how to set SD14 for manual lenses...???

[Bustoner]

If anyone can help because ....the only way I find to operate with a pair of old lenses I have, is by setting f1.0 on the camera (original on both lenses is f3.5) and I will like to configure in real aperture.

 

[tc95]

Bustoner....I don't have any SA mount MF lenses....but I do own an SD14 converted to Nikon-F that I use a lot...I also set my f-stop to 1.0...then I use the lenses aperture ring to adjust it correctly....I don't experience any side affects to my shooting by doing this....but I have to tell you control of the ISO and speed is a little different...depending on which lens I use....

What I did was take the lens...and take a bunch of pictures at every f-stop - ISO - Speed setting I would use...look at the pictures on the computer then adjust my shooting to compensate...

I keep a little note book to help me remember the quirks of every lens...with the different camera's.....

I don't have any scientific way...just trial and error....

I know this does not answer your question...but might give you an idea with your lenses...

Tony C.

 

[notfound]

I always use "A" mode for the manual lens with -2EV to get correct exposure with Tamron adaptall 28/2.5 and 90/2.5 roud:

 

[Bustoner]

Much thanks,
I made more tests, all works fine, goooood photos

 

[Bustoner]

My first tests ....hehe

Here 2 photos at same place, the first with a Sigma EX 15-30mm,
the second with an old manual Sigma 400mm (680mm equivalent) ....I like it!!!

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[tc95]

Bustoner....Great shots.....Here is the first picture I played a little with it...I hope you don't mind....

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Love your pictures and vantage point....thanks for sharing...!!!

Tony C.

 

[notfound]

Look superb, the clouds look like in an oil painting!

 

[Bustoner]

Thanks,

TC95, good correction, in my pictures the atmosphere is always in hot light, I like it ....more jungle ..hehehe

 

[dirk]

Hi Bustoner,

please no external link to images. Images for image discussions shall always be uploaded here directly. I made this for you this time.

Best wishes

 

[Bustoner]

Sorry Dirk, I understand

Thank you