Using old AF Nikkor lenses on DSLRs
Nov 21, 2018 14:13:15 #
wetreed wrote:
That is my point. They need electrical to function on the newer cameras. Don’t be so rude. You are the one that needs education.
Your point is totally uninformed! AND TOTALLY INCORRECT! Please stop posting such incorrect and false information, it reveals your total lack of knowledge of the subject matter and makes you look incompetent to answer ANY questions when you argue your incorrect information!
Nov 21, 2018 14:24:28 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
pats wrote:
I didn’t want to invest in a camera body only to find out AF feature wouldn’t work.
If in doubt, download the manual for the camera you’re interested in, and check “Compatible Lenses.” It will tell you what will fit and which functions are and are not available.
Nov 21, 2018 14:29:21 #
I have three old AF lenses, 24mm F/2.8, 50mm F/1.4, and 105 mm F/2.8 Micro. I have used them on everything from a D1x, D7200, and the relatively new D850. They all worked fine on FF and DX cameras, although the focus is a bit slower than newer lenses. But, nothing broke, smoked, or turned into jelly.
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Nov 21, 2018 15:47:47 #
All Nikkor AF lenses are compatible to the D7500 and D750 especially the D750 because they were designed for FX.
Nov 21, 2018 16:36:46 #
juan_uy
Loc: Uruguay
rmalarz wrote:
I have a number of them that I use. However, a word of caution, some of the older lenses will physically damage the electrical contacts within the body. Be careful.
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Bob, could you expand on the caution that one should have? and what would be the risks involved?
I have a D7200 and would like to try older lenses, but your message made me hesitate
Thanks in advance
Nov 21, 2018 16:44:03 #
larryepage wrote:
Mechanical screw drive AF lenses only require that... (show quote)
The old Nikkor lenses the OP refers to are manual focus. You can’t auto focus a manual focus lens.
Nov 21, 2018 16:53:16 #
bw79st wrote:
Here's what Nikon has to say.
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000002638&configured=1&lang=en_US
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000002638&configured=1&lang=en_US
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Nov 21, 2018 16:56:39 #
wetreed wrote:
The old Nikkor lenses the OP refers to are manual focus. You can’t auto focus a manual focus lens.
He said "F AF" lenses. AF=autofocus.
(This is another example of Nikon lens mount designations causing confusion. )
Nov 21, 2018 16:57:50 #
Bipod wrote:
He said "F AF" lenses. AF=autofocus.
(This is another example of Nikon lens mount designations causing confusion. )
(This is another example of Nikon lens mount designations causing confusion. )
Absolutely!
Some people just refuse to read!
Nov 21, 2018 17:24:30 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
pats wrote:
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, ... (show quote)
They will work fine on newer DSLRs you have mentioned. I have several of them and like using them on d7000 and d700 (50mm, 20mm, 28mm, 180mm, 70-210mm). All these lenses are pre AF-D and work very well.
Nov 21, 2018 17:38:32 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Your point is totally uninformed! AND TOTALLY INCORRECT! Please stop posting such incorrect and false information, it reveals your total lack of knowledge of the subject matter and makes you look incompetent to answer ANY questions when you argue your incorrect information!
My point is totally correct and informed. I am providing a valuable service by sharing competent and knowledgeable information. I don’t know why you are so misinformed and argumentative.
Nov 21, 2018 17:43:03 #
wetreed wrote:
My point is totally correct and informed. I am providing a valuable service by sharing competent and knowledgeable information. I don’t know why you are so misinformed and argumentative.
You're a really funny guy. Uninformed, stubborn, and somewhat stupid in the ways of lenses. I am not the only one to point out your misinformation, just the first.
Keep digging your hole, its being rapidly filled behind you.
Nov 21, 2018 17:44:08 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
wetreed wrote:
My point is totally correct and informed. I am providing a valuable service by sharing competent and knowledgeable information. I don’t know why you are so misinformed and argumentative.
You said in your first post that they will not autofocus, this is not correct, they will autofocus because they are AF lenses.
Nov 21, 2018 17:45:34 #
wetreed wrote:
They cannot auto focus,because they don’t have the correct electrical contacts. Also they can only be used on the manual mode.
I use and older 80-200 2.8 lens with D7000 and D600 bodies. They both have the in body focus motor and everything works great....
Nov 21, 2018 17:48:53 #
wetreed wrote:
My point is totally correct and informed. I am providing a valuable service by sharing competent and knowledgeable information. I don’t know why you are so misinformed and argumentative.
You are wrong, I am often wrong but I know when to admit it. The OP said they are AF lenses. Referencing the 50mm F/1.8 from over 30 years ago:
"The only incompatibility is that it will not autofocus with the cheapest D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D5000 or D5100, but if you focus manually, everything else works great."
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/5018af.htm
The OP said I’m considering a D7500 or D750.
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