Nikon series e lens on a digital body

[doga_d]

<p>I have a Nikon series e 50mm lens which I'm using wih my nikon FG body.<br /> Planning to buy an old digital body like d80,d40x or something else to use with that lens.<br /> The question is that, which of the above mentioned bodies or any other body that you might suggest, can work with that lens while allowing the aperture priority mode ?<br /> Thank you.</p>

<p>This is the photo of the lens I have, just in case.<br>

<img src="http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/emfgfg20/eserieslenses/images/Series_E_50mmf18s_MKII_A.jpg" alt="" width="440" height="438" /></p>

 

[SCL]

<p>Yours looks like the "fork" has been removed, which means it wouldn't meter properly with earlier (Non-AI) bodies, like the Nikkormats. I used mine on a lot of bodies, F3, F4, F5, F100, D100, D300 and micro 4/3 bodies.</p>

[doga_d]

<p>After searching on ebay a bit, ended up with 3 options as d70/d70s, d50 and d40<br>

So, which one would meet my requirement, being able to use the lens with aperture priority mode, so that camera sets the shutter speed automatically.</p>

 

[james_lai]

<p>Stephen, I don't think Series E lenses came with the fork.</p>

<p>Doga doga, the digital bodies you mention won't meter with this lens. Only the single-digit D cameras or, in the consumer range, D7000 and better have the necessary coupling to meter with AI and AIS lenses. I have the earlier version of this lens and use it on my D1H and D7000.</p>

<p>Edit: sorry, I should add that all Series E lenses are AIS lenses. FWIW, I wouldn't buy a camera just to use that one lens. The lens is good optically, but it is a cheap lens and can be replaced with something newer that will meter with the other digital bodies you listed.</p>

[Michael R Freeman]

<p>As James indicated above, none of the bodies you are considering will meter with the 50mm Series E, so that means they will not work in any of the automatic modes. This lens is what Nikon terms as a "non-CPU lens", meaning it has no onboard electronics to communicate with modern cameras.</p>

<p>Other than the single digit D1/D2/D3/D4 professional bodies, only the D200, D300, D300s, D600, D700, D800, D7000 and D7100 can be used in aperture priority mode with a non-CPU lens such as the Series E 50/1.8.</p>

<p>Although unrelated to your original question, this lens will meter properly with older non-AI bodies like the Nikkormats. You just need to use stopdown metering. And yes, Series E lenses were not supplied with a "fork", although one can usually be added if you tap the holes for the attachment screws.</p>

[doga_d]

<p>Thanks so much for your replies.</p>

[SCL]

<p>I should have been more specific, since the OP was talking about AP mode metering, I naturally assumed he was thinking of full aperture metering rather than stop-down metering - thanks for the correction. Oh- and mine came with a fork, so it must have been added later in a reverse conversion.</p>

[Wouter Willemse]

<p>While the series E 50mm f/1.8 is a nice lens, I wouldn't spend the extra money for a D200 (minimal) over a D80 just to be able to use it. Probably with the difference in cost for the body, you can get a AF-D 50mm f/1.8, which does meter on every DSLR, and can perform AF on most bodies as well (except D40, D40x, D60, D3x00, D5x00).<br>

If this is your only Nikkor lens, I would seriously think twice at all to get a DSLR for it. Most affordable DSLRs have a sensor smaller than 35mm film; as a result, the 50mm will have the same angle of view as a 75mm lens on your FG - in my view, not the most useful length out there.</p>

[Michael R Freeman]

<p>If you check <strong>doga doga</strong>'s posting history, you will see that (s)he is apparently quite attached to the little 50mm Series E. :-)</p>

[johnw63]

<p>I see refurbished D7000, from Adorama, via their eBay store going for $600 off and on, over the last few weeks. That would be the camera I would suggest. Nothing wrong with a Series E. I've got a 75-150mm I'm attached to. It was the first lens I bought with my first camera, an FG as well.</p>

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