Will Nikon DX work on FF?
Dec 19, 2011 01:33:24 #
Dec 19, 2011 03:11:12 #
D300s is NOT a Full Frame camera, has the same APS-C sensor as the D90. Your lens will work fine because thats the camera it was designed for.
Dec 19, 2011 06:42:21 #
Yes, a Nikon DX lens will work on a Nikon FX body with a few caveats: The D700 and D3 (I think the whole D3 series) will automatically sense the DX lens and switch to DX mode.
A DX lens will also work on a film body (I've done it) in that it will mount, it will probably meter and it will shoot. The problem is the extreme vignetting, especially at wider angles. And, since you can't directly set the aperture (no ring on the lens), you can only shoot in shutter priority or program modes, unless you want minimum aperture.
A DX lens will also work on a film body (I've done it) in that it will mount, it will probably meter and it will shoot. The problem is the extreme vignetting, especially at wider angles. And, since you can't directly set the aperture (no ring on the lens), you can only shoot in shutter priority or program modes, unless you want minimum aperture.
Dec 19, 2011 07:14:32 #
That is correct, I have a Nikon D3x and it automatically senses the DX lens and will give you the actual DX image in the viewfinder. Works just fine with that limitation. I have a couple of DX lenses that I like and use them all the time.
Dec 19, 2011 09:18:11 #
snowbear wrote:
Yes, a Nikon DX lens will work on a Nikon FX body ... (show quote)
Snowbear,
Standard DX lenses do have an aperture ring on them, its only the newer "G" series lenses, in DX as well as FX that do not have the external aperture ring. My 24-120mm and 28-300mm FX lenses are full frame, not DX, but they are G series lenses, no aperture ring. While my 18-105mm DX lense does have an aperture ring, and it is not a G series. Just for your information.
Dec 19, 2011 12:43:02 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
snowbear wrote:
Yes, a Nikon DX lens will work on a Nikon FX body ... (show quote)
I'm really confused now, I have a D90 are you telling me that if my lens is a G series and has no aperture ring that I can not shoot in aperture priority mode???
Dec 19, 2011 16:31:12 #
Not at all, G series lenses are aperture adjustable with the front command dial on your D90, when shooting in Aperture priority mode.
Your users manual explains this operation quite well, but I might also suggest a book called "Nikon D90, Digital Field Guide" by J. Dennis Thomas. It is an excellent and comprehensive guide written to specifically get the best shots out of the D90 only, not a generally universal guide like most of the books out there. I think Amazon sells them for around $15, its a great deal on a great book if you truly want to learn your D90.
Your users manual explains this operation quite well, but I might also suggest a book called "Nikon D90, Digital Field Guide" by J. Dennis Thomas. It is an excellent and comprehensive guide written to specifically get the best shots out of the D90 only, not a generally universal guide like most of the books out there. I think Amazon sells them for around $15, its a great deal on a great book if you truly want to learn your D90.
Dec 19, 2011 16:40:27 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Thanks MT Shooter! I'll certainly pick up the book you suggest,I can use the help. I have been able to change the aperture settings using my command dial with no issues that's why I was so confused by Snowbear's post.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Dec 19, 2011 16:42:01 #
Pepper wrote:
Thanks MT Shooter! I'll certainly pick up the book you suggest,I can use the help. I have been able to change the aperture settings using my command dial with no issues that's why I was so confused by Snowbear's post.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
I thought you might be, thats why I wanted to clear up the issue a bit. Good luck.
Dec 19, 2011 19:11:39 #
Dec 19, 2011 19:14:59 #
Pepper wrote:
I have a D90 are you telling me that if my lens is a G series and has no aperture ring that I can not shoot in aperture priority mode?
MT Shooter answered you correctly.
I shoot my D90 (with G series lenses) in Manual mode, using one dial to select aperture, and the other dial to select shutter-speed.
Dec 20, 2011 08:28:31 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
(Yes, a Nikon DX lens will work on a Nikon FX body with a few caveats: The D700 and D3 (I think the whole D3 series) will automatically sense the DX lens and switch to DX mode.)
Correct, with slight correction- D700 can bet set to adjust automatically OR not to make adjustment. It is in the latter case when the severe vignetting in wide angle settings becomes a problem... unless you like your photos to appear as if you are looking through a porthole! If set to adjust automatically, your MP count is cut roughly in half, and you use only the center of the sensor (a rectangular outline of what you will capture appears in the viewfinder). Could be a backwards way to eliminate corner softness on your lens!! I cannot speak for the D3 series.
Correct, with slight correction- D700 can bet set to adjust automatically OR not to make adjustment. It is in the latter case when the severe vignetting in wide angle settings becomes a problem... unless you like your photos to appear as if you are looking through a porthole! If set to adjust automatically, your MP count is cut roughly in half, and you use only the center of the sensor (a rectangular outline of what you will capture appears in the viewfinder). Could be a backwards way to eliminate corner softness on your lens!! I cannot speak for the D3 series.
Dec 20, 2011 09:13:11 #
Dec 21, 2011 09:56:10 #
Frank Wilson
Loc: Saugatuck Mi
I have a Nikon d700 and bought a 24x120 and has vignetting on the wide end up tp about 50mm. I am disappointed in the lens ad rarely use it.
Dec 21, 2011 15:04:54 #
Nikonfan70
Loc: Long Island
Pepper
Take a ride to Nikon's web site. Bring up the camera you want know about.A lens lens chart will show which lenses have full function, which have partial, and which lenses that will not work. If you want to know how dx lenses compare to full format 35mm sensors, it's simple: Multiply your focal length roughly by 1.5. Here a afew examples:
55mm=82mm
300mm=450mm
195mm=292mm
200mm=300mm
Good Luck
Take a ride to Nikon's web site. Bring up the camera you want know about.A lens lens chart will show which lenses have full function, which have partial, and which lenses that will not work. If you want to know how dx lenses compare to full format 35mm sensors, it's simple: Multiply your focal length roughly by 1.5. Here a afew examples:
55mm=82mm
300mm=450mm
195mm=292mm
200mm=300mm
Good Luck
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