Nikon lens terminology (AI, AIS, AFD, AFS, G etc.)

[Evin Grant]

This is a great resource for those looking for some detailed info on Nikon's somewhat arcane lens naming and technology choices.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm
Juat to be clear all Nikon F mount lenses will attach to the Red one Nikon mount. However the "G" series which include all "DX" Nikkors do not have an aperture ring so they will be attachable but you will be stuck with minimum aperture only (f16-32!). At least until Birger comes out with their electronic Nikon mount (hopefully before the end of the year)
Thanks Jaadgy!

 

[Sanjin Jukic]

More about
Lens related concepts and terminology

http://www.olegnovikov.com/technical/lensterminology.shtml

 

[edgar01]

I need to know what you think about Nikon lenses in relation whit Canon

And what do you think about those lens in relation whit Red One


Regards

Edgar

 

[Fergus Meiklejohn]

hey edgar01

the Nikon vs Canon fight continues in another thread (though we are in a lull until after Gibby's LA test :innocent: )

ALL Canon and Nikon lenses will be fully supported by the Birger mounts, but we don't know how they will perform on the RED camera yet (awaiting the LA test..)

 

[reelhard]

Nikon vs Canon; simple answer. What you own is the best!

IMHO

 

[Yannick Hagman]

What are E-series lenses?

 

[chuck colburn]

The "E" series lenses were cheap lenses made for a Nikon plastic bodied camera about 20 or so years ago. They were also plastic bodied and cheap but were fairly good lenses.

 

[Steve Murray]

I need to know what you think about Nikon lenses in relation whit Canon

And what do you think about those lens in relation whit Red One


Regards

Edgar

Check out these for plenty of lens info.

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4401

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=5218

 

[Nathan Troutman]

This is another great resource for evaluating Nikon lenses. Pretty comprehensive - a great starting place.

http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_surv.html

 

[jaadgy akanni]

Use the thread

Use the thread

What are E-series lenses?

Muroshi, the series E lenses are fully explained on that link Evin Grant posted on top. Just click it and you'll find what you wanna know.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/nikortek.htm

 

[Gabriele Turchi]

Guys super fast question:

Tomorrow i am going to buy a couple if nikon lenses for the RED Camera , i want to buy the 50mm f1.4 , should i buy the AF (autofocus or the normal AIS manual focus)?

Thanks!

G

 

[Evin Grant]

AI or AIS preferably.

 

[channel8]

I need to know what do you think of ARRI lenses in relation with RED lenses.