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[Xdisaster240sX]

I was wondering if the Nikon N series lenses would fit on my D series. Theyre both SLR but Im not really sure. Thanks in advance!

[numbnuts240]

they're.

[Otto.]

What lens and what body?

MOAR SPECIFIC.

[Xdisaster240sX]

Yep...that's what I meant.

[Xdisaster240sX]

Nikkor 28-80mm f3.3-5.6 & Tamron 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 lens and I was wondering if they would fit on my d3000. I dont think so but I wasnt sure

[Otto.]

The Nikkor will mount but won't AF. Not sure if it will meter either. You can still use it though.

[Xdisaster240sX]

Now when it comes to buying lenses. What do you look for to find out if it'll fit?

[numbnuts240]

matter.

[Otto.]

Now when it comes to buying lenses. What do you look for to find out if it'll fit?

Almost every Nikon lens that you can find will fit on your camera. Many won't autofocus though. All Nikon AF-S and AF-I lenses will function fully whereas AF and AF-D lenses will work but you'll have to manually focus. The AI and AI-S lenses will also fit but won't meter or autofocus.

[Papi Chulo]

Why wouldn't the nikor AF?




I thought you Nikon fanboys were always praising lens compatibility yada yada.

[Otto.]

Why wouldn't the nikor AF?




I thought you Nikon fanboys were always praising lens compatibility yada yada.

Because it doesn't have an internal focus motor, it needs to rely on the body to drive the little mechanism in there that moves the glass to focus. The D3000 doesn't have the little thing that will turn the screw on the lens to AF.

[Papi Chulo]

nice ninja edit kimosabe

[Otto.]

nice ninja edit kimosabe

yep

[skydragoness]

Why wouldn't the nikor AF?




I thought you Nikon fanboys were always praising lens compatibility yada yada.

Nope. Only us darkhorse Pentax users can claim that. I can use any lens Pentax ever made on my d-slr (K10D). I have an adapter to use their non-K mount lenses from the 50-60's. Also own several 30yr old lenses in perfect shape. I prefer to use MF most of the time except for motorsports applications.

That being said, I think they make an adapter to use Pentax glass on Nikon bodies.

[numbnuts240]

That being said, I think they make an adapter to use Pentax glass on Nikon bodies.

i want to use my glass on your body....

[Xdisaster240sX]

Thats awesome! my father in-law has several Nikon lenses from the mid 90's I can get. Do they also make an adapter for Canon lens to fit on Nikon? My pops has this huge Canon lens thats just sitting around.

[numbnuts240]

Do they also make an adopter

contact dcf.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Tito, you have contributed less than nothing to this thread.

Welcome back?

[numbnuts240]

i didn't want you guys to think i changed or something.

[Xdisaster240sX]

Tito, you have contributed less than nothing to this thread.

True dat

[Otto.]

Thats awesome! my father in-law has several Nikon lenses from the mid 90's I can get. Do they also make an adapter for Canon lens to fit on Nikon? My pops has this huge Canon lens thats just sitting around.

A Canon lens on a Nikon body probably isn't a good idea. Not only is the Canon mount larger than the Nikon, I believe that the rear element of Canon lenses is closer to the sensor (or film) than on Nikon's so I would imagine that you would have a lot of problems with focusing distances and stuff. Even if you do find a good Canon to Nikon adapter, it won't autofocus or anything.

[Xdisaster240sX]

ok. Thanks for your help

[Otto.]

No problem.

Do you have a Flickr account?

[skydragoness]

That being said, I think they make an adapter to use Pentax glass on Nikon bodies.

i want to use my glass on your body....

NOT COMPATIBLE. ACCESS DENIED.

[Xdisaster240sX]

No problem. Do you have a Flickr account?

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[PEZi]

I LIKE CANON......


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[Amays U G37S]

I LIKE CANON......


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haters roll out

[snwbrdr435]

^ no hate nikon makes nice cameras
with that said i like canon glass better which is why I own canon cameras and not nikons.

Boom

[Xdisaster240sX]

So I tried The older lens and my d3000 wont recognize that theres a lens attached. Ive looked around but, Is there a way around this???

[Dattebayo]

Do the hulk smash.