Old (1969) Nikon F f1.4, 50 mm lens. Can I safely use on a D600 camera? I have the prime 50 mm, f1.4 lens from my old Nikon F Photomic FTN camera that I'd like to use on my D600 DSLR.

dlbarker2

I have the prime 50 mm, f1.4 lens from my old Nikon F Photomic FTN camera that I'd like to use on my D600 DSLR. Can I use it safely if I just turn off the Auto Focus? I haven't even tried to fit it to the D600 in case that could be a problem.

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

dlbarker2 wrote:

I have the prime 50 mm, f1.4 lens from my old Nikon F Photomic FTN camera that I'd like to use on my D600 DSLR. Can I use it safely if I just turn off the Auto Focus? I haven't even tried to fit it to the D600 in case that could be a problem.

NO! It will damage the aperture tab on your D600, It's a non AI lens, it can only work on the Df, with A & M mode, It can also mount on all D3xxx, D5000, D60 and D40 Nikon body but bo meterring. Of course manual focusing!

ralphfr Loc: Long Island, NY

wingclui44 wrote:

NO! It will damage the aperture tab on your D600, It's a non AI lens, it can only work on the Df, with A & M mode, It can also mount on all D3xxx, D5000, D60 and D40 Nikon body but bo meterring. Of course manual focusing!

Just in case you have other older lenses you'd like to match to your camera here is a link to a compatibility chart that I found very useful.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

You van modify it to AI with a kit which is hard to find nowaday!
I had modified two of my non AI nikon myself by cutting a portion of the aperture ring ridge, but you have to know where to start precisely, otherwise you will distroy the lens. Home modifing will distroy the valve of the lens, but it bacomes AI lens and works on new Nikon camera with the aperture tab and I am not selling any of them anyway!

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

ralphfr wrote:

Just in case you have other older lenses you'd like to match to your camera here is a link to a compatibility chart that I found very useful.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

T knew that already, thnak you very anyway! :thumbup:

dlbarker2

Thanks for the two quick responses on this question. It's great to have rapid access to expert advise.

Leitz Loc: Solms

Also, for information on any other lens, check your user's manual, under "Non-CPU Lens" or "Non AI Lens."

ralphfr Loc: Long Island, NY

wingclui44 wrote:

T knew that already, thnak you very anyway! :thumbup:

Sorry for the confusion. This was meant for the OP. I quoted you as it seemed more informational. I should have clarified.

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

ralphfr wrote:

Sorry for the confusion. This was meant for the OP. I quoted you as it seemed more informational. I should have clarified.

That's Okay! :)

jgitomer Loc: Skippack Pennsylvania

dlbarker2 wrote:

I have the prime 50 mm, f1.4 lens from my old Nikon F Photomic FTN camera that I'd like to use on my D600 DSLR. Can I use it safely if I just turn off the Auto Focus? I haven't even tried to fit it to the D600 in case that could be a problem.

Don't try to use it on your D600 unless/until it has been modified. If the lens has not been modified it will damage your D600.

You can have your non-AI lenses modified to AI specs by John White at aiconversions.com. I had him convert my 50mm f/1.4 and the work was done promptly and properly.

Another firm offering similar service is LeZot camera repair. Not having used them I can't comment on their service.

Jerry

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

dlbarker2 wrote:

I have the prime 50 mm, f1.4 lens from my old Nikon F Photomic FTN camera that I'd like to use on my D600 DSLR. Can I use it safely if I just turn off the Auto Focus? I haven't even tried to fit it to the D600 in case that could be a problem.

It must be modified to AI then you can use it on any of your cameras. As is there are some older bodies that the AI index pin can be raised so as to not hit the aperture ring on the back. I do not know if the DF has the feature of being able to raise the index pin or not so check prior to trying to mount it on that model.
Then when all that is done really enjoy that great classic lens on any body, it is a gem. (Some do not meter though so guessing or an external meter will be needed)

machia Loc: NJ

dlbarker2 wrote:

I have the prime 50 mm, f1.4 lens from my old Nikon F Photomic FTN camera that I'd like to use on my D600 DSLR. Can I use it safely if I just turn off the Auto Focus? I haven't even tried to fit it to the D600 in case that could be a problem.

I have a Canon EOS DSLR and was looking at all my old manual focus primes one day and found a way to use them on my DSLR. I bought a FotodioX adapter and all these old primes have came back to life ! Check out their web page , they have a HUGE selection of adapters to choose from, just remember that you will have to shoot in a priority mode or in manual.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

machia wrote:

I have a Canon EOS DSLR and was looking at all my old manual focus primes one day and found a way to use them on my DSLR. I bought a FotodioX adapter and all these old primes have came back to life ! Check out their web page , they have a HUGE selection of adapters to choose from, just remember that you will have to shoot in a priority mode or in manual.

That is the nice thing about the EOS system.
Almost any lens you run across within reason will fit on your body with an adapter and no additional optics in the adapter needed (Except for Canon's old FD, FL and R lenses need an optical adapter)

machia Loc: NJ

Architect1776 wrote:

That is the nice thing about the EOS system.
Almost any lens you run across within reason will fit on your body with an adapter and no additional optics in the adapter needed (Except for Canon's old FD, FL and R lenses need an optical adapter)

Well I did need the adapter w/ the lens in order to focus to infinity. I adapted old Rokkors to the EOS. Works very well.

jsmangis Loc: Peoria, IL

dlbarker2 wrote:

I have the prime 50 mm, f1.4 lens from my old Nikon F Photomic FTN camera that I'd like to use on my D600 DSLR. Can I use it safely if I just turn off the Auto Focus? I haven't even tried to fit it to the D600 in case that could be a problem.

I use my dad's old 50mm f 1.4 Ais lens on my D610. As long as your lens is Ais or Ais converted(meaning that it has the metering tab on the base of the lens mount) it should work fine. If it is an earlier model it might break the meter sync tab on your camera.