Nikkormat FTN and AI lenses

j-dogg · Jan 18, 2015

I recently discovered a newly-acquired FM that I bought to re-seal and sell here has the ability to shoot non-AI lenses using stop-down metering. After playing with it I came to the conclusion it's an updated Nikkormat......is it possible to meter AI and AI-s lenses on a non-AI body (F, F2, Nikkormat, etc.) using stop-down metering? I kind of have a hodge-podge of Nikon bodies, what I really need to do is just break down and buy an F3, but my FG and Nikkormats work well.

lxdude · Jan 18, 2015

j-dogg said:
After playing with it I came to the conclusion it's an updated Nikkormat.....

The FM was the direct successor to the Nikkormat, and occupied the same position in the lineup. It was a new design, of course.

Ricardo Miranda · Jan 18, 2015

is it possible to meter AI and AI-s lenses on a non-AI body (F, F2, Nikkormat, etc.) using stop-down metering?

Yes. How? It is in the manual and varies so slightly between models. But, in a nutshell, you push the metering lever out of the way.
If your AI/S lenses haven't lost the "rabbit ears", then no need for stoop-down metering.

Xmas · Jan 18, 2015

You should not have a problem with AI, AIed or AIs lenses they are the same as pre AI.

Except series E and the late pancake 5cm /1.8 AIs.

These last don't come with rabbits ears.

Even these lenses can be used stopped down.

If you have pre AI lenses you have a problem with FGs etc. physical damage...

John_Nikon_F · Jan 18, 2015

Any questions? My current FTn with my previous 24/2.8 AI Nikkor mounted to it. Camera thinks it has a Nikkor-N 24/2.8 pre-AI attached.

If you're talking about putting a Series E or an AF lens on your FTn, then what you do is move the pin all the way over to the right, so it's where the prong would be if you mounted a lens equipped with one. Mount the prongless lens, then meter as you would if you'd put a pre-AI Nikkor that has an automatic diaphragm, but no prong. Turn meter on, then, hold down the DOF preview while adjusting the aperture to the correct exposure.

-J

j-dogg · Jan 18, 2015

APUG delivers again, thanks guys.

I do have some Series E glass and a few lenses without the rabbit ears, my F mount system is a mix and match of glass and bodies but a very nice one.

mayokevin · Jan 19, 2015

I had forgotten that the FM had the flip up AI follower. I just played with mine for a minute to double check it. The FM is supposed to be smaller and lighter than the Nikomats.

elekm · Jan 22, 2015

The FM is smaller and lighter than the Nikkormats - by a noticeable amount. The FE is the successor model to the Nikon EL-2 - again, smaller and lighter and much less of a battery killer.

Xmas · Jan 22, 2015

We seem to have losts some posts (from 19/1/15) from this thread.

e.g. that some AIed lenses will not be compatible with the F4 (& probably FG, FG20 and EM)

e.g. 28mm /3.5!

need to read compatibility charts before you buy

ronnies · Jan 22, 2015

Xmas said:
We seem to have losts some posts (from 19/1/15) from this thread.

e.g. that some AIed lenses will not be compatible with the F4 (& probably FG, FG20 and EM)

e.g. 28mm /3.5!

need to read compatibility charts before you buy

That was a different thread about the F4 and non AI lenses.

Ronnie

Xmas · Jan 22, 2015

ronnies said:
That was a different thread about the F4 and non AI lenses.

Ronnie

Hi Ronnie

Oops

Noel

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