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01/14/2007 10:31:25 PM · #1 |
| My dad used to own a Nikon film SLR and has a few lenses still. Is there any way these lenses could be compatible with a DSLR? |
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01/14/2007 10:32:39 PM · #2 |
yes, but you probably won't be able to meter with them.
i have a 30 year-old 50mm that works great in full manual mode.
Message edited by author 2007-01-14 22:34:33. |
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01/14/2007 10:33:47 PM · #3 |
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01/14/2007 10:33:52 PM · #4 |
Yes, all Nikon AI and AIS lenses will work on Nikon DSLR.
If you want metering functionality with these lenses you will have to get a D200 or D2 series. |
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01/14/2007 10:37:01 PM · #5 |
| Also, you can use Nikon manual-focus lenses on most Canon DSLRs (with an adapter) and retain metering. Of course, aperture and focus need to be set manually, and you'll be either focusing stopped down or focusing, stopping down, and shooting. |
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01/14/2007 10:44:08 PM · #6 |
| wow thats actually very surprising to me. Thanks alot |
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01/14/2007 10:49:36 PM · #7 |
The info should be in the manual with the camera about which lenses will not work, as some lenses protrude into the body of the camera and could interfere with the mirror. There is a list with my S3 Pro Fuji about lenses not to use. Also, pre Ai Nikon and Nikkor lenses are not compatable with some digitals, as there is a small lever sticking out of the body at the lens mount that will get bent unless the back of the aperture ring is notched out (called AI'd usually in ads for used lenses.) It is inexpensive to have the notching done in most cases if you really would like to use the lenses.
I have 7 or 8 old Nikkor and Nikon lenses that I use a lot with great results. Other brands like Sigma for Nikon work well too. As said earlier in this thread, metering may not work depending on which body you have. With the histogram working, that is mostly an inconvenience, not a problem unless you are shooting moving targets where light changes rapidly and there is only one chance for the capture to happen.
edit/ Sorry, just noticed that you are a Canon user, so what  kirbic said is right on target.
Good luck and happy clicking. : )
Message edited by author 2007-01-14 22:54:37.
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