janvanhove Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 Ok, I know that you can't use the IX-nikkors made for APS SLRs on the digital stuff because the lenses protrude into the body and the mirror you hit them on the way up, but is there any reason why those lenses could not be physically modified to prevent this ? Do they all have optical elements in those protrisions or can you just "saw" it off to make it work ?? I know the ix-nikkors are not the greatest lenses, but with APS on the way down, and the lenses being disontinued, it could a good way to get a cheap 20-60mm zoom with just the right coverage ! What do you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_wisniewski Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 It really is protruding lens elements that keep you from being able to do this. Sorry. Even if they cleared, I don't think you'd want these lenses. They have a short "back focus", an exit pupil located too close to the image plane for good performance on a digital. This causes problems like vignetting and weird color artifacts in the corners. Ciao! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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