 #
Stef C wrote:
nope, it works. I tried it out. I only tried the extender it goes on and off flawlessly
Well the lens will go onto the extender without trouble. Just don't try to put it on the body.
Aug 26, 2013 21:41:18 #
Terra Australis wrote:
Are you basing this statement on personal experience? I have no problem mounting the M2 ring &/or my 40+ year old 55-mm macro lens.Well the lens will go onto the extender without trouble. Just don't try to put it on the body.
Aug 26, 2013 22:56:57 #
Terra Australis wrote:
Well the lens will go onto the extender without trouble. Just don't try to put it on the body.
The extender was mounted onto the body perfectly with no issue. The lens was mounted onto the extender.
I did not mount the lens onto the body without the extender.
Aug 26, 2013 23:14:25 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Are you basing this statement on personal experience? I have no problem mounting the M2 ring &/or my 40+ year old 55-mm macro lens.
The OP has a D600. That has an aperture 'finger' on the body.
A non AI lens will jam this finger or break it.
Aug 27, 2013 08:31:29 #
Terra Australis wrote:
The OP has a D600. That has an aperture 'finger' on the body.
A non AI lens will jam this finger or break it.
A non AI lens will jam this finger or break it.
The M2 doesn't have this, the finger moves back and forth like any AI lens..
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