Nikon body for Voigtlander MF

Hi all - a question, if I may?

I have a set of the new Cosina Voigtlanders which I use on a D40X and a D60.
They are chipped and in 'manual mode' (my preferred mode) the aperture has
to be set on the camera body - not by using the aperture ring like with my
MF Nikkors.

This is OK, but not ideal - does anyone know if any of the Nikon digital
bodies (DX or FX) will allow the aperture to be set on the CV lens bodies
in full *manual* mode? (I can live with setting the shutter speed on the
body - I tend not to change that as much as the aperture when compensating
for the light!)

TIA

 

Yes, the D2 series, D3 series, D200 and D300 have an option to use the
aperture ring on all lenses that have them. By default, these cameras
only require the use of the aperture ring in non-CPU lenses, but with
this option selected, the aperture ring is used for all lenses, except
'G', obviously.

I like this, as I normally use AI lenses, and I can use the same action
to change aperture on AF lenses and AI-P lenses.

Ben

 

Don't forget the D700 also has this feature.

Same here. The combination of the D700 and top quality AI glass with
all-metal construction is very satisfying. Over the years I have worn
out too many plastic AF Nikkors to be bothered with them any more.

It does mean a change of focusing screen is desirable, though.

 

OK, thanks for these suggestions. I've had a look on eBay and the prices
(even for secondhand) are high enough to swing an alternative ploy into the
equation - forget a new body for now and get a wide angle Zeiss (25mm?) to
go with my 50/1.4 Planar. (It would help with the half stops on the Planar
which are a nuisance on just the one lens.)

So, another question - anyone had an opportunity to try/compare the Cosina
Zeiss 25/2.8 and the 28/2.0 wides? If so, is there a clear winner? I'm drawn
to the 25mm to have a simple two lens 'one on, on in my pocket' scenario - I
don't like carrying too much gear!

TIA again!