DX and FX lens
Jun 17, 2012 11:43:14 #
Will need to buy FX lens when getting Nikon D800? Can the DX lens be used with the D800? I understand the corners would be darker because of the full frame sensor!
Jun 17, 2012 12:02:22 #
To take full advantage of the 36MP image, you need FX lenses. A DX lens will work but the camera will go into "FX" mode, making a smaller image.
This will be covered in the manual, as well as on the Nikon website - http://www.nikonusa.com
This will be covered in the manual, as well as on the Nikon website - http://www.nikonusa.com
Jun 17, 2012 14:46:59 #
Using a DX lens on the D800 gives you a 15mp image. Almost exactly the same as the D7000, which is no slouch.
Jun 17, 2012 15:07:49 #
warrior wrote:
Will need to buy FX lens when getting Nikon D800? Can the DX lens be used with the D800? I understand the corners would be darker because of the full frame sensor!
I think it was MTShooter who said that a DX lens on an FX body will not produce an image that will fill the sensor. You would get a round, telescope-type of image. But I might be wrong; it happened once before.
Jun 17, 2012 15:22:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I think it was MTShooter who said that a DX lens on an FX body will not produce an image that will fill the sensor. You would get a round, telescope-type of image. But I might be wrong; it happened once before.
warrior wrote:
Will need to buy FX lens when getting Nikon D800? Can the DX lens be used with the D800? I understand the corners would be darker because of the full frame sensor!
I think it was MTShooter who said that a DX lens on an FX body will not produce an image that will fill the sensor. You would get a round, telescope-type of image. But I might be wrong; it happened once before.
The camera (D800) knows when a DX lens is mounted and automatically goes into crop mode.
Jun 17, 2012 15:23:49 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
quote=jerryc41 quote=warrior Will need to buy FX... (show quote)
Is that a universal thing with DX cameras?
Jun 17, 2012 15:24:06 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I think it was MTShooter who said that a DX lens on an FX body will not produce an image that will fill the sensor. You would get a round, telescope-type of image. But I might be wrong; it happened once before.
warrior wrote:
Will need to buy FX lens when getting Nikon D800? Can the DX lens be used with the D800? I understand the corners would be darker because of the full frame sensor!
I think it was MTShooter who said that a DX lens on an FX body will not produce an image that will fill the sensor. You would get a round, telescope-type of image. But I might be wrong; it happened once before.
Actually I believe the D800's have a DX mode that conforms to the APS-C (DX) lens footprint.
Jun 17, 2012 15:24:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=GoofyNewfie quote=jerryc41 quote=warrior ... (show quote)
Not needed with a DX camera.
Jun 17, 2012 15:37:36 #
Jun 17, 2012 15:51:42 #
[quote=jerryc41][quote=GoofyNewfie]
I think all FX nikons do it. Never tried a DX lens on the D700.
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=GoofyNewfie quote=jerryc41 quote=warrior ... (show quote)
I think all FX nikons do it. Never tried a DX lens on the D700.
Jun 17, 2012 15:58:36 #
I'd wait for the new D600 FX to come out first. I hear it will sell for $1600. That will leave some cash left to buy some FX glass.
Jun 17, 2012 16:10:35 #
Edmund Dworakowski wrote:
I'd wait for the new D600 FX to come out first. I hear it will sell for $1600. That will leave some cash left to buy some FX glass.
I'm waiting for the D7100. It will be interesting to see the specs on the D600, since it will have a low price for an FX.
Jun 18, 2012 06:25:36 #
It's the incredible ISO that you can shoot at, without noise that gets me on the FX cameras!
Jun 18, 2012 06:56:51 #
I have the D3 and just bought the D800 - both work fine with a DX lens, at least the 10.5 fisheye
Jun 18, 2012 08:10:25 #
BboH wrote:
I have the D3 and just bought the D800 - both work fine with a DX lens, at least the 10.5 fisheye
Thanks. Good to know.
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