Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII on an X-E3?

[Politically Incorrect]

Is there an adaptor for a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII to my Fuji' X-E3
where everything functions and there are no bugs?

 

[cgw]

Any I've seen(and purchased) were "dumb" adapters--physical connection but nothing more.
There are a few "smart" adapters available for way more $$$

Nikon F to Fujifilm X - Fringer smart adapters

www.fringeradapter.com

 

[Ysarex]

Is there an adaptor for a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII to my Fuji' X-E3
where everything functions and there are no bugs?

As cgw noted they're not electronically connected -- I use all my old Nikon lenses on my Fuji camera bodies. Fujifilm Nikon Mount K&F Concept

 

[Politically Incorrect]

As cgw noted they're not electronically connected -- I use all my old Nikon lenses on my Fuji camera bodies. Fujifilm Nikon Mount K&F Concept

Trouble is the 70-200 VR is a "G" lens... no aperture ring,
the aperture is controlled by the body, which as far as I can tell
would mean no control over aperture with a "dumb" connector
between the body and the lens.

Any I've seen(and purchased) were "dumb" adapters--physical connection but nothing more.
There are a few "smart" adapters available for way more $$$

Nikon F to Fujifilm X - Fringer smart adapters

www.fringeradapter.com

Thanks I had a look at that... It's exie and possibly they havn't ironed all the bugs out yet.
Maybe if other manufacturers start making adapters, the competition will improve the product.
There's a ship load of F mount lenses out there and so many people have gone mirrorless you'd reckon there be a good market for adapters.

 

[cgw]

Trouble is the 70-200 VR is a "G" lens... no aperture ring,
the aperture is controlled by the body, which as far as I can tell
would mean no control over aperture with a "dumb" connector
between the body and the lens.

Thanks I had a look at that... It's exie and possibly they havn't ironed all the bugs out yet.
Maybe if other manufacturers start making adapters, the competition will improve the product.
There's a ship load of F mount lenses out there and so many people have gone mirrorless you'd reckon there be a good market for adapters.

Adapted glass has been a "thing" with MILCs for quite some time, especially with older manual lenses. Not sure how deep the smart adapter market is at that price.
Uncertain the 70-200 would handle all that well on the petite X-E3.

 

[Ysarex]

Trouble is the 70-200 VR is a "G" lens... no aperture ring,
the aperture is controlled by the body, which as far as I can tell
would mean no control over aperture with a "dumb" connector
between the body and the lens.

Nikon F (G-Type) Lens Mount to Fujifilm X Camera Mount

Urth Nikon F to Fujifilm X Lens Mount Adapter lets you use Nikon G-type lenses on Fujifilm X cameras. Snug fit. Free shipping. Guaranteed for life.

urth.co

Thanks I had a look at that... It's exie and possibly they havn't ironed all the bugs out yet.
Maybe if other manufacturers start making adapters, the competition will improve the product.
There's a ship load of F mount lenses out there and so many people have gone mirrorless you'd reckon there be a good market for adapters.

 

[Politically Incorrect]

Adapted glass has been a "thing" with MILCs for quite some time, especially with older manual lenses. Not sure how deep the smart adapter market is at that price.
Uncertain the 70-200 would handle all that well on the petite X-E3.

You hold the lens... take the weight with your left hand, and
you merely operate the camera controls with the right hand.

Also bud, on a tripod, a 70-200 is mounted, not the camera...
the smaller and lighter the camera the better.

The difference in size and weight of a
camera/lens combination is an issue for you it seems... but not for me... LOL.

"Petit" it may be, however, it's a Leica killer garçon:

 

[Golem]

Is there an adaptor for a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VRII to my Fuji' X-E3
where everything functions and there are no bugs?

No. There will always be bugs with smart adapters. No amount of time, effort, and $$ can externinate them. Theyre NOT due to cutting corners. Simply put, there are limits to how well the FW of differing brands can chat.

 

[Politically Incorrect]

No. There will always be bugs with smart adapters. No amount of time, effort, and $$ can externinate them. Theyre NOT due to cutting corners. Simply put, there are limits to how well the FW of differing brands can chat.

We can put men on the moon but can't make circuitry for a lens camera combination?

 

[NerdyTimelapser]

Trouble is the 70-200 VR is a "G" lens... no aperture ring,
the aperture is controlled by the body, which as far as I can tell
would mean no control over aperture with a "dumb" connector
between the body and the lens.

Thanks I had a look at that... It's exie and possibly they havn't ironed all the bugs out yet.
Maybe if other manufacturers start making adapters, the competition will improve the product.
There's a ship load of F mount lenses out there and so many people have gone mirrorless you'd reckon there be a good market for adapters.

There are 'dumb' adapters with aperture control option like this one:

lens adapter ring IV Generation NIK(G)-FX | Nikon G To Fujifilm X - K&F CONCEPT

I use it for F-mount to L-mount myself (Novoflex version, got it second hand for very cheap). It works well, but you can not choose precise aperture values, just a ring to gradually open/close the aperture. I prefer using old Nikon AI(s) and AF-D lenses with dedicated aperture ring.

 

[Politically Incorrect]

There are 'dumb' adapters with aperture control option like this one:

lens adapter ring IV Generation NIK(G)-FX | Nikon G To Fujifilm X - K&F CONCEPT

I use it for F-mount to L-mount myself (Novoflex version, got it second hand for very cheap). It works well, but you can not choose precise aperture values, just a ring to gradually open/close the aperture. I prefer using old Nikon AI(s) and AF-D lenses with dedicated aperture ring.

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Thanks NT. It seems that aperture can be manually controlled via the ring on the adaptor... If only the aperture could be controlled by the command dial on the camera and or automatically controlled by the camera. As there are no electrical contacts on the adaptor, that's out of the question. Which means as tempting as that adaptor is, I'll be using the 70-200 on the ol' D700 for now. Anyway NT, thanks again for running it up the flagpole.

Cheers,

Alan

 

[NerdyTimelapser]

Thanks NT. It seems that aperture can be manually controlled via the ring on the adaptor... If only the aperture could be controlled by the command dial on the camera and or automatically controlled by the camera. As there are no electrical contacts on the adaptor, that's out of the question. Which means as tempting as that adaptor is, I'll be using the 70-200 on the ol' D700 for now. Anyway NT, thanks again for running it up the flagpole.

Cheers,

Alan

Yeah it's just all manual which is fine for time-lapse work, but less convenient for most other types of shooting. That D700 is indeed still a mighty camera

 

[Politically Incorrect]

Yeah it's just all manual which is fine for time-lapse work, but less convenient for most other types of shooting. That D700 is indeed still a mighty camera

Yeah, it does create good images even though it's pixel count is low by todays standards.
The controls feel good to use and are placed well too.

 

[Golem]

Thanks NT. It seems that aperture can be manually controlled via the ring on the adaptor... If only the aperture could be controlled by the command dial on the camera and or automatically controlled by the camera. As there are no electrical contacts on the adaptor, that's out of the question. Which means as tempting as that adaptor is, I'll be using the 70-200 on the ol' D700 for now. Anyway NT, thanks again for running it up the flagpole.

Cheers,

Alan

The aperture can easily be controlled by a dial on the body, by using a smart adapter.

You can have fully coupled ekectronics. A manual adapter is OK for slower paced work but the fully electronic coupling works quite well and is very much faster.

 

[Golem]

We can put men on the moon but can't make circuitry for a lens camera combination?

The moon never changes. Compared to the moon, lens and camera FW is wildly random.