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Dr Klaus Schmitt

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Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« on: December 03, 2018, 18:33:38 »


Oncostele Wildcat 'Golden Red Star' VIS-UV

Sometimes I'm really in awe about this so wonderfully sharp lens, the UV-Nikkor 105mm...
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2018, 18:37:47 »
What a beauty, that lens.

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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2018, 18:48:37 »
I concur. The UV-Nikkor 105 is the embodiment of what a high-quality lens is all about. Well built to last, incredibly sharp, just a reliable item in your tool box. My oldest one of them has been in regular use for over 30 years and still does its job perfectly.

Very nice comparison, by the way.

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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2018, 09:21:01 »
Thank you! Indeed a wonderful lens, made to last and function well for decades. Have three....
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2018, 09:30:01 »
You lead me by 1 :D

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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2018, 09:48:55 »
You lead me by 1 :D

I was warned by your experience rolling down a hill and crashing one... ;-)

Btw. if you ever need a replacement rubber, I was lucky to find a few...
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2018, 11:46:51 »
Klaus, this is a stunning reminder of UV105!
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2018, 13:52:02 »
Klaus, this is a stunning reminder of UV105!

Yes indeed Akira, the RAYFACT UV105, made by Nikon TOCHIGI and sold through DAITRON is basically the same lens, reborn.
Identical performance!
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2018, 14:55:53 »
Impressive indeed, Dr Klaus.
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2018, 17:50:09 »
Impressive indeed, Dr Klaus.

Thanks Jakov!
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2018, 17:44:01 »
Oh, this is just a friendly hint, same setup, same plant, but using a different (new) UV filter:



Left is Baader-U Venus filter (my work-horse), right the Optolong Venus filter (chinese) with some rather prominent NIR leakage...
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2018, 18:05:54 »
Filter warning duly noted. Thanks.

Apart from the obvious contamination from IR, there appears to be some central flare as well.

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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2018, 19:01:30 »
Filter warning duly noted. Thanks.

Apart from the obvious contamination from IR, there appears to be some central flare as well.

Most welcome!
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Re: Amazed about the UV-Nikkor 105mm
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2018, 08:59:50 »
And here some multispectral "stuff"...

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