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Nikon F to Canon EF adapter Anonymous
So I know there's 2 types of F to EF adapters.

The ones that are a simple ring, $5-10.

Then the ones with focus confirmation, $30-50.

So obviously, I need Nikon lenses with dedicated aperture rings to fully use them

But which type of Nikon lenses will allow focus confirmation? AF/AF-I/AF-S/AF-N only?
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>> Anonymous
What the deuce?

None of the big camera shops sell them. B&H, Ritz, Amazon. I've searched for "Canon EF adapter"

They got Canon FD to EF though.

Is it illegal to sell them or what?
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
If you get an adapter with focus confirmation, all Nikon lenses will work with the focus confirmation.

Also:
http://www.adorama.com/CZNKEOSA.html?searchinfo=eos%20nikon%20adapter&item_no=1
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>240137
Basically, you'll be using the exposure ring on the lens for controlling your aperture. And it's going to be stop-down metering, too--when you close down the aperture, your viewfinder's going to get darker immediately. The Canon doesn't know how to close a Nikon aperture at the last second like a Nikon does.

So basically everything will act like aperture priority or manual. You always have to set the aperture on the lens, but you can let the camera set its own shutter speed to match it if you want.
>> Anonymous
>>240145

But what mode would I be in? Av?

It will just display 00 for aperture but still give me a shutter speed reading depending on my aperture on the ring of the lens?
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>240147
As I recall, at least with the adapter I've used (which was an adapter for M42, but should be the same basic principle), the chipped adapter will pretend to be like a 50mm f/2.0 or something for the purposes of telling the camera there's a lens there.

Use Av or P (or full auto) mode. Both will act like aperture priority.

Tv and M will both act like manual.
>> Anonymous
Hmm, now I have to ask myself if I want to spend close to $100 for the adapter and use an old off-brand 28mm 2.8 or spend $180 for the real EF 28mm 2.8.
>> Anonymous
>>240161
I spent $115 for the EF 28mm f/2.8. You can get it for lower, you just have to know where to look. I think that any adapter would just produce more room for error or reduction of freedom.
>> Anonymous
>>240173
I agree with you. I could never understand using Nikon lenses on Canon or vica-versa. Both brand have some nice lenses and a few misses. Stick to your side to avoid frustration and costly errors
>> Anonymous
Meh, I use manual focus most of the time because it's too dark where I shoot so I can't see shit from the viewfinder anyway. So that's not a huge deal for me.

And if I can get the adapter for cheaper, then it's a free 28mm!
>> Anonymous
I bought one from Fotodiox. $90, and while it doesn't have focus confirmation, it' seriously well made - much better than anything I've seen for sale for less. Better design, supremely better level of finish.
>> des
>>240161
For $100 you could get an N8008s and a brick of film, or an F4, depending on luck and location. Why bother with the adaptor?
>> Anonymous
One of these mount adapters is handy to have around. I shoot Canon now, but used to shoot Nikon, and for a while had some choice lenses still around like the 50/1.2 AIS and the 24/2 AIS, so it was nice to be able to use them on my Canon. Sometimes I also borrow glass from friends that shoot Nikon when I need a special-purpose lens like a macro. A workaround solution, but it is useful.
>> $19.99 !OSYhGye6hY
I would suggest m42 lenses on eos. You can get them for dirt cheap! I picked up a 35mm f2 for around $30 at a pawn shop the other day. Nikon lenses are great, but you will be paying a great deal more.
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>240871
Another fun advantage of M42 on EOS: If you're rockin' a Rebel, if you mount an old manual-focus lens with an adapter, you've suddenly got dual control wheels to play with when you're shooting full-manual.

(Less exciting if you're using a midrange camera that has two on-body control wheels, though)