Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 AIS Manual Focus Lens

[William Graydon]

Anyone Have any experience with this lens? Used it on a Scarlet with a nikon adaptor? Any advice on a proper Nikon adaptor if this lens is indeed worth it?

A local photography shop has one for $400.

Thanks in advance.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/36976-USA/Nikon_1435_NIKKOR_Normal_50mm_f_1_2.html

 

[Stephen Mick]

I've got that exact lens, cine-modified by RP Lens. I've used it with the F3, AF-100 and FS-100 and love it. In fact, I've got a complete set of AIS primes and love them.

On Scarlet/Epic, your best bet is going to be the Optitek Nikon mount. If you've got a Canon mount, you can use a simple Nikon-Canon adapter, like a Novoflex or Fotodiox model.

 

[Matthew Scott]

I thing's amazing. It's a vintage lens though, doesn't have the contrast and sharpness of the canon 50 1.2....but, in my opinion, it's better. Get it if the focus feels good and is in good condition. Cheap eBay adapters from nikkor to EOS work a treat! Ive been loving the nikkor 50 1.4 for three years now, one of my favorite lenses.

 

[Zack Birlew]

My go-to 50mm lens! You won't be sorry, go for it. I use mine on my 5D Mark II with an adapter, very sharp with some fancy character to it.

 

[William Graydon]

great news! What's the consensus on the best adaptor? I want the most reliable one. Thanks again everyone for the input.

 

[Vance Colvig]

I have an Optitek Nikon Prolock mount on my Red One and it is just wonderful. I can use all of my AI-s glass without having the irises "declicked" as well as my G lenses on the camera. They make one for Epic/Scarlet also. Full aperature control. superior lens mounting, beautifully made, and approved by Red. I quite like the 50mm AI-s f1.2 on the Mx sensor on my R1. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Stephen Mick]

AIS Crew represent!

 

[Shane Betts]

You might also consider the A-Mount for your Scarlet. That'll give you the option of sticking almost any glass you come across on your camera. See thread here

 

[William Graydon]

phew 30 pages of reading lol. Better get through it. Shane have you used the Allstar A-mount? This def. looks like something to consider.

 

[Shane Betts]

Haven't used the A mount but have had other gear from All Star on a Red One. Very happy. As most people on that 30 page thread seem to be. Maybe ask on the thread but it's just such a cool idea. Nikon, PL, CY, M42, Leica, Oct19...

 

[William Graydon]

I think I might go with the Novoflex; http://www.abelcine.com/store/Novoflex-EOSNIK-NT-Nikon-Lenses-to-Canon-EOS-Body-Adapter/

It was also recommend on abel cine for a c300 conversion; http://multi.abelcine.com/resources/2012/01/17/lenses-and-accessories-for-the-eos-c300/

I plan to eventually buy the pl mount from RED so I think having a simple nikon adaptor plus the canon mount it comes with should be sufficient.

 

[Alex Rask]

I own a few manual Nikon lenses, including a wonderful 50mm F1.4

Use them with Nikon-to-Canon adapter.

Now, careful with Fotodiox: the cheaper ones ($15-$30 range) have a wiggle in them, the lens is not being held in stable fashion.

This $70 Fotodiox adapter, however, seems to work well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JWYAXA/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details&tag=mo7iescom-20

They call it Pro.

 

[Jochen Schmidt-Hambrock]

If you are interested in this lens I bet you are going to use it wide open (as Mike Seymour says it: "Tape it at f1.2")
Check out the breathing if this is ok for your taste. And make sure adapter and mount don't wiggle. Ruins every shot with a focus rack.

I have the 58mm 1.2 Noct. and the 50mm 1.4. Both are wonderful.

Jochen

 

[Sam Edwards]

I have that lens. I love it. I don't use it much, though.
Cheers,
Sam

 

[Rob Castiglione]

I use to use this lens wide open outside in bright sun light as a portrait lens. Love it for that and the extraordinary very dreamy quality it produces. If you are lens technician type or just want something that is very sharp wide open then don't get this lens as it will irritate you. Starts sharpening up nicely by f2 though.