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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/02/2011 04:03:24 PM · #1

But you need to figure out what it fits! LOL! My husband brought home a lens today that he was given on a job site. It's a Kalimar MC Auto Zoom 1:3.9 80-200mm No. K86118535. I'll post pictures in a bit. I know for sure it doesn't fit Canon.

Message edited by author 2011-02-02 16:15:34.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

02/02/2011 04:08:37 PM · #2

Well if it doesn't mount to a Canon, it should mount to a Nikon. I guess. Maybe take it to the nearest camera store and try it out?

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

02/02/2011 04:23:03 PM · #3

After googling it, it seems it may be for a Pentax or Olympus, though I can't really be sure.

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/02/2011 04:36:28 PM · #4

The bayonet prong (for the aperture ring) suggests an early Nikon mount. I think all those still fit current Nikons, but of course there'd be no electronic communication with the camera. As far as I know, no Olympus ever used the bayonet, and I have an old film OM1, and that certainly doesn't have it, so no on the Olympus.

R.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

02/02/2011 04:39:10 PM · #5

But it could be used manually, couldn't it? How good is the glass, Kelli?

02/02/2011 04:39:21 PM · #6

As I suspected, the Pentax never used the bayonet connection to aperture either. It may be just a Nikon thing. Their pentaprisms overhung the front of the camera, and they had a little drop-down, pin connector that engaged, and coupled the aperture ring to the light meter. That was pretty fancy-schmancy stuff, when they came out with it, on the Nikon F-1 I believe...

R.

02/02/2011 04:39:50 PM · #7

Originally posted by snaffles:

But it could be used manually, couldn't it?

You bet! If it fits.

R.

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

02/02/2011 05:02:44 PM · #8

Originally posted by snaffles:

But it could be used manually, couldn't it? How good is the glass, Kelli?

Honestly, I couldn't tell you. It looks to be in good shape. I looked through it into the light and didn't see anything wrong. But remember, this was left in a vacated apartment. I know nothing about it other than it doesn't fit my camera.

kleski

Canon EOS-7D

02/02/2011 05:18:53 PM · #9

This looks just like my Kalimar 80-200...I'd venture to say it is for Pentax because the mounts in the photo seem to be identical to mine. Mine will only work manually though even though it claims to be auto. The glass is decent and would be nice for someone just starting out. Free is probably a very good price as they won't get over $10 online.

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

02/02/2011 05:25:45 PM · #10

Originally posted by kleski:

It has the bayonet prong to connect to a light meter, though; I don't think Pentax ever used those...

R.

hojop25

Sony DSLR-A200

02/02/2011 05:29:29 PM · #11

I HAVE THAT!!!

kleski

Canon EOS-7D

02/02/2011 05:29:56 PM · #12

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by kleski:
This looks just like my Kalimar 80-200...I'd venture to say it is for Pentax because the mounts in the photo seem to be identical to mine. Mine will only work manually though even though it claims to be auto. The glass is decent and would be nice for someone just starting out. Free is probably a very good price as they won't get over $10 online.

It has the bayonet prong to connect to a light meter, though; I don't think Pentax ever used those...

R.

The lens might not be Pentax but it will mount on Pentax. I do have the same bayonet prong on mine.

02/02/2011 05:36:11 PM · #13

Originally posted by kleski:

The lens might not be Pentax but it will mount on Pentax. I do have the same bayonet prong on mine.

Alright, then, I stand down from this one :-)

R.

kleski

Canon EOS-7D

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

02/02/2011 05:42:29 PM · #14

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Alright, then, I stand down from this one :-)

R.

You don't need to stand down Robert...we could just take this outside if you like. :)

Kevin

fotomann_forever

02/02/2011 06:53:30 PM · #15

Actually, MC is a mount for old Minolta 35mm cameras, starting with the Minolta SR-T 101, along with MD mount. I have a small collection of Minolta MC and MD mount prime lenses ranging from 35mm to 300mm.

For what it's worth, the lens was produced between 1966 and 1977.

There are adapter for both Nikon and Canon cameras, but both have to have a corrective optic in them to allow the lens to infinity focus. The adapter gives the lens another 1.6x crop factor, but loses a stop of light. It can be used without the corrective optic as an extension tube for macro photography work.

With that lens on a Canon or Nikon APS-C camera with the adapter, you have the 35mm equivalent of 512mm focal length. I've got a 2x teleconverter too for a whopping 1024mm :)

//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minolta_SR_mount

Can do 1536mm with my 300mm f/4.5 beast :)

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fotomann_forever

02/02/2011 07:05:27 PM · #16

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

It has the bayonet prong to connect to a light meter, though; I don't think Pentax ever used those...

R.

Nope, but Minolta did, introduced with the SRT-101.

thompp1

Nikon D500

02/02/2011 11:25:00 PM · #17

The lens is for a Nikon F mount, as identified by the silver aperture coupling. The coupling is shown in all three photos (mounted with two small screws), and the lens is identified with the "NI" near the "3.9" aperture marking. I have this lens, in Pentax mount, and it is similarly marked "PK". Mine is marked "55mm Albinar ADC MC AUTO ZOOM 1:3.9 F=80-200mm" followed by the serial number. The MC stands for Multi-Coated. The pictured lens should be usable on the D90, but it will not meter.