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Sep 29, 2011 12:47 |  #1

My father passed eway several years ago but I recently found a ton of old cameras and lenses.

I have a 7D and the Nikkor lens I have says

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So in the spirit of my father, I want to use this lens. Will either of these adapters work? What's the difference between the 2? One is more expensive.....

http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1317318​355&sr=1-1 (external link)

http://www.amazon.com …TF8&qid=1317318​355&sr=1-4 (external link)

How is the quality of the lens? How old??

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Sep 29, 2011 13:46 |  #2

Hi Christian,

I haven't used it, but the Nikkor 105mm is a legendary lens. It's been popular since it was introduced originally for Nikon rangefinder cameras in the 1950s, was redesigned for use on SLR models in the late 50s and has been produced in many versions since, even including macro (Nikon calls it "Micro") and PC (perspective control) versions. There is currently a 105mm Micro-Nikkor VC (vibration control) in the modern lens lineup.The one you have sounds to be "just" a short telephoto... not macro or PC. That's fine, though. You should find it useful.

A Nikkor-P is what's called a pre-AI version of the lens, earlier type that won't work fully with later Nikon cameras... But I think will be possible to adapt to Canon just fine.

However, I don't care for either of the adapters you pointed to. In fact, the second one is a Canon FD to Canon EOS/EF adapter and won't work at all. The first one is a simple Nikon to Canon EOS/EF adapter without a chip.

And the prices for the adapters seem high on Amazon.

Here is what I think is a better adapter on eBay (external link). The key is that this has an electronic chip that will allow focus confirmation to work on your camera. This is important, because it can be difficult to focus lenses manually with modern DSLRs, because their viewfinders are smaller and dimmer (even though the 7D's viewfinder is better than many of them). Some of these "chipped" adapters also let you program the lens focal length and aperture into them, if you wish, so that the EXIF in your images records that info correctly.

I don't know that particular adapter or seller on eBay. There are many sources for these adapters, some in China and Hong Kong, many of which seem fine, too. But I bought a similar adapter from China recently, except it was for a Tamron Adaptall2 lens. It was delivered rapidly and safely and works fine.

Personally I haven't adapted any of my old Nikkors yet. Some day I might, but I just don't urgently need any of the focal lengths. All my Nikkors are AI or AI-S manual focus and I am certain they can be adapted. I am a little uncertain if you will have any trouble adapting a pre-AI lens... I don't think so, but hopefully someone who is more familiar with those types of lenses will jump in here and clarify.

You mention "lens cap" labelled "105/2.5, 135/3.5".... I think you mean lens hood, not cap. If so, the hood is probably usable on more than one lens and that's why it's labelled that way.

It's not as easy to shoot with a strictly manual adapted lens, as it is a modern AF lens. Manual focusing isn't all that big a deal, especially when you have AF Confirmation available (thanks to the chipped adapter). The aperture control will also be manual and I think is a bigger deal. You'll need to learn to do "match needle metering" with your camera (check the manual). And you might want to manually open the aperture during focusing, so that the viewfinder is as bright as possible... Then stop down to the aperture you have chosen to use. It's more difficult to focus with the lens stopped down significantly, because the viewfinder gets dim.

This macro image was made with the adapted Tamron lens I mentioned above...

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Tamron SP 90mm f2.5 lens (adapted to EOS/EF) at f11. EOS 7D camera at ISO 400, 1/400 shutter speed. Handheld, ambient light.

It's trickier using a fully manual lens with a moving subject like a bee... But is possible as you can see. Stopped down to f11 the viewfinder is quite dim and AF confirmation no longer works.

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Sep 29, 2011 13:54 |  #3

The 105 2.5 in any variety is a really nice lens - many describe it as legendary. I use a lot of older Nikkors on an EOS body and the 105 is on my camera a lot. Great bokeh and sharp.

I use eBay adaptors, chipped and have had no issues.

This is an example using the lens from last summer in Pilsen (18th and Racine). Enjoy the lens.

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Sep 29, 2011 14:17 |  #4

WOW, Thank you guys so much.

AMFOTO1, I mean hood not cap! (Good catch) :)

I don't care about price and I'm not an Ebay guy. Is there something that will work from Amazon?

I will pick one up from Ebay if I have to. (Just need a link or a part name so I know I'm getting the correct one)

How do I determine what year the lens was made?

Thank you guys so much for your insite! greatly appreciated.....


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Sep 29, 2011 14:26 |  #5

I use this site for Nikkor lens age - but you can search for others on-line.

http://www.destoutz.ch …telephoto_105mm​_f2.5.html (external link)

Do not worry about the adaptor beyound getting one chipped. Any Nikkor to EOS adapter will work with all Nikkor and EOS bodies.


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Sep 29, 2011 14:33 |  #6

stover98074 wrote in post #13183163 (external link)
I use this site for Nikkor lens age - but you can search for others on-line.

http://www.destoutz.ch …telephoto_105mm​_f2.5.html (external link)

Do not worry about the adaptor beyound getting one chipped. Any Nikkor to EOS adapter will work with all Nikkor and EOS bodies.

Great site. Though using my specs above, I can't determine what year mine is?


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Sep 29, 2011 14:33 |  #7

stover98074 wrote in post #13183163 (external link)
I use this site for Nikkor lens age - but you can search for others on-line.

http://www.destoutz.ch …telephoto_105mm​_f2.5.html (external link)

Do not worry about the adaptor beyound getting one chipped. Any Nikkor to EOS adapter will work with all Nikkor and EOS bodies.

Btw,

Can you send me the link from Amazon? I don't want to get the wrong one. :)

TY!!!!

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Sep 29, 2011 14:42 |  #8

I called Fotodiox and she said I need to G series. (See Link). Didn't realize it was going to cost me 170.00
http://www.fotodiox.co​m …ords=nikon+to+E​OS&x=0&y=0 (external link)


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Sep 29, 2011 14:51 |  #9

Here is another site for serial numbers.

http://www.photosynthe​sis.co.nz/nikon/serial​no.html (external link)

I pay about $25 to $30 for generic adaptors on eBay. I assume Amazon has them as well. I have 8 Nikkor lenses - no issues with these generic adaptors on all of the lenses.


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Sep 29, 2011 14:55 |  #10

stover98074 wrote in post #13183250 (external link)
Here is another site for serial numbers.

http://www.photosynthe​sis.co.nz/nikon/serial​no.html (external link)

I pay about $25 to $30 for generic adaptors on eBay. I assume Amazon has them as well. I have 8 Nikkor lenses - no issues with these generic adaptors on all of the lenses.


Thank you very much. Looks like mine was Manf. in 1971

So, will this one work?

http://www.amazon.com …03Y38GSS/ref=pd​_cp_p_pw_1 (external link)

Or the first one from my original post?


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Sep 29, 2011 15:10 as a reply to  @ Buylongterm's post |  #11

Because you have an old manual lens, forget about buying an adaptor with AF focus confirmation chip. This will only work with Nikkor AF lenses.

Any basic Nikkon F to EOS adaptor will work, but bear in mind you will not be able to focus on infinity, and you will have to use fully manual settings on your camera.

I have an adaptor, but apart from trying it once, I have not used it... I use my Canon lenses with my DSLR and my Nikkor Pre-AI, AI and AIS lenses with my manual Nikon SLRs.


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Sep 29, 2011 15:54 |  #12

This is the lens I have?

105/2.5 P Auto NKJ LMIJ 5- Ai kit 40 234011 234380 - 286276 52266 - Mar 71

I'm hoping the adapter in my first link will work.


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Sep 29, 2011 16:11 |  #13

I would get this one or one similar to it with AF confirmation. This will light up a green indicator in your viewfinder (you can also have it send an audiable sound). When you have locked focus, it lights up or makes a beep if you configure your camera to beep.

http://www.amazon.com …F8&qid=13173304​85&sr=1-15 (external link)

There are more options on eBay for adaptors like this one.

All Nikkor SLR lenses focus to infinity with EOS bodies.


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