You have to do stop down metering with the F and the Non AI version of the F2. The focusing ring doesn't feel as good as AI/AI-S lenses.Even F and F2 bodies?
I might be pilloried in the town source for posting this because of its source, but "God hates a coward" (Laura Engels Wilder) so here it goes.
https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm
No AFis an inconvenience, but guess what: Nikon AF cameras still all have an electronic dot (or arrows and a dot) in the viewfinder which tell you when you've got perfect manual focus. It's slower, but just as accurate.
There are cheap Nikkor AF 70-210mm 1:4, and AF 35-70mm 1:3.3-4.5 lenses, with a free N2020 near me.
Is this affordable glass worth using in my FM, FG, EM bodies, in manual mode??
The N2020 may be full of surprises, good or bad?
Yup for the F. There are 6 eye level prism for the F2. One has no coupling whatsoever it's the DE-1. 3 with the pin, DP-1, DP-2 and DP-3 and 2 with the tab, DP-11 and DP-12.Yes, they'll work just fine. I have the AF Nikkor 70-210 as well as a 35-135 and 28-85 that came in a bundle with an N8008 and N4004, and I use them with my FE and FG. They work fine. Biggest issue is the "gearing" on the focus ring -- there isn't much movement so it can be tricky to get precise focus.
They'll work on any Nikon with a meter coupling tab rather than a meter coupling pin (the thing that the rabbit ears engage). If it has a pin, you'll have to stop down the lens using the DOF preview button to meter. I believe that's the case with the F and F2.
Haven't tried the N2020 but I can tell you that I find my auto-focus, auto-wind N8008 to be a very boring camera to use. May as well be shooting digital.
Aaron
This are the important things.The second version of the AF 35-70 (thick focus ring) has better manual focus ergonomics and feel than the first (thin ring).
-) focusing ring at good position
-) apt damping
-) apt throw
I like Ken Rockwell's site. It is well organized and very informative. I don't know why it seems fashionable to dislike him...I might be pilloried in the town source for posting this because of its source, but "God hates a coward" (Laura Engels Wilder) so here it goes.
https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm
The throw is shorter and not well damp. Both to make it AF better, less strain on the motor.This are the important things.
I do not use AF lenses, but to substitute manual focusing lenses, they should focus as good as manual-only lenses. Which means:
-) focusing ring at good position
-) apt damping
-) apt throw
I like Ken Rockwell's site. It is well organized and very informative. I don't know why it seems fashionable to dislike him...
Then keep an eye out for an inexpensive N90s body. Best price/performance AF Nikon IMO.
I like Ken Rockwell's site. It is well organized and very informative. I don't know why it seems fashionable to dislike him...
When a camera has AF, I use the auto focusing and rarely need to adjust. When the focusing is manual, I focus manually.
Yeah. While it is cute using manual focus lenses on AF cameras, when you revert to intended for use AF lenses, you realize how much more sense it makes.
I was 'playing' with Zeiss ZF.2 lenses on my F6 and F4, then switched to Nikon AF-D lenses (the F4) and Sigma Art lenses (F6) and the instant focus attainment with no messing around made it so much more productive.
Yes, they'll work just fine. I have the AF Nikkor 70-210 as well as a 35-135 and 28-85 that came in a bundle with an N8008 and N4004, and I use them with my FE and FG. They work fine. Biggest issue is the "gearing" on the focus ring -- there isn't much movement so it can be tricky to get precise focus...
Aaron
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