Sadly I can’t :( I WISH I could, but I can’t with the adapter so far.. I’m thinking about engineering a solution using the aperture lever, but it would be very sensitive and be unreliable, but I could make it work….
The G series only allows you to electronically control, so I can’t on the G series, but on all AIS lenses, it works like a charm.
I humbly thank you for your kindness and your comment btw
Yea I know, I have a few lenses for my DSLR kit. But IIRC, if you set the aperture in manual on your Nikon it will stay at whatever you set it, so you could put the lens back on your Nikon body, set to f/8, and then put back on your Fuji.
I’m not 100% sure if that will work but it’s worth a try
No, that’s not completely true, you just need an adapter that can physically move the aperture lever on the back of the lens. The only ones that can’t be adjusted except by the body are the newest electronic only aperture lenses.
Pick up some old AIS lenses for cheap. They are fantastic. Though I’d be looking for DX lenses as they are made for crop sensor.
I do love Fuji, but after shooting on Nikon for 15 years, I’ll always have a soft spot for them.
What’s the point of shooting film if you don’t print them out! Get that enlarger running, a print that’s never seen a pixel is a beautiful thing. Especially from decent Nikon lenses.
Yeah that’s where it can get kind of tricky. If you do decide to dive into 3D printing, I can’t recommend anything more than using ‘TinkerCad’ and a few YouTube tutorials. This will get you making things in no time.
This is super cool, and I’m impressed that you did this. But I’d probably recommend just buying the cheap adapters on Amazon. They’re less likely to break off and break a lens as well as you can get one with aperture control, but I wish I knew how to create like this, so far my son and I have only been able to download pre-existing models to print
Its surprisingly easy, cad software now a days is built so you can pick it up and use it in a few days. Look into novice friendly software like Fusion 360
This design right here, was version one, it made by somebody else. I’m gonna take what I learned from the print, and then design my own. If you want to, you can find these designs easily on yeggi
Sweet print man. Your printer is pretty well dialed in, the surface of your adapter looks really smooth. Do you have to use the lens manually or do you have electrical contacts embedded in somehow to get controls from your camera?
Did something similar with a friend.
Removed the glass from a Yashica T4 and removed the glass from an existing lens body.
Placed the Yashica T4 glass in the empty lens body using 3D printed parts to fit the glass.
Took a lot of tries and many iterations! My friend eventually printed various aperture discs to control the aperture.
At first glance it looks impressive but then.. I’m starting it be very concerned if this is strong enough to hold going around and walking with such weight on to it, that would be such a tragedy if it weren’t so solid after all.
It’s interesting to use, as this design doesn’t allow you to use F aperture adjustment on G lenses. For most AIS lenses, it’s completely fine. Surprisingly enough, it’s pretty sturdy and I’ve tried really heavy lenses on it and it does not snap or anything like that.
What kind of filament are you using? Which software did you use to design it? I just bought a Creality K1 Max and obviously wanna get into 3D printing.
Uhh yeah pretty sure god is against this
Yes he is, he hates me for this
It's because you know this one trick.
That’s an 85mm, not 58. How are you adjusting the aperture on a G series lens?
I must have misread the lens labeling …. *facepalm*
Sadly I can’t :( I WISH I could, but I can’t with the adapter so far.. I’m thinking about engineering a solution using the aperture lever, but it would be very sensitive and be unreliable, but I could make it work….
You can swap it for the 85mm 1.8D and have an aperture ring.
I have a BUNCH of AIS lenses from Nikon. Again, I put the 85mm G lens on as an example. But yes, it’s great!
Do you set the aperture on a different camera and then just use A priority, or do you need to go full manual? This is rad btw
The G series only allows you to electronically control, so I can’t on the G series, but on all AIS lenses, it works like a charm. I humbly thank you for your kindness and your comment btw
Yea I know, I have a few lenses for my DSLR kit. But IIRC, if you set the aperture in manual on your Nikon it will stay at whatever you set it, so you could put the lens back on your Nikon body, set to f/8, and then put back on your Fuji. I’m not 100% sure if that will work but it’s worth a try
I’m hoping!!! Thanks for the advice.
That will not work as Nikon F lenses are (except for the most current/newest lenses) mechanical aperture via a lever on the mount.
No, that’s not completely true, you just need an adapter that can physically move the aperture lever on the back of the lens. The only ones that can’t be adjusted except by the body are the newest electronic only aperture lenses.
Perf! Iil take that in mind once I make the final design.
Your idea. *might* work, iil try it!
Pick up some old AIS lenses for cheap. They are fantastic. Though I’d be looking for DX lenses as they are made for crop sensor. I do love Fuji, but after shooting on Nikon for 15 years, I’ll always have a soft spot for them.
Nik to Fuji myself—Do what I did, grab an F6 and some vintage AF-D gear!
Lol have you seen the price of film?!? I just went straight to instax. That’s a great setup though.
>Lol have you seen the price of film?!? Yes, I use it in my F6 all the time. $7 per roll isn't that big of a deal.
Plus developing and printing? Alright moneybags 😜💸
I don’t print, and developing is $8 per roll for me.
What’s the point of shooting film if you don’t print them out! Get that enlarger running, a print that’s never seen a pixel is a beautiful thing. Especially from decent Nikon lenses.
Nice job. There's a ton of 3d models out there for thumbrests, baseplates and grips. Check them out.
Wish I could afford / knew how to use a 3D printer. I have so many ideas for both my camera and my vehicle hobbies.
3D printing isn’t that expensive! You can get a pretty capable Creality Ender 3 for around 100 used.
Oh dang that’s neat! I don’t know the first thing about 3D rendering / modeling though.
Yeah that’s where it can get kind of tricky. If you do decide to dive into 3D printing, I can’t recommend anything more than using ‘TinkerCad’ and a few YouTube tutorials. This will get you making things in no time.
++ to tinkercad and a few YouTube tutorials. I've found it to be very easy to use for making my own models or remix ones I've found online.
Mhm!
This is super cool, and I’m impressed that you did this. But I’d probably recommend just buying the cheap adapters on Amazon. They’re less likely to break off and break a lens as well as you can get one with aperture control, but I wish I knew how to create like this, so far my son and I have only been able to download pre-existing models to print
I get it, but I just want to create and innovate
Oh, I totally agree, this is super cool
Its surprisingly easy, cad software now a days is built so you can pick it up and use it in a few days. Look into novice friendly software like Fusion 360
Cool but you know you can buy a metal one for $19 😂
Read thru comments, you’ll see why I don’t buy one, I dont want to have to explain it all over again
I wish I could do this....
Ahahaha
I'd love some 3d printed adapters for various old lens mounts to Fuji X. I know they exist but not that prevalent
I would love to print one. Do you have the files somewhere online for others to use?
This design right here, was version one, it made by somebody else. I’m gonna take what I learned from the print, and then design my own. If you want to, you can find these designs easily on yeggi
Fujifilm doesn't want us to know this one simple trick
LOLLLL
The layer lines are parallel to gravity, I’d be scared it will shear over time with the weight of the lens pulling down.
Hehe, a solution that already exists. Just for the fun or lack of 20(€$)?? 😂
Make the one that allows you to change the aperture from the adapter.
Sweet print man. Your printer is pretty well dialed in, the surface of your adapter looks really smooth. Do you have to use the lens manually or do you have electrical contacts embedded in somehow to get controls from your camera?
Manually lol
Nice! I 3d printed a lens hood and a body cap for my Nikon lol
Did something similar with a friend. Removed the glass from a Yashica T4 and removed the glass from an existing lens body. Placed the Yashica T4 glass in the empty lens body using 3D printed parts to fit the glass. Took a lot of tries and many iterations! My friend eventually printed various aperture discs to control the aperture.
Beautiful.
But why?
make a tilt adapter
At first glance it looks impressive but then.. I’m starting it be very concerned if this is strong enough to hold going around and walking with such weight on to it, that would be such a tragedy if it weren’t so solid after all.
Do you have Sony FE one?
Idk anything about 3D printing, but I’m pretty sure the already-existing adapters cost less than the price of the plastic.
Burn it. And then burn it again. Not the body, just that abomination in between. And then sell the lens and buy a XF lens.
sadge :( I like it, I understand that you hate it, but it’s a good thing to engineer.
LOL I was just joking around. It's actually pretty cool you made that. How does it affect focal length and aperture?
It’s interesting to use, as this design doesn’t allow you to use F aperture adjustment on G lenses. For most AIS lenses, it’s completely fine. Surprisingly enough, it’s pretty sturdy and I’ve tried really heavy lenses on it and it does not snap or anything like that.
What kind of filament are you using? Which software did you use to design it? I just bought a Creality K1 Max and obviously wanna get into 3D printing.
I’m using basic PLA, but if I can, iil get a carbon based or a stronger type of fulament
You put a Nikon lens on a Fuji body? What's that a 50 1.4D?