Re: Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Bruce Marriner wrote:
I've read through this whole thread - though, I may have skimmed some posts and I have a bunch of questions.
I recently got a Nikon Zf with the goal of using it with "character" manual focus lenses. I have a handful of other cameras with many "perfect" type lenses so I am wanting something different.
Funny, that's exactly the same reason I picked up the Zf. As a hobbyist, bought the camera with the sole intent to "slow down and have fun", and won't be buying any AF lenses.
I've seen some K&F and Rayqual S-Z mounts then a few combos of mounts for S->M then M->Z. I am not sure how this works but I read the nikon rangefinder lenses have internal vs external mounts and some need the adapters that provide a focus ring.
LTM/M39 rangerfinders don't need adapters that provide a focus ring, but they do need a separate LTM-M adapter to mount to some of the Z-M adapters referenced in this thread. A good starting point for Nikkor rangefinder lenses is here:
Some lenses that I've read about and am curious about are -
Nikkor 3.5cm f/1.8
Nikkor 5cm f/1.4
Nikkor 8.5cm f/2
Nikkor 10.5cm PC f2.5
I own[ed] the bottom three on that list. Currently have the 8.5cm f2, which I love, but on the Zf it's borderline too heavy. My copy weighs close to 550g. The 10.5cm f2.5 was nice too, but even heavier and much larger.
Generally speaking the Nikkor 5cm and wider fit your criteria very well, even taking into account the small added weight and height of the L-M and M39-M adapters. They're tiny, light, and have unique rendering. For reference here's an old photo I found of a Nikkor H.C 5cm f2 LTM:
May 25, 2026 at 02:49 PM
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and I have a bunch of questions.