jpelt78 wrote:
Or with a Nikon Z maybe (though that is with an adapter so really same category). One of these days we have to convince Curtis to go modern with a mirrorless. Getting my Z6 really kicked my manual NIKKOR collecting into high gear, including some unconverted lenses. I like the focus peaking but even more the 100% zoom to fine tune focus. Much more fun than on my D750.
On a lens note I’ve got an AI 55 f1.2 and now you guys have me wanting one of those scalloped pre-AI versions. They are so pretty. Why again do we need to have 2 or more versions/copies of the same lens? I need to come up with a good excuse. 🙂
I love the zoom feature on my camera, use it all the time. I don't think you're going to talk Curtis into a mirrorless, but never say never.
Some folks on here just love collecting these lenses, which is great, because we get to see all the Nikkors and how they perform. Me on the other hand...I have always hated having more in my bag then I'll ever use. To each their own though.
jpelt78 wrote:
On a lens note I’ve got an AI 55 f1.2 and now you guys have me wanting one of those scalloped pre-AI versions. They are so pretty. Why again do we need to have 2 or more versions/copies of the same lens? I need to come up with a good excuse. 🙂
Let me tell you why you need 7 or 8 versions of the 55mm 1.2:
The first series has no groove around aperture ring and three flat blade screws on the bayonet, cannot be factory ai converted, the serial range is 970111 to 970120, mine is 972574. Branded Nippon Kogaku.
The second series has a groove around aperture ring, three flat blade screws in bayonet and cannot be factory ai converted, serial numbers are 972247 - 985390, I don't have this one.Branded Nippon Kogaku.
Third series is 184834 to 215657, has five regular screws on the bayonet, can be ai converted. Still branded Nippon Kogaku. I have 195199.
Fourth series is 220002 - 240484, can be ai converted, branded Nikon, has five JIS 'philips schews in the back. Rear elements are now multicoated. Have one of these.
The fifth series is fully multicoated, labeled S.C, prior ones were S only, branded Nikon, can be factory ai converted. Serial range 250008 - 300545. Have two S.C.
The sixth series has rubber focusing ring, still non-ai, can be converted, serial range 350038 - 385739 and is kinda ugly. Don't have this one. (rubber + non-ai =K)
The seventh series is 400040 - 425518 and is factory ai. Looks nice. Mine is 400108
Then there are the NASA ones - two versions.
I have a total of six lenses from five series, I am missing The second, sixth and the NASA ones. I need three more. Not counting variations of the horseshoe prong shape.
Show this to your better half and she/he will be so impressed they will ask you to build the entire collection. Guaranteed.!
As far as picture taking goes, they are all kind of the same, except for coatings.So you really only need one for that. The S.C has multicoating and is prettier than the K and ai.
Very nice. I think I might have to settle for looking out for an SC version. From your serial numbers that looks like the most produced version. That big hunk of glass is impressive in the AI but looks gorgeous with the scalloped focus ring.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Let me tell you why you need 7 or 8 versions of the 55mm 1.2:
The first series has no groove around aperture ring and three flat blade screws on the bayonet, cannot be factory ai converted, the serial range is 970111 to 970120, mine is 972574. Branded Nippon Kogaku.
The second series has a groove around aperture ring, three flat blade screws in bayonet and cannot be factory ai converted, serial numbers are 972247 - 985390, I don't have this one.Branded Nippon Kogaku.
Third series is 184834 to 215657, has five regular screws on the bayonet, can be ai converted. Still branded Nippon Kogaku. I have 195199.
Fourth series is 220002 - 240484, can be ai converted, branded Nikon, has five JIS 'philips schews in the back. Rear elements are now multicoated. Have one of these.
The fifth series is fully multicoated, labeled S.C, prior ones were S only, branded Nikon, can be factory ai converted. Serial range 250008 - 300545. Have two S.C.
The sixth series has rubber focusing ring, still non-ai, can be converted, serial range 350038 - 385739 and is kinda ugly. Don't have this one. (rubber + non-ai =K)
The seventh series is 400040 - 425518 and is factory ai. Looks nice. Mine is 400108
Then there are the NASA ones - two versions.
I have a total of six lenses from five series, I am missing The second, sixth and the NASA ones. I need three more. Not counting variations of the horseshoe prong shape.
Show this to your better half and she/he will be so impressed they will ask you to build the entire collection. Guaranteed.!
As far as picture taking goes, they are all kind of the same, except for coatings.So you really only need one for that. The S.C has multicoating and is prettier than the K and ai.
gbohannon wrote:
One more day of work here. Then taking a staycation for the rest of this week and next.
On the radar is some 4x5 film photography, trying my hand at making a couple of small batches of hot sauce, one quick, one fermented. A couple day trips to some of the least traveled state parks and maybe a kayak trip down a local river. Some grillin and chillin. Also picked up a good bottle of tequila for the hot weather.
So hopefully will have some fresh photos to share
George
That sound great George. I need some documentation on your salsas AND your kayaking trip
Btw I haven't forgot about the salsa for you. We've been on a road trip up north in Sweden for a couple of weeks now. Im soon back home to get back in business!
So in the spirit of pleasing Ben, I just bought this 10.5cm 2.5 in perfect cosmetic and optical condition for $69. Seller states the aperture ring does not close beyond f/8,this is a common mis-assembly I know how to fix.
This completes my 105mm set.
CGrindahl wrote:
I'm sure Andy is happy to have someone on his side of the globe showing up on the thread. With Chin on sabbatical and Ben now living in Italy Andy has been lonely...
My first Apple product was the Powerbook 190cs in the mid-nineties, then a gorgeous G3 tangerine iMac, then the glorious G4 Cube with matching display, a G5 Power Mac with 20" Apple Cinema display, and two 27" iMac, now joined with a 13" MacBook Air and iPad. I took the bait...
I worked on the first Windows machine in the 1980s but once I found my way to an Apple product there was no turning back. Yes, we pay a premium for these products and frankly, Apple's success with the iPhone has resulted in compromises on its computers which have been dumbed down ostensibly for our benefit as users... Aperture in exchange for iPhoto? RAM soldered onto logic boards so a user can't upgrade? Ever new ports that make drives and other peripherals obsolete?
All that ultimately matters is that the user is content... with their computer OR their camera. The only thing about which we're fixated on is Nikon manual focus glass... ...Show more →
Very nice Curtis. I always wanted but never bought the G4 Cube. That was one of the most lovely looking Macs ever created. I do remember some issues with fractures in the casing but wow, what an amazing machine. I too have the G3 tangerine iMac which still works in my mates garage in Aus. The 20” lampshade with Apple Pro speakers was my favourite among all the Macs I’ve owned. That was a beautiful machine as well. After that it was mainly a series of laptops and iMacs. I did have the eMac briefly as well.
At work we have zero Windows machines. Only MacBook Pro’s and iMacs. At interviews I never tell applicants we only use Macs (and never ask if they know how to use them) and it’s hilarious watching them on their first day if they’ve only ever used Windows After a couple of weeks they are all hooked and usually end up buying one for home. A bit sadistic but it’s for their own long term good
Sorry not to put indicative price in. It is around $750 in cash, no filter.
I am not in a hurry, not many people interested in this AIS gem, AF preferred.
CGrindahl wrote:
Yes, you're paying a bit of a premium for that lens Dean but finding a 55 f/12 S.C. with the Nikon AI conversion kit is becoming more difficult. My first was at $375, the second a pristine lens I stumbled on locally through craigslist for $300 and then a bid on E-Bay on a whim brought me the third which was also $300. The last was bought five years ago.
Yes, there is an advantage in having converted lenses and if at all possible that is the way I go. Yes, the Df will accept a pre-AI lens, for which I'm grateful, but shooting is a bit cumbersome because you have to change aperture both on the lens and on the camera. With the conversion kit I only have to be concerned with the lens. When I shoot with a pre-AI lens I'm more inclined to select an aperture and then do most of my shooting there.
That F100 is a beauty. I noted a review from Ken Rockwell who said that is his second favorite film camera, the first being the F6. You're fortunate you have processing so readily available. I bought an FA years ago with the thought I'd shoot some film but processing labs dropped like flies and I never used the film I'd bought. But I appreciate the film work you, Samy and George have shared on the thread. Have fun Dean! ...Show more →
I ended up buying it. Hopefully here next week Even though I'll probably use it mostly on my Sony, I think it was the right move going for the converted one. More options.
The F100 is a beauty and looks nearly brand new. Have a http://www.meta35.com on the way for it as well which I'm looking forward to using.
Your FA is a pretty groundbreaking camera being the first with Matrix metering and one of the very few film cameras that can Matrix with these lenses. A beautiful looking camera as well. Good choice. But yeah, no developing labs around kind of makes the whole process a chore. It's quick and easy here.
jpelt78 wrote:
Or with a Nikon Z maybe (though that is with an adapter so really same category). One of these days we have to convince Curtis to go modern with a mirrorless. Getting my Z6 really kicked my manual NIKKOR collecting into high gear, including some unconverted lenses. I like the focus peaking but even more the 100% zoom to fine tune focus. Much more fun than on my D750.
On a lens note I’ve got an AI 55 f1.2 and now you guys have me wanting one of those scalloped pre-AI versions. They are so pretty. Why again do we need to have 2 or more versions/copies of the same lens? I need to come up with a good excuse. 🙂
I keep asking myself the same thing with a thousand dollars invested in three copies of one lens. But I'm not the first person on this thread who has bought multiple copies of a favorite lens. My guess is if you find a lens that suits you extremely well, having a backup makes sense, especially with converted pre-AI lenses. They can be tough to find in EX+ condition. Our friend John from Seattle showed us the way as he kept buying 16 f/3.5 lenses. I even bought one of his discards when he'd bought a cleaner copy. And I bought my 20 f/3.5 AI from Chuong as he upgraded his kit.
Fortunately, as hobbies go, this is a reasonably affordable one to pursue. And when you add the aesthetic element, playing with these finely crafted lenses, it is a joy. Funny, having grown up at a time when Japanese products were often belittled. NO one can say that about these old Nikkors. And the pre-AI lenses with their scalloped metal focusing rings are the creme de la creme... Keep hanging around with this crowd and you'll soon capture the spirit...
Leighton you mention in your conversation with Dean that you're considering something to use in the living room and mention the MacBook Air. I've been using a basic model MacBook Air for perhaps four years and love it. I think I bought a refurbished machine from Apple. I've bought a few computers from B&H so I'm not certain about that. But the refurbs have the same full warranty as new machines and you can save a bit of money if they have what you're looking for. Here's one for $1,099 with 8GB RAM and a 500 GB SSD... 13.3"
deang001 wrote:
At work we have zero Windows machines. Only MacBook Pro’s and iMacs. At interviews I never tell applicants we only use Macs (and never ask if they know how to use them) and it’s hilarious watching them on their first day if they’ve only ever used Windows After a couple of weeks they are all hooked and usually end up buying one for home. A bit sadistic but it’s for their own long term good
Having gone through the same thing, I can relate. Also like them, I am hooked .
CGrindahl wrote:
Leighton you mention in your conversation with Dean that you're considering something to use in the living room and mention the MacBook Air. I've been using a basic model MacBook Air for perhaps four years and love it. I think I bought a refurbished machine from Apple. I've bought a few computers from B&H so I'm not certain about that. But the refurbs have the same full warranty as new machines and you can save a bit of money if they have what you're looking for. Here's one for $1,099 with 8GB RAM and a 500 GB SSD... 13.3"
Thanks, I had forgotten about the refurbs. I like the idea of editing photos on the ipad using the pen, but in reality, I'm just not sure I would do enough of it to make it worth the extra cost. At the moment, I use the Chrome Pixel in the LR and love it, but it doesn't play well in the Apple ecosphere. After buying the Macbook and finding out how nice the system works together, I feel the urge to have it all. Sort of like buying your first Nikkor MF lens.
Thanks NightOwl Cat for the sample. Any filter attched to draw blue in the sky.
I just ask seller for some photos, how amazing. More than 8.5/10, I would say 9 conservatively.
Trigger may fire sooner.
