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p.2043 #1 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


GroWeb wrote:
For today's contribution, with 28mm lenses as a current topic of discussion, I will post some photos from the East Nile Creek trail, of which the first two were taken with the 28 f/2 N. The third shot was taken with the 50 f/1.4 SC, and all are brought to you courtesy of my D800E, with which I have been enjoying a second honeymoon.


The last image almost looks like a painting. Nice. I believe you would like this gentleman's videos.

https://www.youtube.com/@SimonBoothPhotography



Oct 27, 2023 at 05:11 AM
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p.2043 #2 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


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Both 300mm f/4.5 and 400mm f/5.6 ED non IF are optically better (more difference for 300mm) than the later ED IF versions, Jose made a very good comparison for both focal length. But ED IF lenses are much easy to focus and lighter.

Same lens @ f/5.6 on D600

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289293115_4cb3eebba2_b.jpg
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I like this one the most


I like the trail of lather that goes on the corner, I think is not by chance.


Nice looking dog, you nailed the focus.



Oct 27, 2023 at 05:12 AM
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p.2043 #3 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


Perfect focus! Indeed the focus ring has a longer throw than the later ED AIS version and I struggled with the focus on the 400 5.6 K lens. The earlier lens is also a pound or so heavier and probably will balance better on the heftier D850.



rolubich wrote:
Both 300mm f/4.5 and 400mm f/5.6 ED non IF are optically better (more difference for 300mm) than the later ED IF versions, Jose made a very good comparison for both focal length. But ED IF lenses are much easy to focus and lighter.

Same lens @ f/5.6 on D600

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289293115_4cb3eebba2_b.jpg
Full Res


I like this one the most


I like the trail of lather that goes on the corner, I think is not by chance.





Oct 27, 2023 at 05:40 AM
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p.2043 #4 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


Interesting notes. I tried the ED-IF 300mm a few years ago, it was quite nice but noticeable less sharp than the AF-S 300mm f/4, who’s focus stopped working. So I guess it’s manual focus only, but I don’t find a that as enjoyable at these focal lengths, so more kudos to your results.

Right on the lather or froth. I like the reflections but sometimes the tide makes interesting patterns. Appreciate it.

rolubich wrote:
Both 300mm f/4.5 and 400mm f/5.6 ED non IF are optically better (more difference for 300mm) than the later ED IF versions, Jose made a very good comparison for both focal length. But ED IF lenses are much easy to focus and lighter.

Same lens @ f/5.6 on D600

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289293115_4cb3eebba2_b.jpg
Full Res


I like this one the most


I like the trail of lather that goes on the corner, I think is not by chance.




Oct 27, 2023 at 06:37 AM
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p.2043 #5 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


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Z7 II and 400 5.6 K (new to me).


I would love using the 400/5.6 K for landscapes (my 300/4 PF w/TC 14 E II lacks contrast and border sharpness).
Does the 400/5.6 K work on FTZ or must it be AI modified? Thanks.



Oct 27, 2023 at 07:37 AM
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p.2043 #6 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


AdaptedLenses wrote:
So I guess it’s manual focus only, but I don’t find a that as enjoyable at these focal lengths, so more kudos to your results.


Thank you, my perfect focused pictures rate on not still subjects is quite low, but I show you only the perfect ones.

Just because I want to give an idea about the maximum quality you can get from a lens.




Oct 27, 2023 at 07:44 AM
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p.2043 #7 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


Back to the ol' 50/2 and a candids from Malta (still need to find out what is causing the rattling inside)

Z62_6681: Red, White and Blue in Mdina by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Z62_6373-Enhanced-NR by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Move out of the way young man......

Z62_6676: Drive-by by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Colin



Oct 27, 2023 at 11:55 AM
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p.2043 #8 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


Miracles do happen though!

(I hope it will be forgiven, this was manually focused, but it was the AF-S 300mm f/4 after its focus motor went out.

rolubich wrote:
Thank you, my perfect focused pictures rate on not still subjects is quite low, but I show you only the perfect ones.

Just because I want to give an idea about the maximum quality you can get from a lens.











Oct 27, 2023 at 01:23 PM
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p.2043 #9 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


DeltaSigma wrote:
Back to the ol' 50/2 and a candids from Malta (still need to find out what is causing the rattling inside)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286797267_8af4f438e0_h.jpgZ62_6681: Red, White and Blue in Mdina by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53290547250_fcad6469f0_h.jpgZ62_6373-Enhanced-NR by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Move out of the way young man......

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53289164387_393934253b_h.jpgZ62_6676: Drive-by by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr

Colin


Was she calling you "young man"?



Oct 27, 2023 at 03:33 PM
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p.2043 #10 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


Ripolini wrote:
I would love using the 400/5.6 K for landscapes (my 300/4 PF w/TC 14 E II lacks contrast and border sharpness).
Does the 400/5.6 K work on FTZ or must it be AI modified? Thanks.


Mine has been modified to AIS mount. But the FTZ (and FTZ 2) adapter can handle non-AI F-mount lenses also, without any issue.



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p.2043 #11 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


AdaptedLenses wrote:
Miracles do happen though!

(I hope it will be forgiven, this was manually focused, but it was the AF-S 300mm f/4 after its focus motor went out.



Wonderful in-flight shot of the bee without AF, but on this thread we do stick to natively manual Nikkors. That's the only sticking point on this thread we still have after folks opened the door to any and all cameras



Oct 27, 2023 at 04:49 PM
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p.2043 #12 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


At Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware today:

Pair of blue herons flew by while I was trying to focus on a third one.
HeronsInFlight by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

Great egret munching on one of its lunch courses
GreatEgret by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

Snowy egrets chatting in between snacks
SnowyEgrets by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

D850, 500 F4 P



Oct 27, 2023 at 05:18 PM
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p.2043 #13 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


leighton w wrote:
The last image almost looks like a painting. Nice. I believe you would like this gentleman's videos.


Thanks Leighton! I'll take a look at that fellow's channel.

Here are a few more photos from the Big Qualicum River trail from my D800E, which was sporting, respectively, the 28 f/2 N, the 50 f/1.4 SC, and the 105 f/1.8 Ai-s.






  NIKON D800E    0.0 mm f/0.0 lens    28mm    f/5.6    1/640s    200 ISO    0.0 EV  






  NIKON D800E    0.0 mm f/0.0 lens    50mm    f/2.8    1/640s    400 ISO    0.0 EV  






  NIKON D800E    0.0 mm f/0.0 lens    105mm    f/4.0    1/2000s    400 ISO    0.0 EV  




Oct 27, 2023 at 08:17 PM
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p.2043 #14 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass




AdaptedLenses wrote:
Interesting notes. I tried the ED-IF 300mm a few years ago, it was quite nice but noticeable less sharp than the AF-S 300mm f/4, who’s focus stopped working. So I guess it’s manual focus only, but I don’t find a that as enjoyable at these focal lengths, so more kudos to your results.

Right on the lather or froth. I like the reflections but sometimes the tide makes interesting patterns. Appreciate it.


I have (what I think) is the non-IF 300/2.8. Its sharpness is ridiculous. Although I don’t use it often, it is a desert island lens.



Oct 27, 2023 at 09:34 PM
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p.2043 #15 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


saph wrote:
Getting back to birding.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53288551170_eaed4f626d_b.jpgHeron by Maryland Photos, on Flickr

Z7 II and 400 5.6 K (new to me). The lens is heavier than the 400 5.6 ED AIS version I have had for a long time as a walk around birding lens. The focus throw is longer in this older version. I remember Jose really praised the K version and had a bunch of samples with it.



Congratulations Samy on the 400mm 5.6K, those are hard to find and have an excellent reputaion.



Oct 27, 2023 at 10:26 PM
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p.2043 #16 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


Here are my 300mm lenses, the H is usable, the 50-300 4.5 ED and the 300 4.5 EDIF are excellent and perform similarly. The 300mm 4.5 ED K is the best for sure. One of the few lenses I had to buy in less than pristine condition because they are so hard to find, glass is perfect though.

nikkor 300mm 4.5 K ED Z6 test_01_08 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr

Here are my mid tele best lenses.

nikkor 300mm 4.5 K ED Z6 test_01_06 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr

Here is why the 300mm 4.5 ED K is the best, it is not necessarily sharpness - it is aberrations

This photo 100% crop with the 300mm 4.5 EDIF ais

nikkor 300mm 4.5 EDIF D810 test crop 00 _01 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr

This one with the 300mm 4.5 ED K shows why it is the winner

nikkor 300mm 4.5 ED K D800 test crop 00 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr



Oct 27, 2023 at 10:40 PM
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p.2043 #17 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


By the way, I just bought the ai conversion kit for the 400mm 5.6 K in case one in decent shape happens by.

The seller has a kit 54 for the ED 300mm 4.5 K, hurry up and get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He may still have more 400mm 5.6 ai kits

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126094678672?hash=item1d5bd41a90:g:2JwAAOSwP3RlA9xb



Oct 27, 2023 at 10:59 PM
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p.2043 #18 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


leighton w wrote:
Was she calling you "young man"?


I was affronted - she missed out athletic and handsome.




Oct 28, 2023 at 01:03 AM
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p.2043 #19 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


DeltaSigma wrote:
I was affronted - she missed out athletic and handsome.



Outrageous would be my take Colin. How dare she miss those qualities off the list

So too the South Ken girl with hands on hips

How dare she come on with the attitude, when let's be honest it is her that got in the way of a great architectural composition.

(Too much, - too soon?) hey ho

Steve



Oct 28, 2023 at 06:44 AM
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p.2043 #20 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


Haha Colin is the new Philippe/Ben here, taking these closeup candids.


Oct 28, 2023 at 06:58 AM
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