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Using a Nikon D lens on a Nikon D5100
Apr 8, 2017 11:58:39 #
I'm trying to shoot using an AF Micro Nikkor 60mm D lens in the manual mode. When I turn on the camera a message on the screen says to set the aperture to the smallest f stop (f22). How do I then enable lens apertures wide enough to get an adequate image? I can set the shutter speed with the control dial at M but if the lens has to be set at f22 so that the camera will operate then how is the aperture controlled?
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Apr 8, 2017 12:47:12 #
Herbyderby wrote:
I'm trying to shoot using an AF Micro Nikkor 60mm D lens in the manual mode. When I turn on the camera a message on the screen says to set the aperture to the smallest f stop (f22). How do I then enable lens apertures wide enough to get an adequate image? I can set the shutter speed with the control dial at M but if the lens has to be set at f22 so that the camera will operate then how is the aperture controlled?
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The CAMERA will control the lens aperture. The lens needs to be locked at minimum aperture to facilitate this function.
Apr 8, 2017 12:54:01 #
Just has to do with the age of your camera and the age of the lens. take a look at this article and it will explain it better than I can.
https://photographylife.com/how-to-change-aperture-on-nikon-d3000-and-d5000/
https://photographylife.com/how-to-change-aperture-on-nikon-d3000-and-d5000/
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Apr 8, 2017 17:11:56 #
Also,, You have to turn on "Range Finder" in the Menu,, and Focus in Manual,
and watch for the Green Dot on the left side, in the View Finder...so you will
know its in Focus... Also, you will have to watch the + and - in the view finder,
for the correct exp..
You have to set the F Stop and Shutter speed..
Good Luck.
J
and watch for the Green Dot on the left side, in the View Finder...so you will
know its in Focus... Also, you will have to watch the + and - in the view finder,
for the correct exp..
You have to set the F Stop and Shutter speed..
Good Luck.
J
Apr 8, 2017 17:43:11 #
You must have other lenses besides this lens. On the other lenses notice that you don't have the aperture ring that's because it's permanently set at the minimum aperture. You can then set the aperture manually using the the command dial in M and A mode or the camera can set it automatically in P and S mode. On the D5100 you don't set the aperture via the aperture ring so you set it at the minimum aperture (f/22 in this case) so that to allow the full range of aperture to be controlled by the camera.
Apr 8, 2017 18:05:34 #
BebuLamar wrote:
You must have other lenses besides this lens. On t... (show quote)
Also, My D 5200 does not have the Focus motor,,, so you have to focus by hand..
And it is hard to focus, to see the green dot..
I used a old 50mm F 1.8 lens,, same as the D lens,,, its from my old Nikon 8008 Film camera..
Also, don't forget the 1.5 crop factor,,, so the D 60mm,, will = a 90mm....
J
Apr 8, 2017 18:27:16 #
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