Great video Jules, thanks for providing this very detailed clarification of a confusing topic. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think one other difference on the AI-S lens is the milled out slot at about 11 o’clock in the lens to body mating plate on the bottom. Looks like you have an impressive collection!
Thanks for the informative guide. I have a Nikon F with the Ftn Photomic meter head, a Nikkormat FT2, Nikon FM and Nikon FG. I have a mix of pre-AI, AI, AIS, E series Nikon lenses, and a D-series autofocus short zoom Nikon lens. (that one I got for cheap have to focus it manually but that's OK). Along with a couple of third party lenses and an extension tube set in Nikon F mount. I'm aware of the limitations as to which I can use on each of my Nikon cameras but it's good to have a comprehensive guide.
Very useful video and thanks for posting. It clears up a great deal of confusion (for me anyway). The spreadsheet at the end would be well received as a PDF to print off. By the way, could you use a pointer like a toothpick (etc) so we can more clearly see what you're identifying? Sorry if I sound critical, I don't mean to.
Gosh, Jules has much of the older Nikon kit. I only started with film a year ago, but so far I have 2 Nikon film cameras: 1) Nikomat FTn, and 2) a brand new Nikon S3 2000 limited edition. Both came with 50mm lenses. I take the Nikomat everywhere with me, because it was cheap, but sturdy. The S3 is only taken out on special occasions. The old Nikon film cameras are sooo interesting to me: Beautiful, well-made and confidence inspiring.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Someday. They are truly beautiful, at least to me. I did want the Nikon SP 2005, but at the time I could not afford it. The S3 2000 limited Edition came onto the market, and so I bought that instead. ruclips.net/video/Nmh1g7ExrI4/видео.html Thank you for the reply Jules. have a blessed weekend.
Thank you, I was struggling to find this information out for my Nikon F2a, and couldn't see if I needed Ai or Non-Ai lenses, but it's confirmed form your video that I need Ai correct? Sorry, just being 100% certain. Thank you, great content, love your style and collection - subscribed!
I purchased a Nikon F2 Dp-1 prism and an E series 35 f2.5 for the compact size. Did I make a mistake purchasing the E series lens since it doesn’t have the prongs?
Great run down of some very confusing situations
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Great video Jules, thanks for providing this very detailed clarification of a confusing topic. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think one other difference on the AI-S lens is the milled out slot at about 11 o’clock in the lens to body mating plate on the bottom. Looks like you have an impressive collection!
You are correct. I believe it was needed for the Nikon FA to work in high program mode.
Thanks for the informative guide. I have a Nikon F with the Ftn Photomic meter head, a Nikkormat FT2, Nikon FM and Nikon FG. I have a mix of pre-AI, AI, AIS, E series Nikon lenses, and a D-series autofocus short zoom Nikon lens. (that one I got for cheap have to focus it manually but that's OK). Along with a couple of third party lenses and an extension tube set in Nikon F mount. I'm aware of the limitations as to which I can use on each of my Nikon cameras but it's good to have a comprehensive guide.
You have a nice collection Thomas. Thanks for watching my video.
Very useful video and thanks for posting. It clears up a great deal of confusion (for me anyway). The spreadsheet at the end would be well received as a PDF to print off. By the way, could you use a pointer like a toothpick (etc) so we can more clearly see what you're identifying? Sorry if I sound critical, I don't mean to.
I appreciate you comments. I will do as you say. Thank you.
I can't figure out how to add a PDF. Do you know how I can add it to the video?
Gosh, Jules has much of the older Nikon kit.
I only started with film a year ago, but so far I have 2 Nikon film cameras: 1) Nikomat FTn, and 2) a brand new Nikon S3 2000 limited edition. Both came with 50mm lenses.
I take the Nikomat everywhere with me, because it was cheap, but sturdy. The S3 is only taken out on special occasions.
The old Nikon film cameras are sooo interesting to me: Beautiful, well-made and confidence inspiring.
I never owned a Nikon rangefinder. Maybe someday.
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Someday.
They are truly beautiful, at least to me.
I did want the Nikon SP 2005, but at the time I could not afford it. The S3 2000 limited Edition came onto the market, and so I bought that instead.
ruclips.net/video/Nmh1g7ExrI4/видео.html
Thank you for the reply Jules. have a blessed weekend.
Very nice review Jules...
Thank you, I was struggling to find this information out for my Nikon F2a, and couldn't see if I needed Ai or Non-Ai lenses, but it's confirmed form your video that I need Ai correct? Sorry, just being 100% certain. Thank you, great content, love your style and collection - subscribed!
@@joycey7012 You need Ai. Thanks for watching.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thank you for taking the time to respond, and for the response to come so quickly. Very much appreciated.
wow very informative !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a Mix of many new n old Nikons !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you
Thx!
Thank you for watching. I hope it was helpful.
I purchased a Nikon F2 Dp-1 prism and an E series 35 f2.5 for the compact size. Did I make a mistake purchasing the E series lens since it doesn’t have the prongs?
It won’t couple to the meter. You can use stop down metering.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thanks for the quick response.
Sorry to be sma dunce here, but I want to be certain that my Nikon F Photomic T camera will accept Ai-S lenses. Thank you!
It will, and most AI and AIS lenses have coupling prongs so they will even couple to the meter. Thanks for watching my video.
@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thank you for your speedy and reassuring reply. I am saving your video for future reference. Thank you.
@@reginaldogarcia770 Glad to be of help. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.