photos by peter Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I have been doing weddings using Non Digital Nikon cameras and usually carry the following lens with me, (Nikon 24mm f2.8,)(Nikon 28nn f2.8) (Tamron 28-75 F2.8) AND (Nikon 70-200 f2.8) In order to carry less lens,I would like to buy a zoom lens such as the Tamron 17-50 f2,8,however this lens is designed for use with Digital Cameras. The question is can this lens be used with a non Digital Nikon camera. If not what would be the reason and problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn_mertz Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 No, Digital sensors are smaller than the surface of a 35mm frame. Digital lenses on make a circle of light that covers the digital sensor and is too small an area to cover the film 24x36mm area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Michael Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 >>> I would like to buy a zoom lens such as the Tamron 17-50 f2,8, however this lens is designed for use with Digital Cameras. <<< To Peter N: Just to get your thinking straight: So called `digital lenses` are NOT `digital` lenses. They are (usually) lenses to be used exclusively on APS-C FORMAT (digital) cameras. It is not the fact that they are `digital cameras` which makes the lenses compatiable. It is the fact the camera is an APS-C FORMAT which is firstly relevant, and secondly that the body accepts the lens`s LENS MOUNT. This is a very important distinction from suggesting these `digital lenses` fit ALL DIGITAL SLR CAMERAS: they do NOT. WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_ellis Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 In addition, Nikon digital cameras control the aperture internally and don't have an aperture ring. Your camera body probably doesn't have the same aperture control and wouldn't work with that lens. I BELIEVE the only film body that can accept digital lenses is the F5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy s. Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I have one Digital SLR, the Fuji S 2. I bought a Tamron SP AF XR Di 28mm-75mm 2.8 zoom for it. This lens works fine on my old Nikon 8008s and on my F3HP. This kit was purchased in the winter of 2005 new (fuji S2 and Tamron Lens). I also use manual lenses on the S2 but that is a whole 'nother discussion. If I buy a used S3 in the future or even an S5, I expect the lenses I have will work. Maybe the camera features won't (like AF and AE.. maybe auto metering) but I shoot manual a lot anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedding-photography-denver Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Vingnetting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Tamron D1 cover film format, D11 is for smaller digital format only. Not sure of compatability with different Nikon film cams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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