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06/29/2010 12:58:27 AM · #1 |
| I have a Nikon F60 which is a very good camera - my best camera- but I don't use it because it uses film. It has a Tamron28-200mm zoom lens. Could I use that lens if I acquired a Nikon DSLR body? I've been looking on eBay and have seen a Nikon D70 body, which I have now missed, but I'm sure others will pop up. I don't think I'll be in the position to buy a new DSLR, so would this be a good alternative? |
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06/29/2010 01:24:02 AM · #2 |
| You will be able to use your exsisting lens on any JUST about any Nikon DSLR. The exception being the D40. I may be wrong about this. Anyway, if you want Nikon, the D70 is a great camera( i still have mine), however it is older. Depending on your budget you can get a D90, D80, or a D200 for a decent price. |
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06/29/2010 01:29:31 AM · #3 |
| Thank you, Chris. Now that I have confidence in the compatibility issue, I'll keep an eye on what pops up on eBay, and also sus out some other on-line offers. |
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06/29/2010 01:43:02 AM · #4 |
Even though I use a superior Olympus brand camera (hehehe), I'm in the same boat. I have some nice glass from my film camera that's just sitting around collecting dust. However, I think I'm gonna' drop the 17 bucks for the OM/4thirds adapter and see what happens when I try manual focus/exposure that I'll have to deal with. (Prime 28mm and 50mm are really fast lenses. Can't see them going to waste. Also, my 70-200mm zoom will double it's reach in the digital realm).
If I understand all this stuff correctly...
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06/29/2010 01:49:23 AM · #5 |
| I think it sounds like you understand it all better than I do. |
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06/29/2010 03:34:10 AM · #6 |
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06/29/2010 03:49:34 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by shootinglover:
D90 is a good choice |
Thanks. |
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06/29/2010 04:57:32 AM · #8 |
I suggest to find a D90... is a really good camera, even if is not a pro body the results are very very good...
My brother started with that body (now has a D3S) and i remember his shots, a good choice for me... |
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06/29/2010 05:03:51 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by cryan:
You will be able to use your exsisting lens on any JUST about any Nikon DSLR. The exception being the D40. I may be wrong about this. Anyway, if you want Nikon, the D70 is a great camera( i still have mine), however it is older. Depending on your budget you can get a D90, D80, or a D200 for a decent price. |
Actually, any Nikon lens will fit the D40. The piece that's missing in the D40 is the in-body focus motor. So if the lens doesn't have a focus-motor built in, then it'll only work in manual focus mode. |
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06/29/2010 08:27:07 AM · #10 |
The only Nikon bodies that can work with in camera body focusing lenses are the D80, D90 and up. (D300, D300s, D700, the various D3's) so if your lens is focused from the camera body and not an INTERNAL focus mechanism/motor in the lens itself, it will be manual focus but metering will function on most Nikon DSLR's.
Your lens is also a Full Frame lens but will work on DX (Small frame) DSLR's (D80, D90, D300s) however, you will get a 1.5x crop factor meaning the effective focal length is 1.5x it's 35mm FL or 42-300mm. This is not a bad thing except when using the lens at 28mm on your F6. On a D700, D3 teh Tamron will remain 28-200mm as they are Full Frame sensors.
My advice is to get a D80 or D90 2nd hand with few actuations, generally under $500 - $600 USD. Both these DSLR's are exceptional and you can carry on buying "older" glass on e-bay at really good prices. |
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06/29/2010 08:34:54 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by Magnum_za:
The only Nikon bodies that can work with in camera body focusing lenses are the D80, D90 and up. (D300, D300s, D700, the various D3's) so if your lens is focused from the camera body and not an INTERNAL focus mechanism/motor in the lens itself, it will be manual focus but metering will function on most Nikon DSLR's. |
Actually, the D70 and D70s are also working with in camera body focusing lenses, which is the body the OP was looking at. I have a D70s and can confirm this to be the case.
It's the more recent D40, D40x, D60, D3000 etc that do not. |
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06/29/2010 08:45:38 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by Magnum_za:
The only Nikon bodies that can work with in camera body focusing lenses are the D80, D90 and up. (D300, D300s, D700, the various D3's) so if your lens is focused from the camera body and not an INTERNAL focus mechanism/motor in the lens itself, it will be manual focus but metering will function on most Nikon DSLR's. |
Originally posted by salmiakki:
Actually, the D70 and D70s are also working with in camera body focusing lenses, which is the body the OP was looking at. I have a D70s and can confirm this to be the case.
It's the more recent D40, D40x, D60, D3000 etc that do not. |
The D50 has the internl motor as well.
Really, you can find terrific deals on older bodies. I got a splendid deal on a D200 from a DPCer that was pristine with very low usage.
Look for the newer, or more capable offerings.....really and truly, a D70/D70s is worth almost nothing because of how far these bodies have come at this point. The D80 is okay, but either step up to something like a D200 for the profesional quality, or the D90 for the technology.
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06/29/2010 08:49:44 AM · #13 |
| I love my D90! The D40 was great for introducing me to dslrs but the D90 is great. |
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06/29/2010 09:27:43 AM · #14 |
| If you absolutely have to buy used, get a D200 or used D80, or D90. The D70's are starting to get old and will gradually start flaking out. Thirty years from now you won't be seeing D70's, D200's, 90's, etc because they will no longer function. It's just a matter of time until the flash ram inside these cameras start going bad and the processors won't boot and no more pictures. Save your money and get something new with a warranty. Or better yet if you're a conservative person (cheapskate like me)find a new friend that will let you use their camera! And if this "rich" friend becomes a generous spouse, all the better! |
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06/29/2010 01:56:35 PM · #15 |
| It was a whack of $$, as I also got a 5-yr warranty, but I don't regret buying the D90 new. Lenses I'll buy used - and have been very lucky that both of my previously enjoyed lenses came in the condition that they were advertised. But camera bodies are another thing altogether, far more moving parts where things could go wrong! |
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06/29/2010 02:03:06 PM · #16 |
| I could be incorrect but I've noticed the D90 going down in price slightly. I see the price is just under $800 at The Camera Store here in Canada (body only). |
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06/29/2010 06:40:55 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Citadel:
I could be incorrect but I've noticed the D90 going down in price slightly. I see the price is just under $800 at The Camera Store here in Canada (body only). |
It's about time they replaced it... |
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06/29/2010 08:03:59 PM · #18 |
Thanks everyone for the advice. I think I'll look out for a D90
Originally posted by FireBird:
If you absolutely have to buy used, get a D200 or used D80, or D90. The D70's are starting to get old and will gradually start flaking out. Thirty years from now you won't be seeing D70's, D200's, 90's, etc because they will no longer function. It's just a matter of time until the flash ram inside these cameras start going bad and the processors won't boot and no more pictures. Save your money and get something new with a warranty. Or better yet if you're a conservative person (cheapskate like me)find a new friend that will let you use their camera! And if this "rich" friend becomes a generous spouse, all the better! |
Lol at this piece of advice. It's come a bit late! I already have a spouse who is neither rich nor interested in photography.(Not even a little bit, he moans when I want him to come and look at something on DPC.) |
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06/29/2010 08:24:00 PM · #19 |
Just in case you want amateur opinions about the camera, check here, and here.
Good luck! |
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06/29/2010 09:11:24 PM · #20 |
| Thanks Prash. Some more to think about. I won't necessarily jump in yet, but I'll keep mt eye open. |
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07/08/2010 04:39:52 PM · #21 |
@  Salmiakkiand  NikonJeb
Technically you're both right but I didn't really consider them. Even the D80 is getting long in the tooth.
When you can get a new D90 for under USD $700 dollars with a lens (18-55VR or 18-105 VR) with 2yr warranty...
Still if you hunt around like anything in life and have patience I guess you can get a D50/D70 for cheap 2nd hand with low actuations.
The risk is that if it (2nd hand DSLR) dies, expect to be scoffed at by the agents or told that the parts are unavailable or it's uneconomical to repair (UTR). The D80 is fast reaching this stage (I just had the CCD done on my D80 for about 50% the price of a new D90) and a D100 I binned as it was UTR by Nikon themselves.
The D90 is an excellent buy and has at least 2-3 years life yet for the Semi-Pro, just like the D50 and more so the D70, that are still in hands right now...till they die and become UTR.
BTW, the DIR review has some mistakes as well. The D90 has MORE pixels per square mm than the D3x!
It's LCD is also not 300k dots, it's 920k and 3", not 2.5".
As far as the Amazon review is concerned, I've got 3 x D90's and not one hot pixel. |
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07/08/2010 05:21:05 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by Magnum_za:
When you can get a new D90 for under USD $700 dollars with a lens (18-55VR or 18-105 VR) with 2yr warranty... |
Uh, no.....not legitimately.
The body's $850-$899 at B&H, Adorama, & Cameta. Someone offers you a new D90 *AND* a lens with warranty for $700, you're being scammed. Nikon sets pricing on this stuff and the dealers are obligated to pretty much adhere to their wishes as part of the franchise agreement.
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