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Rob deJong · December 28th, 2009, 03:18 AM

I want to have the 7d but only if I can use my series of Nikon lenses. Is that possible with an adapter? I have read that to the panasonic GH1 any brand of lenses can be easily adapted. But what about Nikon to Canon?

Bruce S. Yarock · December 28th, 2009, 03:53 AM

You can get the Nikon to Canon adapters for around $30, and they work fine. It is a pain to takethem on and off, but if you plan on using yuour Nikon lenses mainy with the 7d, you could leave an adapter on each lens.
I bought the fancy one with the chip from fotodiox ($140). It has a special chip that lets you take advantage of Canon's focus while using the Nikon lens.

I made a difficult decision after having my 7d for a couple of weeks. I shoot photography also, and had a d200, d80, 2 sb800 flashes, an su800 controller, 17-55 2.8, 70-200 2.8 and an 85 1.4. I sold all of it and bought one canon flash, 2 pocket wizzards, a 17-55 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.4 and a Tokina 1-16 2.8.
Now I can use eveything for both video and photography.

Good luck.
Bruce Yarock

Phil Yisrael · December 28th, 2009, 03:59 AM

Yes its possible, there are some different kinds of adaptors available and varying prices. You'll find the cheap ones from 'KAWA' are better than the expensive ones. Plenty on eBay.
regards,
Phil

Rob deJong · December 29th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce S. Yarock

I bought the fancy one with the chip from fotodiox ($140). It has a special chip that lets you take advantage of Canon's focus while using the Nikon lens.
Bruce Yarock

So, if I understand well, then it IS possible to have autofocus with a Nikon lens on the Canon body??

Paul Cascio · December 29th, 2009, 11:08 AM

Rob, I have a situation like yours - Canon 7D and Nikon glass. The adapters work great, but the "autofocus chip" only allows the 7D to show an indicator light in the viewfinder when focus is attained. All focusing is done manually.

BTW, Nikon G lenses will not work as you will have no aperture control. You can use them wide open, or not at all.

Bruce S. Yarock · December 29th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Rob,
Ditto what Paul said. It's a small green box indicator that beeps wwen you acheive focus, but you still have to do it manually.

Paul-
How's the weather up there? I'm originaly from Waterbury.
Bruce Yarock

Paul Cascio · December 29th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Bruce, today might be the nastiest day of all time in CT. It's about 20 degrees and the wind is howling at about 40mph. We've had two power failures already.

Fortunately, I split time between here and Clermont, FL. Unfortunately, I'm not smart enough to be in Florida in the winter and CT in the summer. :)

Rob deJong · December 30th, 2009, 01:17 AM

Is there any sign of a new Nikon (with full HD) or a Panasonic with higher bitrates coming up?

December 28th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#1
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	nikon lenses on canon I want to have the 7d but only if I can use my series of Nikon lenses. Is that possible with an adapter? I have read that to the panasonic GH1 any brand of lenses can be easily adapted. But what about Nikon to Canon?

December 28th, 2009, 03:59 AM	#3
Phil Yisrael New Boot Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 9	its possible Yes its possible, there are some different kinds of adaptors available and varying prices. You'll find the cheap ones from 'KAWA' are better than the expensive ones. Plenty on eBay. regards, Phil

December 29th, 2009, 11:08 AM	#5
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Rob, I have a situation like yours - Canon 7D and Nikon glass. The adapters work great, but the "autofocus chip" only allows the 7D to show an indicator light in the viewfinder when focus is attained. All focusing is done manually. BTW, Nikon G lenses will not work as you will have no aperture control. You can use them wide open, or not at all. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com Last edited by Paul Cascio; December 29th, 2009 at 12:35 PM.

December 29th, 2009, 12:34 PM	#7
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Bruce, today might be the nastiest day of all time in CT. It's about 20 degrees and the wind is howling at about 40mph. We've had two power failures already. Fortunately, I split time between here and Clermont, FL. Unfortunately, I'm not smart enough to be in Florida in the winter and CT in the summer. :) __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

December 28th, 2009, 03:53 AM	#2
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	You can get the Nikon to Canon adapters for around $30, and they work fine. It is a pain to takethem on and off, but if you plan on using yuour Nikon lenses mainy with the 7d, you could leave an adapter on each lens. I bought the fancy one with the chip from fotodiox ($140). It has a special chip that lets you take advantage of Canon's focus while using the Nikon lens. I made a difficult decision after having my 7d for a couple of weeks. I shoot photography also, and had a d200, d80, 2 sb800 flashes, an su800 controller, 17-55 2.8, 70-200 2.8 and an 85 1.4. I sold all of it and bought one canon flash, 2 pocket wizzards, a 17-55 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.4 and a Tokina 1-16 2.8. Now I can use eveything for both video and photography. Good luck. Bruce Yarock

December 29th, 2009, 12:22 PM	#6
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Rob, Ditto what Paul said. It's a small green box indicator that beeps wwen you acheive focus, but you still have to do it manually. Paul- How's the weather up there? I'm originaly from Waterbury. Bruce Yarock

December 30th, 2009, 01:17 AM	#8
Rob deJong Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saly Hungary Posts: 169	Is there any sign of a new Nikon (with full HD) or a Panasonic with higher bitrates coming up?