nikon to eos lens converter

[wennn]

hello, i recently got a 400d but i used to have a nikon film slr, i was wondering if the nikon to eos lens converters that are available are really of help such that i can be used on my canon. i wanna ask how effective is it?

thanks

[denniskee]

get those with af confirmation chip. cam-x selling, i think k13 also.

[wennn]

but those with af confirmation chip is only if u want to use af right? if i stick to manual focusing...?

[denniskee]

400d doesnt comes with split/microprsim focusing screen. can you be sure that the focus is correct using the original screen? no.

with ef/efs lens, when you do manual focusing, there is a af confirmation led inside the view finder. but you dont get that when using non ef/efs lens with adapter.

so either you get a split/microprsm focusing screen (difficult to see in low light condition) or adapter with af chip (easier between the 2 methods).

[alternatve]

My advice is to sell off the lenses and get their canon equivalent. Less hassle for all, especially yourself.

[blive]

Originally Posted by alternatve My advice is to sell off the lenses and get their canon equivalent. Less hassle for all, especially yourself.

or sell the 400D and get a Nikon body...

[giantcanopy]

Yup my opinion is if you have a huge collection of Nikon lenses or u got some exotic/sentimental/expensive lenses ( which in any case will make ppl wonder why u switch camera system ) it is easier to just use canon lenses along with all the other AF / electronic capabilities of the lenses.

Ryan

[wennn]

haha that lens was for a film slr, i got my dslr recently, just wondering if it could be done. but it's no point selling the lens off cos it's prob older than me, it belongs to my dad.

[Yappy]

Originally Posted by wennn hello, i recently got a 400d but i used to have a nikon film slr, i was wondering if the nikon to eos lens converters that are available are really of help such that i can be used on my canon. i wanna ask how effective is it? thanks

They are such in the market... Tago sells them.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by blive or sell the 400D and get a Nikon body...

I think that should be more logical. Wondered why TS got a Canon when he already has a Nikon system in the first place.

[Headshotzx]

I'm in the same situation as TS. Still have dad's old Nikon F-801 35mm film with Nikon 35-70mm and sigma 28-105mm. I want to ask how much the Nikon-to-EOS AF adapter costs (does it work like a teleconverter where you stack the nikon lens over the adapter, onto the cam?)

...or should I sell off my old Nikon kit and get some returns? Not sure bout this, cos it's like 20 years old.

I got a Canon because almost all photographers in my social circle has a Canon, which means more share-ability.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by Headshotzx ...or should I sell off my old Nikon kit and get some returns? Not sure bout this, cos it's like 20 years old. I got a Canon because almost all photographers in my social circle has a Canon, which means more share-ability.

Maybe you should unless you want it for keepsake or decide to switch back to Nikon later.. But that's not a lot of investment, so you don't lose or gain much anyway.

That's good enough a reason to choose an alternate brand.

[Headshotzx]

Hey, I didn't want to create a new thread, and my Qs are relevant to this thread, so here goes:

#1 Where would I buy a Nikon to Eos Lens converter + AF confirmation ?

Assuming that the only way to get it is from buying online and shipping it here..

#2 How would I know my nikon 35-70 and 28-105mm (1988 era) lenses are af / mount compatible?

[Headshotzx]

Anyone? I found this: http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/home.php/home.php?cat=270

[hawkeyes]

U should try this.

http://store.tagotech.com/

[s97529]

How about the local source?
Appreciate if someone who bought it can give some comments.

http://store.tagotech.com/product_in...14a1026173c697

[Headshotzx]

Would it work for 1980 era nikon lenses? I'm not sure if Nikon changed their mounts along the way, and I don't know what mount (AIS?) my lenses are.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by Headshotzx Would it work for 1980 era nikon lenses? I'm not sure if Nikon changed their mounts along the way, and I don't know what mount (AIS?) my lenses are.

Nikon has not changed mount. You can still use AiS lenses on today's Nikon DSLRs (minus some functions on certain bodies).