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  Fotodiox 07LAnkeos Lens Mount Adapter, Nikon Lens to Canon EOS Camera

  Photography (Fotodiox Inc.)
  

  Rating (142 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  This works great

  I was hesitant to buy this adapter since the few reviews were not very enthusiastic. But I was anxious to try using my 300mm Nikkor lens on my Canon DSLR. And for $30 why not try it?The lens adapter is all metal and fits nicely between the lens and the camera. The lens has to be used only in aperture priority and in manual focus but I usually use this lens in manual focus when using it on my Nikon F100.I am quite pleased with the pictures taken using this adapter on my Canon DSLR's (both the 40D and the Rebel XT). I would not hesitate to recommend adding one of these adapters to your camera bag. 5/5 Ted A. Maurino (San Lorenzo, CA United States) - See all my reviews, July 19, 2009

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  Read this before you buy

  This adapter suffers from a design flaw. I will get to in a minute which Nikon/EOS adapter to get.When I turn the focusing ring of a manual focus lens, or an autofocus lens functioning as a manual focus, I expect only the ring to move. With the Fotodiox there is excessive play (> 5 deg) between the lens and the adapter. When you turn the focusing ring with a Nikon AUTOfocus lens mounted, the lens will move first with respect to the adapter before the focusing ring does. I don't know about others but to me this is unacceptable. When I turn the focusing ring I expect only the ring to move. With AI-S (manual focus) lenses, the play is a little less (about 2 degrees), but in both cases there is not just rotational play between the lens and adapter which is hugely annoying but will probably not affect the final image, even worse, there is also a tiny bit of play in the angle the optical axis makes with the image plane. This *does* affect image quality as I have verified. Think... 1/5 Tim C (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox 07LAnkeos Lens Mount Adapter, Nikon Lens to Canon EOS Camera (Camera) This adapter suffers from a design flaw. I will get to in a minute which Nikon/EOS adapter to get.When I turn the focusing ring of a manual focus lens, or an autofocus lens functioning as a manual focus, I expect only the ring to move. With the Fotodiox there is excessive play (> 5 deg) between the lens and the adapter. When you turn the focusing ring with a Nikon AUTOfocus lens mounted, the lens will move first with respect to the adapter before the focusing ring does. I don't know about others but to me this is unacceptable. When I turn the focusing ring I expect only the ring to move. With AI-S (manual focus) lenses, the play is a little less (about 2 degrees), but in both cases there is not just rotational play between the lens and adapter which is hugely annoying but will probably not affect the final image, even worse, there is also a tiny bit of play in the angle the optical axis makes with the image plane. This *does* affect image quality as I have verified. Think... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 17, 2012

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  perfectly adequate

  I used these to attach some Nikon and Zeiss manual-aperture lenses to my Canon EOS 5D Mark II to regain manual control over aperture settings when shooting video. They worked fine, no big issues.I wish the little tab you use to unlock the adapter from the lens were a bit more solidly-built; it feels like it might break after maybe 100+ operations. This is the reason (among several others) that I'm buying a few more units of this adapter, so I can just attach one to each of my Nikon manual lenses and leave them there.Overall, for the price they're perfectly fine. I can't justify spending $150 apiece for the competing brands, not right now at least. I'm hoping I won't be proven wrong in the long run :) 3/5 DP - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox 07LAnkeos Lens Mount Adapter, Nikon Lens to Canon EOS Camera (Camera) I used these to attach some Nikon and Zeiss manual-aperture lenses to my Canon EOS 5D Mark II to regain manual control over aperture settings when shooting video. They worked fine, no big issues.I wish the little tab you use to unlock the adapter from the lens were a bit more solidly-built; it feels like it might break after maybe 100+ operations. This is the reason (among several others) that I'm buying a few more units of this adapter, so I can just attach one to each of my Nikon manual lenses and leave them there.Overall, for the price they're perfectly fine. I can't justify spending $150 apiece for the competing brands, not right now at least. I'm hoping I won't be proven wrong in the long run :) Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 3, 2009

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  List Price: $16.95
  

  Accurate Flange to Focus distances

  24 Month Manufacture Warranty

  Smooth surface for effortless mount

  Infinity Focus Guaranteed

  Screwless design for Heavy duty, All Metal Design

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  Nikon BF-1B SLR Body Cap for Lens Mount

  Photography (Nikon)
  

  Rating (25 reviews):

  (4.9/5)

  

  Great product, though a bit expensive for what it is.

  Fits a bit tighter on the body (D300) than the original cap and doesn't seem as easy to unscrew as the original cap either, which is great. It completely seals the lens mount on your camera and prevents dust and moisture from entering. Great product, though a bit expensive for what it is. 5/5 Dake (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Nikon BF-1B SLR Body Cap for Lens Mount (Electronics) Fits a bit tighter on the body (D300) than the original cap and doesn't seem as easy to unscrew as the original cap either, which is great. It completely seals the lens mount on your camera and prevents dust and moisture from entering. Great product, though a bit expensive for what it is. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 28, 2012

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  Fits snugly on my D80

  I ordered this for my Nikon D80 and it fits perfectly. I feel confident using this that it won't fall off randomly and that it's a good protection from dust. The second image with the "F mount" lettering is what my cap actually looks like. 5/5 Einrix Heimdal (USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Nikon BF-1B SLR Body Cap for Lens Mount (Electronics) I ordered this for my Nikon D80 and it fits perfectly. I feel confident using this that it won't fall off randomly and that it's a good protection from dust. The second image with the "F mount" lettering is what my cap actually looks like. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 19, 2012

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  Nikon BF-1B Body Cap: Evolution

  Bought this after reading an article from describing a body cap being used as a pinhole camera. As it turned out, I ended not using it for that purpose, because milling down the raised Nikon lettering seemed to be more of a hassle than I wanted to go through.My older body cap was the Nikon BF-1, and owners of classic Nikon 35mm SLRs will remember that one in black plastic from the '80s and before. It has a small small white index dot for lining up on the camera body, and inside the cap it's marked "BF-1" and "MADE IN JAPAN" in raised letters. But using that cap on a contemporary Nikon DSLR is not recommended, as I understand, as it could... 5/5 John Williamson (NYC & Bucks County, PA) - See all my reviews, August 29, 2012

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  List Price: $13.50
  

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  EzFoto T/T2 Mount Lens to Nikon D1, D2, D3, D3x,D3s, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D700, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D3100, D5000, D5100, D7000

  Photography (EzFoto)
  

  Rating (7 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Great T-ring for nikon

  I must say when searching through all the different brands of t-rings/t-mounts I was very hesitant to purchase this band. After finally deciding on buying this EzFoto I'm glad I did. This t-ring isn't to tight or to loose on my Nikon D3100. It has a very sturdy feel to it as well. Overall for the price and fit I'd say this is a great buy for anyone needing a t-ring for astrophotography or whatever else you'd use this for.Thanks.-Travis Wilkinson 4/5 Traviswilkinson63 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: EzFoto T/T2 Mount Lens to Nikon D1, D2, D3, D3x,D3s, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D700, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D3100, D5000, D5100, D7000 (Electronics) I must say when searching through all the different brands of t-rings/t-mounts I was very hesitant to purchase this band. After finally deciding on buying this EzFoto I'm glad I did. This t-ring isn't to tight or to loose on my Nikon D3100. It has a very sturdy feel to it as well. Overall for the price and fit I'd say this is a great buy for anyone needing a t-ring for astrophotography or whatever else you'd use this for.Thanks.-Travis Wilkinson Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 11, 2012

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  EzFoto T/T2 Mount Lens to Nikon D3200

  Fit's very well on my D3200 camera body.Machined aluminum is pretty good quality!I must be in Manual Mode in order to use the T Mount, but I had expected this due to reading about it before ordering!Has a red dot for ease of lining up the coupling!Priced very well compared to similar products! 4/5 terylsdad - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: EzFoto T/T2 Mount Lens to Nikon D1, D2, D3, D3x,D3s, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D700, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D3100, D5000, D5100, D7000 (Electronics) Fit's very well on my D3200 camera body.Machined aluminum is pretty good quality!I must be in Manual Mode in order to use the T Mount, but I had expected this due to reading about it before ordering!Has a red dot for ease of lining up the coupling!Priced very well compared to similar products! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 10, 2013

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  A great T mount to F mount adapter!

  The adapter is made out of quality steel and workmanship looks fine! I bought it to use it for the Rokinon 500mm T mount lens to my Nikon. It looks and feels better than other generic T to F adapters on the market. 5/5 Fusiondave - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: EzFoto T/T2 Mount Lens to Nikon D1, D2, D3, D3x,D3s, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D700, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D3100, D5000, D5100, D7000 (Electronics) The adapter is made out of quality steel and workmanship looks fine! I bought it to use it for the Rokinon 500mm T mount lens to my Nikon. It looks and feels better than other generic T to F adapters on the market. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 11, 2012

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  List Price: $15.99
  Price: $6.29
  You Save: $9.70 (61%)

  For Nikon D1, D2, D3, D3x,D3s, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D700, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D3100, D5000, D5100, D7000

  Pls note user can only use the T/ T2 lens manually. Auto Focus not allowed.

  This adpater allows users to use T/T2 Telescope Mount lens to Nikon Camera

  Infinity Focus Guaranteed

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  Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter, Pentax K (also known as PK Mount) Lens to Nikon Camera,

  Photography (Fotodiox Inc.)
  

  Rating (14 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Associates, be very carefull when using this adaptor!

  This product has worked fine in adapting my 3 Pentax lenses (manual mode only as expected) to my Nikon D5100.I do want others to know that when I was swapping lenses, in the unlocking/rotation of the adaptor from the camera's body, I found that it did not always have a "solid" stop when the lens could be pulled off the body.During the rotation to reach body/adaptor(lens) removal, it seemed that it was getting jammed! However, this was not the case! Some how the adaptor did NOT make a solid stop at the removal point, it passed that point and then started to feel as if it were jamming (tighting up) PASSED the removal point. I didn't force it through the jamming. I reversed my rotation (back in the lock-on direction) and gave a soft pull out as turning. When the adaptor came back across the removal location, it came out freely.Be VERY carefull about this! Plastic camera body's will break much more easily than the old SLR's metal bodies. 3/5 Tom O'Connor - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter, Pentax K (also known as PK Mount) Lens to Nikon Camera, (Camera) This product has worked fine in adapting my 3 Pentax lenses (manual mode only as expected) to my Nikon D5100.I do want others to know that when I was swapping lenses, in the unlocking/rotation of the adaptor from the camera's body, I found that it did not always have a "solid" stop when the lens could be pulled off the body.During the rotation to reach body/adaptor(lens) removal, it seemed that it was getting jammed! However, this was not the case! Some how the adaptor did NOT make a solid stop at the removal point, it passed that point and then started to feel as if it were jamming (tighting up) PASSED the removal point. I didn't force it through the jamming. I reversed my rotation (back in the lock-on direction) and gave a soft pull out as turning. When the adaptor came back across the removal location, it came out freely.Be VERY carefull about this! Plastic camera body's will break much more easily than the old SLR's metal bodies. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 3, 2012

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  Color me shocked ...

  TL;DR The adapter does what it is supposed to do and gets out of the way.I purchased this in hopes to use a 135mm F2.8 prime lens with a Pentax mount on my Nikon D5000. I received it this evening so have only used it inside but I think I'm still in shock because this actually does work. I'm testing indoors my ISO setting is usually around 1600 but I have found several pictures that have acceptable sharpness. 5 stars since the thing works.EDIT 4/25/2011I've been using my SMC Pentax-M 50mm F2 primarily for some indoors easter pictures just to test it and I'm impressed at this point with the lens so I'm sticking to my 5 star rating. I guess I'm reviewing this adapter by comparing the image quality of this lens to my Nikon glass which could be unfair if the playing field were somehow not even. This tank of a lens made in the 70s is in fact comparable to my current Nikon 35mm F1.8 prime lens in relative image quality. So here's my point. I can... 5/5 Nathaniel Reynolds - See all my reviews, April 22, 2011

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  Nice in Theory

  The product did exactly what it was supposed to do... for about 20 minutes. I own other products from Fotodiox, a Canon EF to Micro 4/3 adapter, and the construction of this product was noticeably worse. The three screws that hold the silver bayonet part to the black adapter part had completely stripped and the two pieces had come apart. Ultimately, I had to send my lens with the stuck mount to Fotodiox in order to have it removed... 2/5 Joshua - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter, Pentax K (also known as PK Mount) Lens to Nikon Camera, (Camera) The product did exactly what it was supposed to do... for about 20 minutes. I own other products from Fotodiox, a Canon EF to Micro 4/3 adapter, and the construction of this product was noticeably worse. The three screws that hold the silver bayonet part to the black adapter part had completely stripped and the two pieces had come apart. Ultimately, I had to send my lens with the stuck mount to Fotodiox in order to have it removed... Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 17, 2012

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  List Price: $39.95
  Price: $31.62
  You Save: $8.33 (21%)

  All Metal Design

  24 Month Manufacture Warranty

  Removable Glasss Element for Macro Photography

  Smooth surface for effortless mount

  Built-in 1.4x Multi-Coated Focusing Correction Lens

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  Nikon LF-4 Rear Lens Cap

  Photography (Nikon)
  

  Rating (48 reviews):

  (4.8/5)

  

  Cheaper and better than the Nikon LF-1

  Nikon quietly replaced the LF-1 with this cap, the LF-4. Nothing Earth shattering, but the new cap is easier to grip and has a larger flange to press against the lens' mount as well as any weather sealing. Both are nice improvements, and like the LF-1 (and unlike many knock-offs), this cap easily and securely mounts no matter how rotated. So cheaper, better (just barely), and likely soon all that will be, that's what you get. Perhaps the lower cost is due to the LF-1 being made in Japan while this is made in Thailand, but since Nikon sees fit to make millions of DSLRs and lenses in Thailand (not to mention that Japan has lots of other stuff to worry about), that's not so much as issue as an observation. 5/5 Shane O. Laake "camera nerd" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews, May 16, 2011

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  Better Seal, Easier "On/Off's"

  After I purchased the relatively new 55-300mm lens, I noticed that it shipped with a different rear cap than any other lens I have purchased. This was the LF-4 cap. After making note of this, I began paying attention to the practical differences between the LF-4 and the original LF-1.First, the LF-4 is much easier to grip than the LF-1. The two differences are the thicker and longer ribs and the matted finish of the plastic on the exterior. Both of these combine for easier "on-and-off's" during lens changes, especially if your hands are somewhat damp, for whatever reason.Secondly, the LF-4 has a flange that increases the coverage for the rear of the lens body. This certainly seems to provide more of a weather-tight seal, exposing less aluminum to the environment. As for the precision of the fit between the lens and the LF-4, this seems equal to the LF-1. However, with the improved grip, it is possible to tighten it down more to the lens body, especially... 5/5 D. Baumwald (Gainesville, FL USA) - See all my reviews, August 1, 2011

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  Nikon LF-4: New evolutionary essential for every Nikkor Lens

  As camera owners, we all go crazy at times, finding ways to protect the front element of our lenses by purchasing filters, lens cleaners, lens hoods and such. Yet what is forgotten so often is that it's the crucial rear lens element that the light passes through just before it reaches the sensors on our cameras.If you own a Nikon DSLR, regardless of which model it is, then the should be considered as an essential for good lens storage and protection. These are made from hard plastic, and they will protect that critical rear element on your Nikkor lens from smudges, scratches and dust. This is the right rear lens cap for all Nikkor lenses for DSLRs and will fit almost every Nikon F-mount lens ever made, and that also includes teleconverters.The first time that I attended the old traveling Nikon... 5/5 John Williamson (NYC & Bucks County, PA) - See all my reviews, September 20, 2012

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  List Price: $6.95
  

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  NEEWER® Bayonet Mount Ring for Nikon 18-15 18-105 55-200mm Lens

  Photography (NEEWER®)
  

  Rating (37 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Fits perfectly

  Bought this because a friend dropped their D3000 and snapped the lens off. All three tabs were broken off the lens ring. It is a AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:35-5.6G VR lens. If you pay attention as to how the old ring came apart (There are tutorials on Youtube too) it can be done with only a small jewelers phillips screwdriver. Be sure to save everything off the original ring as this is only the ring and you will need to screw every other part onto it first. In total it took me less than 10 minutes to change and I have never done this before. 5/5 Thomas J. Beausoleil (Moosup, CT) - See all my reviews, January 12, 2012

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  Perfect!!!

  I watched an online video on how to replace this piece on my lens. Took about 30 minutes and salvaged $150 lens the camera repair shop told me wasn't worth repairing. In your face camera repairman! He actually had the audacity to offer me $10 for the broken lens so he could use it as spare parts. Now I'm convinced he would have repaired it and sold it as "refurbished"! I bought a second just in case it's ever discontinued! 5/5 J. Ard - See all my reviews, July 23, 2012

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  Worked like a charm!

  There is one little screw on the mount that connects to the ground pin that appears to be untapped, but if you just push hard and get the screw in there, it will make the thread and it holds. This was a perfect replacement mount for my Nikon 18-55 VR kit lens. There's instructions on Youtube you can get, but in general, put everything back in exactly the same way you're taking it off. Be careful not to drop any screws inside the lens cavity! 5/5 Texasbluesplayer (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews This review is from: NEEWER® Bayonet Mount Ring for Nikon 18-15 18-105 55-200mm Lens (Electronics) There is one little screw on the mount that connects to the ground pin that appears to be untapped, but if you just push hard and get the screw in there, it will make the thread and it holds. This was a perfect replacement mount for my Nikon 18-55 VR kit lens. There's instructions on Youtube you can get, but in general, put everything back in exactly the same way you're taking it off. Be careful not to drop any screws inside the lens cavity! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 5, 2013

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  Material: Plastic

  Color: Black

  Compatible with Nikon G 18-55 / 18-105 / 55-200

  LENS BAYONET FOR CAMERA 18-55 18-105 55-200

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  Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter - Minolta MD, MC Rokkor Lens to Nikon Camera, for Nikon Cameras

  Photography (Fotodiox Inc.)
  

  Rating (23 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Not quite a good solution

  This tries to do the impossible it seems, and almost does. I have read many places that it is impossible to mount old Minolta glass on a modern Nikon camera due to the shorter lens to focal plane distance on the Nikon. This adapter attempts to solve that problem with an extra lens that modifies the image on the way to the sensor or film inside the Nikon camera of your choice.While it did make it possible to see an image, I had the following issues:1) The sharpness was pretty bad, especially on normal focal length lenses. I was trying to focus a 50mm lens and could not get acceptable results, even stopped down. This was better on telephoto lenses, but still not up to the standards of even a cheap used manual focus lens actually built for a Nikon camera.2) On the 135mm lens that was decently sharp I couldn't focus to infinity.3) Poor fit - for each of the lenses I tried there was some substantial wobble when the lens was attached. the mount between... 2/5 Jeffrey Kniple - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter - Minolta MD, MC Rokkor Lens to Nikon Camera, for Nikon Cameras (Camera) This tries to do the impossible it seems, and almost does. I have read many places that it is impossible to mount old Minolta glass on a modern Nikon camera due to the shorter lens to focal plane distance on the Nikon. This adapter attempts to solve that problem with an extra lens that modifies the image on the way to the sensor or film inside the Nikon camera of your choice.While it did make it possible to see an image, I had the following issues:1) The sharpness was pretty bad, especially on normal focal length lenses. I was trying to focus a 50mm lens and could not get acceptable results, even stopped down. This was better on telephoto lenses, but still not up to the standards of even a cheap used manual focus lens actually built for a Nikon camera.2) On the 135mm lens that was decently sharp I couldn't focus to infinity.3) Poor fit - for each of the lenses I tried there was some substantial wobble when the lens was attached. the mount between... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 2, 2010

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  it lets you use all your old glass

  I have an old xg-1 35mm slr with a 50mm f1.4 lens and a 70-200mm f4.5 lens. I just purchased a nikon d90 with the kit lens 18-105 f 5.6. The kit lens is fine, but I really wanted to take pictures with a very shallow depth of field. I thought I would have to purchase a new f1.4 lens, but I saw this adapter for $40. It came in four days and works exactly how I wanted it to. Granted I still have to manually focus my lens, but it's great to have until I decide to buy a 50mm f1.8 with AF. I'm going to use it soon for my sister's graduation. Im going to set my camera up with my 200mm lens and the adapter, so I can get a sharp high resolution image of her walking up for her diploma. 5/5 Teresa M. Mansbach "peace-love-photo" (CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY, US) - See all my reviews, June 18, 2010

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  Shipping took over 2 weeks, but the product works.

  This lens adapter has allowed me to mount my old Minolta MC 50mm f/1.4 lens and my Vivitar MC 70-210mm f/4.5 lens. I am really pleased with the build quality and the fact that it just works!In case anyone is wondering, this adapter works with both MC and MD lenses, even though it only says MD.I bought this item and it shipped 4 business days after I paid. I didn't receive it for 14 days after that! I am very disappointed with the shipping, but at least it's here now. 4/5 C. Brott - See all my reviews, July 26, 2010

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  List Price: $34.95
  

  Smooth surface for effortless mount

  Built-in 1.4x Multi-Coated Focusing Correction Lens

  Removable Glasss Element for Macro Photography

  24 Month Manufacture Warranty

  All Metal Design

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  Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter - Canon FD, New FD, FL Lens to Nikon Camera Adapter for

  Photography (Fotodiox Inc.)
  

  Rating (18 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Nice accessary

  Bought this adapter to use Canon lenses on my Nikon body. Works great! Don't forget, it will crop the image on a D40 and D3000. Wide angle and fisheye lenses may disappoint you. All other focal length lenses work great with the adapter. For manual mode only. It's a sturdy and solid adapter. 4/5 David G. Miller II "Handyman" (Dayton, OH USA) - See all my reviews, March 4, 2011

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  Quality Product, but not what I was hoping for.

  A friend of mine had bought this lens: and raved about how good it was in low light situations, with the cost of depth of field of course. That lens, however is expensive at its retail price and sold out everywhere. About 18 years ago I had inherited my Dad's old camera equipment, much of which he had inherited from HIS father. I noticed that among the equipment were 2 Canon lenses, one of which was a 50 mm 1.4 aperture lens. When I found this adapter I thought Great, I can spend a fraction of the price and get a lens that can help me get great portraits of my daughter in low light (Like my living room).. of course I wasn't expecting it to be as good as the Native 1.8 Nikon lens, and I'd have to do everything Manual, but I'm up for some experimentation.I got the... 3/5 jrlambs - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter - Canon FD, New FD, FL Lens to Nikon Camera Adapter for (Camera) A friend of mine had bought this lens: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras and raved about how good it was in low light situations, with the cost of depth of field of course. That lens, however is expensive at its retail price and sold out everywhere. About 18 years ago I had inherited my Dad's old camera equipment, much of which he had inherited from HIS father. I noticed that among the equipment were 2 Canon lenses, one of which was a 50 mm 1.4 aperture lens. When I found this adapter I thought Great, I can spend a fraction of the price and get a lens that can help me get great portraits of my daughter in low light (Like my living room).. of course I wasn't expecting it to be as good as the Native 1.8 Nikon lens, and I'd have to do everything Manual, but I'm up for some experimentation.I got the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 12, 2011

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  Useful for the Un-useful

  This product works, with some things in mind. First off, know what your getting into before you get excited. Its not going to take your fd lens and make it a perfect use lens, you will be "limited" depending on how you look at it. Metering, is not possible (unless you have a nikon that you can manually put the aperture settings in (i have d40 and cannot do so)), second, your lens is going to be alot different than it would be on your 35mm. I know theres a 1.5x difference between the look on your 35mm and digital, but the adapter I think may even make it more. I have tested it with a FD Tamron 28mm lens, a Promaster 100-200mm Macro, and a 100-200mm zoom with 2x teleconverter. The product works as described and as pointed out in the other review, the aperture lock is not self explanatory, but useful once you realize that what to do. I will attempt to post pictures another day. All in all, it took 3 lenses that my grandfather had passed onto me, and allowed me to make the more useful (I... 4/5 jbamphotandom - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter - Canon FD, New FD, FL Lens to Nikon Camera Adapter for (Camera) This product works, with some things in mind. First off, know what your getting into before you get excited. Its not going to take your fd lens and make it a perfect use lens, you will be "limited" depending on how you look at it. Metering, is not possible (unless you have a nikon that you can manually put the aperture settings in (i have d40 and cannot do so)), second, your lens is going to be alot different than it would be on your 35mm. I know theres a 1.5x difference between the look on your 35mm and digital, but the adapter I think may even make it more. I have tested it with a FD Tamron 28mm lens, a Promaster 100-200mm Macro, and a 100-200mm zoom with 2x teleconverter. The product works as described and as pointed out in the other review, the aperture lock is not self explanatory, but useful once you realize that what to do. I will attempt to post pictures another day. All in all, it took 3 lenses that my grandfather had passed onto me, and allowed me to make the more useful (I... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 10, 2011

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  List Price: $34.95
  

  All Metal Design Built-in 1.4x Multi-Coated Focusing Correction Lens Removable Glasss Element for Macro Photography Smooth surface for effortless mount 24 Month Manufacture Warranty

  Surface for effortless mount

  24 Month Manufacture Warranty

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  Fotodiox 52mm Filter Thread Lens, Macro Reverse Ring Camera Mount Adapter for Nikon SLR Cameras

  Photography (Fotodiox Inc.)
  

  Rating (49 reviews):

  (4.1/5)

  

  Absolutely Amazing Macro Capabilities!

  This thing is amazing. I was looking at some $700 macro lenses, but thanks to this I no longer need one.Because there is no glass in between the lens and sensor, the image quality is not affected at all. What you get are clear, crisp macro images.I experimented with this (see the product pictures) and was shocked at how good it worked. Yes, everything must be done manually - exposure, focus, etc. But it's definitely worth it. You can get VERY close to your subject - I was only about one inch away and the focus was great.Thanks to this, I saved $700 and now can take amazing pictures with my kit lens (18-55mm) and Nikon D40.Some tips:To get the best results and focus the absolute closest, zoom your lens out as wide as it will go. The pictures I have submitted were taken at 18mm.Use as much light as possible. I used a simple flexible desk lamp to light my subject, and still had shutter speeds of about 1/2 a second... 5/5 Eli Houston (Alabama) - See all my reviews This review is from: Fotodiox 52mm Filter Thread Lens, Macro Reverse Ring Camera Mount Adapter for Nikon SLR Cameras (Camera) This thing is amazing. I was looking at some $700 macro lenses, but thanks to this I no longer need one.Because there is no glass in between the lens and sensor, the image quality is not affected at all. What you get are clear, crisp macro images.I experimented with this (see the product pictures) and was shocked at how good it worked. Yes, everything must be done manually - exposure, focus, etc. But it's definitely worth it. You can get VERY close to your subject - I was only about one inch away and the focus was great.Thanks to this, I saved $700 and now can take amazing pictures with my kit lens (18-55mm) and Nikon D40.Some tips:To get the best results and focus the absolute closest, zoom your lens out as wide as it will go. The pictures I have submitted were taken at 18mm.Use as much light as possible. I used a simple flexible desk lamp to light my subject, and still had shutter speeds of about 1/2 a second... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 3, 2009

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  Makes Great Pictures!!! Details on how it works, its limitations, etc.

  When I bought this, there was limited information in the description, so I bought it thinking it isn't much money, and it could be returned if it didn't do what I hoped it would. Stuff i wish I was in the description when I bought it:This adapter allows you to mount a fast lense with a 52mm filter thread backwards on your F mount camera.This must be used in full manual mode on dslr cameras.This worked as intended with our f1.8 35mm lens.This will be less useful with slow lenses, because there won't be enough light to find focus. It worked, but not well enough to try to get any pictures with the 55-200 lense at 55, and didn't work well at all at 200 (to dark to see focus).On our 55-200 zoom lens at least, the zoom ring works as a focus ring, making it so you can get perfect focus on a tripod without a macro mount or moving the tripod. A fast extending barrel zoom with an aperture ring might actually be better with this than... 5/5 Roc - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Fotodiox 52mm Filter Thread Lens, Macro Reverse Ring Camera Mount Adapter for Nikon SLR Cameras (Camera) When I bought this, there was limited information in the description, so I bought it thinking it isn't much money, and it could be returned if it didn't do what I hoped it would. Stuff i wish I was in the description when I bought it:This adapter allows you to mount a fast lense with a 52mm filter thread backwards on your F mount camera.This must be used in full manual mode on dslr cameras.This worked as intended with our f1.8 35mm lens.This will be less useful with slow lenses, because there won't be enough light to find focus. It worked, but not well enough to try to get any pictures with the 55-200 lense at 55, and didn't work well at all at 200 (to dark to see focus).On our 55-200 zoom lens at least, the zoom ring works as a focus ring, making it so you can get perfect focus on a tripod without a macro mount or moving the tripod. A fast extending barrel zoom with an aperture ring might actually be better with this than... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 4, 2010

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  Perfect. Don't waste your money on the Nikon version!

  Forget the reviews that claimed it was impossible to use. This thing is simple and works perfectly.Nothing else really needs to be said. You lock the lens adapter on the body of your camera just like you would any lens, then screw your actual lens onto the the other end of the adapter, head-first.when done, just unscrew the lens and remove the adapter just like you would any other lens, or remove the lens and adapter as one unit, then unscrew it from the front of the lens.Dead-simple. Don't spend $30 for the Nikon-branded one. it's a waste of your time and money.My equipment (all of which tested to work with this adapter):Nikon D4050mm f1.8 Nikkor (prime)18-55mm Nikkor (standard lens)55-200mm NikkorIf you have a D40 and have any interest at all in trying out Macro photography, don't hesitate.Understand, this approach is not going to be a perfect solution to side-stepping all macro... 5/5 Adrian J. Reynolds "adrianj" (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews, January 13, 2010

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  List Price: $8.95
  

  Extream Macro Closeup Results

  Anodized Black Finishing

  24 Month Manufacture Warranty

  All Metal Design

  Smooth surface for effortless mount

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  Nikon ProStaff 4-12x40 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex)

  Sports (Nikon)
  

  Rating (12 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Verry nice scope

  Wow where to start, Nice verry nice, mounted on a encore 270. and loving it. I looked a long tine for the right scope,, Verry clear-- Nikoplex crosshairs, out of the box at night ( black out ) looking at the nebors house 60 yds out just his interior light on scope was clear- cross hairs were visable-great light retencion. I will buy Nikon again. Now my selling points, Eye relief is good, at 4 or 12 no readjusting to match scope, length is longer than most - looks sharp, clear, basic- no elavation etc. not needed most shots will not wate for you. I am glad I went with Nikon and will do so again 5/5 Wesley j. - See all my reviews This review is from: Nikon ProStaff 4-12x40 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex) (Sports) Wow where to start, Nice verry nice, mounted on a encore 270. and loving it. I looked a long tine for the right scope,, Verry clear-- Nikoplex crosshairs, out of the box at night ( black out ) looking at the nebors house 60 yds out just his interior light on scope was clear- cross hairs were visable-great light retencion. I will buy Nikon again. Now my selling points, Eye relief is good, at 4 or 12 no readjusting to match scope, length is longer than most - looks sharp, clear, basic- no elavation etc. not needed most shots will not wate for you. I am glad I went with Nikon and will do so again Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 1, 2013

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  Seems like a good scope

  So far so good. The original manufacturers packaging was tore open, the scope was obviously a demo model or a return. I contemplated returning it, but will try my luck. The price was decent. 4/5 Bushrat - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Nikon ProStaff 4-12x40 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex) (Sports) So far so good. The original manufacturers packaging was tore open, the scope was obviously a demo model or a return. I contemplated returning it, but will try my luck. The price was decent. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 1, 2013

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  new scope

  mounted on an AR-15, nikon is the clearest scope I have looked through, I would rather the scope covers be flip up but I can live with it. 5/5 Jimijojo - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Nikon ProStaff 4-12x40 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex) (Sports) mounted on an AR-15, nikon is the clearest scope I have looked through, I would rather the scope covers be flip up but I can live with it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 24, 2013

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  List Price: $276.95
  

  Zero-reset turret with spring-loaded adjustment knob; 3.7 inches of eye relief

  Fully multicoated optical system transmits up to 98 percent of available light

  Compact riflescope with 4 to 12x magnification and 40mm objective lens

  Nitrogen-filled, O-ring-sealed housing for waterproof, fogproof performance

  Nikoplex reticle; quick-focus eyepiece; measures 14.1 inches

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