I can't afford L series lenses :(

Roger Shealy · May 28th, 2010, 04:08 PM

Ditto Jonathan's thoughts on the Tokina 11-16. I don't use it much, but when needed it does a very nice job.

Dennis Murphy · May 28th, 2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Hinkle

FD lenses require an adaptor with optics in it for infinity focus to work. The addition of that little glass in there takes a stop of light away so I stay away from them.

So the old Nikons don't need that?

Josh Dahlberg · May 28th, 2010, 08:00 PM

Hi Dennis,

You bought bought a camera bag off me once (in Mount Vic)... fancy meeting you here.

No, the Nikkors use a very simple adaptor, no optical component. Drop me a line if you want to check them out - I'm using 7 NIkkor AIS lenses and because the adaptors are so cheap I have one for each lens.

I am slowly switching to this configuration:
35 1.4L
85 1.2L
100 2.8L IS macro
24-70 2.8L
70-200 2.8L IS II

This will cover all needs, but until I can afford the full L set the Nikkors are fantastic!

Dennis Murphy · May 28th, 2010, 11:25 PM

Hi Josh, ah that's freaky.
I sold my XHA1 and Letus Extreme and purchased a 7D.
I kept my nice little collection of FD lenses from the Extreme and brought the little FD adaptor for the 7D.
I wasn't aware that the Nikon lenses didn't need that, and that I was being robbed a stop of light by the little lens.
I'm doing a mad hunt for Nikons now!

Joe Lawry · May 30th, 2010, 01:30 AM

Check out the Used section of Photo and Videos website, from time to time they have good stuff. They are based in Christchurch - Second Hand Products Menu

Could be worth giving them a call.

I picked up a 24mm 2.8 Nikon from them awhile back, my only Nikon actually, everything else is Zeiss.

$30 Nikon to Canon Trademe adapters are the go.

Dennis Murphy · May 30th, 2010, 03:50 PM

Cheers for the heads up Joe.
So, as I'm now getting my head around the Nikon nomenclature, what's the deal with autofocus lenses on a 7D?

Johannes Soetandi · May 31st, 2010, 01:44 AM

Haven't got a chance checking back the thread but many thanks for the recommendations. I have never tried a Nikkor lens on my 7D to be honest but I did bought an adapter recently. I'll try borrow my friends' lenses and decide from there. But this a very very useful input. Cheers guys!

Nigel Barker · June 1st, 2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan Shaw

I also have the Canon 24-105 f4 which is great a great allrounder as it has the IS for video,

It's also an 'L' lens which the OP says he cannot afford:-) It's a really great general purpose lens when there is enough light that the F4 aperture is sufficient.

Johannes Soetandi · June 4th, 2010, 12:37 AM

What about macro lens, have anyone got suggestions? I was looking at 100mm f2.8L Macro from Canon, but wondering if there's one cheaper alternative. Mainly using to shot ring in a wedding at close range.

Nigel Barker · June 4th, 2010, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johannes Soetandi

What about macro lens, have anyone got suggestions? I was looking at 100mm f2.8L Macro from Canon, but wondering if there's one cheaper alternative. Mainly using to shot ring in a wedding at close range.

The standard 100mm F2.8 Macro is a really great lens. It's not an 'L' & there is no IS but it is just half the price. Ken Rockwell has a good review of this lens Canon 100mm Macro

May 28th, 2010, 11:25 PM	#19
Dennis Murphy Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 396	Hi Josh, ah that's freaky. I sold my XHA1 and Letus Extreme and purchased a 7D. I kept my nice little collection of FD lenses from the Extreme and brought the little FD adaptor for the 7D. I wasn't aware that the Nikon lenses didn't need that, and that I was being robbed a stop of light by the little lens. I'm doing a mad hunt for Nikons now! __________________ http://www.dmvideostuff.co.nz

May 30th, 2010, 03:50 PM	#21
Dennis Murphy Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 396	Cheers for the heads up Joe. So, as I'm now getting my head around the Nikon nomenclature, what's the deal with autofocus lenses on a 7D? __________________ http://www.dmvideostuff.co.nz

May 28th, 2010, 04:08 PM	#16
Roger Shealy Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fayetteville, GA Posts: 772	Ditto Jonathan's thoughts on the Tokina 11-16. I don't use it much, but when needed it does a very nice job.

May 28th, 2010, 08:00 PM	#18
Josh Dahlberg Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 513	Hi Dennis, You bought bought a camera bag off me once (in Mount Vic)... fancy meeting you here. No, the Nikkors use a very simple adaptor, no optical component. Drop me a line if you want to check them out - I'm using 7 NIkkor AIS lenses and because the adaptors are so cheap I have one for each lens. I am slowly switching to this configuration: 35 1.4L 85 1.2L 100 2.8L IS macro 24-70 2.8L 70-200 2.8L IS II This will cover all needs, but until I can afford the full L set the Nikkors are fantastic!

May 30th, 2010, 01:30 AM	#20
Joe Lawry Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 418	Check out the Used section of Photo and Videos website, from time to time they have good stuff. They are based in Christchurch - Second Hand Products Menu Could be worth giving them a call. I picked up a 24mm 2.8 Nikon from them awhile back, my only Nikon actually, everything else is Zeiss. $30 Nikon to Canon Trademe adapters are the go.

May 31st, 2010, 01:44 AM	#22
Johannes Soetandi Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 387	Haven't got a chance checking back the thread but many thanks for the recommendations. I have never tried a Nikkor lens on my 7D to be honest but I did bought an adapter recently. I'll try borrow my friends' lenses and decide from there. But this a very very useful input. Cheers guys!

June 4th, 2010, 12:37 AM	#24
Johannes Soetandi Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 387	What about macro lens, have anyone got suggestions? I was looking at 100mm f2.8L Macro from Canon, but wondering if there's one cheaper alternative. Mainly using to shot ring in a wedding at close range.