Nikon 180mm f2.8 AF-ED on Sony FE?

[snegron]

I'd like to use my Nikon 180mm f2.8 AF-ED on my A7c. Does anyone know which would be the best adapter with the best AF compatibility?

 

[Deleted Member 5003]

You will not get an adapter that communicates efficiently (ie electronically )and hence non electronic adapters (or as i I call them "Dumb" adapters) will limit auto focus etc.

I use a Vello "dumb" adapter for my Nikon 200mm f4 on my A1, but as my 200mm is a macro lens then i normally use manual focus in any event and the velo adapter works fine for me.

Probably not what you wanted to hear but hope this helps......

 

[snegron]

Thank for the info. It's a shame that after all these years no one has been able to produce an F to FE adapter with full AF functionality.

 

[Brownie]

Thank for the info. It's a shame that after all these years no one has been able to produce an F to FE adapter with full AF functionality.

There are a lot of accessories I wish were available, but it all boils down to marketability. If it isn't going to sell in numbers there's no reason to do the R&D.

I did a quick search and found this. I don't know a lot about Nikon lens types so no idea if this will work, but there are adapters out there. It's a matter of finding the right one. From the listing:

Compatibility Specifics
Sony E-Mount Cameras with Phase-Detection AF: Support for AF, auto exposure, aperture control, and Exif data with select G-type and E-type Nikon lenses. Select Nikon D-type lenses support auto exposure, aperture control, and Exif data.
Select Sony E-Mount Cameras: Support for auto exposure, aperture control, and Exif data with select Nikon G-type, E-type, and D-type lenses.

Not sure if that helps or not. If I'm reading your lens code correctly it's a D, so no AF, but the rest is there. Just in case, here's a link to the B&H listing:

Vello Select Nikon F Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Auto Lens Adapter (Firmware Ver.8)

Buy Vello Select Nikon F Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Auto Lens Adapter (Firmware Ver.8) featuring Nikon F Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera, Works with Full-Frame & APS-C Formats, Supports Select G-Type & E-Type Lenses, Version 8 Optimizes AF & AE Performance, Retains Image Stabilization Functions...

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