Posted by admin | Under Nikon D90 DX
Monday Oct 19, 2009
I recently decided to dump my Oly 4/3 system and go Nikon- my first purchase is an old FA on Ebay, and also want to get probably a D300 in a while- what lens type should I be looking for? I know I can’t use Nikon "G" lenses on the FA- so what’s compatible with both? (I may also go for a D90 or D700) Can I use DX lenses on the FA?
Is this a good choice?
Nikkor AF 75-300mm f4.5-5.6- this is the older metal one, for $250 in good shape.
You cannot use DX or G CPU lenses on an FA – AI, AI-s, or AF in manual are the lenses you should get for the FA. For a telezoom, that lens is a good choice, but be aware that the FA is not an AF camera, so you will be focusing manually, and the lens will leave the viewfinder quite dim. The FA and FE lines were really designed for use with AI and AI-s lenses that are fast and bright. I would invest in a nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AI-s, I have one that I use with my FE2, it’s an excellent lens, and you can find them for around $250 on sites like KEH: http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=NK060000250000&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=&item=40&ActivateTOC2=&ID=25&BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=
If you wish to use AI-s lenses on newer digital SLR’s, you should also be aware that unless you get a D300 or above, you will have limited use of them. They do not couple with the meters of lesser cameras like the D90/D60.
Posted by admin | Under Nikon D90 DX
Monday Oct 19, 2009
I recently decided to dump my Oly 4/3 system and go Nikon- my first purchase is an old FA on Ebay, and also want to get probably a D300 in a while- what lens type should I be looking for? I know I can’t use Nikon "G" lenses on the FA- so what’s compatible with both? (I may also go for a D90 or D700) Can I use DX lenses on the FA?
Is this a good choice?
Nikkor AF 75-300mm f4.5-5.6- this is the older metal one, for $250 in good shape.
You cannot use DX or G CPU lenses on an FA – AI, AI-s, or AF in manual are the lenses you should get for the FA. For a telezoom, that lens is a good choice, but be aware that the FA is not an AF camera, so you will be focusing manually, and the lens will leave the viewfinder quite dim. The FA and FE lines were really designed for use with AI and AI-s lenses that are fast and bright. I would invest in a nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AI-s, I have one that I use with my FE2, it’s an excellent lens, and you can find them for around $250 on sites like KEH: http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=NK060000250000&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=&item=40&ActivateTOC2=&ID=25&BC=NK&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=
If you wish to use AI-s lenses on newer digital SLR’s, you should also be aware that unless you get a D300 or above, you will have limited use of them. They do not couple with the meters of lesser cameras like the D90/D60.
Posted by admin | Under Nikon D90
Tuesday Oct 13, 2009
The Nikon D90 is now probably one of the most popular cameras available on the market at the moment. With a hefty 12.9 megapixels the quality of the photos from this camera is just staggering. Even though this is one very sought after camera at the moment it doesn’t mean that you should pay over the odds for it. Following some research I was shocked to discover that there can be more than £100 difference in the Nikon D90 prices between stores.
The only way to get the best Nikon D90 prices is by shopping about and comparing all the prices. You will have to start by deciding which Nikon D90 package you want and then you need to shop about and compare all the prices for this package remembering to take note of any postage and packaging costs and VAT. Although the price may seem cheap, it is not until you add VAT and delivery that you find out that it actually works out to be more expensive. Also do not think that the price comparison sites will give you a realistic comparison of all the prices as they show many prices that are not inclusive of VAT.
This kind of research can take a long time to do properly and many people simply donât have the time so I have done it for you. I have put together the best Nikon D90 prices available for you, so there are no excuses not to buy at the best price!
Posted by admin | Under Nikon D90 DX
Monday Oct 12, 2009
Hello, i have a nikon d90 and my dad gave me some of his old 70’s lenses for 35mm film cameras or full frame. (I also use the 18-55mm). so i was wondering, to figure out what the 35mm lenses were equal to on my DX format sensor (or cannon 1.6x), do i just multiply the focal length by 1.5 to see what it’s equal to on my dx camera? or what is the proper mathematical formula to it out? thanks a bunch.
Your Nikon has a 1.5 "crop factor" due to the DX sensor. So to determine the equivalent 35mm focal length just multiply the focal length of the lens your dad gave you by 1.5.
The "crop factor" does not change the actual focal length on the lens. It changes the angle of view. So a 16mm lens used on a 35mm film camera might have an angle of view of 180 degrees but on your DX sensor D90 its angle of view would be equivalent to a 24mm lens.
At http://www.digital-photography-school.com/crop-factor-explained# you’ll find a good explanation with illustrations. The site is also a good source of information about photography in general.
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