Nikkor-O 35mm f/2

[Peter]

Peter, are these taken with the Nikkor 35/2 O?

Bjørn,

Yes they are sorry I made the correction.
I was using a Sigma Mini Wide II 28mm before hand and didn't reset the Non CPU lens Data to the 35mm f2 setting.
The lens size does not show up on Capture NX-D only sequence number, aperture and shutter speed.
My Bad.
Pete

[Bjørn Rørslett]

One out of many reasons we put CPUs in the old lenses ...

Just retrieved my old 35/2 O from its long hiding place so haven't modified it yet. A job for Erik next time I meet him as it also needs to be properly AI-modified and he does a marvellous job with such stuff.

[Peter]

One out of many reasons we put CPUs in the old lenses ...

Just retrieved my old 35/2 O from its long hiding place so haven't modified it yet. A job for Erik next time I meet him as it also needs to be properly AI-modified and he does a marvelous job with such stuff.

I agree, I am looking for another 35 f2 to do CPU chip.
Mine works well but has some glass issues minor as it is and I personally don't see any effect to my images I feel if I am going to spend the time and money for a chip it should be done on a clean lens.
Thanks for the catch Bjorn.
Pete

[richardHaw]

just bought an HN-3 for my 35mm f/1.4 Ai-S. it works nicely with the Nikkor-O 35mm f/2

for general street photography, i actually prefer the Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 over the 35mm f/1.4 Ai-S because of the longer throw and smaller size.

[Roland Vink]

The AI 35/1.4 has a longer focus throw - 180° vs 105°
But it only has 7 aperture blades compared to 9 for the AIS (not rounded though)

[richardHaw]

The AI 35/1.4 has a longer focus throw - 180° vs 105°
But it only has 7 aperture blades compared to 9 for the AIS (not rounded though)

unfortunately, not in the market for that at the moment. the wallet is still crying from last weekend's purchase (of the 35mm f/1.4 Ai-S) 

the Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 is very versatile. it is quickly replacing the 35mm f/2.8 lenses that I have for everyday carry. however, the f/2.8s are smaller and a lot  more discreet

the only reason for me to have the f/2 is to shoot at f/2.

[David H. Hartman]

I've never shot a 35/2.8 but I've shot the 35/2.0 Nikkor-O and 35/2.0 AI. I prefer to shot the 35/2.0 at f/2.8 to f/5.6.

I probably chose the f/2.0 for a bit faster lens since I started two Nikon systems with a 55/3.5 Micro. The 35/2.0 helped with speed as a wide normal to cover for a slow normal.

Dave

Someday I'd like to pickup a 105/2.5 Nikkor-P and 35/2.0 Nikkor-O for old time sake. I'd also like a 20/3.5 Nikkor-UD. Is it OK to own four 20mm lenses?

[Hugh_3170]

Dave, you have my special permission!  I have four plus a 21mm.  The 20mm/3.5 UD is beautifully made and is a good lens.  Slightly heavy.

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My 35mm f/2.0 is an AIS with more modern coatings, so I suspect that its character and flare properties are different to the Nikkor-O 35mm f/2.  It does however have an 8E/6G lens element setup.

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Is it OK to own four 20mm lenses?

[David H. Hartman]

As I recall the 20/3.5 UD filled the hand nicely and balanced well on the F or F2. It displayed ghost but wasn't bad concerning flare. Also I think the distortion was rather tame. It was the widest lens I own with my first Nikon system. Mine came with a 72mm metal screw in lens cap.

[Erik Lund]

CPU modification to the rescue! Can't live without it

[John Geerts]

As I recall the 20/3.5 UD filled the hand nicely and balanced well on the F or F2. It displayed ghost but wasn't bad concerning flare. Also I think the distortion was rather tame. It was the widest lens I own with my first Nikon system. Mine came with a 72mm metal screw in lens cap.

It's off topic here, but I regard the UD as the best (as in general terms) manual 20mm Nikkor. Crisp and detailed images on the D800E with very little distortion.

[richardHaw]

currently writing the teardown for this, by request

[richardHaw]

https://richardhaw.com/2016/11/05/repair-nikkor-o-35mm-f2/

OK, by special request of some of our friends here

[Bent Hjarbo]

Very nice work.

[richardHaw]

Very nice work.

Thanks, Bent! 
Glad you liked it.

by the way, i mentioned in the article that I have seen 3 lenses with the same problem as mine in the junk shops. looks like it is a common ailment for this lens. probably it's weakness.