[APML] OT: Digital camera compatibility with old Nikon lenses

[Philip Perkins <ppastro2@astrocruise.com>]

Folks,

Apologies for the OT.  I am sure this topic has been covered before, 
however I haven't been able to readily find it (seems a bit harder to 
search the APML archives these days).  Also I suspect this topic is best 
handled on a digital camera forum (would someone kindly remind me of the 
details?)

I have the following two Nikon lenses which were originally manufactured 
for F series film cameras.  Both give excellent results:
Nikkor ED AF 300mm f/2.8
Nikkor ED 180mm f/2.8

I am wondering what the consequences would be of using these lenses with 
the following cameras, in terms of whether an adapter is needed (I 
understand there is one available for the Canon), whether the aperture 
coupling works, and whether the AF works (on the AF 300mm):
a) Nikon D70
b) Canon EOS 300D (Digital Rebel)

It would be nice to know what to expect, though for the intended purpose It 
doesn't matter too much if the lenses have to be used manually.  I'm 
especially interested in whether the Canon adapter would be strong enough 
to use with a lens like the 300mm f/2.8?  If anyone has experience that 
would help, I'd be very grateful.
--Philip
Philip Perkins
<ppastro2@astrocruise.com>
Wiltshire UK & Luberon France
www.astrocruise.com


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