pbraymond wrote:
Probably would if I could really see me using it that often. Maybe something really crazy will drop in my lap, who knows. I decided to force myself to shoot each and every lens I own in July/August this year just to use it and not have it sit as I tend to have my favorites but don't like having gear I don't use. Still have a couple more to go.
An early morning study in green, light, and dew. 85mm f2.0 AI.
That's how I feel about having gear I don't use too.
For anyone interested in how the old Nikon rangefinder lenses size up against the modern Z lenses, below is quick shot comparing sizes. *disclaimer, physical size not optical quality
I left the rear Z mount lens caps on so everything would be equal. The rangefinder lenses are with their Z adapters attached (in a ready to mount and shoot mode)
Heck, they are not too much bigger than the FTZ adapter for F mount lenses.
Left to right - Z mount 40mm/2, S mount 3.5cm/1.8, Z mount 28mm/2.8, S mount 2.8cm/3.5
GeorgeBo wrote:
For anyone interested in how the old Nikon rangefinder lenses size up against the modern Z lenses, below is quick shot comparing sizes. *disclaimer, physical size not optical quality
I left the rear Z mount lens caps on so everything would be equal. The rangefinder lenses are with their Z adapters attached (in a ready to mount and shoot mode)
Heck, they are not too much bigger than the FTZ adapter for F mount lenses.
Left to right - Z mount 40mm/2, S mount 3.5cm/1.8, Z mount 28mm/2.8, S mount 2.8cm/3.5
Shot with Micro-Nikkor 55/3.5
George, hope I was not bidding against you. Not sure how I found this on the Bay, sometimes I think the good lord wants me to take care of these lenses for a while.
These are e-bay photos, lens is purchased and paid for, expensive tiny bugger but rare as rare gets, On its way home, hope is as good as it seems, seller takes returns.
This is an R-Nikkor 5cm 1:3.5, R= Reproduction. This 523002 lens is a prototype Nikkor, not a production lens, this is the second prototype. The first being 523001. The production lens was labeled differently as the Micro-Nikkor 5cm 1:3.5 for rangefinders, and whose serials start at 52304X, later modified to Micro-Nikkor 55mm 3.5 for the F mount.
That is one of the worst lenses ever made. Just save yourself some grief and send it to me. It is the least I can do for a fellow vintage shooter
Congrats on that find!!!
rafaelcasd wrote:
George, hope I was not bidding against you. Not sure how I found this on the Bay, sometimes I think the good lord wants me to take care of these lenses for a while.
These are e-bay photos, lens is purchased and paid for, expensive tiny bugger but rare as rare gets, On its way home, hope is as good as it seems, seller takes returns.
This is an R-Nikkor 5cm 1:3.5, R= Reproduction. This 523002 lens is a prototype Nikkor, not a production lens, this is the second prototype. The first being 523001. The production lens was labeled differently as the Micro-Nikkor 5cm 1:3.5 for rangefinders, and whose serials Strat at 52304X, later modified to Micro-Nikkor 55mm 3.5 for the F mount.
CGrindahl wrote:
Thanks Chris and Regina. It has taken me a long time to understand I don't need to go through life's challenges on my own... it is okay to say I NEED help and to accept it when it is offered. This thread has always been a very generous place in many ways. How else could one describe what happened with the Great Nikon Lens Adventure. As Chin explained when he related telling friends about what we were doing. They came up will all kinds of horror stories. We didn't really know one another well but we succeeded. Here's the card I found when I opened the box with Nikki...
I don't think about this community when considering the support I need around health related issues... and yet, I recall difficult moments that came in many forms and how generous people here were. So thanks for the support in this moment. I'm reminding what a very special place this is in cyberspace. ...Show more →
Curtis, so very true. It is also true that it takes most of us 3/4 of a century or more to realize and acknowledge it. A very small and wise group of younger humans figure this out sooner, but that is the exception it seems! Thinking of you as you make preps for tomorrow and and do keep us posted!
rafaelcasd wrote:
George, hope I was not bidding against you. Not sure how I found this on the Bay, sometimes I think the good lord wants me to take care of these lenses for a while.
These are e-bay photos, lens is purchased and paid for, expensive tiny bugger but rare as rare gets, On its way home, hope is as good as it seems, seller takes returns.
This is an R-Nikkor 5cm 1:3.5, R= Reproduction. This 523002 lens is a prototype Nikkor, not a production lens, this is the second prototype. The first being 523001. The production lens was labeled differently as the Micro-Nikkor 5cm 1:3.5 for rangefinders, and whose serials Strat at 52304X, later modified to Micro-Nikkor 55mm 3.5 for the F mount.
Great news Raphael. Keep healing and hoping the next procedure goes well for you!
/K
huddy wrote:
I can't honestly remember either so many things to remember. My first 180/2.8 was pretty beat up but it worked well for Nikki's graduation. I later had a nice SIC copy that was in perfect condition that I kept for a very long time but ultimately sold as I took very few shots above 105.
James, yes it has 8 iris blades, different from the production ones which had 7 iris blades.. The blade count, the serial number, and the R-Nikkor instead of Micro-Nikkor label, confirms it as a prototype.
I don’t like you can’t access Adobe Camera Raw unless you have a PS subscription for some reason. Even with a Lightroom only plan (which I’m in the process of transitioning too) you have to then take them into Lightroom to edit. Fortunately FRV lets you do minor exposure changes. I find it helpful with tricky exposure situations while culling to see if it turned out or not.
leighton w wrote:
Another alternative if you want to only have a RAW management system is Adobe Bridge and it's free.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
I don’t like you can’t access Adobe Camera Raw unless you have a PS subscription for some reason. Even with a Lightroom only plan (which I’m in the process of transitioning too) you have to then take them into Lightroom to edit. Fortunately FRV lets you do minor exposure changes. I find it helpful with tricky exposure situations while culling to see if it turned out or not.
Yea, that sucks. But in my case, when I double tap an image, it opens in Luminar after you make a change in settings to make Luminar the default.
Why not try a helical M to Z adapter? Can be kind of fun for closer work, and sometimes easier to focus with then the small lens. I have an inexpensive one I’ve always found the quality to be decent on. Similar to the Hawk’s adapter. It’s actually E mount, but a decent E to Z adapter and it’s all set. Of course that doesn’t help on GFX etc. but its an option that doesn’t require screwing a filter on/off to focus past 3’.
GeorgeBo wrote:
Thanks for mentioning the closeup filters... Got me thinking about the limitations of 3 feet MFD of these rangefinder lenses...
(sounds of scratching around in a storage box)... Found No1 and No2 Nikon closeup filters in 52mm... (more scratching noises). Bingo, a 43mm to 52mm stepup ring. 3' limitation overcome for use on Z body
Owe you a beer Alan
Oh yeah, you mentioned getting a M to Z adapter. I recommend a Rayqual adapter. Cost more than most, but cheaper than a Novoflex. Made in Japan, rear baffle, great construction. I also use their Nikon S to Z and F to Z adapters. I get them through Japan Hobby Tool, but CameraQuest may have them too.
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I am sorry about my old brain rant. I really just meant to say, if you have LR you have ACR. The "develop" module in Lr is "camera raw"
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AdaptedLenses wrote:
I don’t like you can’t access Adobe Camera Raw unless you have a PS subscription for some reason. Even with a Lightroom only plan (which I’m in the process of transitioning too) you have to then take them into Lightroom to edit. Fortunately FRV lets you do minor exposure changes. I find it helpful with tricky exposure situations while culling to see if it turned out or not.
I may try that for the LTM lenses, but these are Nikon S rangefinder mount. There may be one out there with a helical for closer focus, but I have not found it
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AdaptedLenses wrote:
Going backwards through this fast thread…
Why not try a helical M to Z adapter? Can be kind of fun for closer work, and sometimes easier to focus with then the small lens. I have an inexpensive one I’ve always found the quality to be decent on. Similar to the Hawk’s adapter. It’s actually E mount, but a decent E to Z adapter and it’s all set. Of course that doesn’t help on GFX etc. but its an option that doesn’t require screwing a filter on/off to focus past 3’.
Another thread on FM sparked some non-usage guilt about the 105mm f2.5 ais. As
mentioned by Ray and Leighton, I need to use the equipment I own, or I shouldn't
own it. Tomorrow I will hunt downstairs for this (shot with the 28mm f2.8 ais)
Isn’t there an S to M adapter though? Or am I thinking of Amadeus that was direct to E?
GeorgeBo wrote:
I may try that for the LTM lenses, but these are Nikon S rangefinder mount. There may be one out there with a helical for closer focus, but I have not found it
There are some nuances though between Lightroom CC an Lightroom classic. If you get the CC / Mobile only version you can’t use Canera Raw as a standalone in Bridge, which I was unpleasantly surprised to learn. On the flip side their cloud storage is pretty well priced compared to most easy consumer apps (AWS and the like could probably be cheaper, but more config work).
James Markus wrote:
EDIT
I am sorry about my old brain rant. I really just meant to say, if you have LR you have ACR. The "develop" module in Lr is "camera raw"
