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I am posting this as a FYI as I know that some of us have Fuji X series cameras as well as Nikon cameras.
This adapter adapts a Nikon AFS lens to work in full AF mode on a Fujifilm X series interchangeable lens camera body.
I found that Fringer we due to release an adapter that allowed me to use my Nikon AFS in full AF mode on my Fujis over Christmas so I went to their website and checked the specifications and details.
https://www.amazon.co.uk
file:///Users/jonathanknights/Downloads/NFFX_Manual_V1.10.en.pdf
It looked very good, and so it has proved to be now I have it in my hands.
I was reticent with the current Brexit problems with customs, etc. to order directly from China.
I then searched to see it it was on on Amazon UK and was amazed to find it already listed.
So I ordered it via Amazon UK on 3rd January 2012 and received it today 15th January 2021.
https://www.amazon.co.uk
Full AF functionality is claimed when used with Nikon AFS lens on the following Fuji cameras.....X-S10, X-T4, X-T3, X-Pro3, X-H1, X-T30, X-T200, X-T100.
I will also test on my X-T2, X-T1 X-E2 and X-Pro2 and even though it probably wont work on my X-Pro1. If it works then I will report it, otherwise it will be as advertised (N.B. Fringer do not claim it will work with these cameras).
I have tested on my Fuji XH1.
Here are my thoughts.
It is outstanding.
I just put it on the XH1 and it worked just like on the D500 or D850.
So far so good.
Of course on the XT3 and XH1 cameras I now have more (25/26)MP that on the Nikon D500!
Full EXIF data from the lens are captured into the camera RAW/JPG image.
Unfortunately my tests on the Fuji XH1 were done today in very poor light conditions so the ISO was 6400 or 5000.
Since there is no optics in the adapter, only an electronics interface for the lens to camera, to provide AF and aperture control.
You can use AFD or older lenses but they do not provide AF but do allow full use in manual exposure mode.
From the manual.
"For Nikon AF-D lenses, please set aperture ring on the lens to the minimum position (maximum F number). Or the lever inside the lens may interfere with that of the adapter when controlling diaphragm.
You may set shutter speed through the command dials on camera. During view finding, when environment brightness changes, the lens aperture blades may move frequently with a minor noise and brightness change of LCD or EVF. It only occurs when both AF and aperture priority are enabled. That's a unique behaviour of the Fujifilm mirrorless. Native XF lenses behave the same. But their aperture motor moves so fast and silently that you will never notice. However, SLR lenses' aperture moves slower and noisier. If you want to avoid it, manually set the shutter speed. Of course, you may still set shutter speed to auto if that's tolerable. Be noted that if “PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE†in the camera menu is set to “OFFâ€, the described issue may occur even the shutter speed is set manually."
The adapter ships with the latest firmware available so no need for updates before use.
I have an Arca quick release plate fitted on both the XT3 and XH1.
I have tested the XT3 fit with the XT3 and it works no problem, and the same with the XH1 and its battery grip.
The tripod hole on the adapter is somewhat masked with the battery grip. but I would suggest that you wouldnt use the adapter or the camera body trip screw as this is the low mass part of the setup if you are using a long telephoto. I always use the telephoto tripod adapter and use an Arca quick release plate on my telephotos.
So far no issues or hiccups with this adapter.
Thanks Jonathan.
Although I dispensed with Fuji a couple of years back I have been mulling over the re-entry into mirrorless.
I have divested myself of my Nikon DX gear and currently having a look at the Sony system.
But I haven't ruled out a return to Fuji at some stage if the overall performance has been improved over my last experience. I enjoyed using the Fuji XT3 with its lighter weight cameras and lenses but it just wasnt responsive enough for me to do bird photography and even quick street photography. The wake up time was too long and the battery drain when left on was too great. Maybe that was me. But it was an ideal camera for general walking around photography.
It would be interesting to see how the Nikon 300 & 500PF lenses perform on (say) an Xpro3 body, with the extra DX multiplication. My other Nikon lenses don't give any other advantage to be used on the Fuji.
Looking back I took some nice sharp images on the XT3. Perhaps I didn't persevere enough.
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Eric