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4. I don't think it's accurate to say there's no loss in functionality

Reply to flamin lib (Original post)

Thu Nov 14, 2019, 06:10 PM

Nov 2019

I’m not sure which adapter you are referring, but for Nikon’s own FTZ adapter there’s some significant loss of functionality on some of the older series of AF and manual lenses. The adapter lacks a AF motor, so the Nikon AF lenses without an internal AF motor are not going to autofocus. The adapter also lacks an aperture feeler, so older MF lenses that do not have an electronic connection for the aperture setting will have no way to tell the body what aperture is being used.

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Good news for Canon and Nikon shooters with legacy lenses who want to upgrade to the [View all] flamin lib Nov 2019 OP

That will help to spur adoption of the mirrorless platform alfredo Nov 2019 #1

While there is little size/weight advantage in upgrading to the flamin lib Nov 2019 #2

Olympus has one of those spot finders. I love mine. alfredo Nov 2019 #3

I don't think it's accurate to say there's no loss in functionality Major Nikon Nov 2019 #4