Pretty much wondering if this Nikon 105mm f2.5 is something worth keeping. I have a Canon 40D that I shoot with, and thought it would be fun to play around w/ some older stuff, but dont know anything about what is worthwhile and what is not.
Anyone have one that can show me some sample shots? :-)
Very good lens, though I'm not sure how much I would like it on a crop camera because (to me) ~160mm is a lot less useful than 105mm. It would probably sing on an old 5D though
go to the Nikon Manual focus thread and you will see a lot of photos there taken with that lens
but they were all taken with Nikon cameras that is the intent of the thread Nikon camera's and nikon manual focus lens
In my opinion a no-brainer - worth keeping. There are several different versions, all are good). You'll find many samples on flickr. I use mine on a 5D II and have used it on the 550D before. Have to agree with cputeq - I also find 105mm a more useful focal length on full frame.
This is a classic lens, on full frame, and a worthy contender for the focal length. You just have to accept the fact it focuses in the wrong direction from Canon and Leica.
jekmandco wrote:
I was doing some reading through the FAQ in this forum, and was on the Leitax webpage.
Is this lens that I mentioned a Nikon G lens?
No, the Nikon G lenses are all modern AF lenses without an aperture ring to control the aperture. Your 105/2.5 most likely is an Ai or Ai-S lens and can be adapted to your 40D with a simple adapter from Fotodiox or a similar brand. You don't need a Leitax mount replacement.
There are 2 different types of this lens, earlier sonnar design and later gauss. The gauss design is reputed to be better. PC indicates a multicoated lens (vs earlier P). http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html
You have to navigate to Lenses then skip the next page and choose medium long lenses to get Bjorn's descriptions.
mcbroomf wrote:
There are 2 different types of this lens, earlier sonnar design and later gauss. The gauss design is reputed to be better. PC indicates a multicoated lens (vs earlier P). http://www.naturfotograf.com/index2.html
You have to navigate to Lenses then skip the next page and choose medium long lenses to get Bjorn's descriptions.
Mike
I read through the page you described although I am still unclear on where the markings should be to differentiate the 2 different types. any help?
There are more than 2, there are those with metal focus rings, a silver nose, and a black nose, the name ring says "Nikkor P" or "Nikkor P.C"(multicoated), then there are the rubber focus ring version(s?), The mounts are important to consider when mounting on Nikons, Canons don't care about
those differences.
The P or PC are on the front of the lens.. just look thru ebay pics and you'll see the differences. If you decide to get a P then you'll need to verify with your buyer if you're getting a sonnar or gauss. There may be a way to tell but I don't know.
As Lightshow said there are many actual versions.. about 8 I believe.
By the way, as far as I know the Gauss design is the most common type you'll encounter. At any rate, the lens should be worth the cost of an adapter unless the optics are in really bad shape.
To clarify: all types of this lens have the same Nikon F mount and all regular Nikon to Canon adapters are made for this mount. Just buy an adapter and enjoy the lens.
as far as I can tell the optics are all in very good shape.
If I remember correctly I acquired the lens from my father in-law who was worked for GE for many years fixing and installing x-ray machines, cat scanners, etc... My understanding is that this was used for some purpose for his job.
Reagan wrote:
go to the Nikon Manual focus thread and you will see a lot of photos there taken with that lens
but they were all taken with Nikon cameras that is the intent of the thread Nikon camera's and nikon manual focus lens
Reagan
Where is this thread, I have been looking for it for the last 15 minutes and cant seem to find it :-)
