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Archive 2017The Nikon FX Image Thread
p.3 #1The Nikon FX Image Thread
Finally the Fotodiox Leica R adapter to Nikon arrived this afteroon. Fortunately I had the right tools so it about 15 minutes to replace the new mount on the 50 Cron R. It feels excellent and the MF is fast and accurate through the OVF with confirmation AF dot correct. Also in LV with focus peaking it is very easy to focus fast and accurately. Fortunately it is a f/2 so there is probably more DOF leeway than a f/1.0 or 1.4 lens.
Few shots this afternoon at the office. The 50 Cron R on the D850 has all the character of the Mandler lens which I am really pleased. The other feature I love the Mandler lenses is the unusual rendering profile as it lends wonderfully to B&W conversions.
The 50 Cron R is incredibly sharp, even at f/2 as I have attached a 100% Crop.
50 Cron R Mandler
50 Cron R Mandler
50 Corn R Mandler 100% Crop
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50 Cron R Mandler
Few shots this afternoon at the office. The 50 Cron R on the D850 has all the character of the Mandler lens which I am really pleased. The other feature I love the Mandler lenses is the unusual rendering profile as it lends wonderfully to B&W conversions.
The 50 Cron R is incredibly sharp, even at f/2 as I have attached a 100% Crop.
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Nov 09, 2017 at 01:09 AM
p.3 #2The Nikon FX Image Thread
akul wrote:
Nice concept image thread enabling broad range.
This is one of those shots I wish I had taken.
Nice concept image thread enabling broad range.
This is one of those shots I wish I had taken.
Nov 09, 2017 at 01:39 AM
p.3 #3The Nikon FX Image Thread
Shots later this evening in low light with 50 Cron R Mandler 
I had previously several copies of the Leica M 50 Cron IV which I had used on the A7r, A7s and A7rII and I never was really happy with the performance.
The 50 Cron R Mandler, I feel is an exceptional lens considering it was made in 1984. With the older lenses there will be some flare if you are not careful, but there is no CA. It will remain in bag alongside the 50 Art and 58G.
50 Cron R Mandler
50 Cron R Mandler
50 Corn R Mandler
50 Cron R Mandler
I had previously several copies of the Leica M 50 Cron IV which I had used on the A7r, A7s and A7rII and I never was really happy with the performance.
The 50 Cron R Mandler, I feel is an exceptional lens considering it was made in 1984. With the older lenses there will be some flare if you are not careful, but there is no CA. It will remain in bag alongside the 50 Art and 58G.
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Nov 09, 2017 at 02:58 AM
p.3 #4The Nikon FX Image Thread
NIKON D810 200.0 mm f/2.0 lens 200mm f/2.0 1/1250s 140 ISO
_DSC8565 by eric laquerre, sur Flickr
_DSC8565 by eric laquerre, sur FlickrNov 09, 2017 at 05:43 AM
p.3 #5The Nikon FX Image Thread
@ Rick2906 ^ Fantastic photo, and such a pretty subject. wow
Nov 09, 2017 at 06:53 AM
p.3 #6The Nikon FX Image Thread
Charles Loy wrote:
@ Rick2906 ^ Fantastic photo, and such a pretty subject. wow
+1, what a beautiful picture, thanks for sharing!
@ Rick2906 ^ Fantastic photo, and such a pretty subject. wow
+1, what a beautiful picture, thanks for sharing!
Nov 09, 2017 at 06:56 AM
p.3 #7The Nikon FX Image Thread
Beautiful shot Rick!!!
Casual shot of Cous Cous at 9000 ISO, low light. 50 Cron R and D850
Casual shot of Cous Cous at 9000 ISO, low light. 50 Cron R and D850
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Nov 09, 2017 at 07:11 AM
p.3 #8The Nikon FX Image Thread
Charles Loy wrote:
@ Rick2906 ^ Fantastic photo, and such a pretty subject. wow
Thank you, it's my niece!
@ Rick2906 ^ Fantastic photo, and such a pretty subject. wow
Thank you, it's my niece!
Nov 09, 2017 at 03:08 PM
p.3 #9The Nikon FX Image Thread
NIKON D810 200.0 mm f/2.0 lens 200mm f/2.0 1/200s 200 ISO
nb2 (1 of 1) by eric laquerre, sur Flickr
NIKON D810 50 mm f/1.4 Art lens 50mm f/1.4 1/100s 320 ISO
_DSC5220 by eric laquerre, sur Flickr
NIKON D810 600.0 mm f/4.0 lens 600mm f/4.0 1/250s 64 ISO
_8100016_DxO by eric laquerre, sur Flickr
nb2 (1 of 1) by eric laquerre, sur FlickrNIKON D810 50 mm f/1.4 Art lens 50mm f/1.4 1/100s 320 ISO
_DSC5220 by eric laquerre, sur FlickrNIKON D810 600.0 mm f/4.0 lens 600mm f/4.0 1/250s 64 ISO
_8100016_DxO by eric laquerre, sur FlickrNov 09, 2017 at 03:42 PM
p.3 #11The Nikon FX Image Thread
Yes the sharpness and bokehliciouness is magical with the chubby!!
Nov 09, 2017 at 04:33 PM
p.3 #12The Nikon FX Image Thread
charles.K wrote:
Shots later this evening in low light with 50 Cron R Mandler
I had previously several copies of the Leica M 50 Cron IV which I had used on the A7r, A7s and A7rII and I never was really happy with the performance.
The 50 Cron R Mandler, I feel is an exceptional lens considering it was made in 1984. With the older lenses there will be some flare if you are not careful, but there is no CA. It will remain in bag alongside the 50 Art and 58G.
Charles,
Love the rendering of this lens. Sharpness does not get in the way. Beauitul shots.
Shots later this evening in low light with 50 Cron R Mandler
I had previously several copies of the Leica M 50 Cron IV which I had used on the A7r, A7s and A7rII and I never was really happy with the performance.
The 50 Cron R Mandler, I feel is an exceptional lens considering it was made in 1984. With the older lenses there will be some flare if you are not careful, but there is no CA. It will remain in bag alongside the 50 Art and 58G.
Charles,
Love the rendering of this lens. Sharpness does not get in the way. Beauitul shots.
Nov 09, 2017 at 04:59 PM
p.3 #13The Nikon FX Image Thread
D700 Contax CY 2.8/28 Leitaxed
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/1070/U1070I1510270539.SEQ.3.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/1070/U1070I1510270539.SEQ.3.jpg
Nov 09, 2017 at 05:38 PM
p.3 #14The Nikon FX Image Thread
Here is one with D810 and 24-70G stitched image
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5620/30404483406_b82ae374fc_h.jpg
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5620/30404483406_b82ae374fc_h.jpg
Nov 09, 2017 at 07:27 PM
p.3 #15The Nikon FX Image Thread
akul wrote:
I had previously several copies of the Leica M 50 Cron IV which I had used on the A7r, A7s and A7rII and I never was really happy with the performance.
The 50 Cron R Mandler, I feel is an exceptional lens considering it was made in 1984. With the older lenses there will be some flare if you are not careful, but there is no CA. It will remain in bag alongside the 50 Art and 58G.Charles,
Love the rendering of this lens. Sharpness does not get in the way. Beauitul shots.
Thank you Luka Very nice! The CY 28 is a stunning lens. I did adapt this lens for the A7rII but the sensor cover thickness did not gel well with this lens on the edges.
Michael, stunning shot !!!
charles.K wrote
Shots later this evening in low light with 50 Cron R MandlerI had previously several copies of the Leica M 50 Cron IV which I had used on the A7r, A7s and A7rII and I never was really happy with the performance.
The 50 Cron R Mandler, I feel is an exceptional lens considering it was made in 1984. With the older lenses there will be some flare if you are not careful, but there is no CA. It will remain in bag alongside the 50 Art and 58G.
Love the rendering of this lens. Sharpness does not get in the way. Beauitul shots.
Thank you Luka
Very nice! The CY 28 is a stunning lens. I did adapt this lens for the A7rII but the sensor cover thickness did not gel well with this lens on the edges.Michael, stunning shot !!!
Nov 09, 2017 at 07:30 PM
p.3 #16The Nikon FX Image Thread
Couple shots this morning with the D850 and 50 Cron R in the rain
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Nov 09, 2017 at 07:31 PM
p.3 #17The Nikon FX Image Thread
Portrait captures this afternoon with the D850 and 50 Cron R
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Nov 10, 2017 at 01:02 AM
p.3 #18The Nikon FX Image Thread
This evening I was testing out the D850 with 50 Cron R and 2 SB 5000 flashes in umbrella/softboxes. I was not sure whether the older style of manual lenses like the 50 Cron R would work with the integrated Nikon flash system. I just used aperture priority mode, 64 ISO. The WB and exposure required no adjustment and worked normal both with the OVF and LV modes. I am very impressed 
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Nov 10, 2017 at 07:22 AM
p.3 #19The Nikon FX Image Thread
Beautiful still life with bold colors! Your setup works great
Nov 10, 2017 at 08:00 AM
p.3 #20The Nikon FX Image Thread
Jannik Peters wrote:
Beautiful still life with bold colors! Your setup works great
Thank Jannik It just means that if you are using older no CPU lenses you still have the full functionality of the Nikon lighting system. I know it does mention this in the manual but I thought there might be issues. With the Otus and Milvus there is a chip to communicate so the flash can predict the exposure, but it seem just the defining the non CPU lens in the menu is enough. Today I have a mini portrait shoot again and I will try this out alongside the 105E
Beautiful still life with bold colors! Your setup works great
Thank Jannik
It just means that if you are using older no CPU lenses you still have the full functionality of the Nikon lighting system. I know it does mention this in the manual but I thought there might be issues. With the Otus and Milvus there is a chip to communicate so the flash can predict the exposure, but it seem just the defining the non CPU lens in the menu is enough. Today I have a mini portrait shoot again and I will try this out alongside the 105E Nov 10, 2017 at 04:41 PM