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    Nikon -> to Canon -> to A7s?

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

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    <p>Hi there, <br /> <br /> I'm curious if something like this may work or it's just a stupid idea. <br /> I've Nikkor lenses and I'm already using them on EOS camera with adapters like these: <a href="http://amzn.com/B001G4QXLE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.com/B001G4QXLE</a> <br /> They work just fine. <br /> <br /> Now I'm wondering if I could use the same lenses on a Sony A7s using an EOS to Sony adapter, something like this: <a href="http://amzn.com/B003Y302CG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.com/B003Y302CG</a> <br /> <br /> Why? Because this way I could simply buy one adapter only (EOS to E-mount) and use all my (adapted) EOS lenses (Nikon, M42, OM and so forth...) <br /> <br /> Do you think this would work? (I *really* hope it can work!)</p>

    Nikon -> to Canon -> to A7s?

    in Sony/Minolta

    Posted

    <p>Hi there, <br /> <br /> I'm curious if something like this may work or it's just a stupid idea. <br /> I've Nikkor lenses and I'm already using them on EOS camera with adapters like these: <a href="http://amzn.com/B001G4QXLE" target="_blank">http://amzn.com/B001G4QXLE</a> <br /> They work just fine. <br /> <br /> Now I'm wondering if I could use the same lenses on a Sony A7s using an EOS to Sony adapter, something like this: <a href="http://amzn.com/B003Y302CG" target="_blank">http://amzn.com/B003Y302CG</a> <br /> <br /> Why? Because this way I could simply buy one adapter only (EOS to E-mount) and use all my (adapted) EOS lenses (Nikon, M42, OM and so forth...) <br /> <br /> Do you think this would work? (I *really* hope it can work!!)</p>

    Tripod for video on a budget

    in Accessories

    Posted

    <p>Hi there,</p>

    <p>my old Slik came to an end right when I bought a slider. Now I need to buy a new tripod, but budget is very tight, maybe $80 at most.<br>

    Considered I should use it for video and that, at this point, I could probably combine the new tripod with the Slik in order to have a steadier solution to hold the slider, is there any recommendation within that budget?</p>

    <p>Thanks for any help!</p>

    Affordable Micro lens, is this good?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>All right, after reading all the advices, I'm narrowing this down to these options:</p>

    <p>- She could use a diopter, easy, inexpensive.<br>

    - She could go with a reverse lens, still inexpensive, easy to set up (she's got already an old Nikkor 50 1.8)<br>

    - Last option, she could buy a better lens, either a really good one or a used one.</p>

    <p>As for the good, new lens, I don't think she'll go that way due to the budget.<br>

    I followed your advices and looked on Keh and also that eBay Tamron.<br>

    Here's what I've got now:<br>

    - Tamron SP Tele Macro 90mm f2.5 $177.50 (shipment included)<br>

    - NIKON 28-105mm 3.5-4.5 D MACRO ZOOM AF lens $134.00 (shipment included)<br>

    - Nikon 55 F3.5 MICRO AI BGN $72.00<br>

    - Nikon 55 F2.8 MICRO AIS BGN $79.00<br>

    - Nikon 35-105 F3.5-4.5 MACRO AIS EX $45.00</p>

    <p>I've to double check about mounting compatibility about the last three, if I'm not mistaken they should work.<br>

    At this point I would take into account the chance to borrow the lens from her now and then and use it on my Canon as well ;)<br>

    I'll let her know about the options, but what do you guys think about the lens choices?<br>

    Anything good among the old lenses I posted here, or they're no-go and if it has to be a lens then it's only the Tamron?</p>

    <p>Thanks!</p>

    Affordable Micro lens, is this good?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>Wow, thank you all for helping I wasn't expecting so much help!<br>

    I'll go through all the replies, as it seems there's a lot of information on these pages.</p>

    <p>In the meantime, the lens on the D3100 is the lens kit, the 18-55mm.<br>

    I thought to the extensions tube but I forgot about the diopters. That could be a good solution actually as will be faster to use than the extension.<br>

    But first I'll read all your replies. Thanks a lot.</p>

    Affordable Micro lens, is this good?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>Hi there,</p>

    <p>tight budget, around $150. I'm looking for an acceptable micro lens for a friend of mine, I saw this one: http://amzn.com/B0012X43P2<br>

    <br />price is in the range, but have no idea how good it is.<br>

    I need it for a D3100, mainly to take around, I don't think it will be used on a tripod or with a release shutter.<br>

    Subject can be: nature (insects, flowers) or interesting textures. I was gonna tell her about also an extension tube, maybe a combination of lense+extension?</p>

    <p>Thanks for any help.<br>

    Best,<br>

    Richard</p>

    Good, affordable zoom lens? My list

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    <p>Thank you all for your replies.<br>

    About the 18-135 it seems the STM version should be better than the Standar IS, is that true?<br>

    The 15-85 seems very interesting, especially because I was considering the extre 3mm as Mark said. It's just a bit over budget, but I can probably find a good used.</p>

    Good, affordable zoom lens? My list

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    <p>Hi there,</p>

    <p>after having spent some time with old, manual lenses, I'm thinking to keep them for video shooting and buy a good zoom lens for my Canon 7D.<br /> The budget is limited and I've no experience whatsoever with modern, automatic zoom lenses.<br /> Said that, this is what I thought could be a starting point, but then I'd love to hear your advices:<br /> Sigma 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM - http://derpy.me/laKzN<br /> Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM - http://waa.ai/c5n<br /> Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens - http://waa.ai/c5G<br /> Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM - http://waa.ai/cnE<br /> Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM UD Standard Zoom Lens - http://waa.ai/cn4</p>

    <p>Besides the 18mm, the only one that goes a bit further is the 15-85, there are two things I'm considering about that lens though: the budget is not exactly what I had in mind and it's *only* 85 whereas the others go to 135 or 250.</p>

    <p>The main application for this lens would be street photography, i.e. from people to buildings.</p>

    <p>Thanks for any help.</p>

    Affordable 14mm for 7D?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    <p>Thank you all for your advices.<br>

    Mark Keefer: I considered the Tokina, but is not easy to find a used one.<br>

    Vincent Bester: The Canon is over budget, even for a used one :(</p>

    <p>At this point I think the Samyang is a good solution and I can probably live with the filter problem, or in the worst case scenario I'll have to consider a matte box.</p>

    <p> </p>

    Affordable 14mm for 7D?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    <p>Hi there,</p>

    <p>I'm thinking about a wide angle lens for my 7D, maybe a 14mm that with the crop sensor should be good enough as I don't like too crazy wide angle.<br>

    The main usage would be videos but stills as well.</p>

    <p>I've done some research and for my budget, i.e. $400 at most, it seems that Samyang (or any of the other brands variations around) could be quite a good solution. There's some distortion even though I guess that should be more noticeable on full sensor cameras.</p>

    <p>Anyway, one downside I see is the use of filters as the only solutions I've found so far are not cheap.</p>

    <p>What are your advices?</p>

    <p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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