Nikon 1 and D-mount and C-mount lenses

[Kim Pilegaard]

Not sure what models of Nikon 1 has Focus peaking with non chipped lenses, but I believe V1, V2 and V3 didn't have it,,, Correct me if wrong

I do not think any of the Nikon 1 models has focus peaking.

[Birna Rørslett]

No focusing peaking in the traditional sense, however there is an indicator with arrows and a dot (using the goFoto chip). The stock cameras show green squares when focus is attained.

[richardHaw]

ok, not going to gamble with the Gfoto, read a blog in Japanese and the guy who bought it was pissed

it also drains t he battery which hints that it creates a short

[Birna Rørslett]

The cuteness factor of the pairing of a pink 1 Nikon J2 with the formidable Ultra-Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2 lens cannot be denied. In fact, the image circle of the UMN 55 fits the small CX format perfectly so there is corner-to-corner sharpness and no detectable light fall-off. The shorter UMN 28mm f/1.8 has a more limited range of applicability as it vignettes plus the working distance tends to be extremely short.

[richardHaw]

i got a J4 for a reasonable price

[MEPER]

It it a nice camera. Quite "stylish" and front part made of metal.
Batteries a bit larger than for the J5.
The PSAM setting is to be found in the Creative setting on top wheel.

[richardHaw]

all i have to do now is wait for my damn chinese adapter to arrive

i think i will be skipping the chip, too risky.

funny how the used prices of Nikon 1 lenses and  the FT1 rose to 30-40% more from their original price in the shops when they were still sold NEW.

[MEPER]

I have tried to get a 10/2.8 at around $80 incl. shipping but not succeeded yet.
It will make the J4 very compact and nice to have a lens with a metal mount.
The advantage of the 10-30 zoom is that it has built-in VR. Those seems to be quite cheap probably because it was a kit-lens and 10/2.8 was not.
32/1.2 expensive and also the 70-300. Think both has metal mounts. 

[Erik Lund]

,,,
32/1.2 expensive and also the 70-300. Think both has metal mounts.

As always you can rely on Rolands pages for such information

http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/specs.html#1NIKKOR
 
PM is indication of Plastic Mount

[Birna Rørslett]

The kit zooms, 10-30 and 11-27.5, are respectable performers as far as optics go, however they tend to wear out quite quickly due to the internal components being of poor quality. When this happens the lens will cease to operate properly and often will stop exposing the pictures correctly, or lock up the camera. Sometimes this happens towards only for one end of the zooming range, until the lens just dies eventually.

I have seen similar with the 10-100 zooms as well, but not with the 6.7-13 zoom, the latter being a very snappy and solid performer. The fixed focals, 10/2.8, 18.5/1.8, and 32/1.2, are all good and have the metal lens mount.

It is really saddening that Nikon didn't keep better quality control with this line-up. The CX concept truly deserved better.

[MEPER]

Is it possible to get a metal mount for the 18.5mm lens as I am about 100% sure my has plastic mount (looks like metal but it is fake)?
I was quite disappointed when I observed this.

[Birna Rørslett]

Looks like metal to me? I do know for certain the 10/2.8 has metal mount as I have spare parts.

In general the bayonets are designed for a given lens and ought not to be interchanged. Their thickness may not be that much different, but there are flanges shaped differently on the inside.

[MEPER]

Will check later tonight.....maybe I will be positively surprised.......

[richardHaw]

i have been looking through the used 1 Nikkor listings. seems like a dead iris is common regardless of lens
even the expensive 32mm has a known iris problem
what was nikon thinking!

thankfully i wont be thinking much about it since i will be using mine with cine-nikkors!

[MEPER]

All claims that 18.5 has metal mount (so I guess it is) and seems to be able to take some "abuse"?
At least it was a step-up in image quality compared to the 10-30 PD zoom.
http://bigstreetguns.com/2013/10/nikon-18-5mm-f1-8-review/