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Custom Setting Menu >> f (Controls) >> f5 (Assign FN Button) >> FUNC button + dials >> Choose Non-CPU lens number > OKAnother question:
How does one program the D700 so different Non CPU lenses can be selected through quick custom function buttons? I've lost my instructions...
I believe it's not a license as such, or at least not only a license, but access to the Nikon's source codes etc. Some of the third party manufacturers actually design the interface by reverse engineering, which sometimes causes problems when Nikon makes changes at their (the body) end. I believe that was the case with some Sigma lenses and the D200.It's not patents directly, it's licensing. Nikon has to license CZ to produce AF lenses. At least that's what the CZ Sales Manager told me a PhotoPlus.
Quite possibly true. It could also have been a case of the Sales Manager "dumbing down" the situation to simplify the answer he gave me. I think CZ wants to avoid the Sigma issues and develop in full cooperation with the camera maker.I believe it's not a license as such, or at least not only a license, but access to the Nikon's source codes etc. Some of the third party manufacturers actually design the interface by reverse engineering, which sometimes causes problems when Nikon makes changes at their (the body) end. I believe that was the case with some Sigma lenses and the D200.
Beside the fact that Contax lenses cannot be adapted to Nikon, the ZF line consists of either improved Contax versions, or totally new designs that did not exist for Contax.How does the optical performance of MF CZ lens with an "F" adapter compare to a ZF of similar focal length?
Steve
I should have specified Hasselblad CZ...Is there "optical" reason to use, for example, a 110 f/2 FE or a 180 F/4 with a Nikon?Beside the fact that Contax lenses cannot be adapted to Nikon, the ZF line consists of either improved Contax versions, or totally new designs that did not exist for Contax.
There are certainly some advantages like no vignetting whatsoever and uniform sharpness all over the frame. The ZF line does not go above 100mm FL anyway so the 180mm may be a good idea.I should have specified Hasselblad CZ...Is there "optical" reason to use, for example, a 110 f/2 FE or a 180 F/4 with a Nikon?
Steve
Jorgen, if you are going for Manual Focusing I suggest you take a very close look at the viewfinders, side by side. The D90 viewfinder may be a challenge for MF ?Very good news. That means that I can get metering with my D80 and could consider buying a D90 instead of a D300s. Nicer size for my use, and the price difference would allow for one Zeiss lens
Steen,Jorgen, if you are going for Manual Focusing I suggest you take a very close look at the viewfinders, side by side. The D90 viewfinder may be a challenge for MF ?
I don't know how big the difference is to the D300 viewfinder, but according to the specifications they are not the same.
I use the D300 with ZF lenses, and I even want to upgrade to a D3/D700 at some point, just to get the bigger and brighter viewfinder. I don't care all that much about sensor size, for me the viewfinder is the crucial part.
WoodyI now shoot almost exclusively with the ZF lenses on my D3X body.
Woody
That was true at one time. Some C/Y Zeiss lenses can now be adapted. See:Beside the fact that Contax lenses cannot be adapted to Nikon ...
What raw converter are you using? I found that Nikon Capture NX2 in particular was able to dial out CA even with ZF glass. Capture One also does a good job. ACR ... not a fan at all ...A few notes after shooting a bit more with the 50mm f1.4 Planar.
It's bloody soft wide open! I'm not used to this coming from modern Leica ASPH glass. I'd only use the Planar wide open in an absolute pinch or for that "ethereal" effect. CA is a problem - again I never really saw this with Leica glass - but can be handled to a point in post. From 2.8 it's super sharp and I actually don't mind the OOF areas, even when wide open. All in all, not in the same brilliant mind blowing optics league as the 50mm Summilux ASPH M or Summicron M, but at not even a 1/4 the price of the 'lux, who can complain? If I start using the Nikon more for personal doco work in the future I'll get the Makro-Planar, but for now the Planar is pretty sweet.
RogerWoody
Now that I am in Florida I am back to my Nikon kit that I can take to the Ocean....got the D3X from Marc and use mostly the ZF lenses.
I think I might have asked you this before...but did you ever find a better screen than the standard Nikon matte screen?