NikonGear'23
Gear Talk => Camera Talk => Topic started by: null on March 10, 2016, 02:04:50
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I did not see this on the forum, I prefer the term "Portrait". I've seen gear shots in discussions, if I missed a dedicated thread- please merge this.
Just a place to show gear, rare, common, mint, beater- I'm sure there is a lot of unusual camera equipment and optical equipment owned across this board. Thought it would be fun to see it.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5726/20878158303_5596bc14a6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xNW25B)DSC00003 (https://flic.kr/p/xNW25B) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5625/21473044866_7e9bba4a93_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yHuY8u)DSC00001 (https://flic.kr/p/yHuY8u) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Taken with a Nikon E3, 60/2.8 Micro-Nikkor, and SB-29. I made an AC adapter to keep the E3 going, it still works.
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My Avatar-
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/568/21312366709_a5121d9e1e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ytis7r)nikon_SP_Kit (https://flic.kr/p/ytis7r) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
I love writing assembly code and using manual focus cameras.
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Fraternal Twins.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5758/22931527622_7da0fcd2b5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AWo5eU)Nikkor35_F35_Front (https://flic.kr/p/AWo5eU) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Both from the 1949 Batch,
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/582/22323803603_bdecec67be_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A1Fk4z)Nikkor35_F35_Rear (https://flic.kr/p/A1Fk4z) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Another lens with a separate SN for the focus mount.
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Zörkendorfer tilt/shift adapters on an F3T and F2T, respectively.
By the way, the contraption to the right is widely seen these days in the shape of t/s adapter for m43 cameras.
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(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3708/13568890885_6022f209ac_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mF37wz)Nikkor 25cm F4 on the Df (https://flic.kr/p/mF37wz) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Nikon's first long lens- made for the Nikon Reflex Housing. 1952.
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The humongous 300 mm f/2 AIS here on a pentapod with F4 and a 2X TC.
Later I sold of the 300 as I got tired of getting bad bruises all over when carrying that boat anchor in the field. The camera support now is Sachtler ENG 2CF HD and a Video20 Fluid Head for long and heavy lenses.
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A Canon 35 mm f/2.8 T/S lens adapted to Nikon F mount.
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A Nikon S3 black rangefinder with Rodenstock TV-Heligon 50 mm f/0.75 lens.
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Here are all my Nikon (d)slrs and a solo of my V1 w/Franiec grip .
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Coolpix A
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Nikon F Apollo
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3802/11238913084_d1d173c3f9_c.jpg)
V1 and little sister J5
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1581/25189477412_7a91018174_c.jpg)
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5546/11382304324_1747f3dd22_b.jpg)
F2
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Another strange combination - something fishy is going on here.
(Fisheye-Nikkor 7.5 mm f/5.6, with CPU, on a D40x UV-modified).
Mission Impossible
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Fraternal Twins.
Both from the 1949 Batch,
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/582/22323803603_bdecec67be_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A1Fk4z)Nikkor35_F35_Rear (https://flic.kr/p/A1Fk4z) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Another lens with a separate SN for the focus mount.
The "Made in occupied Japan" says a lot...
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I need to do a shot with the MIOJ Nicca III, 5 Nikkor lenses from the 48~49, and the Varifinder from 49.
This shot is inspired by the Lego Batman Song-
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"Black, things that are Black- like Black coffee, and Black Nikons..."
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Nikon Straps...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7577/15629693639_e1e613a432_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pP9gox)canonp_sonnars (https://flic.kr/p/pP9gox) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/13298351574_f5e9033ca0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mg8wBG)CZJ Sonnar 5cm F2 (https://flic.kr/p/mg8wBG) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/15813615761_1db388941d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q6oV2B)s3_with_j3 (https://flic.kr/p/q6oV2B) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
And bodies with converted lenses- two converted CZJ Sonnars on the Canons, and a J-3 shimmed for the Nikon.
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Big Bertha. Bertha never gives up.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7554/15216033344_7062e95900_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pbA9Au)Big_Bertha (https://flic.kr/p/pbA9Au) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Bertha gets used on some old lenses when the retaining rings are stuck tight and cross-threaded.
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Impressive collections of old nice camera's and lenses pass by !
My little friend, almost sold her but decided to keep if I really want to go compact and stealth. User interface is still one of the best and nice macro capabilities !
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3653/5740343917_1ff4cd03bb_b.jpg)
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Now, that a nicely looking table mount if I ever saw one :D
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A few years ago, I encountered a guy with a really weird camera contraption in Kew Gardens, London. He had a 3-D Stereo rig for stills and video using synchronised Nikon D800 cameras. First time I have seen the beefiest 150 mm class Sachtler tripods in use outside cinematography.... The massive video fluid head alone must have cost the equivalent of a small car.
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any visible productions of this giant setup :)
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Unknown to me. The guy told me he was hired by Sky TV for a documentary. I don't watch much TV and certainly not Sky Channel.
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Now, that a nicely looking table mount if I ever saw one :D
Manfrotto Modopocket.
Always have it in my pocket(!) when I use the Ricoh.
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Tiny cameras and huge lenses hold a certain attraction of their own ....
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The "Safari Dream Lens" of the '80s, a 200-400 mm f/4 Nikkor ED, here on its designated position atop the Sachtler ENG 2 CF HD tripod with the Video 20 Fluid Head. CPU-modified of course like virtually all my manual lenses. For once Nikon managed to make a sturdy cantilevered tripod foot. Thus proving this feat *can* be done.
Less than 500 units were made, so it is a quite elusive lens to track down. Took me nearly 15 years to find a pristine sample at a reasonable price. Despite its vintage, the lens is super sharp and an ideal companion for working with landscapes and details. Would prefer one of its modern sibling for safaris though, as the focusing of the 200-400 AIS is on the slow side thanks to its bulk and massive weight. I used the 200-400 AFS VR (1) on my trip to South Africa in 2009. While the modern lens was perfect for wildlife, it cannot hold a candle to the old 200-400 when it comes to landscapes.
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Fantastic thread, I really like it when people take time to do decent product shots!
Brian in your avatar image, what all black Nippon Kogaku is on the camera?
Keep them coming ;)
BTW I love that big lens spanner!
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Leica M8
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5645/22932049304_9940bd6991_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AWqKjq)_EGL8645 (https://flic.kr/p/AWqKjq) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Safari set
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/18625577538_41134147d1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/unSXid)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/unSXid) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Medium Eye ;)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/533/18812019121_c3757ffd07_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uEmvTg)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/uEmvTg) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Old work horse F4E
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/333/18099990803_e13fe1e9dd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tzrbEX)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/tzrbEX) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Unique Tilt and shift PC Nikkor 28mm f4/Ai
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5764/23523093076_49d7cba1ae_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BQE13h)_EGL6891 (https://flic.kr/p/BQE13h) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/576/22922111513_ee59ed681c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AVxPac)_EGL6883 (https://flic.kr/p/AVxPac) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5720/22920927174_8b7bf1fc22_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AVrK6y)_EGL6887 (https://flic.kr/p/AVrK6y) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Nocturnal twins ;)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/24706069189_a16a3d9a1d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DDc4Ca)post-15-0-06441400-1322597756 (https://flic.kr/p/DDc4Ca) by Erik Gunst Lund (https://www.flickr.com/photos/erik_lund/), on Flickr
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Oh, those days of modifying the Noct ... sparks flying everywhere ... the sound and smell of a Dremel at high revs ... Must be experienced to be believed. Thanks for bringing back the memories, Erik.
My current set of Nocts should be documented too, but this has to wait until return from a medical appointment. Meanwhile, one has to do with the meagre substitute of a 43-86 mm Zoom-Nikkor (latest version) with its CPU modification to make it compatible even to the lowest end of the Nikons, in this case an IR-modified D40X. The 43-86 is excellent for IR, by the way.
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Long 'Sally': Nikkor-T 35 cm f/4.5 set up for UV with the Panasonic GH-2.
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Long, Tall Sally: the 1200 mm f/11 ED-IF Nikkor with a 300 mm f/2.8 AIS as a scale. By the way, this lens is an excellent performer on digital cameras provided one removes any front filter.
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"And now for something completely different"
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7512/15815509875_2fb851019d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q6yC5K)RIMG0103 (https://flic.kr/p/q6yC5K) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Just amazing how big those u43 cameras are compared with a Twin-Lens Reflex film camera.
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I bought this one in 1978.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2837/12573812364_19ece0b4e6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ka75mm)DSC_1104 (https://flic.kr/p/ka75mm) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
To go with a Nikkormat FT3.
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Zörkendorfer tilt/shift adapters on an F3T and F2T, respectively.
By the way, the contraption to the right is widely seen these days in the shape of t/s adapter for m43 cameras.
I got to know Zörkendörfer personally at Photokina 2012. What a great screwdriver type of guy.
As I understood he really develops and hand craft all of his adapers himself.
How do these handle?
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Unknown to me. The guy told me he was hired by Sky TV for a documentary. I don't watch much TV and certainly not Sky Channel.
The documentary was excellent and the Guy's work outstanding. This rig was just a small part of the equipment used.
Cheers
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Brian, you've beaten me to the punch as the say, was about to open a themed topic for images of gear this weekend ;D
Lets start with the pro zoom quartet I used for the Nikon Gear 2009 safari:
- 14-24/2.8
- 24-70/2.8
- 70-200/2.8VR
- 200-400/4VR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3562/3562950841_31df434fa8_o.jpg)
D700 and 35-105/3.5-4.5, Amsterdam 2009
From left to right:
- 75-150 f/3.5 E
- 70-200 f/4 VR
- 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 VR
- 180 f/3.4 Leica R Telyt APO
- 180 f/2.8 AF
- 200 f/2 VR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8360/8370061779_4e655688d7_o.jpg)
D800E with 85/1.8G, Amsterdam 2013
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That is some serious Glass!
This is the oldest Nikkor that I've ever shot with- was sent to me for cleaning, was opaque when received. It came out quite nice.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5770/21750002820_b07ce2ebe1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z8Ys5C)nikkor5cmf35 (https://flic.kr/p/z8Ys5C) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
I tested it out, sent it to the happy owner. Construction was very similar to the Canon 50/3.5 Serenar that came a bit later. Canon used to sell their cameras with Nikon lenses. My Nikkor 5cm F1.5 came with a Canon III on the back-end of it.
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/644/21764288230_565e7c7f1c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zaeECN)nikkor_zeiss (https://flic.kr/p/zaeECN) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5807/21533688511_d31159bce9_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yNRMnz)Nikkor_5cm_f15 (https://flic.kr/p/yNRMnz) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
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In my younger days, I tried hard to adhere to the illusion you could put everything into a cupboard. Now, some years later, I'm the wiser. One really needs a dedicated lens house !!
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1461/25563802252_f9914d5ba7_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EWZaMf)canon_ad (https://flic.kr/p/EWZaMf) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1716/25682527775_ae5f2461bb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F8tEK2)old_camera_ad_scans_03_large (https://flic.kr/p/F8tEK2) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
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The 600 mm f/4 AIS with an F5 as counterbalance .... Atop a small (75 mm class) Sachtler tripod.
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(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8884/16849191333_18aafb8a1c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rEUvyR)Nikkor105_Monochrom (https://flic.kr/p/rEUvyR) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
The stuff that i buy for my Nikkors.
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Brian, this one is for you as you seem to like Leica M lenses a lot ;D
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2938/14232615198_2b9d97f212_b.jpg)
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But JA, it's a Leica C :P
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1697/25668111926_5c39e7ff78_b.jpg)
Clack is gathering dust
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But JA, it's a Leica C :P
It's a Great lens!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1577/25656342156_b13dd4e297_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F6asEQ)leica_cl2 (https://flic.kr/p/F6asEQ) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
For any Leica CL owners, the Canon 50/1.5 fits on the camera in the original pouch case made for the body+40/2. Many of the "portraits" being put up are from an old Backup I found, taken with a Nikon E3 DSLR. Maybe 100 made? It still works.
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But JA, it's a Leica C :P
Thanks mate for rubbing in the fact I have the poor mans version of the Summicron 2/35 ;D ;D ;D
It's a nice lens but with too much coma for nighttime work, lights look very weird in the corners and I think its due to the coma.
Any advise for a tiny Leica lens, around 35mm, f/2 or faster that does have ultra smooth boke, classic character but performs well for low light night shots?
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He he Sorry! you know the answer JA 35mm Asph 1.4 FLE ;)
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Any advise for a tiny Leica lens, around 35mm, f/2 or faster that does have ultra smooth boke, classic character but performs well for low light night shots?
A shot OF the 35/1.7 Ultron Asph to keep this on-topic...with the 50/1.5 LTM Nokton and their Namesake camera.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1699/25080359543_f30a229270_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Edgp78)Voigtlanders (https://flic.kr/p/Edgp78) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
The 50/1.5 Asph Nokton and 35/1.7 Asph Ultron are both very good, I prefer the Black version over chrome.
Wide-Open on the M9,
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/14426189841_32356abf47_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nYMZD4)Pilot's Day 2013 (https://flic.kr/p/nYMZD4) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
This lens was $350 with the Voigtlander M-Mount adapter, used. This is the Black Paint version.
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This was Handy...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/14777202367_5e2de08061_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ovP2ra)nikkor_35_f25 (https://flic.kr/p/ovP2ra) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Wide-Open on the M9,
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/14777244237_837f0d8d07_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ovPeT4)Udvar Hazy Air and Space (https://flic.kr/p/ovPeT4) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
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Nikon F4s
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3x 1200mm (2x fixed, 1x zoom)
The shorter lens in the background is the AiS 1200mm/11 ED
In the foreground the older K 1200mm/11 lens head with a focussing unit. As I later realized through Roland's list, happens to be the first produced (80 in total). Is part of the flexible set of 4 lens heads (400mm, 600mm, 800mm, 1200mm) with the extra focus unit Nikon offered in 1975. It is still a very good optical performer these days. The MFD of 45 meter limits indoor use a bit and the size and shape triggers fun conversations with airport security people at the security gate ;) If used with the 2x TC, a pentapod is recommended though (i.e. for a moonshot. Combined with a DX camera, the moon is way too large to fit on the sensor :()
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/131075465/original.jpg)
AiS 360-1200mm/11
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/137332909/original.jpg)
The zoom is the better choice for candid shots of other photogs (candid by possible distance that is). Haven't tried dynamic street photography with it :)
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/137396020/original.jpg)
Andy
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I'm not sure the support is good enough for that last 1200mm lens :P
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I'm not sure the support is good enough for that last 1200mm lens :P
It is not, by far. The 360-1200, or for that matter, the 800 or 1200 mm lens heads with the AU-1 focusing adapter, really needs dedicated support. Pentapods or a massive fluid head on an equally robust (not necessarily heavy) tripod. I routinely use the Sachtler ENG 2 CF HD and the Video 20 Fluid head for these lenses.
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It is not, by far. The 360-1200, or for that matter, the 800 or 1200 mm lens heads with the AU-1 focusing adapter, really needs dedicated uspport. Pentapods or a massive fluid head on an equally robust (not necessarily heavy) tripod.
Bjorn, Jorgen was referring to the "tripod" of the female photog :D
wrt to the lenses and support of the lenses:
I know that perfect support needs better support, but sufficient support is sometimes sufficient as well. As always, it depends on the requirements. (sufficient = sufficient for me)
D3s, K 1200mm/11, 50 meter distance, the piece of wood is 25cm long
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/135449410/original.jpg)
100% crop (of this 40 year old lens)
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/135449739/original.jpg)
rgds,
Andy
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Obvious he wasn't. But I let the matter rest there.
I have shoot enough with these ultra long lenses to know what they require in terms of support.
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Nikon FM
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Nikon F4s
I loved her body for many years. What a great camera! Thanks for bringing back memories.
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Obvious he wasn't. But I let the matter rest there.
I have shoot enough with these ultra long lenses to know what they require in terms of support.
I must give Andy the nod in this case. I understood Andy's post in such a what that all lenses presented, including whatever camera the woman is holding, is capable of 1200mm.
Added: My comment was just a silly one, the only clue I have as to how much support is needed, is from what Bjørn and others have written here.
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This is a unexpected shot :
This flying creature landed while I was shooting inside home in summer.
Even more unexpected as the closest waters are about a mile away... :)
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Is that the 180/2.8 ED Nikkor? Very lucky indeed to have this micro helicopter so precisely positioned on your gear ....
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A summing-up image from a recent article I wrote about 24-70 mm f/2.8 lenses for Nikon and Canon. Besides the brand native lenses I included Tamron 24-70/2.8 VC and the Sigma 24-70/2.8. Appointing an overall winner was not easy as each lens had its weak and strong points. However, seen as a whole, the native lenses did ever so slightly perform better than the third-party offerings, albeit margins were narrow. Factor price into the equation and the ranking might be different too.
I might try to do an effort and translate that article written in Norwegian into (pseudo-)English?
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Early F2,
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5713/21661140039_b6be154ebd_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z181gH)F2_early (https://flic.kr/p/z181gH) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
With an equally early 43~86.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5662/21836131522_eb8e798c3e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zgzT9f)nikkor43_86_early (https://flic.kr/p/zgzT9f) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
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Leica IIIf with Elmar and optical viewfinder.
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Is that the 180/2.8 ED Nikkor? Very lucky indeed to have this micro helicopter so precisely positioned on your gear ....
It was the 180mm indeed. I sold it since then.
Yes, lucky as this dragonfly landed on the rubber ring . Its wings were trembling. That happened already with butterfly. Perhaps they have this behavior at the end of their life. I got this picture end of august.
Tried to catch it carefully, but it flew away as it came.
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A tree-boring wasp in the proper colour attire for a Nikon ... (the bug just landed and I snapped its picture - then it was gone with the wind. Image used in an advertising campaign by the way)
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1711/25074886574_7774c2edc5_o.jpg)
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The "Green Lantern" (F100)
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A Nikon Df with suggestions for a basic lens kit. On the wide side: 24 mm f/2 Nikkor AIS or 28 mm f/2 AI. For the long end: 85 mm f/1.8 Nikkor-H (K, modified to AI) and the 105 mm f/2.5 Nikkor AI. Mix and match as required.
All of these CPU-modified for maximum compatibility with modern Nikons including the Df.
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One more F4 mounted with the meaty nikkor H 85mm f/1.8. I love its shape like pear.
This camera was my first (and only) film Nikon cam.
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I don't think i've seen one of a FM3a. Here's mine, naked.
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I don't think i've seen one of a FM3a. Here's mine, naked.
It looks like the Df.
Perhaps the FM3 inspired Df designers...::) :)
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One of my UV-Nikkors mounted on a Nikon D100. I initially had high hopes for this camera for UV, but quickly abandoned these after some test shots.
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1555/25618730691_95ffd799c3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F2QG6i)J-3Plus, Optimized for Each (https://flic.kr/p/F2QG6i) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
One for each, M9 and M Monochrom with J-3+ lenses. I put one layer of mylar tape on the RF cam of the J-3+ on the M Monochrom to optimize for deep-yellow/orange filters. Color filters produce a shift towards infinity, using a thin tape corrects for the back-focus.
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(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/13655604264_2cb31e8159_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mNGxoQ)M8 vs M9 (https://flic.kr/p/mNGxoQ) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/13678694053_bcc99f7202_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mQJTbD)Two Leicas, Three Sonnars (https://flic.kr/p/mQJTbD) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
My Leicas usually have Sonnars on them.
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My new-to-me M645
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Here's an old camera that by it's appearance and design, makes you NOT want to use it...or clean it. Dig the tiny finder holes.
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Keith: I have this urge to sneeze ...
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A rewind to film-based UV photography. The F4 loaded with Fuji RTP film combined with the UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nikon FF filter in a hinged AF-1 mount, and the SB-140 flash formed the base foundation for my UV photography during the early '90s.
Decades later, I still use the same UV-Nikkor lens and SB-140 flash, so these were made to standards almost unheard of today. Food for thought, perhaps.
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Here's an old camera that by it's appearance and design, makes you NOT want to use it...or clean it. Dig the tiny finder holes.
I had one of these like-new, in a box. Went for a good price to someone in Japan. The lens makes you want to use it. The "Anastigmat Special" is an "Ektar" lens. Kodak lenses marked "Ektar" are good. I should look for a broken camera to convert the lens to Leica mount.
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From the early days of the D family - reunion at the 12th anniversary of the D1
https://nikonandye.wordpress.com/TheNikonDFamily/
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/135561079/original.jpg)
rgds,
Andy
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(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3849/15115777258_93da7e2032_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p2JiXh)Nikkor_28_F35 (https://flic.kr/p/p2JiXh) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
This lens is very good, especially on the Monochrom.
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Andy that's pretty overwhelming with all of those D's ;)
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Can anyone tell me why Nikon phased out that little white balance dealie on top of the viewfinder in the D2 series? I think it was also on the F4 I assume it was for white balance, but I don't know for sure. Seems like a cool idea, so I wonder if they figured out a better way or what?
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Yes it was WB - The internal light-meter sensor went up in mega pixels later on D3
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Thanks Erik
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The windows on the F4 finder are for LCD illumination, WB measurement doesn't make that much sense on a film camera.
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Haha - thanks Eddie, that was a very half-baked thought on my part :P
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Andy that's pretty overwhelming with all of those D's ;)
Coincidence that all were around ;)
Won't happen again .....
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I'm more into lenses.
My cm-brigade
They're all in pretty good shape.
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-H Auto 1:3.5 f=2.8cm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S Auto 1:2.8 f=3.5cm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S Auto 1:2 f=5cm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S Auto 1:1.4 f=5.8cm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor P Auto 1:2.5 F=10.5cm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-Q Auto 1:3.5 f=13.5cm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-Q Auto 1:4.0 f=20cm
Other Silver Noses.
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S Auto 1:2.8 f=35mm
Nippon Kogaku PC-Nikkor 1:3.5 f=35mm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-H Auto 1:2.0 f=50mm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S Auto 1:1.4 f=50mm
Nippon Kogaku Micro-Nikkor Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-P Auto 1:2.5 f=105mm
Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-Q Auto 1:3.5 f=135mm
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I'm more into lenses.
So which one did I break? :'(
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That's a lot of vintage there Chris :D
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Chris also known as silver nose :)
Lovely arsenal there.
As are other arsenals presented in this overwhelming thread :o
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Those lenses looked amazing on a panda Df btw, as if that version of the Df was specifically designed for these classic duo tone lenses.
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So which one did I break? :'(
The Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-N Auto 1:2.8 f=24mm, but it's not in the images.
I have high hopes on Eric aka Dr. Lens he can fix it in Scotland. :)
The really look great on a panda Df. :D
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These are really 14 beauties, Chris.
Enjoy every single image with them. :)
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I haven't actively collected any of the silver nose Nikkors although a few have accumulated over time. 2.1 cm f/4, 24/2.8 N, 28/3.5 H, 35/3.5 PC, 35/2.8 S, 5 cm f/2, various 5.5/55 Micro-Nikkors, 105/2.5, 105/4 T, 105/4 Bellows, 135/2.8 & f/3.5, 135/4 Bellows, 200/4 Q, 300/4.5 H; list compiled off memory as I'm not in the lens house currently.
No Panda Df for me, though. I prefer the Black Beauty.
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I really love this forum. Sometimes I half heartedly wonder if I am getting carried away with my lens collection. When I see the glorious collections on display here though, I know I am heading in the right direction ;D
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I know I am heading in the right direction ;D
If you need a "target" explanation for your better half: Roland has more than 900 different lenses in his list. :)
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(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/12482958105_d8b04214f6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/k25qxB)Nikkor 135 F3.5 and Sonnar (https://flic.kr/p/k25qxB) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/765/21312346249_c52ee4a0e1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ytim2F)nikkor_105_1 (https://flic.kr/p/ytim2F) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1491/23961571853_bf6342184d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Cvpjvc)j3_1 (https://flic.kr/p/Cvpjvc) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Abandon all hope, ye that enter this thread.
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My little collection of AIS lenses (with the exception of 55mm f/3.5 which is of latest vintage).
(http://otoien.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v52/p1263557748.jpg)
I have chipped them all with Bjørn's custom chips.
(http://otoien.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v6/p1263557759.jpg)
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If you need a "target" explanation for your better half: Roland has more than 900 different lenses in his list. :)
Let's see... 391 different optical designs, 581 models, 1147 series/variants (many of them are trivial though)
I'm sure there are more that I don't know about. For example I know the AIS 50/1.8 (Japanese model) originally had brass focus helix, later changing to aluminium. Not something you would know unless you opened up the lens. I'm sure there are many other internal changes that I missed...
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Roland,
a "huge thank you" for all the efforts you spent and the time you dedicated to build up this database which truly became a piece of reference for a very large global community of interested people and enthusiasts alike!
Let's see... 391 different optical designs, ...
What a stretch and still a (very) long way to go ...... :D
rgds, Andy
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Roland, let me also express my gratitude for your unbelievable database. The amount of knowledge that is there mind boggling and it assisted me in so many different occasions.
Øivind, you have a nice set there! I think I have 3 out of 7 of those ;)
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My lenses (beside the 45/2.8P and 16/2.8 AI-s) are dated before 1975 or after 2010. :D
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My lenses (beside the 45/2.8P and 16/2.8 AI-s) are dated before 1975 or after 2010. :D
Funny :) . Was this intended, or did it "happen" ?
But it begs the questions what will be your strategy to fill the 35 year "void" from 1975 until 2010 ? :D
Moving from time series to focal length series: i.e. 4x 300mm lenses
from left to right: f5.6, f4, f2.8, f2
(750gr, 1450gr, 3100gr, 7100gr)
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/140808657/original.jpg)
rgds, Andy
Please find below the "lugging factor" the speedier lenses have built-in, impacting the fun-factor pre-picture taking :)
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Nice one ;) do let us see some more 300mm f/2 images! Thanks ;)
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I'm more into lenses.
My cm-brigade [...]
Other Silver Noses [...]
Me too. Lovely set you have. They don't make lenses like that any more.
If you get a chance, send me the details of your 3.5cm and 5.8cm lenses as they are not very common...
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Nice one ;) do let us see some more 300mm f/2 images! Thanks ;)
Images taken with the lens? Here we go.
D700, f2, 1/4 sec, ISO 200, Please don't ask which tripod it was on :)
<Click here> for full D700 resolution - unprocessed (http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/124114775/original.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/124114773/original.jpg)
Andy
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My little collection of AIS lenses (with the exception of 55mm f/3.5 which is of latest vintage).
Very nice kit you have there ... CPU conversions all look very neat, maybe I should do the same with some of mine.
You seem to prefer short teles, I'd be tempted to add an AI 50/1.8 (the extra speed over the 55/3.5 is sometimes useful) and an AI 20/3.5 to fill out your wide range a bit more :)
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Funny :) . Was this intended, or did it "happen" ?
But it begs the questions what will be your strategy to fill the 35 year "void" from 1975 until 2010 ? :D
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It started when I tried a few and liked them very much.
I don't want/can't have everything. :D
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It started when I tried a few and liked them very much.
I don't want/can't have everything. :D
Thanks Chris.
Would you mind opening a thread with images taken by the silver nosed lenses? I'd be very interested to see photos.
(I only have a few tele lenses from that period)
rgds, Andy
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Let's see... 391 different optical designs, 581 models, 1147 series/variants (many of them are trivial though)
I'm sure there are more that I don't know about. For example I know the AIS 50/1.8 (Japanese model) originally had brass focus helix, later changing to aluminium. Not something you would know unless you opened up the lens. I'm sure there are many other internal changes that I missed...
This is useful to know...
I can tell my wife, "Yeah- but THIS guy has almost 1000 lenses!"
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Thanks Chris.
Would you mind opening a thread with images taken by the silver nosed lenses? I'd be very interested to see photos.
(I only have a few tele lenses from that period)
rgds, Andy
This Sunday we have an NG-meeting in Utrecht. I could make it a theme and take only the cm-lenses with me.
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"CM" makes much more sense for focal length markings. I've only seen a few lenses properly marked in "millimeters", and it was a 51mm lens.
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Moving from time series to focal length series: i.e. 4x 300mm lenses
from left to right: f5.6, f4, f2.8, f2
(750gr, 1450gr, 3100gr, 7100gr)
No f4.5?
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No f4.5?
First and second from the left
300mm
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/140822821/original.jpg)
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Ah, thanks. I somehow missed that picture. A large collection, looks super.
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Andy, Andy, Andy... ;D
What a collection!
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No 300 mm f/4.5 ED non-IF ??
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I bought a 300/4.5 ED non-IF on ebay three years ago. Tracking showed it got as far as Auckland airport, two failed attempts at delivery (?!?!), then returned never to be seen again. Got a refund luckily.
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The cute little 300 mm f/4 E PF is missing from that lineup...
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Very nice kit you have there ... CPU conversions all look very neat, maybe I should do the same with some of mine.
You seem to prefer short teles, I'd be tempted to add an AI 50/1.8 (the extra speed over the 55/3.5 is sometimes useful) and an AI 20/3.5 to fill out your wide range a bit more :)
Thanks Roland, adding cpu is really rewarding as the lenses are used, not only collected and allows freedom to use without limitations on both consumer and higher end bodies. Portability/compactness is cruicial for me in selection of the short teles; the longer range is now covered by the 300 f/4 PF/TC-14E, although I have so far kept my AF 300 mm f/4 as backup. I do have a 50 f/2 K which I left unchipped so far due to the non-linear aperture and also because I tend to use the AFS 50 f/1.8 instead, which will then exchange space with the 55mm in the bag when needed. The very wide end is covered by my 12-24mm workhorse; my AF 20mm f/2.8 sees very little use these days, nor the AF 60mm; these were dedicated to underwater photography in the film days.
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John: You didn't "miss" anything. Haven't shown the picture before. Just responded to your question with this old photo.
Bjorn: No, I don't have the non-IF ED. The AiS IF ED is not in the photo. I probably forgot it.
Roland: What a story. Glad you got your money back.
Oivind: The photo was shot a few years ago. The PF wasn't around then. Today, I would definitely add it. It is a cute little and well performing lens.
If I find a decent Ai non-IF ED plus a F 300mm/4.5 P over time, I could do a little 300mm comparison - as all optical designs of 300mm Nikkor prime lenses over 52 years (1964-2016) would then be available :) (except the Schottky prototype :().
rgds, Andy
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This is useful to know...
I can tell my wife, "Yeah- but THIS guy has almost 1000 lenses!"
Not sure you can use me to justify your collection... I don't own all these, just collect info about them. I do have well over 100 lenses though...
If you want to see a big collection look at Richard deStoutz's site instead: http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html (http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html) :)
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Not sure you can use me to justify your collection... I don't own all these, just collect info about them. I do have well over 100 lenses though...
If you want to see a big collection look at Richard deStoutz's site instead: http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html (http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html) :)
I'm not showing her this part of the conversation....
I've visited the site above, very useful information. I started an Excel spreadsheet but need to update it. Need to break it down by mount, F-Mount, LTM, Contax RF, S-Mount, Retina mount, etc.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5503/11594373064_165aaba7d6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/iEycaS)df_Xenon_50_f19 (https://flic.kr/p/iEycaS) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Retina lenses work on the F-Mount via the Deckel adapters, this 50/1.9 Xenon is a classic 1-2-2-1 double-Gauss.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/15034052853_7aa9f84453_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oUvs8P)Gunston Hall, Halloween (https://flic.kr/p/oUvs8P) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Classic 50s German rendering.
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Not sure you can use me to justify your collection... I don't own all these, just collect info about them. I do have well over 100 lenses though...
If you want to see a big collection look at Richard deStoutz's site instead: http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html (http://www.destoutz.ch/nikon-f.html) :)
Wow - that's an insane collection!
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Apparently he collects a number of versions of the same lens.
I do noted quite a few lenses owned by me not in his collection :D Thus there is hope for the common man in the end.
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Images taken with the lens? Here we go.
D700, f2, 1/4 sec, ISO 200, Please don't ask which tripod it was on :)
<Click here> for full D700 resolution - unprocessed (http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/124114775/original.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/124114773/original.jpg)
Andy
WOW. This is a lens to own. Now I have to find some "assistant" to carry it for me... *ggg*
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WOW. I am not into collecting myself, trying to reduce my material possession to the bare minimum, focussing my time on knowledge, abilities and friendship...
BUT: I enjoy every post of this collector's thread very much. Keep them coming. I am really really fascinated!
Bjørn: I am so happy you finally found a 24/f=2 Ai to love ... I am not happy to have sold mine ... would sure use it more these days as the 1.4/24G is such a burden to carry (such a gem from the resuts side though):
Here are some of my past sales pages: http://fotokontext.de/vk_html/
The later one's are better than the earlier one's: http://fotokontext.de/vk_html/1.4_85mm.html
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Bjørn: I am so happy you finally found a 24/f=2 Ai to love ... I am not happy to have sold mine ...
Same with me, and everytime one is for sale, it is for much more than what I sold mine for. PITA. But one day I will find one at a reasonable price, and I hope, with decent performance.
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1561/24236415682_fc9c0927e2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CVFXZU)kmz_j3_1950_1 (https://flic.kr/p/CVFXZU) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1665/24049059070_21a9761b64_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CD8Hpu)kmz_j3_1950_new_mount (https://flic.kr/p/CD8Hpu) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
a 1950 KMZ Jupiter-3, made in Germany in 1945, and made fit for use by me. The focal length was too short to focus in the original Contax mount, the threads were mismatced, sewing thread used to hold it in. Glass set in a new fixture, modified to Leica standard focal length and set in a Leica focus mount.
I understand about being caught up in variations of lenses. I have a "Fifty-Fifty" collection of Sonnar formula lenses that span from 1934 through to 2016, made by Carl Zeiss Jena, Zeiss Opton, Zeiss/Cosina, Nikon, Canon, Tanack, KMZ, ZOMZ, Valdai, Walz, and now Zenit. Thirty 5cm/50mm in Leica mount alone.
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/663/22231166826_2c7c6cb2bc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zSuxnL)NIKKOR24F2 (https://flic.kr/p/zSuxnL) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
I got lucky on this one... "Four Nikon lenses"... The other three 35/2 Ai, 105/2.5 Ai'd, and 50/1.8 E were worth the BIN price.
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(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/15953522140_c8213efc30_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qiKYjy)Infrared Scope Type C-1 (https://flic.kr/p/qiKYjy) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7504/15518492274_31198e9b34_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pDjk6C)Infrared Scope Type C-1 (https://flic.kr/p/pDjk6C) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5777/21525007985_2e963568e3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yN6hXk)kodak_front (https://flic.kr/p/yN6hXk) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Infrared. Prototype RCA Type C-1 Infrared Scope, circa 1942 and Kodak DCS200ir- 1st one sold. I worked with digital Infrared in the 1980s, the RCA scope was a "mascot" attained from surplus many years before I started on the project. I inherited it from an engineer. The Kodak- called them and had it made, was the first one sold. Both still work.
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About a 1922 Ica camera (or it could be a little later). It is a magnificently built instrument of incredible quality and everything is perfectly intact.
About 10 years ago, Mongo modified it to make a 13cm X 6cm image (and modified film advance mechanism). Also changed the lens to one of his Nikkor 120mm f5.6 AM-ED lenses. Used it for a while to shoot panorama-like images using medium format slide film. All the modification were made in a way that the camera can be very easily returned to its original condition.
This B&W image is deliberately grainy and intended to look "old" as the image was taken for a particular purpose at that time some years ago.
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Old "tops" New for compactness :)
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/153593437/original.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/andrease/image/153593439/original.jpg)
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(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8636/15672478053_7b14f71795_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pSVxGR)df_and_NikonF3_1 (https://flic.kr/p/pSVxGR) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
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A Bad M.F.
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Same with me, and everytime one is for sale, it is for much more than what I sold mine for. PITA. But one day I will find one at a reasonable price, and I hope, with decent performance.
Simone: I paid 200€ and I got 200€ back, inbetween I had fun with it for many years, sold pictures I shot with it, so the business side was OK....
It is just that High Performance glass tends to be so very big and heavy these days.
So I am very happy to have bought the 35/1.4 Ai-S from Chris Dees here.
Here is a "portrait of my new "always on" ...
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Frank, nice lens. You may want to clean the front element...
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D600 and the Nikkor 35/2 K version. I had an Ai sample but that flared enormously. This one performs much better including stars in the sun and without flare. Can also be due to the sample-diversification, I guess...
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Frank, nice lens. You may want to clean the front element...
I should clean the protective filter Nikon L39...
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.............
So I am very happy to have bought the 35/1.4 Ai-S from Chris Dees here.
Here is a "portrait of my new "always on" ...
With the money from de sell to Frank (and a little more) I got this mint+ Nikkor-N 35/1.4 factory AI-d (9 blades).
Perhaps a nice candidate for the chipping service. :D
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I should clean the protective filter Nikon L39...
LOL! Looks pristine now!
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LOL! Looks pristine now!
It was when I sent it to him. :D
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It was when I sent it to him. :D
So, did you technically replace your Ais with the older version?
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It was when I sent it to him. :D
And NPS checked and cleaned it....
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So, did you technically replace your Ais with the older version?
Yes, all my MF-lenses (mines a few) are scalopped.
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Yes, all my MF-lenses (mines a few) are scalopped.
8) 8) 8)
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This is my humble collection.
I like to know I have many possibilities, regarding to lenses.
Film cameras, well, just a repressed desire. I just like to look at them, not use anymore.
NIKKOR DEPT:
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(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af237/atpaula/atpaula001/bDFC_2871_zpsnyjmuyd8.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/atpaula/media/atpaula001/bDFC_2871_zpsnyjmuyd8.jpg.html)
(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af237/atpaula/atpaula001/bDFC_2875_zpseiqofnxq.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/atpaula/media/atpaula001/bDFC_2875_zpseiqofnxq.jpg.html)
(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af237/atpaula/atpaula001/bDFC_2877_zpsgxelb6gh.jpg) (http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/atpaula/media/atpaula001/bDFC_2877_zpsgxelb6gh.jpg.html)
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ZEISS DEPT:
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NIKON F, F2 and F3 DPT:
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This is my humble collection.
I like to know I have many possibilities, regarding to lenses.
Film cameras, well, just a repressed desire. I just like to look at them, not use anymore.
Mongo thinks not so humble - indeed, very enviable. More importantly, it looks like an entire wall of lenses at
Map Cameras in Japan.......and that is really saying something !! Also, nice to see they are loved and looked after and not stored in a car boot (sorry Bjorn ;D)
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This is my humble collection.
Not so humble... you have some heavy hitters there! Very nice collection and well presented :)
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Impressive collection!
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This is my humble collection. ...
You have more Zeiss lenses than I ...
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This is my humble collection.
I like to know I have many possibilities, regarding to lenses.
Film cameras, well, just a repressed desire. I just like to look at them, not use anymore.
When I sometimes think that I have a difficult time choosing what gear to bring, I will think of you..
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Also, nice to see they are loved and looked after and not stored in a car boot (sorry Bjorn ;D)
I love my lenses - just expresses the feeling differently .... using a lens for its intended purpose is the higher form of affection.
Besides, I have a small car. So not space for everything anyway.
I did notice some very nice items in Atpaula's collection though. The 200-400/4 ED is very uncommon and sets high standards with regard to workmanship and performance alike. The 80-200/2.8 AIS is not equally scarce, but a true gem to behold and use. The 500/5 Reflex is one lens I regret having sold off in my younger and wilder days. Having AFS and MF versions of the 200/2 is laudable. And so on.
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Very nice lens wall! Not so humble... hmmmm ;D ! Very nice collection and well presented (http://nikongear.net/revival/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
Thanks for sharing! Much appreciated 8)
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I just showed Atpaula's collection to my Wife.
My clever plan works again.
I agree about using lenses, you will not find many pictures on the web actually taken with a Nikkor 5cm F1.5 or a 1936 coated Sonnar. But I also don't want to be the guy that destroys a rare lens like this. I want to be the guy that takes it apart and makes usable again. This one took about 10 hours to get right.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/12575940335_c38ce3afea_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/kahYVv)1936 5cm F1.5 Sonnar, coated optics (https://flic.kr/p/kahYVv) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/578/22013725102_632a93b7af_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zxh6ww)L1002342 (https://flic.kr/p/zxh6ww) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
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Aguinaldo, that is a very nice collection of gear, thanks for posting. But humble has apparently another meaning in our neck of the woods.
I showed it to the local management over here, she finally admits that during all these years I have restrained myself enormously in aquiring camera gear ;D
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I showed it to the local management over here, she finally admits that during all these years I have restrained myself enormously in aquiring camera gear ;D
I think that Aguinaldo has done many of us a great favour.
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(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/578/22013725102_632a93b7af_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zxh6ww)L1002342 (https://flic.kr/p/zxh6ww) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
That's a successful portrait : I love the very relax posture and color rendition. ;)
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Rosko- thankyou, I'm lucky to have a Daughter that is relaxed around a camera. My wife came up with her name, "Nicole"- I'm convinced it was subliminal suggestion from having "NIKON" pointed at her during the pregnancy.
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Mongo thinks not so humble - indeed, very enviable. More importantly, it looks like an entire wall of lenses at
Map Cameras in Japan.......and that is really saying something !! Also, nice to see they are loved and looked after and not stored in a car boot (sorry Bjorn ;D)
I really love this stuff. :)
Thank you Mongo.
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I love my lenses - just expresses the feeling differently .... using a lens for its intended purpose is the higher form of affection.
Besides, I have a small car. So not space for everything anyway.
I did notice some very nice items in Atpaula's collection though. The 200-400/4 ED is very uncommon and sets high standards with regard to workmanship and performance alike. The 80-200/2.8 AIS is not equally scarce, but a true gem to behold and use. The 500/5 Reflex is one lens I regret having sold off in my younger and wilder days. Having AFS and MF versions of the 200/2 is laudable. And so on.
Believe it or not, I bought this 200-400mm f/4 four years ago, new in box, never used before, at a very reasonable price.
This, along the big fast AF-S (mainly the 200mm f/2), the Noct, the 80-200 f/2.8 Ais and the 8mm f/2.8 fisheye are the highlights for me.
Also the 15mm f/5.6, which looks like the venerable 13mm f/5.6 (two years ago I spent half an hour at Greys of Westminster staring a 13mm (30k sterling pounds)).
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I think that Aguinaldo has done many of us a great favour.
I said humble because of Richard's collection. Come on, 140 Nikon F bodies?
I have to say that I spend my money in things that I love, photography and travelling. Not much left in the bank account.
Maybe someday I can come here and regret for all this, but, who knows when I'll die.
Some friends of mine prefer to accumulate houses, apartments and large bank account. Not my case.
Lucky to have a wife that supports it, morally speaking. :)
I'm glad that you like to see it.
I love to see your collections too.
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I said humble because of Richard's collection. Come on, 140 Nikon F bodies?
I have to say that I spend my money in things that I love, photography and travelling. Not much left in the bank account.
Maybe someday I can come here and regret for all this, but, who knows when I'll die.
Some friends of mine prefer to accumulate houses, apartments and large bank account. Not my case.
Lucky to have a wife that supports it, morally speaking. :)
I'm glad that you like to see it.
I love to see your collections too.
No need to defend yourself Aguinaldo, again it is a very beautiful and desirable collection.
Bjørn already mentioned some of the highlight lenses (80-200/2.8 ais, 200-400/4 ais, 200/2 ais). Another small gem in your collection is the 6x magnifying DW-4 finder on the F3; all the beautiful lenses can still be used on digital, regretably no replacable finders on digital Nikons.
I also still have mine, once in a while take a look through it, agreed it mirrors the view but it places the OVF vs EVF discussion in a completely different perspective. Anyone interested should once have a look through it.
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Aguinaldo, I could not help but to notice you also have a grey rear lens cap on your TC14E ;) I do it also, to easily and quickly see which TC is which,,,
The TC-E's came with the grey front caps (the ones that got stuck if mounted incorrectly ::) )
Again, an amazing lens set!
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No need to defend yourself Aguinaldo, again it is a very beautiful and desirable collection.
Bjørn already mentioned some of the highlight lenses (80-200/2.8 ais, 200-400/4 ais, 200/2 ais). Another small gem in your collection is the 6x magnifying DW-4 finder on the F3; all the beautiful lenses can still be used on digital, regretably no replacable finders on digital Nikons.
I also still have mine, once in a while take a look through it, agreed it mirrors the view but it places the OVF vs EVF discussion in a completely different perspective. Anyone interested should once have a look through it.
Thank Eddie.
Not defending, just reminding someone to enjoy more and save less.
Learned it from my wife.
;)
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Lenses are like stock, some you keep for a very long time, some you sell quickly, on some you loose money and with others you win some.
When I need cash I sell some unused glass and when money is more abundant I invest in new lenses again, by buying low I keep the depreciation under control.
Last few years were on the low and now we are on the up again :)
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Aguinaldo, I could not help but to notice you also have a grey rear lens cap on your TC14E ;) I do it also, to easily and quickly see which TC is which,,,
The TC-E's came with the grey front caps (the ones that got stuck if mounted incorrectly ::) )
Again, an amazing lens set!
Thanks for the comment and tip Erik. I simply forgot about this TC incompatibility thing.
Luckly I don't use them much.
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Aguinaldo, you have become my hero!
What a collection!!!!
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Aguinaldo, you have become my hero!
What a collection!!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Aguinaldo, impressive collection! You don't have much earthquake in Brazil, right? In Japan, a collector like you wouldn't store his lenses this way...
Of course, you are not just a collector. You make many great images with these lenses, and do much more justice to the lenses than the normal collectors.
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Aguinaldo, impressive collection! You don't have much earthquake in Brazil, right? In Japan, a collector like you wouldn't store his lenses this way...
Of course, you are not just a collector. You make many great images with these lenses, and do much more justice to the lenses than the normal collectors.
Thank you Akira.
In fact I became a collector because I love them and, as I said, I like to have many photographic possibilities regarding to lenses.
Thank God we don`t have earthquakes around here.
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D600 and the Nikkor 35/2 K version. I had an Ai sample but that flared enormously. This one performs much better including stars in the sun and without flare. Can also be due to the sample-diversification, I guess...
Seems strange since they have the same optics.
Early multicoated 35/2 lenses seem prone to separation. I have a Nikkor-O.C with separation around the edges between two middle elements, it shows as a silvery ring around the edge. Your picture shows a silvery reflection in the same place, might be a small amount of separation. I once had two K 35/2 (by chance with consecutive serial numbers), one with a bright colored reflection in the same place across the whole element, and another with semicircular reflection on one half. These extra glass-air surfaces can cause reflections that result in flare. Might explain the difference in flare?
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1462/26029205805_35336fe7ac_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FE7u3r)nikon_E3 (https://flic.kr/p/FE7u3r) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Nikon E3.
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Seems strange since they have the same optics.
Early multicoated 35/2 lenses seem prone to separation. I have a Nikkor-O.C with separation around the edges between two middle elements, it shows as a silvery ring around the edge. Your picture shows a silvery reflection in the same place, might be a small amount of separation. I once had two K 35/2 (by chance with consecutive serial numbers), one with a bright colored reflection in the same place across the whole element, and another with semicircular reflection on one half. These extra glass-air surfaces can cause reflections that result in flare. Might explain the difference in flare?
Yes, that might be an explanation. It was a very heavy used lens by an US press-agency. The serial number of the flared one was 9412xx The one I have now is 9028xx.
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Leica M6 paired with 50mm f1.4 Nikkor-S (from S3 2000).
Shot using Coolpix A.
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My small collection.
Shot with D4 and 24-70mm.
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A true mix'n'match collection there. A camera for any occasion or lens mount (almost).
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Very nice camera kit! and with a bright Nikon 1 in the center ;)
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Couple of iPhone snaps of this Leica challenger / beater.
Still have the lens but the adapter doesn't fit my a7S anymore, might have to do some tinkering to use it again.
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So the new Sony mounts are stronger - less flex - but also tighter, (potentially) causing issues with adapters.
I have both the 2/45 and 2.8/90 Contax G lenses on my A7 and like them a lot.
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LoL. I get to keep the junk like this rubbish I received and only took it out to take a picture and put it back in the box where it belongs.......
..........Why do they keep sending me junk?
P.S. The mobile junk phone is in my possession for the only reason that it takes two SIM cards and I have only 5 mobile numbers......for the moment.....this amounts to 3 mobile phones for the arithmetic challenged folks 8)
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May I "rebalance" the thread a bit towards the longer end of the focal range in the amazing Nikkor portfolio Nikon built over the last 60 years?
(The EFCS feature of the D5 is such a nice feature to make life easier with these old gems)
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Andy!!! :o
What an arsenal!
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Andy that's a lot of nice long lenses to choose from ;) Thanks for sharing!
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May I "rebalance" the thread a bit towards the longer end of the focal range in the amazing Nikkor portfolio Nikon built over the last 60 years?
(The EFCS feature of the D5 is such a nice feature to make life easier with these old gems)
Nice artillery!!!!
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Sweet Dreams are made of this.........
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Set is ready to go filing ;) Thanks for sharing, lens lust is building up
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Probably the best film camera Nikon made, the F6 with a very special Nikkor...............the 13mm f/5.6.
Waiting for Nikon's answer to the incredible Canon 11-24mm f/4.
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Probably the best film camera Nikon made, the F6 with a very special Nikkor...............the 13mm f/5.6.
Waiting for Nikon's answer to the incredible Canon 11-24mm f/4.
All green with envy here for this lens.
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Thanks Ron, Very special shot ;)
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My last film camera shot with a Nikon D610 and Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 (focus stacking):
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My last film camera shot with a Nikon D610 and Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 (focus stacking):
Great application of focus stacking !
I have to try it... :P
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Great application of focus stacking !
I have to try it... :P
Thank you Rosko! Hereunder the 12 pictures from front focus to back; up to down, left to right, which served as base; stacking made with Helicon Remote; assembly with Lr/Ps:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/764/23072446040_ef8056aa0e_b.jpg)
As well as a 100% crop of the image, just to illustrate the quality of the 105mm Micro-Nikkor:
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Gotta shoot a Df in here:
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My old Nikon F2AS and MD2 motor; in pristine shape and still fully operational:
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3 Focal Lengths
3 Brands
3 Mounts
1 Speed
1 Body
From left to right; Voigtlander 35/1.2 VM, Nikkor 50/1.2 Ai-S and Canon FD 85/1.2 SSC. All equalised to the Leica M mount for size comparison
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Sony a7RII with Voigtlander 125/2.5 EF
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My 85 mm lenses are usually more humble.
The AIS 85 mm f/1.4 is an old favourite, the newer AFD is good as well, and the latest AFS 85/1.4 might be another [minor] step up the ladder.
The secret weapon is the Repro-Nikkor 85/1 of pupilary fame as its entrance and exit pupils are nearly twice the size of the lens itself. But lenses are not the topic for this thread.
Here is my first Nikon Df with the 85/1.4 AIS Nikkor. (camera later to become a 3-D puzzle, expertly solved by our very own 'Dr. Lens' aka Erik Lund)
(http://www.fotozones.com/live/uploads/monthly_01_2014/post-15-0-66060100-1389272483.jpg)
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1515/25849585433_4d9ed4c2f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FoeTat)DSC_7270-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/FoeTat) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1550/25849503493_504f70c140_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FoesNH)DSC_7274 (https://flic.kr/p/FoesNH) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1559/26179225760_bfa50f2001_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FTnnKo)ready 4 more (https://flic.kr/p/FTnnKo) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1694/26222411411_1f932dc292_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FXbHkz)DSC_6286 (https://flic.kr/p/FXbHkz) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1505/25685824783_215a074b84_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F8LyPZ)DSC_6292 (https://flic.kr/p/F8LyPZ) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8831/18185336581_9aa47c5d5e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tGYAZT)DSC_4829-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/tGYAZT) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8898/18012116289_cacc15a103_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/trEND8)DSC_4591 (https://flic.kr/p/trEND8) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
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Solitaire, these are lovely portraits of camera gear. Welcome to NG :)
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Thank you :)
Here is another group shot :)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1464/24990558069_b5b5e16915_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E5k9fR)DSC_2084 (https://flic.kr/p/E5k9fR) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
Taken with my girlfriends D800. Here is a group portrait of her cameras taken with the D3
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1606/25331162086_1f74ed0edc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EAqPXU)DSC_4716 (https://flic.kr/p/EAqPXU) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
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On request I will move these here
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1498/26738947165_5c3f6d0b0b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GJQ6qr)DSC_7487-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/GJQ6qr) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5698/23167470666_10e63d747b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BiekTq)DSC_1624 (https://flic.kr/p/BiekTq) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
And add this one as a little bonus
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/649/23724845511_0540f9ba25_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C9u31x)DSC_2345 (https://flic.kr/p/C9u31x) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
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Great sunset silluet shot! Looks almost like a city skyline ;)
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Close-up combo :
Sony Nex 5 → comlite Nex/F adapter → kenko 36mm close-up ring →F/M39 adapter →nikkor O 55mm f/1.2.
I have to say : I am not so good using this Nex 5 body...I definitely don't like its interface and so I can't use its possibilities optimally. ::). So difficult to find the function you need among the several menus.
But perfect for focus stacking thanks its shutter without vibrations.
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I like Buddy's bonus shot with the vinatge radio as a background prop, although valve radios were already on the way out when the Nikon F first came along (1959). Film cameras have now largely headed the same way as the valve radio.
The radio probably has from 4 to 7 vacumn tubes in it. I shudder to think how many gazillion transistors must be in every one of the many VLSI chips inside one of todays DLSRs.
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I have been spending most of my photography time exploring the world of adapted lenses. Nikon rangefinder lenses in LTM/M39 mount with M mount adapter on my Fuji X-Pro2. Shooting almost exclusively with the ACROS simulation in camera is a real joy with these old lenses. I have added a couple to the group since this shot.
George
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Great sunset silluet shot! Looks almost like a city skyline ;)
Thank you Erik. With the Nikon F that was pretty much intended. Not quite sure why it would not work with the Nikon F3 with pretty much the same setup. Might have to give that one another try.
Nice to see you on here as well George. I also noticed John posts here on occasion.
Will take the 28mm f3,5 PC Nikkor with me today, but it will mostly be nature shots again. The PC Nikkor is a great landscape lens.
I'm green with envy over your collection of Rangefinder Nikkors btw. Would love to own the 13,5cm, 5cm and 3,5cm and a camera to use them with, which in my case would rather be a Nikon S2 then something digital.
I lost in an auction for a 9 blades 5cm lens just yesterday. The need for speed is one thing, and I use most of my lenses wide open most of th etime, but when stopping down a perfectly rounded aperture would sure be something sweet.
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I have been spending most of my photography time exploring the world of adapted lenses. Nikon rangefinder lenses in LTM/M39 mount with M mount adapter on my Fuji X-Pro2. Shooting almost exclusively with the ACROS simulation in camera is a real joy with these old lenses. I have added a couple to the group since this shot.
George
Hi George. Welcome abord. My brick and mortar camera dealer just let me have some minutes wioth the XPro2. She really feels soooo god in my hands. On very rare occasion that happens.
Congratulations to your new tool, and that camera is a tool, no toy. Great to hear she pairs well with adapted old glass.
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Thank you Frank for the welcome and good to see a familiar face here Buddy.
Good luck on the next try for the 9 bladed 5cm. You know how well I like them ;) But I was not bidding on yours. I am going to try M42 next on the XP2. I have an inexpensive Super Takumar 28mm f3.5 SMC on the way to me this week. Wider than that and I will probably have to go with native Fuji glass. The wide angle adapted Nikkor do not perform very well.
George
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This portrait is of a unusual camera.
The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) has some cameras that they can mount round the neck of wild reindeers. I was fortunated to be with them once they should bring home one of the cameras.
The reindeer with the camera was found in a herd that was going on a snow field. The neck band was released with a remote release transmitter. When the herd had left the snow field, it was just to look for the camera, and hope the reindeers hadn't stepped it too deeply into the snow.
Last is a picture of the camera, actually a big battery with a tiny camera and some more research stuff.
NINA has made a little video where they present the project: https://youtu.be/4ugfC2GL8Q8?list=PLFPXRxUJyJlCzoI-Npd4LTlrUy5QGO7Ru
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WOW some amazing images!
Thanks!
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Thanks for showing us a unique camera, and for allowing us to follow along.
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My favourite Nikon camera and my favourite original-Nikon case, the CB-2.
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NINA has made a little video where they present the project: https://youtu.be/4ugfC2GL8Q8?list=PLFPXRxUJyJlCzoI-Npd4LTlrUy5QGO7Ru
Very interesting, including the footage they have online. Thanks for showing.
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RonVol, don't tell me that it's not your favorite lens because I love it :)
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I'm not showing her this part of the conversation....
I've visited the site above, very useful information. I started an Excel spreadsheet but need to update it. Need to break it down by mount, F-Mount, LTM, Contax RF, S-Mount, Retina mount, etc.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5503/11594373064_165aaba7d6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/iEycaS)df_Xenon_50_f19 (https://flic.kr/p/iEycaS) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Retina lenses work on the F-Mount via the Deckel adapters, this 50/1.9 Xenon is a classic 1-2-2-1 double-Gauss.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/15034052853_7aa9f84453_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oUvs8P)Gunston Hall, Halloween (https://flic.kr/p/oUvs8P) by fiftyonepointsix (https://www.flickr.com/photos/90768661@N02/), on Flickr
Classic 50s German rendering.
Just read your message.
I also have some kodak retinareflex glass here (for the Retinareflex III).
Where to find this adapter? And does it only properly work on a DF or on other FX cameras like the D700 or D750, too?
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Günther
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Günther, going by the picture posted of the Df with adapter it will work on all Nikon F mount cameras. The skirt where on a Nikkor lens the apurture ring resides is short enough notto interfere with the Ai indexing tab on the camera mount
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The Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 fisheye in action, what an impressive piece of glass.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7069/26822992335_c22743d8db_o.jpg)
Canon 85/1.2 FD SSC on a7S
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7381/26728876092_1e78dcbfe4_o.jpg)
Canon 100-400 IS MkII on a7rII
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These are really nice, JA.
Here is the Df with one of the strangest (and perhaps ugliest) lenses around: The Lensbaby 3 G.
It's a 50mm 2.0 basic lens, and aperture can be adapted by inserting slices before the lens.
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An example of the center sharpness and the bokeh of the Lensbaby 3G
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Lensbaby makes some pretty nice and affordable special effect lenses. One thing I always wanted to try however is one of the fast C mount lenses. They do not cover the full 24x36mm frame but the center portion should be interesting.
Before I ever will try a C mount lens on a DSLR however I really need to explore the possibilities of using medium format lenses on the F mount with the addition of tilt and shift adapters.
With the help of Chris I managed an early mock-up of a possible setup like that
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/26214391144_c3f28cd066_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FWtBc7)DSC_8400-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/FWtBc7) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
And here is a camera portrait as well
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1460/25308005235_db67a877f5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Eyo9eR)DSC_4485-Edit (https://flic.kr/p/Eyo9eR) by b j (https://www.flickr.com/photos/132836932@N03/), on Flickr
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The old master
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7421/27417858322_f332a6e19e_b.jpg)
And the runner-up
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7304/27417807512_fd35e810f2_b.jpg)
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A snapshot of the living room cupboard - with something for me as unusual as a camera display.
From left to right:
- My first Nikon Df, totally wrecked and later restored as a display item by Erik Lund
- A Nikon 70-150 mm f/3.5 SE lens, cut into half and used as a eye catching item for a store window. I got it compliments a leading downtown photo shop in Oslo when they moved quarters. It is functional, but images have 'a lot' of flare
- A black Nikon S2 rangefinder, here with a W-Nikkor 3.5 cm f/1.8 lens attached. According to my correspondence with leading Nikon S authority Robert Rotolini, this is one out of five special cameras made on order for Associated Press in London, UK, in the early '60s. The camera is fully functional
- Nikon FM2 with MD-12 motor drive. A backup camera from the early '90s before my digital epoch manifested itself and the age of film ended. The camera is in working order if I put batteries into it
This actually was a test shot with the AFS 40 mm f/2.8 DX Micro-Nikkor on the D500. There is a curious lack of momentum for this mini-version of the AFS 60/2.8. The image quality seems to be outstanding, but the working distance is awfully short. Perhaps that is the reason this lens never took off? I got a pristine sample for USD 100 and couldn't resist, that is my excuse.
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Sorry to nit-pick, but apparently it is an FE2...
I've had two samples of 40/2.8 micro. Both suffered from the decentering: the image in the 15-20% of the right part of the frame was smeared. I brought them to Nikon service with the test shots on the tripod. They said the lenses were within Nikon's tolerance.
I potentially liked the lens as all-rounder with my beloved D7000. The bokeh was much nicer than that of 35/1.8G. Also, the 40 micro showed much less LoCA. But I was very disappointed by the decentering and have never looked back. Sad to say.
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Oops - you are correct, Akira. I stand corrected. The engraved model designating was hid behind the grip of the motor drive. Now I only have to locate the FM2 that should be somewhere... Probably huddles together with the old F, F2, F3, F4, and F5 in another less accessible cupboard. Or in another location altogether.
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Bjørn, as you should know, the shape of the "forehead" of the pentapriism cover and the concentric film rewind knob and ISO dial are the easy points to tell FM2 and FE2 from each other. :)
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If you say so .. must be at least 20 odd years since I used any of these cameras ... a lot of memory erosion might have happened over such long time spans ....
A pity your 40/2.8 Micro suffered from manufacturing flaws. My sample is clean as a whistle when it comes to performance issues. However, given the lightweight plastic wrapping the optics are delivered with, perhaps no wonder it can turn out misaligned or decentered.
I'll keep the lens as the DX companion to the trusty beater AFD 60/2.8 Micro-Nikkor that has served me well for a long time in studio settings.
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Bjørn, noworries, just a nit-pick.
As for 40/2.8 micro, I really like the design itself. The most vulnerable part (the moving inner barrel) is protected when the dedicated hood is attached, similar to the way more expensive 24-70/2.8 zoom. Although the hood makes the working distance close to zero, the lens works really nicely.
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By a *very* strange twist of fate, today I was reunited with a lot of Nikon cameras that I thought no longer existed.
Thus I received the following items,
Nikon S with 5 cm f/2
Nikon S2 with 5 cm f/1.4
Nikon S3 Special Jubilee Edition (reconstructed model 2005? not sure must check2000) with the dedicated 50 mm f/1.4 Nikkor
Nikon SP with 5 cm f/1.4
Nikon F2 DATA with MD-2 motordrive and Fisheye-Nikkor 8 mm f/8
Sundry small items of which the clip-on light meter for the first Nikon F prism finder was most remarkable.
All in good to excellent working order and all for free.
It is a long story to tell and I might narrate it later. Now I'm just stunned and busy unpacking the gear. Will post photos later.
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As a consequence of today's entirely unexpected events, I had to rearrange the living room cupboard.
The black Nikon S3 AP is promoted to the top shelf.
Next level below, from left to right:
Nikon SP, Nikon S3 (2000 Jubilee), Nikon S2, Nikon S.
My possible urge for rangefinders has been amply met with a very wide margin, I'd say. However, as long as they come for free, I'm not the one to complain :D
Now I have to find place for the other stuff that got relocated.
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Bjørn has a collection of pandas now :D
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Pandas are bears too ... and it would be foolish to decline the gear just because the cameras weren't black ?? After all it was for free, remember.
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Could I have only one 😢 Beware, one of your glasses is about to tip over 🐼
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... Beware, one of your glasses is about to tip over 🐼
They are hand made and of all different inclinations.
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Congrats on your nice rangefinder collection Bjørn. All very fine pieces of mechanics.
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If Nikon asks you, please tell them that everyone wants them to make a digital version of a real rangefinder camera.
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Interesting to see the style of font in the "Nikon" logo on the two bottom right cameras.
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7272/27962049361_e71e7e8639_b.jpg)
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Vintage View Master Personal Stereo Camera (Nikon D610 / Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8; focus stacking; 12 images):
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Some new lenses and a FE at a price i do not talk about... ;)
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That looks like a lovely collection there Harald.
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Nice additions, Harald.
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Hi,
yes, very nice. The 80 200 4.5n is known to be very good. The 43 86 II is just ok. But I am impressed by the mechanics ond the optical quality of the 28 45 4.5: Not very resistent against Flare but the others aspects are impressive... :) 25€ each lens: I am happy. ;)
Harald
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My red (actually, infra red) Nikon D5300 with a very unusual lens, the Zoom-Nikkor 200-600 mm f/9.5 AIS. This lens in various optical configuration stayed long in the Nikkor lens line-up, in fact all the way from 1961 to 1983. However, the better performing f/9.5 constant aperture version with AIS coupling saw a very short production run, only 1981-83, for about 500 units. About 5.000 units all variations taken together left the factory, thus it is not surprising few today ever encountered this early zoom design.
It focused pretty close, to 4 m, and a dedicated close-up attachment extended the near range to 2.5 m which for a 600 mm lens is amazing by any standard. This 'kit' attachment was decorated with two very distinct, bright orange stripes.
The optical performance of the 200-600 was good to surprisingly good, although no ED elements found their way into the optics and thus some CA is detectable. This is the reason I mainly use the 200-600 for IR, for which it does very well all things considered.
Towards the end of its production, Nikon introduced the 'faster' and much heavier Zoom-Nikkor 180-600 mm f/8 presumably with the aim of replacing the venerable old-timer. However, the newer ED lens although in production up to 1998 never took off as a volume seller and in fact, the total run for the 180-600 never exceeded approx. 700 units over 21 years of production. (I have one of them as well so might post on that model later).
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Some shots i did to sell some gear from a friend
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I think I may have too many lenses.. Certainly too many 50mm ones..
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Looks rather normal to me ...
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My relatively rare ViewMaster didn't attract much comments. :-[ May be this one ? ::)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8847/28392243462_cd6d8d1430_k.jpg)
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Good shot of a nice camera. Do you generally prefer a bottom Arca plate instead of an L-bracket? I do.
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Good shot of a nice camera. Do you generally prefer a bottom Arca plate instead of an L-bracket? I do.
The problem I have with an L-plate is the bulk. I made out for myself that most of my "tripod" pictures would be "landscape" so I decided for the (lesser) bottom plate. By the way, I like very much the products of Realy Right Stuff (RRS) http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Quick-Release/Camera-Plates-L-Plates/Nikon/D5. I'm also using their quick release "Arca" clamps and lens plates.
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Here are a few.
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These illustrations are very nice, Arne. Plenty of gear to lust for as well. The 85/1.8 on the first shot in your series (on an F3T) is sorely missed by me today. I was young, broke, and thoughtless when I sold mine all those years ago. Money went quickly, but the lens would have persisted to this day.
Saw, but never used, the clip-on meter for a Nikon F with prism finder. I used my first Nikons with a hand-held meter, Sekonic if memory serves , before the Photomics arrived on the scene to assist users like me insisting on slide film..
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The F2 is the most beautiful and sexy Nikon of all time.
The F2s is even more.
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These illustrations are very nice, Arne. Plenty of gear to lust for as well. The 85/1.8 on the first shot in your series (on an F3T) is sorely missed by me today. I was young, broke, and thoughtless when I sold mine all those years ago. Money went quickly, but the lens would have persisted to this day.
Saw, but never used, the clip-on meter for a Nikon F with prism finder. I used my first Nikons with a hand-held meter, Sekonic if memory serves , before the Photomics arrived on the scene to assist users like me insisting on slide film..
Funny you should say that, because pretty much the same thing happened to me. I owned the 85/1,8 as a (poor) student and sold it to finance other equipment and regretted it ever after. I've searched for another mint sample for years and finally found one about two years ago. It has a very gentle and agreeable rendering.
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The F2 is the most beautiful and sexy Nikon of all time.
The F2s is even more.
Then, there is the F2 T .... Most robust Nikon ever made. I have broken more ribs in the field by falling over this camera than all the others combined.
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The "burden" of never selling :o http://petapixel.com/2016/07/25/photographer-owns-125000-nikon-camera-gear/
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New toy:
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Some beautiful images of beautiful old and new gear!
Harald, good luck with your new toy ;)
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That's a very beautiful match ;) It resembles the black 45P.
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New toy:
Its a killer combination. My standard lens on the df :)
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Is that a 45mm I see stuck on the Df?
If it is, maybe the 45mm GN?
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Is that a 45mm I see stuck on the Df?
If it is, maybe the 45mm GN?
It is the Voigtlander 40mm f/2. The Nikon 45mm is even smaller. Here they are side by side, including their similar cut-off cone hoods.
In my experience, the Voigtlander is at least as good optically and better handling - the aperture ring of the Nikon is just too narrow and close to the focus ring - and the Voigtlander is the same price new as the Nikon is used.
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Apart from the stop difference, the Nikkor 45P beats the Ultron 40 (at least my mint sample) optically in my experience especially the bokeh and colours.
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Hi John,
i love(!) the colors of the little Voigtländers. But i agree with the bokeh: It is just "ok" to sometimes bad. But it has very good ergonomics for its size and it is a little tank in terms of build quality. Focus ring is perfectly damped!
Harald
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Yes, Harald. That is absolute true. The handling is much better of the CV40.
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The screw in filter on the Voigtlander makes it very well suited as ad hoc macro solution. The FOV is IMO also a perfect middle ground between a 35 and a 50 mm.
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Yes. The screw-in filter works good.
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8713/28414506620_f112cf327c_o.jpg)
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Thanks Les, it was the hood that fooled me. ;D
I had a brief acquaintance with a 45 P, but sold it when I bunked off to Fuji. ;D