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Nikon Lens Adapter

m3photo

New member
I haven't seen either of those...

Here is another that I am curious about:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250415846014
Seen this one - he still tends to dance around with his prices, probably feeling out the market. He posted his first one (for Nikon) as an auction and it hit $142! As jinfinance is now offering 2+1 for about the same amount, I'm hoping the market for these adapters settles down a little more before I jump in again. I bought one of the first m39-m4/3 models for nearly $80 and now after 4 months they're going for half that!
 

wjlapier

Member
I use jinfinance's Nikon to M adapter and CQ M to mFT adapter to use Nikon lenses on the G1. There is also a Nikon made Nikon to C mount adapter that I have and can use with Hawk's C mount to mFT adapter.

Both are great and are solid on the G1.
 

m3photo

New member
I use jinfinance's Nikon to M adapter and CQ M to mFT adapter to use Nikon lenses on the G1. There is also a Nikon made Nikon to C mount adapter that I have and can use with Hawk's C mount to mFT adapter.

Both are great and are solid on the G1.
Thanks for the reply. I'd thought of the C-Mount route as I have Hawk's adapter, but funnily I discarded this idea as I (obviously wrongly) thought that there would be light-loss issues here ...
 

wjlapier

Member
Thanks for the reply. I'd thought of the C-Mount route as I have Hawk's adapter, but funnily I discarded this idea as I (obviously wrongly) thought that there would be light-loss issues here ...
Occasionally you can find the Nikon c mount adapter for around $50. The other nice thing about it is you can use Nikon G lenses and control the aperture with the plunger. Push the plunger all the way in and the lens opens all the way up. Some folks have figured out a way to attach a screw to the plunger so they can adjust aperture more easily.
 

djonesii

Workshop Member
I went the C-mount route, it works, and I never use it. The Nikon and Canon lenses are just too big!

I much prefer the Voigtlander and C mount choices that I have in terms of size. I have not done any IQ work at all between the two choices as the size makes the IQ a non issue. The whole point of the G1 is to be a compact package. If I want my Nikon IQ, I will just suffer the D300.

Dave
 

m3photo

New member
Re: Compact Package

The whole point of the G1 is to be a compact package. If I want my Nikon IQ, I will just suffer the D300.
Dave
You're quite right of course but a part of the photographer's character almost forces him/her to be on the constant look out for that "perfect" combination!
Myself included of course, I'm waiting for the adapter so I can use my 24mm f/2 Nikkor as a walkabout lens for the G1, I don't really think this lens will feel all that large on it and an f/2 is certainly more versatile than f/4.8.
 

wjlapier

Member
I like the Nikkor 20mm f/4 for it's size and sharpness. But after trying the Canon FD 20mm f/2.8, wow. Huge difference in image quality. The Canon is heavier and bigger, so I kinda prefer the Nikkor. But if I want crazy sharp and a little faster I'll use the Canon.
 
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phil

Guest
Not sure what Arthur Askey would have made of this lot! He would have though we were busy little bees I suppose!
 

Godfrey

Well-known member
I like the Nikkor 20mm f/4 for it's size and sharpness. But after trying the Canon FD 20mm f/2.8, wow. Huge difference in image quality. The Canon is heavier and bigger, so I kinda prefer the Nikkor. But if I want crazy sharp and a little faster I'll use the Canon.
the Nikkor 20/3.5AI is a sleeper. Small, light, very sharp.
 

m3photo

New member
Re: Nikkor 20mm f/3.5

the Nikkor 20/3.5AI is a sleeper. Small, light, very sharp.
Indeed it is. Relatively cheaper and more of them than the f/4. I got one for £170 a couple of months ago. Just half a stop slower than the newer f/2.8 and takes 52mm filters for those of you who haven't seen this lens.
 
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