It would be extremely helpful if the reviewers here told us readers precisely what lens they were using with this. This can make all the difference!
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You are right. I use a Micro Nikkor 55 mm f/3.5 lens. It works very well on my D800, and copies 35mm negatives and slides with a high degree of sharpness and excellent value scale (shoot RAW only).The quality is better than you would get using a good flatbed scanner like the Epson 750, and is nearly as good as what a good dedicated film scanner would give you (I use the old but famous Minolta Dimage Multi-Scan Pro with VueScan software).You would get even better results using a newer macro lens like the current 60mm f/2.8 Micro Nikkor or equivalent.I reverse and adjust the values in Photoshop Curves. You are right. I use a Micro Nikkor 55 mm f/3.5 lens. It works very well on my D800, and copies 35mm negatives and slides with a high degree of sharpness and excellent value scale (shoot RAW only).The quality is better than you would get using a good flatbed scanner like the Epson 750, and is nearly as good as what a good dedicated film scanner would give you (I use the old but famous Minolta Dimage Multi-Scan Pro with VueScan software).You would get even better results using a newer macro lens like the current 60mm f/2.8 Micro Nikkor or equivalent.I reverse... » Read More You are right. I use a Micro Nikkor 55 mm f/3.5 lens. It works very well on my D800, and copies 35mm negatives and slides with a high degree of sharpness and excellent value scale (shoot RAW only).The quality is better than you would get using a good flatbed scanner like the Epson 750, and is nearly as good as what a good dedicated film scanner would give you (I use the old but famous Minolta Dimage Multi-Scan Pro with VueScan software).You would get even better results using a newer macro lens like the current 60mm f/2.8 Micro Nikkor or equivalent.I reverse and adjust the values in Photoshop Curves. « Show Less
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Hi I have not used mine a lot - but have used a Nikon 40mm micro lens and it has worked well without any spacers.Lyn
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I have used this with the recommended Nikon DX 40 mm micro lens. It works perfectly with that if you are using a DX camera. If you are using a more professional camera body with sharper resolution (sorry don't know the terminology, but not the DX) then I believe the 60 mm micro is in order. This information is available online. It is also possible to use some other lenses, but then you need adaptor spacers to create the proper distance. Here is the site where I got all my information: http://www.scantips.com/es-1.html That site also explains all about the 1.5 x lens crop factor that the DX presents, and what lenses can be used with what adaptors. I have had great success with this product once I got the right lens to go with it and borrowed a great Nikon Dx camera to attach the lens and slide holder to! This really is the best way to digitize your slides!
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This is designed to use with a MACRO lens only (Nikkor Micro) with a 52 mm filter thread. If you do not use a Macro... then you will not be able to view the entire slide image.
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Hi Kristi, you can provide us what is the exact model number of the lens you are pertaining to so that we can assist you further. Thank you. -Ely
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The diameter of lens matters, I was able to purchase an adapter for a couple if bucks. Works great!
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Personally I like this lens a lot... so I think it will work for anything you're wanting to shoot with it. The only issues I've run into with it are images can be soft at times. Not sure if that's the lens or the photographer! :0)
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I was so glad to see this question here! I have a D50 also and was a bit confused too after reading other descriptions of this lens.
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I don't know. I had a specific requirement and researched to see if the lens would work. I was lucky it did in my case.
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Thanks for your compliments and your question and wishlist item. For each camera model we did a lot of research and testing to determine the best lens for that specific model, and at the moment we don't offer alternative lenses. We are taking customer feedback into account and will likely offer additional models with different lenses next year.
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It all depends what the diameter of your lens is..........it should be noted on the lens somewhere
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Thanks everyone for your help. You've explained a lot and it really helps. After your explanations, I looked at my past photos. I'm thinking that maybe the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 will fill my needs. Thanks again.
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Are you happy/satisfied with the one you've got? I'm not sure how you can tell but I'm sure there are those who know. My opinion is "if it aint broke, don't fix it". That being said, I am very satisfied with this lens and would highly suggest it.
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Hello, That would be an impressive move with this lens! Considering it weighs about 40 pounds it would require some serious upper body strength!Thanks for the interest, UsedPhotoPro
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My advice is to go to Nikon's website where there should be a lens compatible chart or do a Google search.
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Look up the specifications of your lens on line, it will say the filter size. It might say on the lens itself too.
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There are adapters for the popular front lens threads, so any lens you own would work with the light. Just be aware that the widest lenses will "see" the housing of the light which will create a slight vignette effect.
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May I ask what lens you went with? I am debating the same issue. Thank you.
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Im not selling this, lens. I recently purchased one and it was new. I think somehow this link got sent to the wrong person.
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Hi, you should check lens, there should be some printing indication about your lens size on your lens