LeBogs wrote:
hi guys, couple days ago I bought a nikkor 28mm f3.5 ai just because it was very cheap and I want to try a 28mm (I'm a 35mm guy, I shoot with a zeiss f2 zf2). I know I'm a bit too late, but.... is this lens so bad? I can't find many reviews about it
kwoodard wrote:
I have the original F mount version of the 28/3.5 and its my favorite of the 28's. Lots of character and when you get sunstars, they are beautiful!
The 28/3.5 is a VERY old optical design (from 1959), but those classic Nikkors (AI and pre-AI) were built like tanks, and in that sense are amazing pieces of glass and metal. I have to say that coating technology improvements do affect my evaluation of these older lenses though. I had an AI'd 24/2.8 NC, and now have the AF-D version of the lens with (I believe) the exact same optical design, but the newer lens handles flare MUCH better, just because of the coating technology.
On the 28mm Nikkors, the f/3.5 is not one I've looked into, but I have not really heard it was a "bad" lens (unlike the Series E f/2.8 and AF lenses, which do NOT have a good reputation). I am impressed by the f/2.8 AiS with its great close-focus capabilities, and the f/2 is reportedly best for landscape/infinity. Sunstars is not my thang, so can't comment there. In the end, after 30+ years of loyalty to the 24mm focal length, I invested in a 28/1.4D, and have been very happy with the photos I get from it. I _will_ say that the best Nikkor is the one you actually own and shoot, especially if it was pretty cheap to purchase (which is usually the case these days!).
grantgoodes wrote:
The 28/3.5 is a VERY old optical design (from 1959).............I had an AI'd 24/2.8 NC, and now have the AF-D version of the lens with (I believe) the exact same optical design...........
Sorry, small point: the LeBogs 28mm f/3.5 is the AI version (1977) that has a slightly different optical scheme from the first 1959 version, the 24mm f/2.8 NC also has a different optical scheme from the later AI version that is the same of the one mounted in the AF-D.
rolubich wrote:
Sorry, small point: the LeBogs 28mm f/3.5 is the AI version (1977) that has a slightly different optical scheme from the first 1959 version, the 24mm f/2.8 NC also has a different optical scheme from the later AI version that is the same of the one mounted in the AF-D.
Ah, good to know: Thanks for the correction. I should have looked at Roland Vink's site for these lenses before commenting.
grantgoodes wrote:
Excellent work with the 105/1.8 there, Morten! I always lusted over this lens, though I couldn't justify the expense (especially as I already had a 105mm lens), but with the way prices for MF lenses have gone lately I was able to find a very minty, late serial-no copy. I can't say it replaces my 105/2.5 in my heart, but it really does have that dreamy look wide-open, and is actually pretty similar to my old standby, the 24/2, much maligned by pixel-peepers.
MVH
Many thanks 🙏
Yes agree you can some really nice glass for low cost these days.
That's one of the reasons I got back into Nikon. I couldn't justify expensive full frame lenses for my use and I just love the "small" size and feel of these "old" lenses
AdaptedLenses wrote:
I think it’s more that the 28mm f/2.8 AIS overshadows other Nikkors. I have one and like it, I have to pixel peep to see difference and its size is attractive. Only issue I have with it is a CPL will hard vignette. Otherwise good to go.
love these shots, and the lens look amazing too! can't wait for the delivery
AdaptedLenses wrote:
I think it’s more that the 28mm f/2.8 AIS overshadows other Nikkors. I have one and like it, I have to pixel peep to see difference and its size is attractive. Only issue I have with it is a CPL will hard vignette. Otherwise good to go.
These are excellent - especially love the bird shot 👏
I picked up a leather Zeiss Ikon case for the 6 x 9 cm format folding camera I have. A good condition one has been hard to find, and this one was in a lot of cameras & gear. All the leather is in reasonable condition, but the thread literally turns to dust with the slightest tension. I was going to re-sew it, but I noticed something I have never seen before. The sides are 0.25" thick leather - whereas the main case is about half that (0.12"), and the odd part is that the thread goes through the top, and into the middle of the side leather - then up to it's surface. How'd they do that? Scratch head. Call around to speak to a cobbler (only one left in our area) - He wouldn't touch it, "too hard and it has to be done by hand". So I removed all the old thread, cleaned it with hyrogen peroxide, treated it with Dr Jackson's leather rejuvenator - dried, and buffed. I noticed that it had been done by hand, and they had cut a V groove in the edge of the side panels. That would make the joint tight, 90 degrees, but the thread wasn't really making a 90 degree turn, but only going through the joint at about a 30-40 degree angle. I've stitched two of the four areas, and had to quit because I get hand cramps in my left hand due to nerve damage caused by surgery. Tomorrow I will finish the case. 55mm f3.5 ai
Cleaned and ready to begin assembly
The hand cut groove or channel on 0.25 inch edge of the side pieces
With all these old film cameras there are shortcomings that need addressing. For example: all my folding cameras lack a range finder. So I have collimated about 85% of them so far, and purchased this neat range finder from a building supply store for $18. It is accurate to within 1mm out to 160 meters (does feet/yards too), and by that point it is infinity as far as the camera is concerned. Next shortcoming is no light meter for exposure. That is when I found these (I got two of them) beautifully engineered & working light meters. Before I was even born - Zeiss made fantastic light meters. Whoever owned these hand polished them to a very fine luster. Another 55mm f3.5 ai + TC-16A opportunity.
I have a final group of IR images from the British car show in Ladysmith last summer, all taken with the 2.8 f/3.5 H. Please excuse the blown highlight in the final photo; I included it for the interesting-to-me composition and faux colour.
GroWeb wrote:
I have a final group of IR images from the British car show in Ladysmith last summer, all taken with the 2.8 f/3.5 H. Please excuse the blown highlight in the final photo; I included it for the interesting-to-me composition and faux colour.
I made five trips to Castel Sant'Angelo hoping some of the scaffolding and covers were removed, it was a mess on the first try.
Archangel Michael putting away his sword signifying the end on a plague that ravaged Rome during 590 AD. The original bronze statute (1497) was used to make cannons, the current bronze monument was commissioned in preparation for Jubilee 1750.
Towards the tail end of the trip, four of the marble ladies were ready for some photography. The renovated angels are stunning, incredible craftsmanship which took months to complete. More to come, need to perform some tweaks.
I can't find many reviews about it
