Episode 43: Nikkor Lens Guide – Adapting Nikon to Canon and Other Camera Mounts

March 7, 2012

in Gear,Lenses,Podcast Episodes,Resources,Reviews,Tutorials

There is a wonderful world of manual lenses out there. This guide is dedicated to using Nikkor lenses on Canon, and other camera mounts.

Quicktime File.

Here is what we will be covering:

  1. [1:45] Different Types of Nikkor Lenses (NON-AI, AI, and AIS)
  2. [5:25] How to Adapter the Nikon Mount to Canon and Others
  3. [9:49] Why Use Manual Nikkors?
  4. [12:50] Where to Buy Nikkor Lenses
  5. [14:20] How to Customize These Lenses for Video

Links and Notes:

  • Nikon compatibility chart I mention at xxx in the video can be found here.
  • KEH.com for lenses. Remember EX is the best but if you need to save money and don’t mind a slightly more used lens then the BGN rating will get the price down a little farther. My own rule is if I am spending more than $300 on the lens I get EX or EX+. I’d hate to buy a 50mm F1.2 for $500 at the BGN level and have it be in bad shape.
  • Here is a list of the AIS lenses I have bought from KEH:
  • 28mm F2, 35mm F2, 50mm F1.4, 85mm F2, 100mm F2.8.
  • You might want to check out this article on spotting the difference between NON-AI, AI, and AIS if you do a lot of garage sale or craigslist shopping.

Gear Mention in this video:

Nikon to Canon EOS Adatper

Canon Rear Cap

52-77mm Step-up Ring

Front Lens Cap

Also check out the lens gears from WideOpenCamera.com.

Do you have any tips for adapter Nikkors to different camera mounts?

Related content:

  1. Episode 23: Preparing Photography Lenses for Video
  2. Episode 009: Nikon to Canon Lens Adaptor
  3. Episode 019: Investing in Future Proof Lenses.
  4. Episode 013: Primes Lenses For DSLR Video
  5. Affordable FD Lenses For HDSLR Use

Tagged as: Adapter, Lenses, Nikkor, Nikon to Canon

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  • http://www.facebook.com/gorrala.sandeep Gorrala Sandeep

    My nikkor primes came in this morning.Because of their short barrel i’m not able to use my Indisystem follow focus on them,any one have this problem,or what kind of follow focus you are using?Any suggestions?

  • http://www.facebook.com/brock.hanson.16 Brock Hanson

    What’s up with the Nikkor E-series? Is there a huge difference in build and image quality between E-series lenses and Nikkor AI and AIS lenses? The price difference would suggest so.

  • http://dslrvideoshooter.com calebpike

    The E series lenses are great. Although I have not compared them to the other Nikkors.

  • http://www.facebook.com/cassidy.hilton1 Cassidy Hilton

    Is your ND the one from WideOpenCamera?

  • http://dslrvideoshooter.com calebpike

    I didn’t get it from them, But yes, its the same brand.

  • http://parkerfoster.com/ Parker Foster

    Why did you buy a 28 and a 35? Aren’t those really close in focal length?

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