Nikon D80
Aug 9, 2012 07:39:15 #
mdartmat
Loc: exeter, nh
I am trying to understand sensor and DX. My camera is D80, but the lens is a DX. Does that mean my camera has to be DX also?
Aug 9, 2012 09:25:31 #
Your camera has a croped sensor. The Nikon DX lenses were designed for the croped sensor having said that your camera is compatible with a host of nikon lenses that are not DX lenses just need to check before you buy
Aug 9, 2012 10:07:29 #
Aug 10, 2012 07:54:27 #
mdartmat wrote:
thanks
To answer your question, because your lens is DX does not necessarily mean your camera is DX, however in your case, the D80 does have a sensor that is not full frame - DX.
Aug 10, 2012 08:06:02 #
mdartmat
Loc: exeter, nh
So, buyinga lens that is full frame sensor for the Nikon D80 doesn't make sense. Right?
Aug 10, 2012 08:14:59 #
in canon land, full frame lenses will work on a crop sensor, but crop sensor lenses will not work on a full frame camera. i would imagine it's the same on a nikon.
Aug 10, 2012 08:44:53 #
mdartmat wrote:
So, buyinga lens that is full frame sensor for the Nikon D80 doesn't make sense. Right?
FX lenses will work fine for DX cameras, although they will probably be more expensive. Someone on here buys only FX lenses for both his DX and FX cameras. If you someday get an FX camera, you will be all set with lenses.
I'm sure MTShooter will add his expertise.
Aug 10, 2012 08:52:17 #
The DX lens will "work" on a FX camera but the image will not fill the whole frame creating an effect similar to a simulated view through a telescope as depicted in most motion picture theatrical releases whenever the story calls for the viewer to see a simulation of what the character on screen sees when that person looks through a telescope in a scene. Otherwise the lenses "work" just fine and if you intended to crop your photo anyway to a smaller area in the center it doesn't matter at all. If, on the other hand you wanted a wide angle view then you have to use a wide angle DX lens on a DX camera.
Bill Waxman
Bill Waxman
Aug 10, 2012 08:59:54 #
BillWaxman wrote:
The DX lens will "work" on a FX camera b... (show quote)
Don't some FX cameras have a setting to use DX lenses?
Aug 10, 2012 09:34:30 #
mdartmat wrote:
I am trying to understand sensor and DX. My camera is D80, but the lens is a DX. Does that mean my camera has to be DX also?
I use a Nikon D80 also but all my lenses (5) are FX. The rear element of a DX lens is made to exactly cover the DX sensor while the rear element of an FX lens is larger and is made to cover the larger FX sensor. In general, FX lenses are higher quality than DX lenses, although there are some really good DX lenses. Another plus for using FX lenses on a DX sensor is that vignetting is reduced. Also, if you ever decide to upgrade to a full frame FX sensor camera then you won't need to buy all new lenses.
Aug 10, 2012 09:47:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=BillWaxman The DX lens will "work"... (show quote)
Yes, the D700 knows when a DX lens is attached and crops the photo to the equivalent size....no "movie simulation".
I've never used a DX lens on the D700 but that's what happens.
Aug 10, 2012 10:13:23 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Yes, the D700 knows when a DX lens is attached and crops the photo to the equivalent size....no "movie simulation".
There was a popular comedy movie years ago that had a good sight gag about that "simulation." You know how when someone in the movies looks through binoculars, the view on the screen shows two circles - like binoculars? Well, this movie had someone looking through a telescope, and the screen showed the binoculcar view.
Aug 10, 2012 12:46:40 #
mdartmat wrote:
So, buyinga lens that is full frame sensor for the Nikon D80 doesn't make sense. Right?
This DOES make sense. DX sensors will avoid the edges of lens images, provided the lens is FX. This results in a "better" image. Also, FX lenses may be used on any full frame camera you may buy in the future.
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