Can a Nikon G lens be retrofitted with an aperture ring for use on a Nikon FG?
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I have a Nikon FG manual-focus 35mm SLR that cannot control the aperture on Nikon G lenses, so they only work stopped down to the minimum aperture. I’m considering buying an FX telephoto zoom, but many affordable Nikon options are G lenses without an aperture ring. Is there any practical way to retrofit an aperture ring onto a Nikon G lens, or is it better to use a newer body that can control G lenses, or buy an older non-G lens instead?
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Nikon G Lenses use a mechanical aperture control, so I would guess that it should be possible modify one to add a aperture ring. Would it be practical? No.
Either go for a newer camera or an older lens model.
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In theory, a Nikon G lens still uses a mechanical aperture mechanism, so a custom modification to add external aperture control might be possible. In practice, though, it is not considered practical.
For real-world use, the sensible options are:
- use a newer Nikon body that can control the aperture on G lenses, or
- buy an older non-G lens that already has an aperture ring.
If you want convenient aperture control on a Nikon FG, choosing a non-G lens is the straightforward solution.
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