35mm camera lense adaptor?

[SarcasticDwarf]

I have a ~20 year old Nikon FM camera with a 52mm lense. I also have a Vivitar 200mm telephoto lense which I very much like. Unfortunately, that lense does not attach to the camera properly. Is there a lense adaptor I can get? I can't turn up anything on Google, but I am sure I am not searching for the right thing.

 

[littleprince]

What mount is the vivitar lens?

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: littleprince
What mount is the vivitar lens?

I can't find a pic, but it is a circle with a single pin and 3 equally spaces tabs arcing horizontally out with a notch next to one of them.

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

?

 

[pyonir]

I doubt there is an adapter. How new is the 200mm?

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: pyonir
I doubt there is an adapter. How new is the 200mm?

I'd say at least 8 years old. It's a damn fine lense, and I really can't afford another telephoto.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: pyonir
I doubt there is an adapter. How new is the 200mm?

I'd say at least 8 years old. It's a damn fine lense, and I really can't afford another telephoto.

Most lenses are designed for a certain "mount". Unless the lens was designed for Nikon mounts (which differ from Canon and other mounts) then it won't work, and an adapter is unlikely. I don't think i've ever heard of an adapter that converts one mount to another. Sorry i can't be much help, i know nothing about Nikon's and even less about the different mounts.

Check this out for some interesting reading:
http://www.photoimagenews.com/lens.htm

 

[pyonir]

Also, i'd recommend visiting FredMiranda.com and asking their...you'll probably need to provide model information and/or pics. Some photogs on there have been around for a long time and may be able to provide input.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/