Dissappointing..

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

Hey guys,

Just recieved my 135mm 2.8 F Q lens. Saddley it doesn't jive with my FE or anyother nikon I have. Is there a adapter that I can get or just just re-list on Flea bay. Bummed..Waiting on reply.

Todd

Rick A · Apr 23, 2014

Sounds like a question that should have been asked prior to purchase.

Richard S. (rich815) · Apr 23, 2014

What mount is it??

Kyle M. · Apr 23, 2014

If it's a pre ai lens it should work just fine on your FE, provided you use stop down metering.

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

Sounds like a question that should have been asked prior to purchase.

This is true.. Assumtion on my part. I believe it said discription Non AI? I might contact seller and see if they will alow me to send it back. I figured old lens + old camera equals a perfect fit. Not the case.

Todd

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

standby for posted picture..

Todd

darkosaric · Apr 23, 2014

ToddB said:
discription Non AI?

Non AI will fit on FE, you just need to flip meter coupling lever.

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

Checked it again.. diffentley not going to go. Damn!!

E. von Hoegh · Apr 23, 2014

ToddB said:
Sounds like a question that should have been asked prior to purchase.

This is true.. Assumtion on my part. I believe it said discription Non AI? I might contact seller and see if they will alow me to send it back. I figured old lens + old camera equals a perfect fit. Not the case.

Todd

That lens would fit and couple to the meter just fine on an F, F2, Nikkormats up to FT2, etc. The FE is considerably newer than any of these. The FE2 will not accept non-AI lenses.

FE manual, instructions for using that lens on the FE on pp 30. http://www.cameramanuals.org/nikon_pdf/nikon_fe.pdf

E. von Hoegh · Apr 23, 2014

ToddB said:
Checked it again.. diffentley not going to go. @#!*% !!

When all else fails, read the instructions.

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

Interesting.. The metal post sticking out of lens only moves when the lens is put on F22 only? It feel like it wants to go on however I'm reluctant to put to much force.

Todd

E. von Hoegh · Apr 23, 2014

ToddB said:
Interesting.. The metal post sticking out of lens only moves when the lens is put on F22 only? It feel like it wants to go on however I'm reluctant to put to much force.

Todd

Todd, read the link to the manual that I posted. Otherwise you'll break the camera.

GarageBoy · Apr 23, 2014

Press the button, flip up the tab on the camera
Mount the lens on the camera, press the DOF preview button to meter (or, in A mode, press DOF preview before firing shutter)
Easy as that...

Xmas · Apr 23, 2014

If your camera is standard it has a strange meter coupling ring with a little button, does it have a little button on the aperture coupling ring, ie on the lens pin follower?

Noel

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

Got it!!! Yes.. does this affect the metering. Look like I have to view F-stop on ring and not in view finder.

Todd

E. von Hoegh · Apr 23, 2014

ToddB said:
Got it!!! Yes.. does this affect the metering. Look like I have to view F-stop on ring and not in view finder.

Todd

Something you may wish to look into is an AI conversion kit for that lens. This will a) allow the lens to couple to the camera's meter and b) allow you to see the F-stop in the viewfinder - the conversion kit consists of a replacement aperture ring and can be exchanged for the original in about 10 minutes by a competent technician.

GarageBoy · Apr 23, 2014

Chances there's a factory AI ring around is slim to none
The other option is have someone mill the aperture so it AI meter couples
http://www.aiconversions.com/

Unconverted, you need to press the DOF preview before you meter unless you're wide open, otherwise, the camera will think you're metering for wide open, but will close down the aperture when you take the shot

E. von Hoegh · Apr 23, 2014

Actually the only proper solution is to get an F with the plain prism.

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

It alway helps to read manual:confused:.. I looked and it discribed depressing DOF lever for proper exposure after manipulting F ring. let it go and take picture. What a relief!!!

Todd

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

I Can honestly say.. that this lens is not for fast moving subjects.

Todd

Gerald C Koch · Apr 23, 2014

With all the information available on the internet there really is no excuse for not doing one's homework.

I figured old lens + old camera equals a perfect fit.

As Holmes once said "My dear Watson, assume nothing."

Ricardo Miranda · Apr 23, 2014

This might help you to figure out what lens will fit or not: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/nikonfmount/aiais.htm

ToddB · Apr 23, 2014

Thanks again for everyone help on this. I was sure I was over looking something and learned a long time ago NEVER force anything.

ToddB

dynachrome · Apr 23, 2014

I recently bought a 24/2.8 Nikkor NC. The lens has been converted to AI but is missing the prong. I used it on a Nikkormat FT2 with stop down metering and the results are fine. You are right to observe that stop down metering is not convenient to use when shooting moving subjects.

summicron1 · Apr 23, 2014

some mid-age nikons had a coupling lever that flips up, some don't.

His, apparently, don't.

sounds to me like a good excuse to go buy an F2.

Dissappointing..

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