itsybitsyspidy
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espn said:
what's the market rate like? can all these lens be used on film SLRs as well?
Nikon 18-200mm VR
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what's the market rate like? can all these lens be used on film SLRs as well?
itsybitsyspidy
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alechim said:
so in short any lens with aperture ring can be used on SLRs?
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itsybitsyspidy said:
A lens without an aperture ring? Sure or not? Then how can you adjust teh apperture?
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TMC said:
Ohh... nope.. never seen them or even want to... thank goodness they now include apperture ring.
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espn said:
Ya hor, you're right.
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alechim said:
Not having an aperture ring doesn't mean it can't be used on a film SLR, eg. the 70-200 VR is a G type lens (without aperture ring) and can be fully used on most modern film SLRs without any issues.
G type lenses can't be used on older SLRs (eg manual ones) where there is no aperture control on the body - well, technically you can, but it'll only be at the lens' minimum f-stop which isn't very useful.
The 17-55 is a DX lens, which Nikon recommends to not mount on film SLRs. Again, you can mount it and it will still work, but you will get vignetting at certain focal lengths.
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gooseberry said:
ok so you're saying G type lens and DX lens should not be used on film? other types can?
What he means is that G type lenses can be used on film, but can't be used on older/manual SLR bodies where there is no aperture control.itsybitsyspidy said:
DX lenses can also be used on film, but will have vignetting at the wide end because the image circle is smaller. Whether should or should not, it's up to u
Pro explanation, I learn something today :thumbsup:wiz23 said:What he means is that G type lenses can be used on film, but can't be used on older/manual SLR bodies where there is no aperture control.
DX lenses can also be used on film, but will have vignetting at the wide end because the image circle is smaller. Whether should or should not, it's up to u
just look at the lens specifications. and your camera manual.
DX: only meant for DSLRs. some DX lenses (e.g. 17-55) may be used with limitations on film SLRs. but the 18-200 may not be one of those.
G: aperture must be controlled by the camera body. newer nikon film SLRs can use G lenses. check manual.
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alamak, this site is just what you need...
http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/nikon_articles/other/compatibility.html
basically the F90x, F801s, and older cameras have limited compatibility with G lenses. some others also cannot activate VR.
DX: only meant for DSLRs. some DX lenses (e.g. 17-55) may be used with limitations on film SLRs. but the 18-200 may not be one of those.
G: aperture must be controlled by the camera body. newer nikon film SLRs can use G lenses. check manual.
edit:
alamak, this site is just what you need...
http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/nikon_articles/other/compatibility.html
basically the F90x, F801s, and older cameras have limited compatibility with G lenses. some others also cannot activate VR.
itsybitsyspidy
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eh thanks bruddahs for all the explainations!
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