does the auto aperture chip actually work? and if i got this lens could i use it with my nikon d3200 and shoot on shutter priority? thanks
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Yes. I was worried about this too as it was hard to get a clear answer no matter where I looked. . The Nikon version of this model DOES indeed have the chip and it works very well on my D3300. So to fully break it down and hopefully eliminate any remaining confusion regarding the different models of this fisheye....-The AE8M-N is basically the FE8M-N, just with a chip. -The HD8M-N (this model) is basically the AE8M-N, just with a removable hood.Hope this helps someone...I could've used it.
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This lens will masseur Auto Exposure , Auto Aperture as well , I use it on D3200 and it works perfect, the sweet spot of the lens is f6.3 for the sharpest pictures , going bellow or higher will make the pictures minder sharp what is normal with all lens.
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I got this lens for my D600. It's fun. With the D600, the camera has to be set completely manual and it won't take a pic unless the lens aperture is set at f/22. The focus ring seems to do very little unless the object is super close, everything else seems to be ok but nothing is spot on in focus. IMHO, if you're looking for something fun to play with it's an ok lens. Hope this helps.
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I have a D3100 and have the version of the this lens with the AE chip. It works fine for me in shutter priority mode. I'd definitely recommend this lens. I also bought the version with the removable hood and would recommend that because if the hood is slightly rotated it can show up in the corners of the pictures.
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It's actually an auto exposure chip, and not an auto aperture chip. But yes, it does work and will shoot on shutter priority. (I have a Nikon D90.)
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It will not auto focus but it will work. A piece of advice : don't buy it. It is very very bad lens.
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Cheryl - some time ago I bought a "slightly used" lens from an Amazon vendor. It would not autofocus in live mode on my Nikon D5100. For some time I thought this was a problem between the camera and lens, but I finally consulted Tamron and they said it would need expensive repair. Amazon was gracious let me return the lens. In manual focus it took wonderful shots - but I have no way of knowing if you are talking about this same particular lens.
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It will perfectly work but with manual focus (no autofocus). honestly, i would not buy this lens (considering price and features) with intend to use with this type of camera. it perfectly makes sence though it you will upgrade to FX Nikon camera in future
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Had the same issue with a Nikon d5100, but after a few tries it was resolved. Check the following:1- for some reason, the lens didn't fit in with the camera, but after trying a couple of times it finally clicked into position2- there is a ring near the lens (the left part of the product picture) that must be slide out for the lens to autofocus. After you slide it you'll see the AF appear from under the ring, beore that there is only MF ( manual focus) visibleAfter these two the lens worked perfectlyHope it helps
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It's working fine with the autofocus mode on your lens, would also work with the manual focus but you would have to preset the focus on the lens.Michael
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Hi All, very interested in these postings but still can't get this lens to work with my D70 in M or AF. I too get fEE message displayed and shutter won'r fire, even after locking off at f22 etc. Starting to wonder if its a camera setting or am I missing something?
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It does give the focal length of the lens and the "current" focal length which for a prime is the same. The only thing it might lack is some newer Nikon lenses will report the focus distance to be used in the flash calculations. So, yes it does have a "chip" that identifies itself to the camera. It works great with my D5100.
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On the D3100, this lens will not autofocus because it does not have its own internal focusing mechanism. I believe the D3200 is a newer version of the D3100 and also requires a lens with its own SWM ("silent wave motor") for autofocus. Thus, you can use this on your D3200 only in manual focus.
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Hi.I´m sorry but I can´t answer that cuestion because I don´t have that kind of camera. But as I have understod, Nikon has not changed the system of the lenses so I´m 90% sure it will work. If you have a lens with autofokus there is a chanse that it doesn´t work so you have to set the focus manually.
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Your D3200 controls the aperture through software. I don't know exactly were, but in the same place where you control your aperture while using a 18-55mm. So you must set your lens aperture at minimum aperture, which i dont remember exactly, but i believe it is f/22, and then you have to lock it (there is two red dots, put then together).
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Yes, it actually works fine with all the Nikon lens I have. Some of the lens though, will only work in manual focus mode if the lens does not have a motor itself...
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This lens does auto focus if you have a camera with a built in auto focus motor. The lens itself does not have a built in motor so if you are trying to buy it for say a D5100 it will only work manually.
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You can use this lens on your camera but there are two things you should be aware of: 1. This is an old fashion manual focus lens. Many photographers prefer them because of the solid metal body construction as well as fine focus control. This lens won't auto focus on any camera, including the one you own. 2. Your camera can only get meter information through electronic auto focus lenses. You need a D200, D300, D700 or any of the professional series Nikon DSLR in order to get meter Information through these manual focus lenses. This is not really a big deal for an experienced photographer. It just means you either use an external meter or take some test shots to determine optimal settings. Hope this helps. Thank you for shopping our store. We appreciate your business.
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It's working fine with the autofocus mode on your lens, would also work with the manual focus but you would have to preset the focus on the lens. Michael
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Antonio:no,it don't autofucus.You have to set aperture in the lens and then manual phocus(you have the advantage of focus peaking).The camera has to be set in speed priority and no-lens option.I used it in a Nex 6 and Nex 7.Luck.
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The lens works fine on my Nikon D3100 camera with one exception; it does not auto-focus (which I know) and I am having trouble getting landscape photos in focus.