Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Yashica Film SLR lens to Nikon DSLR lens compatibility with the help of an adapter?

Here are the facts. I really need an expert opinion on this one. :)

1.) I have a Yashica 50mm ML lens from my FX-7 film SLR camera.

2.) I have a Nikon D5100 Digital SLR.

3.) I want to use that 50mm ML on my D5100.

4.) I saw an adapter for a cheap price that says "M42 Lens to Nikon Body Adapter" with a description of "Make M42 mount lenses (Zeiss, Pentax, Praktica, Mamiya, Zenit) can be used on NIKON cameras"

5.) I've read several articles about the relationship between Yashica and CZ lenses but I just don't get it.

The main question now is, will the 50mm ML work on my Nikon DSLR if I buy the adapter? Thanks a bunch!
Added (1). I am aware of the hassle that I will be going through, like having an all manual setting (with no light meter), and not being able to focus to infinity. :)
Added (2). about the main question, that should be "will the 50mm ML 'successfully and perfectly mount' on my Nikon DSLR if I buy the adapter?"

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Any lower-priced fixed aperture Sony E-mount zoom lenses? (under $500 US)?

I am noticing that the Sony e-mount lens system is very limited. I did notice there are some fixed aperture lenses that range from 800 to $1000.

I understand fixed aperture lenses are generally more expensive anyway. But just to make sure, I am not overlooking anything here, correct?

Sigma and Tamron appear to make great lenses for the Sony A mount, but without buying an adapter for the E mount, it wont communicate with the body. I generally use manual lenses anyway. However, I am considering the Sony A6000, which has fast autofocus, but the only zoom lenses that look native are f4.5-6.3

Am I missing something? Is this just the climate that we are in now where the lenses arent as robust as the Canon and Nikon lineups?

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What should I do with my Nikon D7000?

I purchased the camera in 2011 and it was a good camera (though I could never get a super crisp shot no matter what I tried) but now my D7000 got a shutter failure. Honestly I don't even want to bother getting it fixed because 1. It is expensive to get it fixed 2. I'm pretty sure the sensor was scratched by the messed up shutter which will cost a lot more for nikon to replace 3. It would probably fail again very soon 4. I was never completely happy with my D7000's images (I used my bros D3100 and the photos look way better IMO). I don't know what to do with the body. The top screen is also broken (I tripped running up a staircase a while back and the screen broke).

So, what should I do with my broken D7000?

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Why does the iso on my DSLR get worse as my camera gets older?

I've owned my Nikon D60 since 2008. It used to take some pretty nice photos at an ISO of 800. As it's gotten older the ISO quality has slowly degraded. Photos taken at ISO 400 began to look like they were taken at 800 and now images taken at ISO 200 looks pretty bad. It's so. Incredibly. Grainy!

Thoughts? Suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.

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Does the Sigma Ex Apo 70-200Mm 1:2.8D F/2.8 focus on the Nikon D5100?

Does the Sigma Ex Apo 70-200Mm 1:2.8D F/2.8 focus on the Nikon D5100?
Added (1). I am wondering if I need to focus manually or if it will auto focus many thanks

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Should I sell my Nikon lens for money to buy a pentax k1000 with 50mm lens?

Well I had my d7000 and 35mm 1.8 lens and I was happy with it until the d7000 got a shutter failure. It would cost a lot to fix, and I don't know if the sensor got damaged too, PLUS it would probably fail again anyway… I don't really know what to do with the broken d7000 BUT the 35mm lens is almost brand new so I could sell it. I was looking on craigslist and I found someone selling a Pentax K1000 with a 50mm lens in "nearly new condition". If I sell my lens I can definitely afford it (it's $75). Is it worth it? I never used a film slr before so I want to try it. Plus I would like to get a sony a7s in the future so I guess I could use the pentax lens with an adapter. I also don't really want to sell my 35mm lens because my brother has a d3100 and I can use it sometimes…

So yea, should i sell my 35mm 1.8 lens for a pentax k1000 with 50mm lens?
Is shooting with film worth it anymore?

I really don't have $75 dollars to be wasting unless I sell my lens.

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Sunpak DX 8R Ring Light/Macro Flash compatibility to new dslr?

Did not realize and purchase a Macro flash that was made for film slr cameras
It comes with a Nikon adapter. I have read forums that stated older flash has higher voltage sometimes

I found out the nikon d3100 is a 250 v
the sunpack is 6 volt

but then I also read the the trigger has a different voltage which is usually lower
but I can not find anywhere that tells me the voltage of pc socket on the nikon
any input?

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Is a teleconverter lens worth purchasing?

I have a Nikon DSLR camera and was considering purchasing a good telephoto lens. (Which can be very pricey) I found a teleconverter lens for a decent price and was wondering of its worth it? The lens I would use it with is as follows:

Nikon DX
AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G
VR

Any recommendations would be helpful.

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Nikon 35mm 1.8 lens for Pentax K1000 with 50mm lens?

I'm thinking of trading the nikon 35mm 1.8 lens for a Pentax K1000 slr with 50mm lens? Is it a good idea? My d7000 broke so yea, and I don't really want to borrow my bros d3100 all the time to shoot with it…

Is it a good idea?

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Nikon vs Canon - which brand provides better value for lenses?

Please answer the question that's been asked, do not try to read between the lines something that's not there. Asking about lenses only, not cameras or flashes.

I've been an avid user of Nikon DSLRs for a few years. However, I'm finding that I can't find perfect combination of lenses for the kind of shots I'm doing (mostly taking pictures of my toddler, who's constantly moving, most shots done at 6-15ft), and was considering getting a secondary DSLR from Canon, just to try it out.

So, the primary reason for this experiment is to try out the lenses. If you've had both Nikon and Canon in the past, which brand did you prefer, when comparing available options, sharpness (and other factors resulting in picture quality), speed of autofocus, and overall value for money? Anything particular you like or don't like about Canon lenses generally?

Only looking for lenses released past-2005. Primarily, because I want to get every last bit of sharpness out of them (which most older lenses can't provide, since they weren't made for 20MP sensors), and IS is a must. I'm planning to only buy Canon lenses, not Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, etc.
Expecting to spend in the range of $300-400 for zoom (will be buying used, likely just one universal, in the rough range 20-120mm, hopefully something fast and with IS), and maybe $150 or so for primes (also will likely only get single prime, f/1.8-f/2, 35-50mm). My favourite Nikon lens now is 24-85mm VR, though I don't like its semi-slow AF.

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