FT-1 Mount Adapter
The FT-1 Mount Adapter allows you to use certain legacy F-Mount NIKKOR lenses (those designed for use with Nikon D-SLR/SLR cameras) on the Nikon 1 V1 and J1. The Mount Adapter is attached to the Nikon 1 V1/J1 and the F-Mount NIKKOR lens then attached to the adapter. The FT-1 will add an angle of view of 2.7 times that of the F-Mount NIKKOR lens' focal length.
$269.97*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
FT-1 Mount Adapter
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FT Adapter on a V1
This is a wicked cool adapter. I use it on everything from a 55-200 DX to a 20-400 manual focus.
DX lens are great everything works and super magnification. I have used many older lens with varying levels of functionality. Exposure and focus are keys to remember. Great tool is that you can zoom the screen into small areas to adjust the focus better.
If I weren't having such a ball not lugging my D700 and still getting great shots I would complain more about the price. Sorry Nikon but for a something without glass in it ouch.
February 12, 2012
Force Multiplier
The Nikon 1 Series provides a small capable camera that can be paired with extremely small lenses (10, 10-30 and 30-110) that provide excellent optical performance in a package that's extremely small and lightweight. For those times when size and weight are not as critical as other factors, this handy piece of gear provides access to all those "F" lenses in the world.
I bought the J1 as a gift for my wife (with 10, 10-30 and 30-110 lenses) since it's got sufficient IQ and speed for her photographic needs, but is small and light enough that she'll carry it along. The FT-1 was bought primarily for her to use with the new 50/1.8G that sees little time on my D7000 (75mm is an awkward focal length for me). On the J1 the 50 becomes a 135/1.8 and has proven to be an excellent portrait lens and useful "fast-tele" for her, while still being relatively light weight and ergonomic.
The FT-1 works just as advertised and is very solid and well crafted. The only rub is that the Nikon 1 firmware did not originally support the FT-1 and had to be updated, which took about an hour of time reading the instructions, doing the download and swapping cards, etc. Well worth it.
Now I just have to keep my wife away from my 300/4 AF-S and the new 85/1.8G when it arrives.
February 5, 2012
Exceeds expectations
The list of compatible lenses in the documentation is more of a guideline. I have a Tamron 500 mm mirror lens with a Nikon AI adaptor and it works well with my new V1 running in aperture priority mode. Even videos look good. I have quite a few manual Nikkor lenses, as for the past 30 years I have used an F2 and never got around to buying a DSLR. I do product documentation with this camera and the ability to use my existing manual lenses is a big help.
December 29, 2011
Nikon 1 V1
Great IQ, easy to use, the FT adapter is fantastic. Low light capture is good, lighting fast autofocus.
December 27, 2011
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All8 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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You can go to the FT-1 product page http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ... and click on the authorized dealers button to find a dealer to purchase the adapter.Answer:
I bought one today at Yodobashi Camera in Kawasaki, Japan, and they had several on the shelf, so I assume they will be available worldwide very soon.Dec 29, 2011 by
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Alyosha
California, USA
Location :
California, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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I notice that the FT1 is now missing from the accessories displayed on the "system" tab of the V1 camera. Expected availability?
While I would rarely use the camera with the adapter, if this option is not available, this would impact my purchasing decision. The fact that I haven't found the part available for pre-order on any website and the fact that it has now disappeard from the list of accessories on the V1 webpage concerns me.
9 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The FT-1 is available for sale. You can click on the authorized dealers button on the product page http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ... to find a dealer.Answer:
Please click on the link below for inormation on the FT1 Mount Adapter:http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
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When will this be available at the stores? Is it the same date as the release of v1 and j1?
9 months ago
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Jason
Singapore
Location :
Singapore
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
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Visit the product page http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ... and click on the authorized dealers button to find a dealer to make a purchase.Answer:
The Nikon 1 was release a few weeks back. It would be available at the stores in 7 days.Has staff answer
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What lenses, other than those in the documentation, fit?
I have tried the following manual Nikkor lenses and they work fine in aperture priority mode:
NIKKOR Ai 35 mm 1:1.4
Zoom-NIKKOR Ai-S 35-105 mm 1:3.5~4.5
NIKKOR 50 mm 1:1.4 Ai 50 mm 1:1.4
Micro-NIKKOR Ai-S 55 mm 1:2.8
NIKKOR Ai-S 58 mm 1:1.2 Noct
NIKKOR Ai-S 85 mm 1:1.4
NIKKOR Ai-S 105 mm 1:1.8
NIKKOR Ai-S 135 mm 1:2.8
The one lens I tried that did NOT work (could not be mounted):
NIKKOR K 24 mm 1:2.8
So far, no surprises, as I didn't expect the 24 mm lens to work.
NIKKOR Ai 35 mm 1:1.4
Zoom-NIKKOR Ai-S 35-105 mm 1:3.5~4.5
NIKKOR 50 mm 1:1.4 Ai 50 mm 1:1.4
Micro-NIKKOR Ai-S 55 mm 1:2.8
NIKKOR Ai-S 58 mm 1:1.2 Noct
NIKKOR Ai-S 85 mm 1:1.4
NIKKOR Ai-S 105 mm 1:1.8
NIKKOR Ai-S 135 mm 1:2.8
The one lens I tried that did NOT work (could not be mounted):
NIKKOR K 24 mm 1:2.8
So far, no surprises, as I didn't expect the 24 mm lens to work.
6 months ago
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Alyosha
California
Location :
California
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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On the FT-1 product page http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ... there is a link to download a PDF that lists the 65 current lenses (as of 12/11) that can be used with the FT-1. This includes AF and AF-S lenses.Answer:
In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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If a manual focus lens is attached to the FT1 mount adapter, will the camera offer focus assistance, such as an indicator light when focus is sharp?
9 months ago
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Richard
College Park, MD, US
Location :
College Park, MD, US
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Focus assistance with a manual lens is obtained by pressing the OK button, which zooms in to center of the field of view. No indicator light, but sharp focus is possible manually.Dec 29, 2011 by
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Alyosha
California, USA
Location :
California, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Currently only the specifications on the website are available, regaridng the NIKON 1 J1 and V1, FT1 Mount adapter, more information will be posted later on.Has staff answer
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Is this FT1 adaptor only for G series or will older AIS lenses meter with this adaptor?
9 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Please click on the link below. Currently only the specifications on the website are available, more information will be posted later on.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
9 months ago
by
Richard
College Park, MD, US
Location :
College Park, MD, US
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
1 answer
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Yes, the FT1 mount adapter fits the NIKON 1 J1.Has staff answer
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If I use the adapter to mount my 70-200 f 2.8 to the V1, do I retain the 2.8 aperture?
8 months ago
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upchucked
SC
Location :
SC
Age: Over 65
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Yes, the lens will remain its aperture because there's no crystal in the FT1 mount adapter.
It was supposed to be released soon after the Nikon 1 cameras,
then it was promised in November.
Will we be able to get one this year?
then it was promised in November.
Will we be able to get one this year?
7 months ago
by
RRRoger
Monterey Bay California
Location :
Monterey Bay California
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
1 answer
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Currently we don't have sales date for the FT-1 Mount adapter for Nikon 1. Unfortunately we cannot speculate about dates until official information is announced on our web site: www.nikonusa.com.Has staff answer
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can you mount this adapter on a tripod and does it have rotation about the lens axis as the 70-200 2.8 lens?
5 months ago
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bob
earth
Location :
earth
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
1 answer
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The FT1 mount adapter has a tripod socket and it doens't have a rotation as the 70-200mm lens.
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FT-1 Mount Adapter Review
by Rob GalbraithDecember 2011
Rob Galbraith posted his review of the Nikon Mount Adapter FT-1 on his website. Galbraith was impressed with the design of the FT-1, stating, "The build quality of the FT-1 is excellent. It's a solid and well-made accessory." Galbraith found the FT-1 allowed him to use his fast NIKKOR F-mount lenses on the Nikon 1 V1, including the VR functionality. He noted that the lens' aperture changes as you stop down the lens or open it up, meaning you've got depth-of-field preview on the LCD or Electronic Viewfinder while setting up a shot. He found the Bokeh to be impressive, distorting slightly at apertures faster than f/1.8, but perfectly round thereafter. Galbraith was also impressed that the EXIF data correctly notes the NIKKOR lens on the FT-1 at the time the photo was taken as well as the aperture used. He concluded by saying that despite certain functionality limitations: "The quality of the FT-1, and the thoroughness with which the camera's firmware has been reworked to accommodate the accessory, result in an impressively polished experience…"
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