MaxElmar
Well-known
So, has anyone used their classic Nikon RF lenses on a Nikon Z ? Perhaps the Head Bartender will source an adapter to use my W-Nikkor 35/1.8 on a Z6? And just save any noise about how "those old lenses won't perform - blah blah blah" Yeah, I know that. I don't care. I'm gonna do it first chance I get. Ha, ha!
Gregm61
Well-known
I'm sure someone in China is working on a prototype as we type....
Has anyone even got a Nikon Z yet???
ptpdprinter
Mentor
They are not available to the general public until September. I suspect that they will be hard to get initially. Last year's D850 is still back ordered at B&H.
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Now that I have a Z6, I’m wondering if anyone had done a Nikon RF > Nikon Z adapter?
Timmyjoe
Mentor
There isn't a direct adapter that I know of, but I'm using the Amedeo Nikon RF to Leica M mount adapter, and then a Leica M to Nikon Z adapter, and I'm happy to say all the Nikon RF lenses work with this combo, including the 35mm f1.8, and Voigtlander 21mm f4. And I think the image quality from these old Nikkor RF lenses is fine on the Z6.
Best,
-Tim
Best,
-Tim
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Thanks, Tim! After I posted I found what appears to be an inexpensive direct adapter on eBay - item 283337490025 is the one I ordered. I’ll let you know how it works!
Timmyjoe
Mentor
Ken, I think that adapter may work on certain Nikon S mount lenses, but not on the 50mm f1.4 and other lenses that don't have a focus helical built in. I wonder if Amedeo will ever make an adapter for the Nikon Z like he does for the Sony Alpha cameras?
Head Bartender's listing for the Amedeo direct adapter for Sony A7 series cameras
Best,
-Tim
Head Bartender's listing for the Amedeo direct adapter for Sony A7 series cameras
Best,
-Tim
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Oh, crap - forgot about that.
chris55m
Newbie
I have two adapters with helicoid - one Ukrainian for Sony E I use with the Kipon E-Z adapter:
And one with Leica M mount (no large photo, sorry):
Still, if you can get the screw-mount versions of these lenses, since they are much easier to adapt, and some even focus closer.
And one with Leica M mount (no large photo, sorry):
Still, if you can get the screw-mount versions of these lenses, since they are much easier to adapt, and some even focus closer.
BillBingham2
Registered User
IMHO.....Butt Ugly.
B2 (;->
B2 (;->
chris55m
Newbie
Hey, don't blame the model - it's always the photographer ;-)
But I have to agree. While the Z's handle well, and I sort of get the industrial design style with the native lenses, they are not the most "beautiful" cameras. And with rangefinder lenses, it's just a style clash. I think the more angular Sonys work better in the looks department.
We do need that digital SP from Nikon.