Nikon (Nikkor lenses) to Canon mount

[Don King]

Is there any adapter to that?

[Emanuel A.]

Here is:

Novoflex EOS/NIK adapter
http://www.novoflex.de/english/html/products.htm

But it is expensive (I've heard that's possible to find it cheap for a few bucks from another manufacturer from China -- possibly easy to find on any local store):

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=197094&is=REG

«Allows a Nikon type lens to be mounted unto a Canon EOS type camera.

Although the lens will fit physically, automatic diaphragm (AE metering), or any other functions are not retained using this adapter. In this case you will need to meter in "stop-down mode" since the lens does not have the ability to have its aperture controlled by the camera body.»

Of course, no hassles with manual functions or manual lenses.

[Evin Grant]

This will work but I'm not convinced it's sturdy enough for professional day to day use. If it's just the occasional specialty Nikkor no problem. But it's not a replacement for a dedicated F mount, Birger or otherwise IMHO.

[Emanuel A.]

Well, Novoflex is a well known european manufacturer and professional photography provider. Their products are known for their high quality standards though expensive. At least, in Europe. Not so much in the US, perhaps.

I believe the idea is to have a choice for swapping mounts avoiding any collimation need nor any other subsequent hassles. For manual purposes (having the Birger's Canon EOS mount, for instance), sure.

[Emanuel A.]

Here is the input brought from Noel:

«I've been using one of these adapters on a 20D and another D30 with finest results. My former cameras were Nikon and Leica, and I had the wish to be able to use some of my beloved Nikkor lenses on the Canon as replacing them would be cost prohibitive. The only lens I had trouble with, it actually was a 55mm f1.2 -- this lens had a protrusion on the back in order to prevent scratching the rear element if set anywhere without a cap. But a few minutes with a dremel tool fixed this! Using the camera in manual mode isn't a problem though I prefer the manual mode anyways. I also tried another adapter from Eastern Europe (absolute Junk - it never would lock correctly) but have been most satisfied with another one, a newer adapter recently bought for $20 made in China.»

[Stephen Williams]

Hi,

Adapters were used for Corpse Bride.

Stephen

[Emanuel A.]

Nikkor glass to Canon mount in-camera, Stephen?

[Stephen Williams]

Hi Emanuel,

Nikon Glass was used on Canon 1D MK2 cameras. An adapter was used, B+H in New York stock expensive ones for pro's, I know Geoff Boyle bought a cheap one on EBay and was very happy.

Stephen

Edit Link http://www.uemedia.net/CPC/vfxpro/article_14097.shtml

[Michael Ragen]

Do your research as far as the cheap ones go. I bought one and the results were excellent using a nikon 50mm f1.4 on my canon 30d, but the results were terrible with the nikon 17-35 f2.8 and it was definitely was not the lens. I tested it on a d200.

[Emanuel A.]

Hi Emanuel,

Nikon Glass was used on Canon 1D MK2 cameras. An adapter was used, B+H in New York stock expensive ones for pro's, I know Geoff Boyle bought a cheap one on EBay and was very happy.

Stephen

Edit Link http://www.uemedia.net/CPC/vfxpro/article_14097.shtmlMotion control, understood Stephen. Thanks.

E.

[Stephen Williams]

Do your research as far as the cheap ones go. I bought one and the results were excellent using a nikon 50mm f1.4 on my canon 30d, but the results were terrible with the nikon 17-35 f2.8 and it was definitely was not the lens. I tested it on a d200.

Hi,

Do you think it a focusing issue due to inaccurate FFD.

Stephen

[Evin Grant]

Yes, the wide zoom lenses are especially sensitive to incorrect FFD, because they use internal elements to focus it's not like just moving the whole lens group backward or forwards. This explains why a 50mm works fine but a 17-35 dosen't. If you get one of these it would be wise to avoid the internal focusing, and floating element (CRC) optics.

[Stephen Williams]

Yes, the wide zoom lenses are especially sensitive to incorrect FFD, because they use internal elements to focus it's not like just moving the whole lens group backward or forwards.

Hi Evin,

I think that is important information for DIY mount changers.

Stephen

[Sanjin Jukic]

Quote:
"After experimenting with a dozen different models, Kozachik opted for a basic digital still camera, the Canon EOS-1D Mark II, an off-the-shelf model that was outfitted with adapters to allow the use of Nikon prime lenses (14mm-105mm). "One reason I went with this particular camera is that its image chip is just about the same size as Super 35 film negative, so we could use Nikon lenses and treat them like regular 35mm cine lenses and get the same effect—the same depth of field and angle of coverage. I knew that we were going to be fighting to make this look like a 'real' movie because we weren't shooting on film, so I wanted to at least have the optics look like movie optics."

http://www.uemedia.net/CPC/vfxpro/article_14097.shtml

[Evin Grant]

Yes Corpse bride used C-N adapters but they also had extremely smooth motion control rigs and were using the "Prime" Nikon lenses I was referring to in the above post.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Hi guys, just back from Vegas and loads of staff to do but...

The Novoflex nikon to canon is great, very professionaly machined to perfection, it fits so ever nicely to my friend 1D MII body to witch I attached one of my ZEISS ZF, the 85mm, also I used on the M2 nikon mount and Canon mount with this adapter, Fantastic.

I have to call Evin (sorry) from some time now we should test the ZEISS and my XH-A1 along with His HVX200 and Nikor's.

For now this are a few photos taken of my friend's Girlfriend dother on ZEISS ZF Plannar T* 85mm.

Ciao,

KETCH ROSSI

[chuck colburn]

Yes, the wide zoom lenses are especially sensitive to incorrect FFD, because they use internal elements to focus it's not like just moving the whole lens group backward or forwards. This explains why a 50mm works fine but a 17-35 dosen't. If you get one of these it would be wise to avoid the internal focusing, and floating element (CRC) optics.

Hi Evin,

I agree that short focal lengths and larger stops require that the flange focale depth be set very close to spec. What I don't get is why internal focusing is any more sensitive to ffd error than any other type of focusing configuration.

FFD is FFD no matter what the lens is.

Chuck