Nikon Non AI to AI lens conversion

[cerber0s]

I just got a Nikon F2A off fleabay and will flip my regular F2 with the DP-1 finder. I do however want to keep some of the lenses, actually only 2. I first thought I had to replace them but googled it and found some DIY conversions that I wasn't too keen on, I then I stumbled on a place selling conversion kits for $15. I ordered it two days ago together with some film and it turns out to be actual NOS Nikon conversion kits. It came in a sealed bag with what looks like an old faded original label. It even has mounting holes for the mouse ears. I'll dig out the small screw drivers tomorrow and see if this works.

 

[flavio81]

I then I stumbled on a place selling conversion kits for $15.

Do you have the link?

 

[BradS]

oh...SCORE!
please share this place!

and as an aside...why go from F2 with DP-1 to F2A with DP-11 if you have non-AI lenses ?

 

[cerber0s]

Do you have the link?

oh...SCORE!
please share this place!

and as an aside...why go from F2 with DP-1 to F2A with DP-11 if you have non-AI lenses ?

The link is here, the place is in Finland.
https://kamerastore.com/products/nikon/nikon-f/spare-parts-2/

There seems to be a slightly larger market for Ai/Ai-S lenses here, although at slightly higher proces and I got the F2A cheap.

 

[BradS]

The link is here, the place is in Finland.
https://kamerastore.com/products/nikon/nikon-f/spare-parts-2/

There seems to be a slightly larger market for Ai/Ai-S lenses here, although at slightly higher prices and I got the F2A cheap.

Thanks for the link!!!


as you have discovered, as long as they have the rabbit ears, the AI lenses will work on the DP-1 but the non-AI lenses will not work (well, not very well) with the DP-11.

 

[Chan Tran]

oh...SCORE!
please share this place!

and as an aside...why go from F2 with DP-1 to F2A with DP-11 if you have non-AI lenses ?

Perhaps for the same reason people in 1977 who owned the F2 photomic upgrading to the F2 Photomic A and have their lenses modified (and if I remember right it was about $15).

 

[cerber0s]

as you have discovered, as long as they have the rabbit ears, the AI lenses will work on the DP-1 but the non-AI lenses will not work (well, not very well) with the DP-11.

Yes, that's true but with the F2A I can also use AF lenses with manual focus as long as they're not "focus by wire".

 

[BradS]

Yes, that's true but with the F2A I can also use AF lenses with manual focus as long as they're not "focus by wire".

Ah, yes. Of course. I hadn't thought of that.
Enjoy!

and thanks again for the link.

 

[cerber0s]

Ah, yes. Of course. I hadn't thought of that.
Enjoy!

and thanks again for the link.

You're welcome, and thanks

Just shot the first test roll with the F2A and it looks good. Same 12 year old bulk film as before.

 

[ronnies]

Thanks for the link!! Finally managed to order an AI conversion kit for my 85mm f/1.8 !!

Ronnie

 

[cerber0s]

Thanks for the link!! Finally managed to order an AI conversion kit for my 85mm f/1.8 !!

Ronnie

Nice!

 

[Tomwlkr]

Years ago I had 2 50mm 1.4 SC non AI lenses, I modified one to work with my FM by removing the ears and using a dremel tool cut a recess in the lens to match a AI lense of the same sixe. Still using it on my FM2n 30 yrs later