For those of you with a Ph.D in NX1
Jan 16, 2016
So, I got my new NX-1 with the 16-50 and I am very impressed. Got the 50-200 and I am very unimpressed. Yes, I knew it was cheap and I know there is an f2.8 50-150 but thought I would try this. IQ is ok. Focus is just too slow. So, this leads me to the following two questions:
1. I am thinking of getting a Nikon or Canon zoom lens in the 50-200 range, one with an aperture ring on the lens and direct focus ring, not focus by wire. Most of the mounts I have seen are just mounts, no electric connection between the lens and the camera and even if there was focus would be even slower. I don't mind doing manual focus. IF I set the aperture ring to, for instance 5.6 can I then set the camera into aperture mode, set the ISO and set the aperture in the camera for 5.6 and it will then calculate the correct speed or will it not even do that if it is not electronically connected to the lens? Can I set the aperture ring for, for example, 4.0, the speed for 1/250 and put it in manual mode and float the iso in the auto iso mode. Does the camera actually measure the light coming in and adjust the iso at the time of the photo or does it need to know in advance that the lens is mechanically set to 4.0 and if so, is there a way to do that? Manual mode and floating the ISO would be great.
2. I assume that focus peaking will still work. Yes?
3. If the above is correct, any suggestions for a nikon to samsung or canon to samsung adapter and most importantly any suggestion as to zooms with aperture rings?
4. Finally, I have the viewing mode set to hold plus zoom and when I take a photo the evf and the screen automatically jumps into 5x mode and then I can use the dials to make the photo larger or smaller to review it. Is there a way to just have it appear regular size and then use the rings to adjust the size of the image? When I put it in "hold" it does that but as soon as I try to adjust the zoom on the preview it goes back into shooting mode.
Anyway, thanks for any info you can provide.