Converting nikon non-ai lenses for iphone

The optics of most of nikons earlier ais manual focus lenses have been exceeded in nikons newer af lenses. Adapter puts nikon and canon lenses on iphone wired. Does anyone have experience on converting non ai nikkor lenses. The d40, d40x, d60, d3000 series, d5000 series and d7500 will accept nonai lenses asis but without metering as with the d80, d70, etc. If your camera has this, it means you can pair your old lenses and breath life back into them for use with your current body. Nikon at one time offered a ai conversion for nikon non ai in which a new aperture ring was installed with the ai metering ridge and the double row of fstops for adr and the new cutaway prong. I have a couple of older nikkor lenses which are not ai. Does anyone have experience on converting nonai nikkor lenses. Sep 08, 2005 can anyone tell me the difference between nikon ai and ais lenses.

This system permits the nikon fa and the nikon f501, which was introduced a year later, to operate shutterpriority and program exposure modes with a far greater degree of accuracy compared with nonais lenses. We can modify nonai lenses to mount safely on all nikon camera bodies. While it is true that nikon did not change the lens mount since its debut, it did underwent some changes through the years that will inhibit the use of some lenses on some bodies. To begin with, every nikon dslr or nikon slr introduced after 1988 does not distinguish between ai and ai s lenses. First of all you should have a look at the manual of your camera body. By inserting a matrix chip print into such lenses, they could be made compatible with all of my modern nikon cameras. Use an iphone app like photometer for manual exposure measurement. Nikon converted lenses should be referred to as ai converted. If you want to use pre ai lenses on af cameras without ai metering, such as the d70 or d80, things are simpler. Nikon nikkorwide 3548 f4 wide angle conversion lens for. Jon sienkiewicz apr 27, 2017 just bought a 200mm f2. Fg 1981, fa 1983, f301 1985, f501 1986 and f4 1988.

Below nikon d200 d50,d70,d80,d100 on nikon dslr bodies every non ai lens has a limitation, you must set the aperture to the right position before mount the lens. The only thing id say different than caleb is that i would stay away from the nonai nikon lenses and even some of the ai ones. Arent there some nikon digitals you cannot use non ai lenses on though without damaging them. Dec 23, 2012 so i wanted to talk about ai converting old nikkor lenses. If you mount a nonai lens on and ai compatible dslr you risk damaging your camera, this is. This lever is the item that gets broken when you mount a non ai lens on. Sep 10, 2015 a follow up on what i missed in part 1. Nikon also offered a ai conversion for nikon non ai lenes in which a new aperture ring was installed with the ai metering ridge, adr and the new cutaway prong.

Since nonai lenses do not have a notch matching this lever there is nowhere for it to go on your d200. Background back in 2004 when i finally decided i needed to go digital, i was faced with the fact that my nice collection of nikon lenses was nonai that is pre1977 lenses with the solid prong and which required the nikon twist aka, shuffle, dont write to index their maximum aperture for the ttl exposure systems on cameras like the nikkormats and the f1 and f2. Make sure that the lens you are interested in is not on the list of incompatible lenses or serial. Can i use nikkor ai and ais manual focus lenses on my nikon. Or is yours an ai version but still with the pre ai indexing prong. For pro bodies with preais lenses there are some important advantages to the pro cpu. Newer nikon cameras, including the d4d4s, d5, df, d800d800e, d810, d850, d750, d600d610, d500, d7100, d7200 and d7500 allow you to use slower lenses with the teleconverters with the ability to utilize autofocus functionality when stopped down to f8. Note there is no aperture ring on that version of the lens, while there is an. Arent there some nikon digitals you cannot use nonai lenses on though without damaging them. Nikon g manual focus lens adapters for sony emount. A newly ai converted lens, in this case the 85mm f1. The optics of most of nikon s earlier ai s manual focus lenses have been exceeded in nikon s newer af lenses. Sep, 2009 what nikon dslr to get to take my old lenses. Adding a cpu to mf nikkor lenses part i photographs.

Illustrated doityourself conversion of old nikon lenses to ai. Mar 08, 2012 lenses which focus incorrectly, as indicated by the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder, can be fine tuned for optimal focus. Nikkor o auto 35mm f2 ai converted manual focus lens. Yep we have them all included tamron lenses for canon and nikon and sigma prime lenses for canon and nikon.

The fmount was first introduced on the nikon f camera in 1959, and features a threelug bayonet mount with a 44 mm throat and a flange to focal plane distance of 46. F, ais and af, with some minor adaptations for particular cameras, mostly the digital entrylevel models, which feature 2 extra screws. Using cheaper film lenses with dslrs and mirrorless cameras duration. This system permits the nikon fa and the nikon f501, which was introduced a year later, to operate shutterpriority and program exposure modes with a far greater degree of accuracy compared with non ai s lenses. The international resource for the nikon photographer. Lars holst hansen has described the conversion of an older 1. These lenses have an aperture coupling prong just below f5.

Nikon is the leader when it comes to compatibility among cameras and lenses of different decades. Converted, they would work perfectly with the newer ai cameras of the time. So being a mechanic i figured id attempt the lens conversion myself. Virtually all nikkor lenses produced since the introduction of ai in 1977 can be mounted and used on virtually all nikon cameras produced since 1977. I knew its have to be converted to ai since im using a d300. Your nikon d200 has an ai lever ai autoindex like on the older nikon fe shown above. The nikon fmount was launched with the nikon f camera in 1959 and has remained virtually unchanged since, making it the only lens mount still in production over 5 decades after its introduction. Only for five cameras the difference between an ai and an ai s lens matters. The difference between an ai lens and an ai s lens february 19, 2012. I was recently offered a nikon d50 from an old school chum of my mothers, for a discounted price and he also offered to throw in two lenses while this was a great deal, i had another offer of just the nikon d50 body for a significantly cheaper price. The nikon df advantage the nikon df can use nonai lenses as easily as ai and ais lenses. Deep blue 2 is correct but ill add that non ai lenses will also damage the ai lens mount on all but a few ai cameras.

Nikon converted lenses should be referred to as ai converted or ai d, even though many mistake them for ai. Nikon also offered a ai conversion for nikon nonai lenes in which a new aperture ring was installed with the ai metering ridge, adr and the new cutaway prong. You want to buy an older meaning manual focus without cpu lens for your nikon dslr or newer slr. Lenses with a type b conversion will fit on all 35mm and digital nikon slrs. Cheap camera lens prices on the canon range of ef mount lenses. Compatibility table ai conversions for nikon lenses. However, consumer level nikon bodies those that do not auto focus with nonafs lenses, d40, d3xxx, d5xxx, etc.

So i wanted to talk about ai converting old nikkor lenses. Nonai lenses can make serious damage on your camera. Electronically controlled, verticaltravel, metal focalplane shutter. Aip nikkor lenses, and noncpu ai lenses exposure modes a and m only. The original fourelement nikkorq is not an especially good lens, but nikon improved it just prior to the introduction of the ai series. Guide to nikon lens adapters for sony emount cameras. Many nonai lenses can be converted to at least partial ai function, nikon sold ai aperture rings for some nonai lenses, ten minutes and a screwdriver to make the change, and some rings are still availablei just this year converted a very nice nonai 50mm1. Jan 27, 2010 can i use manual focus lenses on my nikon dslr. How to use old legacy lenses on your modern nikon dslr. Thus, on many modern, albeit higherend nikons, there exists a menu option in the setup menu called noncpu lens data. Nikon nonai lenses compatibility and conversions an. With the d40, d40x, and d60, no conversion is needed to mount these old lenses. I suggest that you purchase the least expensive nonai lens you can find even one with broken glass and use it to gain experience before you attempt to modify a good lens. Can i use nikkor ai and ais manual focus lenses on my.

Youll just want to make sure you plug in the metering value in the non cpu menu. Compatible with af nikkor lenses, including type g, e, and d lenses some restrictions apply to pc lenses, and dx lenses using dx 24 x 16 image area, aip nikkor lenses, and noncpu ai lenses exposure modes a and m only. Although the guides i have seen might have skipped some parts. Mar 12, 2012 the only thing id say different than caleb is that i would stay away from the non ai nikon lenses and even some of the ai ones. Buy nikon vintage camera lens and get the best deals. Nov 09, 2009 non ai nikon lenses will damage dslr bodies, with the exception of bodies without a focus motor in them.

During the autumn of 2002, i began a project aiming to modify a large number of my manualfocus nikkor lenses. Lately ive been interested in the older nikon lenses, and i came across this lenses at a great price. Unfollow used nikon ai lenses to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get quick easy access to your product manual, downloads, warranty information and online support. I was looking to acquire lenses that had some character to them, and i want to do the conversion myself to save money and shipping stuff around. Maybe someone on this forum has done a video tutorial. In fact, the first 85mm nikkor telephoto lens that has a f2. Ai and aid lenses can be set so that aperture control reverts to the aperture ring on the lens, not the control dial on the camera, permitting correct exposure in a and m modes. Nikon f has one of the thickest registration distances of any slr mount. Using older lenses on your nikon dslr january 1, 2012 updated, see below. Nikon g adapters have a ring on the adapters that allows rough control of the aperture of nikon g lenses think of aperture control as opening or closing a faucet rather than precise fstops. I have done some research online and it does not seem complicated at all.

Apple iphone 7 32gb 128gb 256gb unlocked various grades all colours. Nikon, however, seems to love their old lenses as many of us do. Look at the lens mount area on your d200, and youll find it. Nikon lenses made before 1977 need modification to allow automatic indexing ai on newer bodies.

Below nikon d200 d50,d70,d80,d100 on nikon dslr bodies every nonai lens has a limitation, you must set the aperture to the right position before mount the lens. My other used nikon lenses are solid and reliable as well. Important nikon is evolving its lens mount and lens compatibility as we write. Neither the a or b conversion will affect the use of the lenses on any old bodies. By the way the criticism of nonai lenses that mentioned the lack of coating isnt relevant unless you use them in bright sunlight. Back to index page of nikon em instruction manual for nikon fg extenal link 2. There are lots of great preainonai lenses that can be had for cheap and most of them produce a characteristic look to them that has become so desirable. Yes, you can use vintagefilm nikon fmount ai and later lenses on a nikon d3200, but you probably dont want to use adapters to use other mounts.

The most complicated step was to get the aperture ring off, which took several steps for the old lens. John whites service is effective, fast and affordable. Or is yours an ai version but still with the preai indexing prong. Download user manuals, get the latest versions of nikon imaging software or update the firmware in your camera, speedlight or accessories. Most of todays lenses are compatible with ancient cameras, and most ancient lenses can be made to work fine on todays digital cameras. Im looking for a recommendation on where to send them to get them converted. Thus, on many modern, albeit higherend nikons, there exists a menu option in the setup menu called non cpu lens data. Nikkor ai conversions diy photographs, photographers and. Non ai lenses can make serious damage on your camera. Can anyone tell me the difference between nikon ai and ais lenses. It allows mounting of nonai lenses if the coupling unit is up.

Get the best deals on nikon vintage camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. Can a lens 3580mm from a nondigital slr nikon f50 be. Lenses which focus incorrectly, as indicated by the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder, can be fine tuned for optimal focus. The anticold battery holder db2 is recommended for use in subzero temperatures. So i guess the big question is, what are your experiences with converting the lenses yourself.

Some notes, and warnings, about ai conversion nikon slr. Increase your knowledge and understanding of photoraphy, get tips and advice from pros and be inspired, watch. You could snap it off if you force mount a nonai lens. Choosing nikon gave me the ability to use a roster of lenses from the late 1950s up to the ones that are currently in production. Pretty much the only thing stopping me from buying an iphone to use as my next camera is the fact that i cant shoot photos with a shallow depthof. Assuming your lens is either ai or ais, you should be fine. The conversion kit rings from nikon are identical to the ai aperture. Nikon at one time offered a ai conversion for nikon nonai in which a new aperture ring was installed with the ai metering ridge and the double row of fstops for adr and the new cutaway prong. The good news is that these bodies allow a nonai lens to be mounted without modification no feeler tab to foul but the tradeoff is that metering does not work. F, ai s and af, with some minor adaptations for particular cameras, mostly the digital entrylevel models, which feature 2 extra screws and the minimum. Few would disagree that the preai nikkor lenses for the nikon f and subsequent.

The type of conversion described on this page only applies to cameras which can meter with ai lenses, such as the d300, d7000, or d600. The nikon df can use nonai lenses as easily as ai and ai. Many non ai lenses can be converted to at least partial ai function, nikon sold ai aperture rings for some non ai lenses, ten minutes and a screwdriver to make the change, and some rings are still availablei just this year converted a very nice non ai 50mm1. Great value in used nikkors photography community for nikon. You have to push the little button the red arrow points to in order to release the ai coupling for folding up. This manual focus lens outperforms its newer 85mm f1. The nikon fmount is a type of interchangeable lens mount developed by nikon for its 35mm format singlelens reflex cameras. Which nikkor lens type is right for your dslr understanding. Other features found on ais type nikkor lenses but which are absent from the ai. Other features found on ai s type nikkor lenses but which are absent from the ai type include the following. Oct 20, 2014 the nikon fmount was launched with the nikon f camera in 1959 and has remained virtually unchanged since, making it the only lens mount still in production over 5 decades after its introduction. I am currently in possession of 3 pre1977 non ai lenses from my nikon ftn, after a fair bit of research i found that i cannot mount these on a modern.