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p.5 #3Nikkor lenses thread
AL Shooter wrote:
Nikkor 105/2.5 Ais.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1394/zabnik2.jpg
Wonderful shot from a wonderful lens. I miss having one, but I just couldn't justify having it and a CV 125/2.5... Maybe again one day.
Nikkor 105/2.5 Ais.
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1394/zabnik2.jpg
Wonderful shot from a wonderful lens. I miss having one, but I just couldn't justify having it and a CV 125/2.5... Maybe again one day.
Jan 07, 2011 at 05:21 PM
p.5 #4Nikkor lenses thread
morpheus2891 wrote:
nikkor 20/4 ai... and its even available on b&s right now
(all pics taken w/ a 5Dc)
Holy f--k!
Great stuff!
nikkor 20/4 ai... and its even available on b&s right now
(all pics taken w/ a 5Dc)Holy f--k!
Great stuff!Jan 07, 2011 at 05:22 PM
p.5 #5Nikkor lenses thread
helimat wrote:
Wonderful shot from a wonderful lens. I miss having one, but I just couldn't justify having it and a CV 125/2.5... Maybe again one day.
Thank you very much! This is my second copy of Nikkor 105/2.5 (the first one was Ai version; shortly after selling it I started regretting it, and that is why I bought this lens a few months ago). This is truly amazing lens and commonly regarded as one of the best portrait lenses ever.
Wonderful shot from a wonderful lens. I miss having one, but I just couldn't justify having it and a CV 125/2.5... Maybe again one day.
Thank you very much! This is my second copy of Nikkor 105/2.5 (the first one was Ai version; shortly after selling it I started regretting it, and that is why I bought this lens a few months ago). This is truly amazing lens and commonly regarded as one of the best portrait lenses ever.
Jan 08, 2011 at 06:45 AM
p.5 #8Nikkor lenses thread
bluetsunami wrote:
Nikkor 28/2 AI on Rebel XT
Love the first especially,
What a conincidence...just found a 28/2 in great condition but a bit dry, in for CLA by nikonsmith now.
What is the serial on your copy?
Nikkor 28/2 AI on Rebel XT
Love the first especially,
What a conincidence...just found a 28/2 in great condition but a bit dry, in for CLA by nikonsmith now.
What is the serial on your copy?
Jan 31, 2011 at 01:37 PM
p.5 #9Nikkor lenses thread
uhoh7 wrote:
Love the first especially,
What a conincidence...just found a 28/2 in great condition but a bit dry, in for CLA by nikonsmith now.
What is the serial on your copy?
Thanks!
Mine is labeled as 562443
And the focus ring is also a bit dry. I should look into getting it serviced.
bluetsunami wrote
Nikkor 28/2 AI on Rebel XTWhat a conincidence...just found a 28/2 in great condition but a bit dry, in for CLA by nikonsmith now.
What is the serial on your copy?
Thanks!
Mine is labeled as 562443
And the focus ring is also a bit dry. I should look into getting it serviced.
Jan 31, 2011 at 02:19 PM
p.5 #10Nikkor lenses thread
Bifurcator wrote:
I don't feel any need to defend Nikon's lens design but I do like correct information and these descriptions don't seem to fit. On a M4/3 sensor it's one of the sharpest lenses I've used so far (out of about 230 in total, probably -20 for duplicates) across the entire half-ff-width. It was sharp enough to put a smile on my face. The only other lens that's done that consistently is the Canon FD 300mm F4.0L and this Nikkor is as sharp or sharper than that lens. With this Nikkor the OOF areas are soft - obviously - but the...Show more →
Nice images, Bifucator! I am glad you have found a lens that needs little post-processing
! The number of lenses you have gone through is impressive indeed! I am wondering if you have used any of the new Zeiss SLR lenses that have been released relatively recently, e.g. ZF? I know you have been a staunch defender of the post-processing in favor of the expensive Zeiss and find it curious that you are smitten by this Nikkor lens
I don't feel any need to defend Nikon's lens design but I do like correct information and these descriptions don't seem to fit. On a M4/3 sensor it's one of the sharpest lenses I've used so far (out of about 230 in total, probably -20 for duplicates) across the entire half-ff-width. It was sharp enough to put a smile on my face. The only other lens that's done that consistently is the Canon FD 300mm F4.0L and this Nikkor is as sharp or sharper than that lens. With this Nikkor the OOF areas are soft - obviously - but the...Show more →
Nice images, Bifucator! I am glad you have found a lens that needs little post-processing
! The number of lenses you have gone through is impressive indeed! I am wondering if you have used any of the new Zeiss SLR lenses that have been released relatively recently, e.g. ZF? I know you have been a staunch defender of the post-processing in favor of the expensive Zeiss and find it curious that you are smitten by this Nikkor lensJan 31, 2011 at 03:44 PM
p.5 #11Nikkor lenses thread
Applied a slight distortion fix to my 28/2 AI in Photoshop (+1) and it clears whatever slight barrel distortion is present...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5414701482_160bd30c4e_b.jpg
I can appreciate a distortion free photo, it makes symmetry and prominent lines in a photo look more impactful
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5414701482_160bd30c4e_b.jpg
I can appreciate a distortion free photo, it makes symmetry and prominent lines in a photo look more impactful
Feb 03, 2011 at 06:33 PM
p.5 #12Nikkor lenses thread
bluetsunami wrote:
Applied a slight distortion fix to my 28/2 AI in Photoshop (+1) and it clears whatever slight barrel distortion is present...
I can appreciate a distortion free photo, it makes symmetry and prominent lines in a photo look more impactful
wonderful shot.
Applied a slight distortion fix to my 28/2 AI in Photoshop (+1) and it clears whatever slight barrel distortion is present...
I can appreciate a distortion free photo, it makes symmetry and prominent lines in a photo look more impactful
wonderful shot.
Feb 03, 2011 at 06:54 PM
p.5 #13Nikkor lenses thread
I have this magic camera bag, I go to it and find a lens I've never used before. This time a 50/1.2
I wanted to sell it but on our 1st date ...
I wanted to sell it but on our 1st date ...
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Feb 04, 2011 at 05:49 AM
p.5 #14Nikkor lenses thread
bluetsunami wrote:
Applied a slight distortion fix to my 28/2 AI in Photoshop (+1) and it clears whatever slight barrel distortion is present...
I can appreciate a distortion free photo, it makes symmetry and prominent lines in a photo look more impactful
I completely agree about your last comment. A 45/2.8 PC-E was on my mind for this exact reason, until I picked up a 28/2.8 AI and read your fix tip.
Applied a slight distortion fix to my 28/2 AI in Photoshop (+1) and it clears whatever slight barrel distortion is present...
I can appreciate a distortion free photo, it makes symmetry and prominent lines in a photo look more impactful
I completely agree about your last comment. A 45/2.8 PC-E was on my mind for this exact reason, until I picked up a 28/2.8 AI and read your fix tip.
Feb 04, 2011 at 02:28 PM
p.5 #16Nikkor lenses thread
A final goodbye as I ship off the recently sold AF Nikkor 105mm 2.8D.
Japanese ¥5,000 bill at closest focusing distance wide open.
Real a-peel at F/5.6
All Hands On Deck at F/32 - Closest Focusing Distance.
100% Crop - F2.8, About 20m away, ISO 640 - My Pal @ 7am.
F/2.8 Flare Test...
All taken in about a 2 hour period from 5:30AM to 7:30AM.
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F/2.8 Flare Test...
All taken in about a 2 hour period from 5:30AM to 7:30AM.
Feb 15, 2011 at 10:06 AM
p.5 #17Nikkor lenses thread
http://www.kakomu.com/gallery/images/0000098-l.jpg
Girlfriend shot with the 50 f/2K @ f/2.8.
Girlfriend shot with the 50 f/2K @ f/2.8.
Feb 15, 2011 at 10:45 AM
p.5 #18Nikkor lenses thread
kakomu wrote:
Girlfriend shot with the 50 f/2K @ f/2.8.
wonderful tone, what lens is that?
Girlfriend shot with the 50 f/2K @ f/2.8.
wonderful tone, what lens is that?
Feb 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM
p.5 #19Nikkor lenses thread
sebboh wrote:
wonderful tone, what lens is that?
Thanks. I used a Nikkor 50mm f/2 K.
You can find a picture here:
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html#50slow
and an explanation of the K series here:
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenstype.html
kakomu wrote
Girlfriend shot with the 50 f/2K @ f/2.8.Thanks. I used a Nikkor 50mm f/2 K.
You can find a picture here:
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html#50slow
and an explanation of the K series here:
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenstype.html
Feb 15, 2011 at 12:59 PM
p.5 #20Nikkor lenses thread
thanks for the links, i've always been a bit fuzzy on the pre ai nikkors.
Feb 15, 2011 at 02:06 PM