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Nikon D600 review, part 6. Lenses. A hundred thousand Iā€™s in We: compatibility with the huge FX and DX family.

The F mount, which attaches lenses to the camera, was developed by Nikon as early as 1959. With some modifications it has survived to this day. Today the camera system with this lens mount has the worldā€™s largest stock of lenses. Among all this variety you can find autofocus, special, telefocus, wide angle and even rare American lenses with manual focus, adapters for microscopes, telescopes.

Photo lenses

  • The versatile F mount makes it possible to use with the Nikon D600 the worldā€™s largest set of lenses: autofocus, special, tele, wide-angle, manual focus lenses, from very old to the most modern.
  • Nikkorā€™s new line of FX-format lenses with Nano Crystal Coat for the highest image quality.
  • The Nikon D600 mount allows the use of ā€œcroppedā€ lenses designed for DSLRs with an APS sensor. These lenses are smaller, lighter and cheaper.
  • The ability to use older lenses can save a decent amount of money.

The Nikon D600 is also compatible with a large fleet of modern DX-standard lenses produced by both Nikon and third-party manufacturers for DSLR cameras with a 24x16mm APS-C sensor.

With these lenses, the camera automatically shows the true image that will appear on the image sensor on the LCD display, and a limiting frame appears in the viewfinder for accurate framing.

DX mode can also be forced on when working with full-frame optics. With all this variety of optics, the Nikon D600 camera is not just a camera, but a versatile digital tool for a wide variety of genres and areas of both applied and artistic photography.

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Comments: 4
  1. Magnolia

    What are the main differences between the FX and DX lenses and how do they affect the performance of the Nikon D600 camera?

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  2. Scarlett Lee

    Can someone clarify the compatibility of the Nikon D600 with the vast range of FX and DX lenses? Iā€™m particularly interested in knowing if all the lenses within these families are fully compatible with the camera, or if there are any limitations or exceptions. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

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    1. Aspen

      The Nikon D600 is compatible with both FX and DX lenses, offering flexibility to photographers. FX lenses are designed for full-frame cameras and can be used on the D600 without any limitations. However, when using DX lenses, which are designed for APS-C sensor cameras, the D600 automatically switches to a cropped mode. This results in a smaller field of view and reduced effective megapixels. Despite this, DX lenses still work on the D600, providing a viable option for photographers who already own DX lenses. Overall, the compatibility of the D600 with both FX and DX lenses gives photographers a wide range of options to choose from and adapt to their shooting needs.

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      1. Cambria

        The Nikon D600 is a versatile camera that offers compatibility with both FX and DX lenses. While FX lenses provide the best performance on the full-frame camera, DX lenses can still be used with some limitations. The automatic switch to cropped mode may result in a smaller field of view and reduced image quality, but it still allows photographers who already own DX lenses to use them effectively. This flexibility in lens compatibility gives photographers a wide range of options to adapt to different shooting scenarios, making the Nikon D600 a great choice for photographers looking for versatility in their gear.

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