Nikon Lens Gurus - Nikon 50 f/2 K Series

[Abel]

Will an old Nikon 50 f/2 K Series lens mount to newer nikon SLR bodies?

I'm not worried about it being manual focus at all... just whether or not it will mount.

Thanks

[crazeazn]

depends on which body...if its the higher end body shouldnt be an issue (d300/700/3)..thats an AI lense i think?

[KenJulio]

Just read this on wikipedia....

The F-mount has a significant degree of both backward and forward compatibility. Many current autofocus F-mount lenses can be used on the original Nikon F, and the earliest manual-focus F-mount lenses of the 1960s and early 1970s can, with some modification, still be used to their fullest on all professional-class Nikon cameras. Incompatibilities do exist, however, and adventurous F-mount users should consult product documentation in order to avoid problems. For example, many electronic camera bodies cannot meter without a CPU enabled lens, the aperture of G designated lenses cannot be controlled without an electronic camera body, and non-AI lenses (manufactured prior to 1977) can cause mechanical damage to later model bodies unless they are modified to meet the AI specification.

Nikon F-mount - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[KenJulio]

Abel - this is a pretty informative site about Nikon lenses and when they were made and their mounts, if you have the serial number and check for the range it's in.

Nikon Lens Serial Nos

[KenJulio]

Nikon K-type lenses are all pre-AI (made from around 1974-1977). Do not mount it on your D300 unless the aperture ring has been converted to AI.

Someone had posted that on DPR

[KenJulio]

From Thom Hogan...if it's pre-AI which this is, it states DO NOT MOUNT for the pro bodies, but can mount but not metering is avail for the lower end models

Nikkor Lens Information by Thom Hogan

[tc95]

Abel...Pro-Camera repair...has a bunch of AiS conversion kits for older nikon lenses...they do a great job...if you want to do it...also there is a kit that will convert it to Canon mount too...on eBay...

Great Lens...expecially good for IR work...mine was the old iridium coating...so you got no hot spots...wide open...loved that lens...

[Abel]

damn. then this lens wont work for what i need it to...

Ok.. back to the drawing board. I want an old MF lens that will fit on any of the newer nikon dslrs... any suggestions?

[tc95]

What focal length and price...??

[tc95]

I may have one for you... :)

[auddii]

Sorry, mine is from the 60s or 70s, so it will predate what you need.

[Abel]

tony. im interested...

audrey, any old lens so long as it works on newer nikon digital bodies. i also have a EOS adapter too so i can get it to work on newer canon bodies as well.

[tc95]

I have a few adaptall lenses that would work for both systems I can give you the cannon adapter...you would need to get the Nikon one for about 15.00...if you want a zoom or regular I will make you some really good deals on them...

Let me know...

[The Philos]

I used this guy to convert my non-AI 50mm f/1.4 to work on my D3, shoot him an email: AI Conversions for Nikon Lenses: Effective, Fast and Affordable!

[Abel]

ok... i just want to buy an older 50mm prime lens that will work on NEWER nikon bodies as well as NEWER canon bodies with an EOS adapter.

What do you suggest?