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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2016, 22:18:35 »
It comes with a huge leather/metal clip on hood  with a soft pouch touching the front element inside, a unique design to Nikkors - Sadly there is no original flight case for this lens so I'm custom fitting a Peli-Storm Case for the lens to transport it in.
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2016, 22:25:26 »
That's an amazing piece of glass !

I would be scared to scratch the front lens. I wonder how is the protection. Something like the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8 (leather lid) ?

Francis, the 6mm/f2.8 and 8mm/f2.8 came with the conical screw-in metal covers.  These lenses have female threads around the front element for the covers.
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2016, 22:27:12 »
It comes with a huge leather/metal clip on hood  with a soft pouch touching the front element inside, a unique design to Nikkors - Sadly there is no original flight case for this lens so I'm custom fitting a Peli-Storm Case for the lens to transport it in.

Erik, I've never heard of such a hood.  Do you have an image of it?
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2016, 22:27:17 »
No, the 6mm does not have threads.
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2016, 22:29:45 »
No, the 6mm does not have threads.

Oh, I see.  I thought it was the same system as that of 8mm/f2.8, but I stand corrected.  Thanks!

Francis, sorry for the confusion!
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2016, 22:33:09 »
No problem, it's a very rare lens indeed! ;)

Here is the Hood on the lens

_EGL0951 by Erik Gunst Lund, on Flickr

And Case

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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2016, 22:45:41 »
Check out the hinged hood they made for this setup - https://youtu.be/eJA3ggNkqEY

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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2016, 22:46:04 »
Just in case, here is / was mine complete with hood (in box) and flight case...

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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #23 on: March 12, 2016, 22:50:51 »
Thanks Klaus it looks mint ;)

You can get it if you want it, price is 67.000€  ::) without the flight case  :)
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #24 on: March 12, 2016, 22:52:36 »
Check out the hinged hood they made for this setup - https://youtu.be/eJA3ggNkqEY

Do you have any idea why they made that hood? Looks a little complicated, the Nikon hood comes on off quite easily ;)
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #25 on: March 12, 2016, 22:54:34 »
This is the only complete set that I've seen.
Comes with the original box, warranty card, case, etc.
Belongs to a friend of mine here in Australia.
There's a 14-24mm f/2.8 next to it for size comparison.

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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2016, 22:55:08 »
Do you have any idea why they made that hood? Looks a little complicated, the Nikon hood comes on off quite easily ;)

In order not to lose it?  Or in order to protect the front element just quickly after the session.
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2016, 22:57:09 »
Thanks Erik for for picture. it looks like safe !

Akira, No worries !
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2016, 23:04:28 »
This is the only complete set that I've seen.
Comes with the original box, warranty card, case, etc.
Belongs to a friend of mine here in Australia.
There's a 14-24mm f/2.8 next to it for size comparison.
I hope You go and shoot with it ;)
Complete and mint! Impressive ;)
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Re: Nikkor 6mm 2.8 Ai
« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2016, 23:07:18 »
Seems to be more pictures of the 6 mm f/2.8 than taken with it. We have to rectify that situation on the Scotland trip. My guess is that Erik will want to try out his new support inventions well in advance of the upcoming NG event.

I have seen the mighty 6/2.8 three times before; in Tokyo, London, and Copenhagen, but this will be the first opportunity actually to shoot with it.