Has anyone used a nikon D70 with a AF zoom-nikor

05/10/2004 08:12:08 AM · #1

lense? I am thinking about trying it. If anyone has any comments, let me know. From what I have read and heard, it should work, but I may be lacking some features. My biggest question is "Is it worth it?".

Thanks!

-Daneille

MotoCycleBoi

05/10/2004 08:18:56 AM · #2

Originally posted by dccloss:

I have tried my D70 with three diferent AF zoom-nikor lenses. Works perfect. It's working just as good as with the DX kit lens.

blemt

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

05/10/2004 08:24:06 AM · #3

Works just fine. Is there a specific problem you are anticipating?

Clara

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D

05/10/2004 08:39:37 AM · #4

well, not really, but I was just looking into getting a new camera ( I bought my Olympus C-3030z in 1998, and my (film) Nikon N70 before that), and I don't want to waste my money. I have not used the nikon that much, being that it is not digital, and I prefer to do all my processing in house (short of developing the film in the house, and scanning it in with my film scanner!). And, I was looking into the C-8080z, because it is an all in one package, and I don't have a large budget to spend on camera "stuff". But, I was reading about the sensor size, and how you will get superior photos with an DSLR, because of the sensor size, and that it is not all about the pixels. I just figured that I could reuse my lense on a Nikon D70, and maybe spend close to the same amount as I would on the C-8080, and get a better camera. I just didn't know if the lenses were interchangable. For that new Olympus that they built from the ground up to be digital (their new DSLR), the lense are not. And, I was reading on Nikon web site, that some features between the D70 and an older lense may not work. So, I am trying to get feedback as to what does work, and how well. Thanks for your imput, and I would like more from anyone who has done this! Thanks, again!

-Danielle

dcano

Nikon D100

05/10/2004 08:58:05 AM · #5

The way I understand it all nikor lenses will work on all nikon camera bodies. For the d 100 and I believe for the d 70 you should try to use type d or g lenses. This will allow you to take advantage of all the cameras features. I think it is a wise choice to spend the money on the body and then use your previous lense system. I also think that you should ask your camera professional before you buy.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/10/2004 09:16:11 AM · #6

See here, here and here to help your try and determine what Nikon lenses may work, may not work or may sort of work on a Nikon body...

05/10/2004 09:48:38 AM · #7

Thanks for the info, I think that I have an AIS lense...But my lense does not look exactly like those pictured on the tripod web site...but it does have the smallest aperature in orange! There is no metal showing on the backside (where the lens attaches to the camera). It is an AF Nikkor lens, 35-80mm, 1:-5.6D, F4-22.