review website for manual focus lenses on dSLR

[chris_at_vividoptic.com]

Hi there, could someone point me in the direction of a website that

has reviews and specs of the Nikon manual focus lenses.

 

Am I correct in thinking that AI and AIS lenses on a dSLR will let me

use aperture prioity and spot metering. All I do is the focusing!

 

I am considering getting a Nikon dSLR and the 45/2.8 pancake for a

small travel option. BUt would love to know if am then also able to

take advance of good deals on 300/2.8 & 500/4 and maybe even a 24/2.8

& 55/1.2 or 50/1.2 and a 85/105/135 lens too? Used there seem to be

some very good prices. And I much prefer to manual focus my lenses, I

shoot scenes or thing, not action so I have the luxury of focus time

 

I don't wnat to come in here and go "50/1.2 and 55/1.2 - are they any

good" becuase I would get the standard forum 'welcome' of "use the

search". I am hoping there are a couple of good website that I can go

to to learn about Nikon manual focus primes. Thank you, tis my first

Nikon forum post.

[vivek iyer]

http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html

[yoni_perlmutter]

Bjorn Rorslett's site is a reference standard for lens reviews and I also

regard David Ruether's site as equally outstanding.

 

You might want to take a look at

http://ferrario.com/ruether/default.htm

[chris_at_vividoptic.com]

Thank for the links.

 

But all I see is reviews of AF zooms.

 

� Does anyone know of any complete or decent listings/reviews of Nikon manual focus prime (fixed focal length) lenses.

 

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[ilkka_nissila]

Look harder. They both include manual focus lenses extensively

[peter_cofran]

I use a 55 f/2.8 ais with my D70, you can only focus in well lit situations, it will only work in manual mode, won't meter, and uses only manual flash. All that being said its still my favorite lens. I know D200 meters but besides that I'm not sure what functionality it retains. Btw, never use an AI it will damage your camera.

[michael_briggs2]

<p><i>"Btw, never use an AI it will damage your camera."</i> Probably you mean to never use a pre-AI lens? AI and AIS lenses have the same meter coupling. Pre-AI lenses (that haven't been converted) have a skirt that sticks down farther, which will damage the meter coupling on most AI Nikon cameras (a few have levers that will flip down, e.g., the FE).</p>

 

<p>Clicks the "Tech Spec" tab at <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=2&productNr=25235">Nikon's page on the D200</a> to see under "Compatible Lenses": <i>"AI lenses provide manual focus w/ electronic rangefinder, Aperture Priority and Manual exposure mode, C/W and Spot metering operation.</i>".</p>

[peter_cofran]

thx for the correction yeah I meant pre-AI.

 

I brought up the limitations because there is little point of getting manual lenses if your not willing to deal with their limitations and/or can't afford an extra $1,000 for the D200. Experience has taught me that letting a 'good deal' drive your decision on an expensive piece of equipment is an exercise in folly.