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Nikon FTZ screw-mount lens adapter?
Luc:
Thom Hogan is well informed and not one to post wild rumours. In this recent article https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/for-those-with-sony-paranoi.html he mentions the possibility of a forthcoming screw-mount lens adapter. I quote "I think we'll also see the missing screw-mount lens adapter, too. I know that Nikon has heard the screams on that.". Of course, no certainty but it sure would be great if Nikon were to introduce such an adapter.
rosko:
I don't think an FTZ AF will be successful.
Why ?
#1- It's to late. Only old Nikon fans would be interested, and only if they own several AFD lenses. 3 3
#2- This device already exists and allows any lens to auto-focus, which means all kind of lenses, all vintage lenses, any optical system with mount.
#3- FTZ price : 290€ just to use a Nikon lens without AR, except AFS leses. So. how much will it cost with a screwdriver for AFD ? ???
Wait and see, but I made my choice already If I come back to autocus...
FD.
Wally:
Not sure it's too late!
From 18 to 50mm alone there are already 5 Mio. units (AF and AF-D) around... This number includes primes only! Don't forget all the zoom lenses.
Nikon rarely is first but once they are marketing a product it is usually superior
I wouldn't judge them so quickly 8)
Wally:
P.S. the user base jumps to an impressive 14.3 Mio units when including all AF/AF-D zoom lenses starting from up to 50mm
Wally:
P.P.S. the number increases to 20+ Mio lenses (AF,AF-D) when you include zoom lenses and DX (only the 10.5mm fisheye)
I dare to say that the numbers on Roland Vink's site represent less than 50% of the actually shipped units
Can Nikon at their currently challenging financial situation even afford to not tap into this huge potential???
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