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Nov 22, 2018 10:44:30   #
nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY
 
Aaahhhhh...more Nikon compatibility madness. Thank you, Canon!

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Nov 22, 2018 10:52:00   #
RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA
 
nadelewitz wrote:
Aaahhhhh...more Nikon compatibility madness. Thank you, Canon!

It was only madness to the uneducated. There were no compatibility issues at all with the OP’s lenses and the camera mentioned.

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Nov 22, 2018 10:54:25   #
bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA
 
pats wrote:
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, a 35-13mm f1:3.5-4.5, and a 70-300mm f1:4.5-5 I used on my N8008. Nikon’s lens compatibility chart indicates they are fully compatible with many Nikon digital cameras suggesting they mount and the auto focus works properly. I’m considering a D7500 or D750. Has anyone had experience using these older lenses on new DSLRs. I know they are heavier than the newer lenses but would like to know if there are any other drawback such as image quality. Has anyone actually used them on newer DSLRs (i.e., D7200, D7500, D750)? Thanks for your help.
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, ... (show quote)


I have some of the same lenses you do and they all work on both my D800 and D90.

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Nov 22, 2018 10:57:02   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
nadelewitz wrote:
Aaahhhhh...more Nikon compatibility madness. Thank you, Canon!


Ah yes. FL, FD, FDn, EF, EFS,EFM, EFC, EFR, no madness there at all!

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Nov 22, 2018 11:37:31   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
goste wrote:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I have lenses from the 8008 as well and FM2 . They all work fine on my D5300 but do not auto focus. ????? I have been manual focusing.


You bring up a good point that should be clarified for anyone else who has managed to read this far through the "flames".

Original poster was asking about D7000-series and higher Nikon cameras, which have built-in focusing motor.... aka "screw drive"... and are able to focus older Nikkor AF lenses (as well as modern AF-S.... latest models can handle AF-P lenses, too).

The Nikon D3000-series and D5000-series cameras do not have the in-camera focusing motor, so they cannot autofocus older AF lenses. In order to autofocus them, they require AF-S. The latest models also work with AF-P. (Note: AF-P are a relatively new series that are not fully compatible with some older camera models.) In most cases, the older AF lenses can be used manual-focus only on the D3000/D5000 cameras.

If at all in doubt and unable to try before you buy, best to check the Nikon lens/camera compatibility charts. Good, accurate info can be found several places online... including Nikon's own website, the Nikonians.org website and Ken Rockwell's website.

Don't over eat today!

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Nov 22, 2018 11:47:13   #
OlinBost Loc: Marietta, Ga.
 
Some of my favorite lenses came off of film cameras.

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Nov 22, 2018 11:51:37   #
bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA
 
P.S.: I also have two N8008's and a N4004 and the D-series lens'. Autofocus performs well for those older 35mm film lenses and work well on the D800 and D90. But, although the focus acquisition time performance is the same on both the film and digital cameras, the acquisition performance is better on the new model lenses. Also, I suggest that you calibrate any lenses you use to your digital camera to ensure that the autofocus is neither front or back focusing since there is dimensional variations between camera bodies and the lenses you put on them. The links below will show you how to do the calibration for both Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-sz-001&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=sz&p=lens+to+camera+calibration+video#id=5&vid=89ec539f73a6a8f5d74f9fce0330cbfa&action=click

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-sz-001&hsimp=yhs-001&hspart=sz&p=lens+to+camera+calibration+video#id=1&vid=7d092d6d19835b016fbe31e6f3039d46&action=click

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Nov 22, 2018 11:59:13   #
nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Ah yes. FL, FD, FDn, EF, EFS,EFM, EFC, EFR, no madness there at all!


I've been collecting Canon and and a few Nikon film cameras dating back to the beginnings of SLRs. I use Canon digitals, and have looked at Nikon's system too.

I have a number of Nikon lens system references and lens-camera compatibility charts that TRY to make it clear what Nikon lens designations mean, fits what, and what functions work on what body from the Nikon F to latest digitals. Pages and pages, rows and rows, columns and columns, endless footnotes for further explanation and exceptions, etc etc. It's enough to make one dizzy.

I've never seen such references, or the need for them, with Canon camera and lens families. Plain and simple.

You can love Nikon. That's quite alright with me. Just know that others, on UHH, professionals in publications, photo websites and elsewhere share the opinion that Nikon went off the rails trying to maintain system compatibility over so many technology changes.

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Nov 22, 2018 12:24:28   #
trinhqthuan Loc: gaithersburg
 
Yes your old N8008 should have Nikkor af lenses on. D7500, D750 should af your old lenses. If your lenses are AI , AIS you wuold have manual focus only, meters would work fine. Must set your camera on Non CPU lens. from the setup menu. Enjoy your old lenses. My old camera N8008s, I have Nikkor AF, Ai, AIS so I know for sure with my D7100.
pats wrote:
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, a 35-13mm f1:3.5-4.5, and a 70-300mm f1:4.5-5 I used on my N8008. Nikon’s lens compatibility chart indicates they are fully compatible with many Nikon digital cameras suggesting they mount and the auto focus works properly. I’m considering a D7500 or D750. Has anyone had experience using these older lenses on new DSLRs. I know they are heavier than the newer lenses but would like to know if there are any other drawback such as image quality. Has anyone actually used them on newer DSLRs (i.e., D7200, D7500, D750)? Thanks for your help.
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, ... (show quote)

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Nov 22, 2018 12:27:43   #
Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA
 
pats wrote:
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, a 35-13mm f1:3.5-4.5, and a 70-300mm f1:4.5-5 I used on my N8008. Nikon’s lens compatibility chart indicates they are fully compatible with many Nikon digital cameras suggesting they mount and the auto focus works properly. I’m considering a D7500 or D750. Has anyone had experience using these older lenses on new DSLRs. I know they are heavier than the newer lenses but would like to know if there are any other drawback such as image quality. Has anyone actually used them on newer DSLRs (i.e., D7200, D7500, D750)? Thanks for your help.
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, ... (show quote)


I have used Nikon lenses dating back to the 70's vintage in manual mode, that have taken some of my best photos. Especially true for macro. No worries. You can always sell off what you feel are not essential once you get that new camera. You won't regret the jump.

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Nov 22, 2018 12:30:17   #
cameraf4 Loc: Delaware
 
Let's hope that this one winds down. I PM'd the "wetreed" and tried to put him on the right track. He PM'd me back. He STILL doesn't get it.

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Nov 22, 2018 13:11:46   #
RickL Loc: Vail, Az
 
pats wrote:
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, a 35-13mm f1:3.5-4.5, and a 70-300mm f1:4.5-5 I used on my N8008. Nikon’s lens compatibility chart indicates they are fully compatible with many Nikon digital cameras suggesting they mount and the auto focus works properly. I’m considering a D7500 or D750. Has anyone had experience using these older lenses on new DSLRs. I know they are heavier than the newer lenses but would like to know if there are any other drawback such as image quality. Has anyone actually used them on newer DSLRs (i.e., D7200, D7500, D750)? Thanks for your help.
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, ... (show quote)


I use the older lenses on my D810. You have to set the stop on the lens at f22 and all the auto features work.

Rick

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Nov 22, 2018 13:36:50   #
jsmangis Loc: Peoria, IL
 
pats wrote:
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, a 35-13mm f1:3.5-4.5, and a 70-300mm f1:4.5-5 I used on my N8008. Nikon’s lens compatibility chart indicates they are fully compatible with many Nikon digital cameras suggesting they mount and the auto focus works properly. I’m considering a D7500 or D750. Has anyone had experience using these older lenses on new DSLRs. I know they are heavier than the newer lenses but would like to know if there are any other drawback such as image quality. Has anyone actually used them on newer DSLRs (i.e., D7200, D7500, D750)? Thanks for your help.
I have several old Nikkor lenses, a 50 mm f1:1.8, ... (show quote)


I have a D610 and a N8008 that I inherited from my father. I have used his Nikkor f1:1.4, and his Nukkor Af 35-105 on my D610 with no problems whatsoever.

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Nov 22, 2018 14:03:11   #
RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA
 
nadelewitz wrote:
I've been collecting Canon and and a few Nikon film cameras dating back to the beginnings of SLRs. I use Canon digitals, and have looked at Nikon's system too.

I have a number of Nikon lens system references and lens-camera compatibility charts that TRY to make it clear what Nikon lens designations mean, fits what, and what functions work on what body from the Nikon F to latest digitals. Pages and pages, rows and rows, columns and columns, endless footnotes for further explanation and exceptions, etc etc. It's enough to make one dizzy.

I've never seen such references, or the need for them, with Canon camera and lens families. Plain and simple.

You can love Nikon. That's quite alright with me. Just know that others, on UHH, professionals in publications, photo websites and elsewhere share the opinion that Nikon went off the rails trying to maintain system compatibility over so many technology changes.
I've been collecting Canon and and a few Nikon fil... (show quote)

Thank you for affirming my previous comment.

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Nov 22, 2018 14:34:50   #
nikonbrain Loc: Crystal River Florida
 
Ill
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.


You are wrong if they are auto focus and are pin drive , depends on the lense . all old auto focus lenses are pin drive and will work on all bodies from A d7100 on up I still use them on my d810. They will not work in auto focus on the new mirrorless , it lacks a pin drive. They even work on a d300 ,d200 ,every camera with a pin drive .If it does not have a pin drive you would be right.. but can not think of a Nikon camera made since d7100 with no pin drive..

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