GeorgeBo wrote:
Sounds like a road trip to me. Once in a lifetime opportunity for two rare lenses. Sounds like it is worth a plane ticket. Opportunity cost alone is justifiable.
Thanks George, I figure that if the seller of the 6mm 5.6, a for profit company, is willing to trade the 6mm for the R-Nikkor, it is because the R-Nikkor is worth more than the $12k 6mm. Since there is no sure way to transact this trade and my lens is worth more, I will just make do with 180 Degree circular fisheyes. If I ever see a 6mm for sale for $6k or less, I will buy it.
The Rolls Royce of motorcycles, the Brough Superior SS100 1000cc OHV. Each motorcycle was assembled to ensure fit then disassembled for painting before final assembly and road tested to 100mph before delivery.
T.E.Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) had 8 of these, (he was killed on No.7 but had No.8 on order at the time)
the solitaire wrote:
That is a tricky one indeed. For logistics, I would go with UPS insured. They deal with all the customes stuff, and maybe contacting them right now could shed some light on the exchange option. I know it will require some extra documentation from both sides, but I did such exchanges in the past. It would also include, for the European seller, to bring the lens to the customs office and have UPS collect it from there, so customs can ensure it is this particular lens, from this particular transaction, leaving the country. Again, I did contact customs regarding such transactions in the past and always found them very cooperative....Show more →
Thank you Buddy, I decided to just keep the R-Nikkor for now.
Rafael, I actually complete understand. 20 years ago I would have loved it, today it’s just be tiring.
Some more Nippi in action. Different subjects up close, more distance shots coming. The lamp was wide open, the white brick I think was f/4. The first f/2 or 2.8. I keep feeling like I’m seeing SA while focusing at f/2 but the images look great while editing.
The 12 steps to break NMFLAS (Nikkor Manual Focus Lens Acquisition Syndrome)
1-Admit you have a problem - CHECK
2-Stop buying MF lenses, but what if they are a good deal? Ask yourself, do I NEED that lens? But it's only $50 bucks - it's like getting a happy meal at Mickey D's. And, this would make me much happier than a teenager made squashed burger and fries. Plus it would last for years to come. Oh dear, I can't even make past step #2.
Please send a link to the $50 Nikkor. I’ll take it.
As promised, some landscape Nippi shots. B&W because I like the way it renders in harsh midday light which is sometimes the only time I can shoot. I’ll confess though I tend to process high contrast. I need a low contrast recipe to try with this legacy glass. Shot at f/5.6-f/8
The 12 steps to break NMFLAS (Nikkor Manual Focus Lens Acquisition Syndrome)
1-Admit you have a problem - CHECK
2-Stop buying MF lenses, but what if they are a good deal? Ask yourself, do I NEED that lens? But it's only $50 bucks - it's like getting a happy meal at Mickey D's. And, this would make me much happier than a teenager made squashed burger and fries. Plus it would last for years to come. Oh dear, I can't even make past step #2.
James, if only there WERE a 12-step program! I just received my "last used lens purchase" (this time for sure): A Voigtländer 180/4 APO-Lanthar. I think one of the later steps of the program needs to be "Did you tell your Wife?" (I did), and "If you already have 2 other lenses with this focal length, one will have to go" (I violated that as I have both an AiS and AF-D copy of the 180/2.8)
However, I DO feel that there isn't much more out there that I would both want and use. Fisheye-Nikkors and classic ultra-wides do tempt me, but I don't even search for them on eBay (or not very often..). It's a life-long struggle for sure.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Please send a link to the $50 Nikkor. I’ll take it.
As promised, some landscape Nippi shots. B&W because I like the way it renders in harsh midday light which is sometimes the only time I can shoot. I’ll confess though I tend to process high contrast. I need a low contrast recipe to try with this legacy glass. Shot at f/5.6-f/8
You are just toooooo easy! Love those B&W! Nippi rules!
Matt,
I'm afraid that was semi-guilt talking. The burger analogy cured that, because I had already done the deed. I'll send you a link to the next one.
Jim
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Please send a link to the $50 Nikkor. I’ll take it.
As promised, some landscape Nippi shots. B&W because I like the way it renders in harsh midday light which is sometimes the only time I can shoot. I’ll confess though I tend to process high contrast. I need a low contrast recipe to try with this legacy glass. Shot at f/5.6-f/8
grantgoodes wrote:
James, if only there WERE a 12-step program! I just received my "last used lens purchase" (this time for sure): A Voigtländer 180/4 APO-Lanthar. I think one of the later steps of the program needs to be "Did you tell your Wife?" (I did), and "If you already have 2 other lenses with this focal length, one will have to go" (I violated that as I have both an AiS and AF-D copy of the 180/2.8)
However, I DO feel that there isn't much more out there that I would both want and use. Fisheye-Nikkors and classic ultra-wides do tempt me, but I don't even search for them on eBay (or not very often..). It's a life-long struggle for sure....Show more →
There is a 12 step program on this thread Grant and Jim - buy 12 more lenses.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Please send a link to the $50 Nikkor. I’ll take it.
As promised, some landscape Nippi shots. B&W because I like the way it renders in harsh midday light which is sometimes the only time I can shoot. I’ll confess though I tend to process high contrast. I need a low contrast recipe to try with this legacy glass. Shot at f/5.6-f/8
Excellent Nippi landscapes. I like high contrast normally.
