DSLR lens compatibility to Z7U at DVinfo.net

Jake Latendresse · April 4th, 2008, 04:52 PM

If this has been covered already, I apologize. However, having looked back into the 4 pages of information, I dont see where "Z7U and DSLR lens compatibility" has been fully or recently explained.

That said, can someone(s) explain to me what I need or if it's even possible for me to use my Nikon lenses work on a Z7U??

Thanks
Jake

Aaron Burns · April 4th, 2008, 05:14 PM

There will be some adapters released but you won't be able to get the same shallow DOF you can achieve on your DSLR with a 35mm lens.

Basically what the Nikon F-Mount (or Canon, Minolta etc.) to 1/3" mount adapter will do is put a 7x magnification factor on the lens.

So a 50mm 1.8 Nikon lens will now be a 350mm 1.8 Nikon lens.

Rather worthless unless you are shooting wildlife or some other kind of telephoto videography.

Aaron

Jake Latendresse · April 4th, 2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron Burns

Rather worthless unless you are shooting wildlife or some other kind of telephoto videography.

Which is exactly what I do...

What about resolution loss??

thank you for the information!!

Jake

Aaron Burns · April 4th, 2008, 05:39 PM

http://www.mtfservices.com/

The first product at the top of the page.

There shouldn't be any resolution loss, just a magnification factor of 7x.

Zack Birlew · April 4th, 2008, 06:24 PM

There is that, but 35mm adapter makers like Cinevate and Letus are making relay lenses for the JVC HD100/200, which has the same mount as the Z7 and S270, which would allow you to replace the stock lens with the relay lens and then put on the respective 35mm adapters on the front of that and then you'll be able to use any Nikon lens natively with no magnification as well as there being less light loss compared to simply using the stock lens with the 35mm adapter like you can do right now.

Jake Latendresse · April 4th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Great information!!! Thank you!

Zach Love · April 11th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Felis

Cinevate and Letus are making relay lenses for the JVC HD100/200, which has the same mount as the Z7 and S270

Do you know when that is happening? How much it would cost? Do you have any links?

thanks

Jake Latendresse · April 11th, 2008, 04:57 PM

I am buying an adapter from Mike Tapa in London. His price is 200 pounds shipped. His company is linked above.

I have heard that the Cinevate and Letus adapters wont be available in the US for 1-3 months...

Gary Nattrass · April 11th, 2008, 06:05 PM

I can wait to get an adaptor and put my classic 1980's Nikkor 105mm f2.5 on it, I also have a 50mm f1.4.

Zack Birlew · April 12th, 2008, 08:37 AM

Well, I just found out about these things myself. All I can tell you is to just keep checking the Letus and Cinevate websites and their forum sections to see any updates on their progress.

April 4th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#1
Jake Latendresse Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Platte River, NE Posts: 86	DSLR lens compatibility to Z7U If this has been covered already, I apologize. However, having looked back into the 4 pages of information, I dont see where "Z7U and DSLR lens compatibility" has been fully or recently explained. That said, can someone(s) explain to me what I need or if it's even possible for me to use my Nikon lenses work on a Z7U?? Thanks Jake

April 4th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#5
Zack Birlew Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 613	There is that, but 35mm adapter makers like Cinevate and Letus are making relay lenses for the JVC HD100/200, which has the same mount as the Z7 and S270, which would allow you to replace the stock lens with the relay lens and then put on the respective 35mm adapters on the front of that and then you'll be able to use any Nikon lens natively with no magnification as well as there being less light loss compared to simply using the stock lens with the 35mm adapter like you can do right now. __________________ "Babs Do or Babs Do not, there is no try." - Zack Birlew www.BabsDoProductions.com

April 11th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#9
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	I can wait to get an adaptor and put my classic 1980's Nikkor 105mm f2.5 on it, I also have a 50mm f1.4. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

April 12th, 2008, 08:37 AM	#10
Zack Birlew Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 613	Well, I just found out about these things myself. All I can tell you is to just keep checking the Letus and Cinevate websites and their forum sections to see any updates on their progress. __________________ "Babs Do or Babs Do not, there is no try." - Zack Birlew www.BabsDoProductions.com

April 4th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#2
Aaron Burns New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 11	There will be some adapters released but you won't be able to get the same shallow DOF you can achieve on your DSLR with a 35mm lens. Basically what the Nikon F-Mount (or Canon, Minolta etc.) to 1/3" mount adapter will do is put a 7x magnification factor on the lens. So a 50mm 1.8 Nikon lens will now be a 350mm 1.8 Nikon lens. Rather worthless unless you are shooting wildlife or some other kind of telephoto videography. Aaron

April 4th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#4
Aaron Burns New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 11	http://www.mtfservices.com/ The first product at the top of the page. There shouldn't be any resolution loss, just a magnification factor of 7x.

April 4th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#6
Jake Latendresse Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Platte River, NE Posts: 86	Great information!!! Thank you!

April 11th, 2008, 04:57 PM	#8
Jake Latendresse Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Platte River, NE Posts: 86	I am buying an adapter from Mike Tapa in London. His price is 200 pounds shipped. His company is linked above. I have heard that the Cinevate and Letus adapters wont be available in the US for 1-3 months...