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11th January 2011, 07:51 PM
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Lens
I have a Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210 1:4-5.6 lens I use on a FM2 film camera...just for giggles, I mounted it to my Nikon D40 and it gave me the message to lock the lens at f:22 and I did and shot and it came out quite nicely.
Does anyone out there in radio-tv land know if it will work on my Nikon D7000?
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11th January 2011, 08:21 PM
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Re: Lens
Most high-end nikons are known to work better with older non-CPU lenses. For example, the D300 (and all the other FX cameras) allows for around 7 lens profiles so you can shoot and maintain exif data. The way I see it, you should be more concerned about lenses not working on the D40 rather than the D7000
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11th January 2011, 10:55 PM
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Re: Lens
I notice you use the Tokina 11-16...I am going to assume you know the relationship between Nikkor and Tokina but want to ask you your opinion of it as a good landscape lens and if the optics hold all the way to the end. I find a lot of Nikkor lenses tend to get a bit soft at higher f/stops. I am in the market for such a lens, but would love to get a good bit if solid feedback before taking the plunge.
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11th January 2011, 11:06 PM
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Re: Lens
Chris
I have a Tokina 11-16 (albeit a Canon Fit version) and I think it's a superb lens.
This is a copy of the review I put up on the suppliers website:
"After reading everything I could find, I was still slightly cautious about whether it would live up to the very positive reviews I'd read elsewhere. Was also concerned about the few reports I read about 'bad ones', but also noted a number of informed commentators saying that a lot of the 'bad ones' are down to poor use, not a poor lens.
The Chromatic Aberration (CA) is certainly there, but if you've done your research on this lens, you'll know about the issue. Is it something to stop you buying if this is the sort of lens you want/need? No! You just have to manage it.
Others have criticised the small telephoto range. Well, if you want an ultra wide-angle, this is one. If you need a longer range, then that's what you need to go for.
In terms of what this lens produces, I think it's outstanding. I find the build is excellent (I'm not the most gentle person in handling equipment). AF (although I tend to be tripod mounted, using LiveView and on Manual Focus)) is always fast and accurate. Overall image quality certainly pleases me (and seems to have pleased others who have looked at my images.
I haven't used another ultra WA, so cannot make comparisons. But, I think this is a gem. I love it."
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11th January 2011, 11:29 PM
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Re: Lens
I think that just about convinces me. I've just read several reviews on the Tamron and Sigma versions but they seem to be too plastic-y to suit my tastes. I like the feel of a solid built lens, and like yourself, I am not a brute, but I tend to sling my stuff about when I am on the move. Thanks for the good review.
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11th January 2011, 11:35 PM
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Re: Lens
Here are a couple of places to get information on lenses for various Nikons:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikkor.htm
It appears that the D7000 will take anything except the invasive fisheyes and the pre-AI lenses.
Pops
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12th January 2011, 01:22 AM
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