Nikon Lens
Jan 30, 2012 10:42:22 #
Question: I have several Nikon Lenses. They were used with my older Nikon FA. Are these old lenses useable with the new Digital Cameras? (NIkon)
Jan 30, 2012 10:49:39 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
Boone wrote:
Question: I have several Nikon Lenses. They were used with my older Nikon FA. Are these old lenses useable with the new Digital Cameras? (NIkon)
yes
Jan 31, 2012 09:15:35 #
Nikonfan70
Loc: Long Island
Yes but thy not have full function like auto focus. Check Nikon's website you can match any of their lenses with your camera
Jan 31, 2012 11:44:58 #
My experience using the Nikkor film lenses on Digital bodies is that you have to use the Manual setting(s). Also there is a focal length (mm) to consider because it is about 1.5x greater for the film lens.
Jan 31, 2012 12:01:33 #
Jan 31, 2012 15:40:56 #
The crop factor only applies to DX format. If you have the FX (aka full-frame) sensor, there is no crop factor for the lenses for your FA (35mm film).
Jan 31, 2012 16:07:07 #
Jan 31, 2012 16:43:30 #
Boone wrote:
Question: I have several Nikon Lenses. They were used with my older Nikon FA. Are these old lenses useable with the new Digital Cameras?
Here are two charts defining different Nikkor lenses, and lens compatibility with all Nikon bodies:
www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:QjYoRspFfrgJ:www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
Jan 31, 2012 19:07:28 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
Boone wrote:
Question: I have several Nikon Lenses. They were used with my older Nikon FA. Are these old lenses useable with the new Digital Cameras? (NIkon)
Which lenses do you have and which Nikon SLR were you considering using them on?
Jan 31, 2012 22:02:04 #
I have a Nikkor 100-300 mm. f5.6-f32. Manual focus, and zoom. I want to sell it, I think? I was not sure if the old lenses are compatable with the new (to me) digital stuff.. It was purchased by me in 1984. It is like new, I have no idea of its value. I was thinking about a Nikon 5100. I have no idea today which one to buy. I was into Photography big time for about 20yrs. I just got interested again, but am fairly new at Digital. Any sugestions?
Jan 31, 2012 22:23:25 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
Boone wrote:
I have a Nikkor 100-300 mm. f5.6-f32. Manual focus, and zoom. I want to sell it, I think? I was not sure if the old lenses are compatable with the new (to me) digital stuff.. It was purchased by me in 1984. It is like new, I have no idea of its value. I was thinking about a Nikon 5100. I have no idea today which one to buy. I was into Photography big time for about 20yrs. I just got interested again, but am fairly new at Digital. Any sugestions?
If it's from 84 it should be an ais lens, so it will meter on a D5100 but you'll have to manually focus it. You won't have a split image in the viewfinder like you did with your old Nikon, little harder on a digital for accuracy. I have no idea what the value would be, you may want to check eBay.
The D5100 is a good choice, you'll like it, the articulating screen is very handy. The two popular kit lenses are the 18mm - 55mm and the 55mm0200mm, both have image stabilization.
Jan 31, 2012 22:50:26 #
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I will keep reading for a while before I buy, but the 5100 will most likely be the one. Thanks again!! Boone
Jan 31, 2012 22:53:45 #
Feb 1, 2012 01:28:12 #
My daughter is a photographer and dropped her short lens. I gave her my short kit lens from my new D3100 and I use the 35-80 off my old film nikon. I love it because I am learning and shooting manual so a manual lens is right down my alley.
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