SiMuMe wrote:
I love it for the subtle colors. Good stuff.
Thanks for noticing Siphiwe. There was very mixed lighting sources in all three shots, took a lot more color massaging in LR Color Mixer than I usually do (which most of the time is none) to get it to look as I remember it.
Received a nice 85 f/2 Ai-S today, but it has fungus. Kind of a bummer, kind of not. It's a good opportunity to shoot it next to a few other lenses before it goes back. First impressions are that it has perfect ergonomics, optical performance is as expected (a good thing), and I wish it focused a few inches closer. Definitely a re-buy.
Anyway, one of the lenses that I had out with the 85 was the 75-150, and I'm just always so impressed with this lens. It's actually sort of become my go-to product lens. This is one of this afternoon's.
Older tech from the restored estate, the 28mm f2.0 AIS was the only Nikon MF that I used that day. Does anyone know the function of that machine next to the typewriter?
pbraymond wrote:
Older tech from the restored estate, the 28mm f2.0 AIS was the only Nikon MF that I used that day. Does anyone know the function of that machine next to the typewriter?
That looks one of many models of the William Burroughs Adding Machine Company. He had a mansion near South Haven Michigan, and my son rented it for his wedding. Seems his wife was from the area, and she missed her childhood church so much - he bought it and had it moved to the property. Makes a handy wedding venue if you ask me. There were glass cases full of dozens of models in one room. Interesting history in link.
pbraymond wrote:
Older tech from the restored estate, the 28mm f2.0 AIS was the only Nikon MF that I used that day. Does anyone know the function of that machine next to the typewriter?
75-150 is definitely a sleeper lens and bonus if you can find one without zoom creep.
OffTrail wrote:
Received a nice 85 f/2 Ai-S today, but it has fungus. Kind of a bummer, kind of not. It's a good opportunity to shoot it next to a few other lenses before it goes back. First impressions are that it has perfect ergonomics, optical performance is as expected (a good thing), and I wish it focused a few inches closer. Definitely a re-buy.
Anyway, one of the lenses that I had out with the 85 was the 75-150, and I'm just always so impressed with this lens. It's actually sort of become my go-to product lens. This is one of this afternoon's.
GeorgeBo wrote:
Bummer on the 85/2, keep that fungus away
75-150 is definitely a sleeper lens and bonus if you can find one without zoom creep.
I believe I got this particular 75-150 because the photos showed it standing without having crept down. It was either this or a recent 35-200. It might creep some when directly vertical, but it hasn't been an issue with tripod work pointing slightly up or down. I love the thing, and you really can't beat it for $35 or $40 or whatever I paid.
It's filling the studio/product gap that was left when I sold my Z 70-200, offering a much better reproduction ratio than the 70-200 VRII I went back to.
That second picture has a screen perfect for Rafael to use for viewing his fisheye lens photos
pbraymond wrote:
Older tech from the restored estate, the 28mm f2.0 AIS was the only Nikon MF that I used that day. Does anyone know the function of that machine next to the typewriter?
pbraymond wrote:
Older tech from the restored estate, the 28mm f2.0 AIS was the only Nikon MF that I used that day. Does anyone know the function of that machine next to the typewriter?
Believe it or not I used a similar machine in 1968 after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (our equivalent of a CPA) when I worked in my first job in industry. Fortunately the first electronic calculators were produced shortly after wards!
OffTrail wrote:
Received a nice 85 f/2 Ai-S today, but it has fungus. Kind of a bummer, kind of not. It's a good opportunity to shoot it next to a few other lenses before it goes back. First impressions are that it has perfect ergonomics, optical performance is as expected (a good thing), and I wish it focused a few inches closer. Definitely a re-buy.
Anyway, one of the lenses that I had out with the 85 was the 75-150, and I'm just always so impressed with this lens. It's actually sort of become my go-to product lens. This is one of this afternoon's.
A pity about the fungus - depending on cost it could be worth keeping and trying to repair .
Richard Haw has an article on fungus removal https://richardhaw.com/2016/03/27/repair-fungus-cleaning/ as well as an article on repair to an 85 1.4 H lens that may be worth reading
Believe it or not I used a similar machine in 1968 after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (our equivalent of a CPA) when I worked in my first job in industry. Fortunately the first electronic calculators were produced shortly after wards!
That's pretty incredible Peter. Now I need to find a youtube video to see one in action! **edit - just watched a quick video on the machine in operation. Thanks goodness for my work career starting with an HP RPN calculator.
Oosty wrote:
A pity about the fungus - depending on cost it could be worth keeping and trying to repair .
Richard Haw has an article on fungus removal https://richardhaw.com/2016/03/27/repair-fungus-cleaning/ as well as an article on repair to an 85 1.4 H lens that may be worth reading
Peter
Thanks for the link! It was definitely in a fungus-free price bracket, and the seller was great to work with so it's going back today. But I will save that link, as I'm not opposed to trying to rescue something. Richard's site is an excellent resource for sure.
OffTrail wrote:
I believe I got this particular 75-150 because the photos showed it standing without having crept down. It was either this or a recent 35-200. It might creep some when directly vertical, but it hasn't been an issue with tripod work pointing slightly up or down. I love the thing, and you really can't beat it for $35 or $40 or whatever I paid.
It's filling the studio/product gap that was left when I sold my Z 70-200, offering a much better reproduction ratio than the 70-200 VRII I went back to.
OffTrail, nice image with the 75-150.
Both the 85 f2 and the 75-150 f3.5 are great lenses! They always fight for space in my lightweight kit. Usually the decider is the 85 for super compact and lightweight and the 75-150 for versatility. You can't go wrong with either. Also I find the 4T closeup lens works very nice on the 75-150.
Three shots from one of the many dining areas in the mansion that was built to entertain up to 500 guests + staff. Made the mistake of not capturing the wallpaper. Got caught up in conversation and before we knew it it was on to the next room.
mp356 wrote:
OffTrail, nice image with the 75-150.
Both the 85 f2 and the 75-150 f3.5 are great lenses! They always fight for space in my lightweight kit. Usually the decider is the 85 for super compact and lightweight and the 75-150 for versatility. You can't go wrong with either. Also I find the 4T closeup lens works very nice on the 75-150.
Scott
You are so right about the 4T closeup lens working great with the 75-150. I just found mine, thought it was lost forever. I also had good luck using it on the 80-200/4.5. I don’t think I have ever shared anything with that setup, but I will see if I have any I can share (I mostly used it for some paid work, I don’t think I can post anything online, but I’ll definitely check). The setup definitely favors center sharpness, but also out to about the middle center frame.
pbraymond wrote:
Older tech from the restored estate, the 28mm f2.0 AIS was the only Nikon MF that I used that day. Does anyone know the function of that machine next to the typewriter?
