Dissappointing..

[chip j]

Buy a Nikkormat for $20.

 

[BMbikerider]

It is possible to get the lens modified by a competent engineer. I had a 35mm non AI lens converted and all that was required was a step to be machined in the back ring so that it will couple with the metering ring. It won't cost a lot of money and save you getting rid of what is a good lens.

 

[Xmas]

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

Todd

The stop down metering is not that bad.
The 135mm requires a different style of shooting takes a lotta practice.
I only use one for static scenes or panning horsie on jump or auto on track or people at weddings.
If you google one of the repair people may have a factory ring or a spare converted using a nail file will reduce value, keep the original.

Noel

 

[Xmas]

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.

You can print a strip and stick on the extra f stop values, factory conversions difficult to source today.
Lots of cameras don't have displays.

see bottom of this link

http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/aimod.html

 

[E. von Hoegh]

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.

Actually his do.

The FE and FM have the hinged coupling lever. The FE2 and FM2 do not.

 

[E. von Hoegh]

You can print a strip and stick on the extra f stop values, factory conversions difficult to source today.
Lots of cameras don't have displays.

see bottom of this link

http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/aimod.html

I'm pretty sure all Nikons of the AI and later age have the aperture display read off the aperture ring. I saw recently, somewhere, a list of factory AI conversion kits for sale NOS. I'm trying to recall where.

 

[ToddB]

Thanks EVH..
For right now, I'm ok with pressing DOF preview lever to get proper exposure.

Todd

 

[E. von Hoegh]

Thanks EVH..
For right now, I'm ok with pressing DOF preview lever to get proper exposure.

Todd

If you get the chance, glom one of the factory kits. I'll post the link if I find it. I have a pre AI 28/3.5 with the factory ring on it and it works perfectly on an FM2n - meter coupling and aperture readout. The only issue with the stick on scales is that the numerals are relatively tiny and it must be placed precisely on the aperture ring for it to align properly.
If all my (other six Nikkor) lenses had the conversion ring I'd be in the market for an FM2n, they're quite the nice little camera.

 

[darkosaric]

Thanks EVH..
For right now, I'm ok with pressing DOF preview lever to get proper exposure.

Todd

When you are in action and you don't have time - just shoot wide open

 

[ToddB]

When you are in action and you don't have time - just shoot wide open

That what I was relizing. With the extra step in aquasitioning the image. Not much for fast moving objects. I attending to use this lens for portriat work.

 

[Chan Tran]

When you are in action and you don't have time - just shoot wide open

The lens is f/2.8 and you want to shoot at say f/5.6 you have to stop the lens down 2 stop. Well turn the ISO down 2 stops or turn the exposure compensation up to +2. Set the lens at f/5.6 and just shoot in A mode. The camera thinks that you are shooting wide open and measures the light at f/2.8 but you dial in the compensation it would give you correct exposure. No need to push the DOF level.

 

[ToddB]

I posted on Lens thread that I tested a roll on a co-worker and her little boy. They came out amazing . The Negs had exposure consitancy and very tack sharp (For 35mm). The lens is one of my goto lens in my bag now. Thanks again for the help.

Todd