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As a Canon professional, you (and your camera) need the best lens for the job. Sometimes that's a Canon L; sometimes it's a Leica, Olympus or Zeiss – and sometimes it's a Nikon. Adaptors of varying quality are commonly available for many systems, but state of the art Nikkor lenses released under the 'G' designation (without an aperture ring) have previously been off-limits to Canon bodies.
Once the V2 adaptor is attached to a Nikon lens, it can be mounted onto a Canon body just like a Canon lens. If an AF-confirmation chip is fitted, your Canon digital camera will even focus-confirm just like a Canon lens. But uniquely our adaptor replaces the 'lost' aperture ring of G Series lenses, enabling video or stills shooters to set any aperture manually, even when the lens is mounted on a Canon DLSR or Canon-mount video camera. Infinity focus is also guaranteed. Please note that VR, auto-focus and auto-aperture functions are not available when the lens is adapted in this way.
Which? PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! The adaptor is now in Version 2.1, a slight modification of that previously known as 'Lever-Operated', and now based entirely on the world's finest Nikon-Canon adaptors made by Rayqual. The original design (previously known as the 'Rotating' adaptor) has officially been discontinued, If you have a special requirement for the older version that will function with the Nikon lens' weathersealing gasket intact, please email . . however, the new version is better designed, more robust, harder to make, nicer to use, works with all Nikon G Series lenses, and locks the lens and adaptor into fixed positions. The diaphragm is actuated via a control ring sandwiched inside the adaptor. Please note that the V2 adaptor requires the removal of the gasket on the rear of the Nikon G Series lens. This operation takes about a second and is reversible, but fiddly. Some customers have reported that their Nikon service centre has reinstalled the gasket without charge.
Please also note that owners of Generation II Canon DSLRs (ie, 1D Mark II, 1Ds Mark II) require an extra adaptor modification if ordering the chipped version of the V2. These cameras have a mechanical spring switch inside the lens mount that enables electronic communication between EF lenses and the body. The adaptor musy be modified to trigger this microswitch and allow the camera and lens to talk. The V2 Nikon G Adaptor enables all apertures to be selected without detents via a stepless 10mm range of movement. Legends on the adaptor indicate f2.8 / f8 / f22,. Version 2.0 Nikon G Adaptor: from £160 In the past, it has taken as long as five months to deliver adaptors to customers who placed orders at non-optimal points in the production cycle, Parts are sourced from Japan, America and China, creating random customs and import delays. Hand-assembly and machining in the UK is performed on a small scale which compounds scheduling problems, Because lead times are subject to unpredictable delays please contact us before placing an order if you have a specific deadline. We may be able to accommodate you with a loan unit in the meantime. Please note that we are working towards a new, more efficient production pathway that will ensure reliable on-hand stocks for immediate delivery via both the website and a new dealer network. Watch this space . . . .
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Frequently Asked Questions: Will metering work? Will auto-focus work? Will autofocus confirmation work? Will Vibration Reduction (VR) work? Is the adaptor suitable for video application: I'm using my 7D / 5D II to shoot moving images? Can I use your adaptor with the Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye? What about the new Canon 7D What about the 24mm PC-E? Can you only select f2.8, f8 and f22 with your adaptor? I only see three indicators . . . Aaah! The adaptor is stuck on the lens!! I’m nervous about removing the weatherproofing. Should I be? Can I use this adaptor with manual-aperture Nikon F mount lenses like the AF 85mm f1.4? And what about Nikon-mount third party lenses? |
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SHIPPING UPDATE: November 13th, 2009 If you have an emergency requirement, email us now for expedited delivery. If you haven't received your adaptor yet and wish to upgrade to the new V2 version, please contact us. All V2 adaptor orders placed before October 7th have now been shipped.
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It's important to note that third-party AF-confirmation chips are not as reliable as Canon's own. The latest programmable chips installed on the V2.1 (an additional £30) are the best available in our experience, and usefully identify the lens in EXIF data. However, we cannot guarantee perfectly glitch-free operation on your body – even though each adaptor and chip is tested on a full-frame Canon DSLR before shipment. The LiveView argument also weighs: demanding photographers know that 100% LiveView focusing is by far the most accurate means of checking focus with a lens as wide as 14mm.