Nikkor S conversions

[b_va]

My brother just gave me his 50mm 1.8f Nikkor S 1103xxx and I would like to

convert it for use on my D200 as a portrait lens. Before doing so I would like

the thoughts of those who have done the same as far as:

 

Who would you recommend perform the conversion (NYC area is preferable)

 

What was your user experience post conversion?

 

How much should I expect to pay for the conversion?

 

In your experience was the conversion worthwhile.

 

and

 

What is a viable alternative in the current crop of auto focus D lens?

 

Thank you for your thoughts.

[michael_bradtke]

If you want some one to do it for you talk to this guy.

 

http://www.aiconversions.com/

[lilly_w]

...alternatively, you could acquire a new 50mm f1.8 AF-D for about US$110 or used for a bit less. Incidentally, you may want to have a closer look at the lens your brother gave you. If it's an f1.8 it doesn't need converting; to the best of my knowledge, all Nikon 50/1.8's were either AI or AIS and, thus, compatible w/ your D200 as far as metering.

[walterh]

I may be wrong but the serial number seems odd for an S lens. It is not an series E ?

[b_va]

Thanks for your help, my mistake, the lens is a f/1.4 50mm Nikkor-S. I love the "feel" of the lens and like the idea of the ancient matched to the modern.

[lee hamiel]

I may be wrong but I think based on the serial number that what you have is a rangefinder Nikkor S 50 f/1.4 lens - if so there is no simple way to use this with your camera.

 

My son has this same lens but uses it with an S2 & the image quality is great - so - if I am right - keep it & buy a Nikon S2 in order to use it:)

 

Short answer - buy a 50 f/1.8 or 1.4 AF lens for the D200.

 

Have fun

[lee hamiel]

Bear with me:

 

Does it look like this?

 

http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/a5014n.jpg

 

This is from:

 

http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html#50%20fast