Nikon Z6 and Tokina 10-17mm DX Fisheye Lens

[dhaas]

I'm looking for a debate on sharpness, etc. of the long heralded Tokina 10-17mm APS-C Fisheye lens. I and my fired realize  there's other choices for Nikon FX mirrorless bodies.

 

My friend is shooting a Nikon Z6 and simply wants to know it it would work with his Nikon FTZ adapter. He has access to a Tokina 10-17mm APS-C lens for a project. 

 

He currently uses a FTZ adapter on various FX Nikkor lenses with zero problems. His Nikon Z6 can change to DX so he just wonders if the Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye lens autofocuses and aperture can be adjusted via the camera.

 

Hopefully any Nikon mirrorless shooters here might know :)

 

Any insights appreciated!

 

David Haas

 

[Dave_Hicks]

No, it won't work. Not supported by FTZ as it's an old "screw lens".

[Isaac Szabo]

You might be able to use the Canon version of the 10-17mm on a Canon EF to Nikon Z adapter, though I have no idea how well those adapters work. 

[dhaas]

OK, and my original post meant to say I WASN'T looking for a debate on sharpness, typing too fast LOL....

 

I did recall about the screw type AF of the Tokina 10-17mm. On APS-C it was very popular and are pretty cheap these days.

 

I wonder if the Nikon 16mm or Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye works on the FTZ adapter? Hmmmm........

 

My friend's looking for a possible alternative on his Galapagos eco-trip. It won't have any scuba, just some snorkeling with iguanas and sea lions.

 

I suggested instead of hauling his whole housing for limited water opportunities he get one of those EWA bags, slap a small fisheye in it and shoot away.......

 

I know, I know......Not the most elegant idea but it could lighten his load and allow him to make  "water theme" images on those excursions.

 

Thanks for the replies Dave and Issac......

 

DH

 

 

[TimG]

David. I'm pretty sure the Nikkor 10.5 DX lens has the same problem as the Tokina: it won't work on the FTZ. 

[Dave_Hicks]

They can use a nikon 8-15mm FE with their Z6 and a small dome. It is not as cheap however. 

[TimG]

1 hour ago, Dave_Hicks said:

They can use a nikon 8-15mm FE with their Z6 and a small dome. It is not as cheap however. 

It does work well though!

[dhaas]

Dave and Tim,

 

Yeah, he has access to that lens, just not sure on a non-diving trip if he really wants to haul it all for what will likely be a brief few in water encounters.

 

Thanks!

 

DH