Pixie Jackie Loc: New Hampshire seacoast

Hi -- I just discovered this site a few months ago and have to say that I'm not a digital camera "techie". Have been shooting for many years--mostly with Nikon equipment-- and had a darkroom for 10 or more years but like everyone else, had to go digital and now spend my hours at the computer using Photoshop. A few days ago, rummaging through some old camera bags, I re-discovered a PC lens that I always loved (so sharp!) but had misplaced. Since the nearest camera shop is too far to go for help, I'm hoping that someone can advise me. I'd like to use the PC lens on my Nikon D7000 but am afraid that I might damage the contacts. Would I need some kind of adapter? I realize that it wouldn't be auto-focus, etc. (I always used stop-down metering) but I think it might be handy for certain situations. Any advice?

Winslowe

It will work just fine, no problems with the camera's contacts. Enjoy it!

N4646W

Is it an AI lens? If so it will work, but manually. If it is a non AI version, make sure that lens when mounted does not interfere with the tab on the camera body mount flange. I'm not familiar with the D7000 configuration but on some models the tab is not present. My D50 is such a model and will take any Nikon F mount.

Ron

Winslowe

The OP said it is a PC lens, for which of course there is no such thing as an AI or non-AI mount.

N4646W

Ok??? How is it mounted? I'm intrigued.

Ron

Winslowe

The same as any other F lens, bellows, tube, etc., that has no automatic diaphragm control.

N4646W

I guess I'm really confused now, and I don't mean to hijack this thread. I have a lot of older Nikon glass, it will all work on my D50 as there is no indexing tab on the body. A lot of them will not work on my D610, D800E, or my Wife's D810 because they will interfere with the body indexing tab. These are all non "AI" lenses. But there are a few non AI lenses where the mount shoulder of the lens is of a small enough diameter that it will clear inside the body tab, and some shouldered high enough to clear over the top of the body tab. The body tab I'm referring to is the tab protruding from the body just outside the body mount ring, which transfers the lens "f" stop to the camera when the manual f-stop of the lens is changed. Nikon rep told me that interference with this tab could and would eventually result in damage to the camera, if not immediately then down the road. At that time Nikon no longer was doing the conversion of older lenses, and said that there were outfits that would do the conversions by OEM parts replacement or machining.

So that is my understanding. So, depending on the age of this lens, where does it fall? Not being familiar with the OP's camera I have no idea if it has the body tab. I would really appreciate any further insight you have to this, as I'm very interested. Education never hurts.
Ron

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Pixie Jackie,
Which PC lens is it?
(The letter/number combo you gave is from the filter, not the lens.)
Can you post a photo of it- including the rear?
Older lenses like those listed below may not mount as the aperture tab on the camera might get in the way.

From Nikon's compatibility chart HERE:

The following accessories and non-CPU lenses CAN NOT be used with the D7000

•PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier)

•PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial number 85001 or earlier)

•PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)


Ummm....maybe...maybe not.
Since we don't know which lens it is, no one knows yet.

Winslowe

The user's manual (page 270) mentions no restrictions as to mounting.

Winslowe

As with a reflex lens, T-mounts, etc., there is no automatic diaphragm connection on the older PC lenses. The aperture ring is on the front of the lens (preset).

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

With old film lenses on the D7000, if it mounts easily, it is OK. If the mount feels too tight to mount, it's not OK.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I've heard Nikon has some conflicting info.
This sounds like one of them.
If it mounts, not sure why it wouldn't work since they are preset lenses.

Pixie Jackie Loc: New Hampshire seacoast

Hi everyone -- Thanks for all your suggestions. I'm sorry that I haven't answered. Was called away because my son was sick. (It turns out that he had appendicitis. Has since had an appendectomy so now all is well.) I thank Goofy Newfie for his info that I had inadvertently given the filter info. So I checked the lens itself. It's a 35mm 1:2.8 lens. Unfortunately for me (and thanks to Goofy) I see that it's on the list that CANNOT be used with the D7000. HOWEVER, the serial number is 907609 so it's probably newer than the 85001. So I'm still hesitant to try to mount it, since I don't want to ruin my camera. Maybe I can talk to someone from Nikon who would know for sure? Will have to check out their website. I don't think that I'll be able to talk to a human being but I'll try anyway. Maybe giving them the lens number they'll be able to give me a go/no go answer. Again, sorry that I was unresponsive for so long. Thanks again. -- Jackie

Winslowe

If the user's manual is correct, it will work. Be sure to let us know. Thanks.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I've only used a PC lens once in my film days, so am pretty fuzzy on if there would be clearance to mount one on a D7000.
Sounds like Winslowe may have some experience with this.
Check the page he refers to.