Full frame lens on a crop sensor
Jan 18, 2015 23:34:56 #
SonnyE wrote:
I did find one snafu for me. br I got an FX macro ... (show quote)
Sonny....I've got a D7000 and loved it right out of the box. I'm sure you'll love the D7100.
Jan 19, 2015 06:05:44 #
Country's Mama wrote:
I have taken the step. I bought a D600 a month or so ago. :mrgreen: I just haven't updated my profile. I guess I should do that while I am thinking about it.
I needed to know because I am taking the crop frame as a spare camera on an upcoming trip, but could lighten my load if I didn't have to take the lens for the D3000. Not sure how much I will even be using it, but it never hurts to have another body along.
I needed to know because I am taking the crop frame as a spare camera on an upcoming trip, but could lighten my load if I didn't have to take the lens for the D3000. Not sure how much I will even be using it, but it never hurts to have another body along.
Congrats on your D600! You'll love it. Have fun on your trip. I'm looking forward to seeing some great shots. Lou
Jan 19, 2015 06:20:31 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Actually, you will be using the "sweet spot" of the lens, so your corners should be bright and crisp.
:thumbup:
Jan 19, 2015 06:21:19 #
Country's Mama wrote:
I know when you put a crop sensor lens on a full frame camera you get serious vignetting, but is there any negatives to using a full frame lens on a crop sensor camera?
Give this a try.
http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/
Jan 19, 2015 07:18:25 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
I Have been using Nikon Fx lenses on a Dx camera for years without a problem. The only issue you will have is the focal length will not be the same. Depending on the sensor you will have to multiply by a factor. If it is 50mm it will be 75mm in reality.
Jan 19, 2015 07:19:53 #
durango wrote:
Congrats on your D600! You'll love it. Have fun on your trip. I'm looking forward to seeing some great shots. Lou
Thank you. I will be posting so many pictures you will be screaming for mercy. :mrgreen: Well maybe not that many, because I have limited data, but I will post.
I can't believe it is almost time to leave.
Jan 19, 2015 07:20:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Thank you. Great site.
Jan 19, 2015 07:22:03 #
paulrph1 wrote:
I Have been using Nikon Fx lenses on a Dx camera for years without a problem. The only issue you will have is the focal length will not be the same. Depending on the sensor you will have to multiply by a factor. If it is 50mm it will be 75mm in reality.
:thumbup: Thank you.
Jan 19, 2015 07:49:18 #
paulrph1 wrote:
I Have been using Nikon Fx lenses on a Dx camera... The only issue you will have is the focal length will not be the same. Depending on the sensor you will have to multiply by a factor. If it is 50mm it will be 75mm in reality.
The focal length does not change!!!
Only the field of view changes.
A 50mm on a Nikon crop sensor camera has the same field of view as a 75mm on a full frame camera but "in reality", it's still a 50mm lens.
Please qualify your statement by using the term "full frame equivalent".
"In reality" implies that it really is 75mm, which it is not.
There are newbies on this site who believe the focal length actually changes.
A 50mm DX or 50mm FX lens gives you the same image on a DX camera.
50mm is 50mm no matter what format the lens is intended for.
Example can be seen in this link from the FAQ
Jan 19, 2015 08:00:08 #
Jan 19, 2015 08:38:54 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Actually, you will be using the "sweet spot" of the lens, so your corners should be bright and crisp.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 19, 2015 09:20:24 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Actually, you will be using the "sweet spot" of the lens, so your corners should be bright and crisp.
"You nailed it"
Jan 19, 2015 09:22:19 #
Country's Mama wrote:
is there any negatives to using a full frame lens on a crop sensor camera?
Weight and cost.
The Crop is of the center (sweet spot) of the lens so sometimes the image is even better with the FullFrame lens on a DX than FX Sensor.
Jan 19, 2015 09:44:37 #
Jan 19, 2015 10:11:23 #
Country's Mama wrote:
I know when you put a crop sensor lens on a full frame camera you get serious vignetting, but is there any negatives to using a full frame lens on a crop sensor camera?
I don't do Nikon, but with Canon, either you can not or should not mount EFs lenses on full frame bodies. And yes Full frame lenses do fit on crop sensor bodies. The other plus is full frame lenses are generally of better construction and quality.
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