Translation into English, please correct if something is misleading or wrong
In the August 1976 issue, the editors of Foto published the Canon Fluorite 5.6/300 mm included in a comparative test, with the newest addition to the canon FL 2.8/300mm SSC Fluorite lens.
The general conclusion was that these lenses work very brilliantly and provide perfect color reproduction.
This high quality score originates from the use of 6 Calcium-Fluoride lens elements, usually in combination with elements made of special glasses.
Also Nikon. who already had the necessary experience in the development and manufacture of the 5.6/400 mm PC Fluorite multi-coated lenses, has not been indifferent and recently launched the new range of lenses.
These are the 4.5/300 and 5.6/400 with automatic aperture and light meter coupling, also the SuperTele S 600, 800 and 1200 mm and two more long zoom lenses. ED· lenses are immediately recognizable by the gold band behind the extendable barrel hood. De Nlkon impomrur, Inca B.V. in Haarlem, provides documentation from aver the ED series. explaining the advantages they enjoy over normal lenses. The new ED glass type. developed by Nikon, i.e. has properties to compare
resemble those of Calcium-Fluoride.
This results in a high degree of perfection in terms of sharpness and contrast. With an effective reduction of 90% of the secondary spectrum, this also gives an optimal correction of the chromatic aberration. ? is made of a special
"integration coating and the lens does not need compensation for infrared photography.
Although EO glass is very hard, still recommend (as with any expensive lens) Use UV filter to protect.
The tele-ratio ratio of these Nikon lenses is very different from that of the Canon lenses. which (except for the Fl 2.8/300 mm because of its free-standing element construction) could be special V'an building length. Compared to the normal Nikkor 300mm, the ED is 3mm longer. The build length and diameter are 200mm x 78.5
mm. As with the Super Tere S, the distance setting of these ED lenses also extends through the infinity point. because at high temperatures the ED lenses and the long tube can differ slightly. Therefore, one must always adjust with infinite precision. Almost simultaneously with the ED series, a modified version of the already existing telephoto and super-tele lenses was also released. that change
consisted of minor improvements and a more professional appearance. Like the ED series nt.t, they are available in a completely black version with beautiful, finely ribbed adjustment mounts.
The 300mm Nikkor was rated "excellent" in the test by Fré Withoff last in Focus in June '76, as well as the 300mm ED a rotating tripod bracket with click for horizontal and vertical shooting. This is a much appreciated improvement over the older Nikkor H with fixed tripod mounts, which was cumbersome to swap. Nevertheless, I qualified the shots made with my 800 mm Nikon lens as even better in sharpness and contrast than those with my old 300 mm. My appreciation for this 800 mm objective has therefore increased as I photograph with it. However, all this entails that you become more and more critical of your attitude and that is why you. be that I switched to the 300mm ED lens. My expectations were high. In order to record my experiences I took 101 test shots on Kodachrome 25, according to my humble opinion with Kodachrome 64 the best films for telework, among other things. In combination with the 2.8/135, 4.5/300mm ED, 8/800mm Nikkor lenses and my Photomic F2 camera I wanted to see if there were any differences in the shots under the same conditions to discover what was sharp and contrast. On a sunny day with some clouds and a weak north wind. the atmosphere was free of water vapor and air vibrations, I went out with my son to get the desired test shot. people to make. All the necessary attributes were stored in the trunk of the car and we soon arrived at the striking firetower "De Ven" located between my hometown Andijk and Enkhuizen.
Because of the color shade that is integrated in this lens. I found it very suitable as a target. Position was taken at a distance of 180 meters and the pictures were taken from the heavy tripod of 7.5 kilos. The starting aperture was f/11. and with all lenses, the shutter speed turned out to be 1/125s via the light metering, To complete the entire behavior pattern of the 300 mm ED
To get my hands on this lens, I used this lens to shoot from full aperture to f/22. As far as the results are concerned, I am not disappointed, on the contrary I have become very satisfied about the displayed qualities of this ED· lens. Good sharpness and contrast are already achieved at full aperture. Optimal is between f/8 and f/16. where the center and corner sharpness c are almost equal to each other.
The distance adjustable at the art (4 meters > 1reed1 is slightly less than that, but this was known to me from the Nikkor-H specimens and I don't take it too seriously. With regard to my 135mm lens, there is a small gain in sharpness and less degree of contrast improvement in favor of the ED lens has been shown to be demonstrable.
The 800 mm comes closest in terms of optical power, and shows practically the same beautiful properties. I've had no trouble with the Nikkor ED lens, either at close range or at infinity.
with the focus. With the exquisite finish. operation taken into account, it is a lens to work with quickly and accurately. The price of f 3000 will be an insurmountable objection for many. the more so that earth
"ordinary" Nikkor 300 mm of more than f 1200, also such good ones
gives results. However, if you are looking for the cream of the crop, you will skip it. He will then buy something special for his money.
A stock for the 300 mm
Because the 300mm lens is easy to operate, the majority of photographers work with their free hand.
There are also even those who achieve this with a 400 mm lens
There is a fast movie in the c.amera9es1opt and don't want to bother
take for the same amount of quality in the photographic work.
But whichever way you look at it. This method of photographing always comes at the expense of sharpness and contrast!
Like me, they will have experienced that carrying a tripod on a long trip is a very difficult affair.
In addition, setting up a tripod during bird recordings causes metallic noises and flashing effects which induce startling reactions in the animals. The result is "goodbye bird" and the photographer can pack up again.
There is an alternative!
Shoulder tripods have been commercially available for years. and also in Focus are self-build flasks published for the convenience of the teleworker.
I can therefore recommend all my dear colleagues to seriously consider building or purchasing a stock. The attached photos show my self-built flask.
These are adapted to my own requirements and fits comfortably in the hand. The great advantage of the unit obtained ? and compactness through which shooting. One ? hobby becomes a pleasure.
The best results are achieved with so-called ?
Seek support on some object e.g. a tree branch. If this is not possible, it is recommended to achieve a good fixation in a squatting position, as shown in the accompanying photo. When using the photo gun, I usually shoot on Kodachrome 64 to be able to use a higher shutter speed to work. The results are very good.
