Since this is the manual focus forum, thought it would be on topic to post the follow regarding the FTZ adapter for the Z6 and Z7 camera. This information is from the Z Lens brochure.
Non-CPU AI, AI-Modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E Lenses will work in MF (obviously), Shooting modes A,M and Metering Mode
AI-P Lenses (like the 45mm and 500mm) will also support Auto,P,S shooting modes
Incompatible Lenses and Accessories:
The following lenses and accessories cannot be used with the Mount Adapter FTZ. Attempting to forcibly attach any of this equipment could damage the adapter or the lens. Individual variation may render lenses other than those listed below incompatible; do not use force if you encounter resistance when attempting to attach a lens.
Non-AI lenses
IX-NIKKOR
TC-16A AF Teleconverter
Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11)
Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6)
2.1cm f/4
K2 Extension Ring
180-600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers 174041-174180)
360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127)
200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490)
AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, TC-16 AF Teleconverter)
PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier)
PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001-906200)
PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)
Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)
NIKKOR-H Auto 2.8cm f/3.5 (28mm f/3.5) lenses with serial numbers below 362000
NIKKOR-S Auto 3.5cm f/2.8 (35mm f/2.8) lenses with serial numbers below 928000
NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2 (50mm f/2)
NIKKOR-Q Auto 13.5cm f/3.5 (135mm f/3.5) lenses with serial numbers below 753000
Micro-NIKKOR 5.5cm f/3.5
Medical-NIKKOR Auto 200mm f/5.6
Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 85-250mm f/4-4.5
Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 200-600mm f/9.5-10.5
I wasn't sure if I should start a new thread, or simply ask here...
I'm thinking about buying a 55mm f/1.2 (was considering the 50mm f/1.2, but the 55mm is cheaper). Are there significant differences between the different 55mm versions? From what I've read earlier versions' MFD is 0.6m whereas the later ones are 0.5m. I don't care too much about this as I wouldn't be buying it for macro capabilities. Also the later ones have better coatings? Is it that big of a difference? I'm thinking about getting one of the earlier pre-AI ones and sending it to John White (http://www.aiconversions.com/ - anyone have experience doing this?) for AI conversion.
My current MF lenses are the 50mm f/1.8 and 75-150mm f/3.5, both Series E. I'm wanting to get a proper Nikkor MF lens and thought the 55mm, with its super shallow DOF would be fun. I primarily shoot newer AF-S lenses (24-120mm f/4 and 300mm f/4), so I don't want to spend big money on MF lenses which won't get as much usage, but I'd still like to try it out.
Also, has anyone bought lenses from Japan through eBay, and what was your experience? Did you have to pay import duties/taxes to the US on items <$300? The Japanese sellers list items with better photos/detail than US sellers in general, which is a positive.
NNL. wrote:
I wasn't sure if I should start a new thread, or simply ask here...
I'm thinking about buying a 55mm f/1.2 (was considering the 50mm f/1.2, but the 55mm is cheaper). Are there significant differences between the different 55mm versions? From what I've read earlier versions' MFD is 0.6m whereas the later ones are 0.5m. I don't care too much about this as I wouldn't be buying it for macro capabilities. Also the later ones have better coatings? Is it that big of a difference? I'm thinking about getting one of the earlier pre-AI ones and sending it to John White (http://www.aiconversions.com/ - anyone have experience doing this?) for AI conversion.
My current MF lenses are the 50mm f/1.8 and 75-150mm f/3.5, both Series E. I'm wanting to get a proper Nikkor MF lens and thought the 55mm, with its super shallow DOF would be fun. I primarily shoot newer AF-S lenses (24-120mm f/4 and 300mm f/4), so I don't want to spend big money on MF lenses which won't get as much usage, but I'd still like to try it out.
Also, has anyone bought lenses from Japan through eBay, and what was your experience? Did you have to pay import duties/taxes to the US on items <$300? The Japanese sellers list items with better photos/detail than US sellers in general, which is a positive....Show more →
I have the 55mm 1.2 Ai with the scalloped focus ring (0.6m) and had the 50/1.2 Ais lens. In my copies the 55mm has more veiling flare at f/1.2 than the 50mm did at 1.2. Coma on points of light at the edges of the frame are terrible wide open, and perhaps more chromatic aberration too (easy to correct in post), but stopped down to f/2 it is terrific. But I liked the overall rendering of the 55 better than the 50 ( and that great old scalloped ring build is a plus) so sold the 50mm. There is a lot of sample variation too, so others may see differently. There are several 55mm/1.2 shooters on this forum so maybe they will chime in.
Re: John White conversions. I have had two of my lenses done by him and it is excellent service. 100% happy with both conversions.
Edit: re: coatings. If you can, try to get the NIKKOR-S·C version. It has the better coatings vs the NIKKOR-S
gbohannon wrote:
I have the 55mm 1.2 Ai with the scalloped focus ring (0.6m) and had the 50/1.2 Ais lens. In my copies the 55mm has more veiling flare at f/1.2 than the 50mm did at 1.2. Coma on points of light at the edges of the frame are terrible wide open, and perhaps more chromatic aberration too (easy to correct in post), but stopped down to f/2 it is terrific. But I liked the overall rendering of the 55 better than the 50 ( and that great old scalloped ring build is a plus) so sold the 50mm. There is a lot of sample variation too, so others may see differently. There are several 55mm/1.2 shooters on this forum so maybe they will chime in.
Re: John White conversions. I have had two of my lenses done by him and it is excellent service. 100% happy with both conversions.
Edit: re: coatings. If you can, try to get the NIKKOR-S·C version. It has the better coatings vs the NIKKOR-S
gbohannon wrote:
Since this is the manual focus forum, thought it would be on topic to post the follow regarding the FTZ adapter for the Z6 and Z7 camera. This information is from the Z Lens brochure.
Non-CPU AI, AI-Modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E Lenses will work in MF (obviously), Shooting modes A,M and Metering Mode
AI-P Lenses (like the 45mm and 500mm) will also support Auto,P,S shooting modes
Incompatible Lenses and Accessories:
The following lenses and accessories cannot be used with the Mount Adapter FTZ. Attempting to forcibly attach any of this equipment could damage the adapter or the lens. Individual variation may render lenses other than those listed below incompatible; do not use force if you encounter resistance when attempting to attach a lens.
Non-AI lenses
IX-NIKKOR
TC-16A AF Teleconverter
Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11)
Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6)
2.1cm f/4
K2 Extension Ring
180-600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers 174041-174180)
360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127)
200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490)
AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm f/3.5 ED, TC-16 AF Teleconverter)
PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier)
PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001-906200)
PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)
Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)
NIKKOR-H Auto 2.8cm f/3.5 (28mm f/3.5) lenses with serial numbers below 362000
NIKKOR-S Auto 3.5cm f/2.8 (35mm f/2.8) lenses with serial numbers below 928000
NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2 (50mm f/2)
NIKKOR-Q Auto 13.5cm f/3.5 (135mm f/3.5) lenses with serial numbers below 753000
Micro-NIKKOR 5.5cm f/3.5
Medical-NIKKOR Auto 200mm f/5.6
Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 85-250mm f/4-4.5
Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 200-600mm f/9.5-10.5 ...Show more →
These are the usual suspects. I have used on D800 and D810- the following successfully:
Fisheye (7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm f/5.6)
TC-16A AF Teleconverter - modified so it autofocuses.
Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6)
NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2 (50mm f/2)
Medical-NIKKOR Auto 200mm f/5.6
Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 85-250mm f/4-4.5
The above is good news, we can do aperture priority on the Z cameras, as the adapter must have the aperture tab. I am not saying to use those lenses I listed, just that the list is conservative. besides, if I can obliterate the adapter to use non-ai lenses, I will... it is not a camera. I will be buying a Z with no rush.
NNL. wrote:
I wasn't sure if I should start a new thread, or simply ask here...
I'm thinking about buying a 55mm f/1.2 (was considering the 50mm f/1.2, but the 55mm is cheaper). Are there significant differences between the different 55mm versions? From what I've read earlier versions' MFD is 0.6m whereas the later ones are 0.5m. I don't care too much about this as I wouldn't be buying it for macro capabilities. Also the later ones have better coatings? Is it that big of a difference? I'm thinking about getting one of the earlier pre-AI ones and sending it to John White (http://www.aiconversions.com/ - anyone have experience doing this?) for AI conversion.
My current MF lenses are the 50mm f/1.8 and 75-150mm f/3.5, both Series E. I'm wanting to get a proper Nikkor MF lens and thought the 55mm, with its super shallow DOF would be fun. I primarily shoot newer AF-S lenses (24-120mm f/4 and 300mm f/4), so I don't want to spend big money on MF lenses which won't get as much usage, but I'd still like to try it out.
Also, has anyone bought lenses from Japan through eBay, and what was your experience? Did you have to pay import duties/taxes to the US on items <$300? The Japanese sellers list items with better photos/detail than US sellers in general, which is a positive....Show more →
I bought a $2,500 800mm 5.6 ed ais like new with trunk and paid no duty. no issues.
