Colin quite the comparison and the one take away other than the utility of an old lens on a new camera is the power of the IBIS. Long ago and with my now old Z6, I get great hand held results with the NOCT, 55mm and 50mm f1.2 lenses.
The video highlighted some very slow shutter speeds that would and could not be used prior ti IBIS.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Video review of the 55mm f/1.2 SC versus the 50/1.2 S Z lens
GroWeb wrote:
The arbutus is a tree that grows on Vancouver Island, that I had never seen elsewhere before, though apparently (according to Wikipedia) it "is a genus of 12 accepted species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, native to warm temperate regions of the Mediterranean, western Europe, the Canary Islands and North America known as madrones."
Here are a few photos of arbutus trees, taken last fall in a nearby park with the 105 f/2.5 P (the first three) and the 2.8 f/3.5 H (the fourth).
Glen, those arbustus trunks look like zombie legs! interesting.
James, you photograph of the flower is an eye catcher.
Glen, terrific photographs and color of the Arbutus. I had not seen this species of tree before. Which camera did you use?
Ray, nice winter capture Our neck of the woods is getting rain and wet snow today, nasty day.
The 5.8cm f/1.4 s a joy to use. The focus and aperture functions are silky smooth, the former probably compliments of the brass helicoid. Focusing the lens is easy as the focus peaking pops big time.
I was not going to post more circular photos at home, but Ben liked this one in Flickr!
for 'macro' circular fisheye the clearest image with items next to the glass is the OP.
Aside from one spec of sensor dust, the stuff at the top is an inner reflection of the flowers, visible as the flowers were white and the sun supper strong.
Waiting for the 61mp Zo to take full advantage of these circular fisheye lenses.
Ah I had already discovered the way out of this bustling and delightful city and was back across the pond by the time this pic was taken. Just loved how well the tube and the bus system work, just buy an oyster card and zip around all over town. Really no need for gas guzzling and polluting automotives. The routes are so easy to map out, plan and track on google maps. Only challenge is the lack of lifts in most of the tube stations. Doesn't go well with arthritis The buses are fun, just a few steps to the top level of the double deckers, and you get a cheap elevated tour of the streets of London!
Speaking of f1.2 Nikkors. This is the lowly 50mm f1.2 ais on the Canon 5DmkII wide open focused by
an old almost blind man a few years ago while on massive doses of steroids for renal failure. (excuses
finished) This is Marnie
I have a Nikkor 200mm f2.0 ai that had lost infinity focus. I didn't bang, or drop it, but I have a heavy Nikon UV front element filter that is sometimes hard to remove. I am thinking maybe something internally slipped while I was using a silicone sheet to remove the filter?
Went to a FB group called "lens repair"
First guy that answers (Tim) says "is the front name ring loose?"
Well I'llll Beee (insert Gomer Pyle accent) - it was loose.
After some tool advice I found the tool I needed to repair the 200mm f2 ai in the kitchen. I was having yogurt when I noticed the bowl was approximately the correct diameter. Then remembered the silicon sheet I use to remove lens filters. It is a seal for storing leftovers about 8" square "Stretch & Fresh". Laid the sheet over the bowl opening and placed it onto the name ring. I was surprised how many revolutions it took (four) to firm up the name ring. Lens focuses to infinity again. Here is a photo shot with the D800 and the 50mm f1.2 ais. Seems I can focus it better than the ones of Marnie
James Markus wrote:
I have a Nikkor 200mm f2.0 ai that had lost infinity focus. I didn't bang, or drop it, but I have a heavy Nikon UV front element filter that is sometimes hard to remove. I am thinking maybe something internally slipped while I was using a silicone sheet to remove the filter?
Went to a FB group called "lens repair"
First guy that answers (Tim) says "is the front name ring loose?"
Well I'llll Beee (insert Gomer Pyle accent) - it was loose.
After some tool advice I found the tool I needed to repair the 200mm f2 ai in the kitchen. I was having yogurt when I noticed the bowl was approximately the correct diameter. Then remembered the silicon sheet I use to remove lens filters. It is a seal for storing leftovers about 8" square "Stretch & Fresh". Laid the sheet over the bowl opening and placed it onto the name ring. I was surprised how many revolutions it took (four) to firm up the name ring. Lens focuses to infinity again. Here is a photo shot with the D800 and the 50mm f1.2 ais. Seems I can focus it better than the ones of Marnie
Colin,
It quite literally was right under my nose as I thought about turning a disk on my lathe, and gluing rubber or some other gripping material to the disk. Seemed a natural development rather than ingenuity, but I am very happy at how easy it was to solve.
Jim
DeltaSigma wrote:
Jim,
I applaud the ingenuity of your solution.
Colin
A couple on the sunny 11th of March with the D850, 600mm f5.6 ais & tc-16a. Doves are a new addition to the menagerie of birds hanging around. Even a Cooper's Hawk has visited twice, but no photos.
The Arbutus is a lovely tree Glen. I like "peeling bark" variety of trees.
Enjoyed the cherry blossom framing Serge, especially with thoughts of welcoming the spring.
Samy, must have been great to freshen up the setting with the whirlwind Europe trip. Keep the pictures and narrative coming.
Love the forest fire, Leighton. Makes me think of a picture I was intending on posting awhile back. Not quite a fire, but some cool warm ones/cool tones.
Way Out is a great capture, Colin. The reflective tiles add quite a bit to the shot, to my eyes.
James, for a second I thought Marnie's pupils were shaped like aperture blades :-)
With the 50-135 (have not shot a lot from December to now, but the 50-135 was usually mounted. _DSC7255 by Ray L, on Flickr
The images of this thread are and always have been fantastic! I too love the old manual focus lenses. I know several of you from the old MF forums and the Df. I'm still Flickr friends with several of you. I've been away for years now but recently I built a new PC for myself and bought a pair of old school D40X's. I'm keen to get back to shooting and sharing again.
I still have my F2 and Df. I have a nice set of K lenses with factory Ai rings still need 3 or 4 more lenses. Got me a couple of dirty cheap P&S D40X's...love that sensor...pita to use but worth it. Here is the snap of it all made with a D40X and 105/2.5K.
The buses are fun, just a few steps to the top level of the double deckers, and you get a cheap elevated tour of the streets of London!
