MattStevens wrote:
I'm currently not shooting old Nikkors or old Nikons, but I am thoroughly enjoying this thread. I haven't gone through all 2,256 pages, but I'm working on it.
Cheers!
Matt
Get yourself an adapter or a speedbooster for your Fuji's and join us!
Counting down the time before Matt posts about getting an actual AI or AI-s lens... without checking profile, I'd say 102 f/2.5 to start
MattStevens wrote:
I'm currently not shooting old Nikkors or old Nikons, but I am thoroughly enjoying this thread. I haven't gone through all 2,256 pages, but I'm working on it.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Farewell to Nippi, she’s on her way to Samy. The rest of my lenses are relieved though, maybe they’ll get to come out and play soon. Had one last morning with her, shot her stopped down a bit more and I’m still loving the rendering.
Really enjoyed seeing your shots from the coast with that lens Matt!
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Farewell to Nippi, she’s on her way to Samy. The rest of my lenses are relieved though, maybe they’ll get to come out and play soon. Had one last morning with her, shot her stopped down a bit more and I’m still loving the rendering.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Farewell to Nippi, she’s on her way to Samy. The rest of my lenses are relieved though, maybe they’ll get to come out and play soon. Had one last morning with her, shot her stopped down a bit more and I’m still loving the rendering.
MattStevens wrote:
I'm currently not shooting old Nikkors or old Nikons, but I am thoroughly enjoying this thread. I haven't gone through all 2,256 pages, but I'm working on it.
Thanks all for the kind words, and Samy, I have full faith in you!
Andy, portrait for me on the last page, I just like the composition and the flow of the water. Really like the shot in general too.
Rafael you do good with emphasizing the cars. I’ve always found that tough with crowded shows.
Random aside, I think it’s time to list the Zfc George cut me a good deal on, thought I’d see if anyone here was interested rather than a scalper on the BST boards. Silver version with box and silver 16-50, in great shape. I have a focal reducer as well that I’ll probably keep otherwise but if it’s helpful here I’ll pass it along.
Question for you Nikon lens film shooters (to keep on thread topic ) ...
Do any of you have experience with DF96 monobath and Neopan Acros II developing? That film is not listed on their developing instruction sheet. I think I read where you can do 2x the regular developing time and be ok with that film, but can't find where I read that now.
mp356 wrote:
Farm fields in mid-morning light. Taken with the 25-50 f4 Ais. Thanks for looking.
Scott
As usual, the mighty AiS 25~50/4 produces the results (and of course excellent visualizing by the person behind the camera)!
As a "non-zoom" fan, I do note that there are four classic MF Nikkor zooms that show up again and again in this thread:
Ai 25~50/4
AiS 28~50/3.5
AiS 50~135/3.5
75~150/3.5E
I actually own the series E 75~150/3.5 (my only zoom), but it has been replaced in my heart by other lenses over time. I have always thought about buying a 50~135/3.5, but it's so close to my existing series E (which I don't use anymore), so have resisted. Question: What is your favourite MF Nikkor zoom, and why? And am I missing a hidden gem from my list above?
I used to use zooms more on my Df, but have hardly used them at all on mirrorless bodies. Because of the issue with in body VR with non-cpu zooms and the issue with me forgetting to turn it off But also because I really don't like using them with the added length of an adapter.
That said, I think of the 3 zooms you listed, I like the 50-135 the most. Mainly because of the focal length. The extra 25mm in width over the 75-150 worked better for me. And the "pseudo-macro" close focus capability of the 50-135 comes in handy.
I also shot with the 28-45 f/4.5 (internal focus and zoom) but was challenging to get critical focus in the viewfinders of DSLRs. I put a split prism screen in the Df and that helped a great deal. Of course mirrorless negates that issue with zoom in focus on the EVF and peaking highlights.
I think I may take that one out for a spin on Friday to a museum trip we are planning. *VR off
George
grantgoodes wrote:
As usual, the mighty AiS 25~50/4 produces the results (and of course excellent visualizing by the person behind the camera)!
As a "non-zoom" fan, I do note that there are three classic MF Nikkor zooms that show up again and again in this thread:
AiS 25~50/4
AiS 50~135/3.5
75~150/3.5E
I actually own the series E 75~150/3.5 (my only zoom), but it has been replaced in my heart by other lenses over time. I have always thought about buying a 50~135/3.5, but it's so close to my existing series E (which I don't use anymore), so have resisted. Question: What is your favourite MF Nikkor zoom, and why? And am I missing a hidden gem from my list above?...Show more →
I’m very impressed by the 28–50 f/3.5. My understanding it was released as a companion to the 50–135 lens you listed. Very compact with good IQ. I was also astounded by the 80–200 f/4.5 When I shot with it. It’s a well regarded lens, but doesn’t get a ton of use on here, likely due to its size. Otherwise I have the 50–135 and the 75–150. I’ve used the 25–50 in the past but was a bit put off by its overall length for a wide angle.
28-50mm Shots Below.
grantgoodes wrote:
As usual, the mighty AiS 25~50/4 produces the results (and of course excellent visualizing by the person behind the camera)!
As a "non-zoom" fan, I do note that there are three classic MF Nikkor zooms that show up again and again in this thread:
AiS 25~50/4
AiS 50~135/3.5
75~150/3.5E
I actually own the series E 75~150/3.5 (my only zoom), but it has been replaced in my heart by other lenses over time. I have always thought about buying a 50~135/3.5, but it's so close to my existing series E (which I don't use anymore), so have resisted. Question: What is your favourite MF Nikkor zoom, and why? And am I missing a hidden gem from my list above?...Show more →
George, I only just re-entered souping film a few months ago. Df96 monobath claims it is for all black and white films. From what I read; it switches from development to fixing the image at some point in the one step process. The directions are vague, I assume, by design, and temperature and time have wide latitudes. I did two extremely mistreated & expired Tri-x rolls, and both came out a bit foggy - which I expected. I'm shooting a fresh roll of Portra 160 in one Nikon FM body (v2), and a roll of Ilford FP4 (shot already) + another half roll of the ancient Tri-x to finish in another FM body (v3). When I finish the second b&w I'll soup them together in mono bath, and finally get to see fresh film results. I picked up some Rodinal will likely get some HC110,, but haven't mixed any. I have experience with many developers, but the monobath seems extremely easy to use, and almost mistake proof. First Ivy shot is with the 105mm f2.5 ais, second is with the 50mm H.C. f2
GeorgeBo wrote:
Question for you Nikon lens film shooters (to keep on thread topic ) ...
Do any of you have experience with DF96 monobath and Neopan Acros II developing? That film is not listed on their developing instruction sheet. I think I read where you can do 2x the regular developing time and be ok with that film, but can't find where I read that now.
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