grantgoodes wrote:
Great family portrait! I always wanted a bellows-mount 105 to go with my PB-4. Looks like you need to locate a UV-Nikkor 105/4.5 to complete the set! Though always rare, they used to be not much sought-after and could be had for about what they went for new, but are now WAY more expensive alas.
Grant, I am done buying old Nikkors, have all the common ones as those are true bargains - more than 100 so far, but the rare ones are way to pricey for my taste.
My only claim to lucky fame is this prototype lens, the only copy known so far in the world. (I keep posting it ). The first one is 523001, known from old publications but its whereabouts are a mystery, this is the second serial number and only one in the prototype series that has been found.
Rafael, best of luck with the big block c3 hunt, it should be fun.
A walk in Rome, crossing the Tiber on the way to Trastevere. The colorful area has lots of reasonably priced restaurants and not far from Vatican City.
This is a great thread I finally bought me the 105 mm 2.5 AI last night in mint condition so I'll definitely be posting some pictures and I'm going to buy the 50 mm F 1.2 AI I'm excited.
James Markus wrote:
Ken, I wish we had universal healthcare here. Not only would it serve more people, but it would cost less than this current system. We are the only civilized country on the planet to not care enough about it's own citizens to invest in their care - except in certain circumstances.
I would try to get your primary care doc to refer you to another pain management practice in the Portland area through an online portal. There are a handful of ones with high ratings.
Califmike33 wrote:
This is a great thread I finally bought me the 105 mm 2.5 AI last night in mint condition so I'll definitely be posting some pictures and I'm going to buy the 50 mm F 1.2 AI I'm excited.
Congratulations Mike! you are in Tustin, I am in North San Diego, no far at all. We should go to the Tustin air museum or some other place of your liking, or come down here.
I did get Nippi back from Glen, it visited Kevin, Scott, Matt, Samy, Laura, and Glen for almost 12 months. A low key relaxed trip.
Glen's Packaging was incredible like a vault, the lens is just as it left. Please let me know via PM if anyone needs reimbursement for shipping or customs and a PayPal address.
I have not seen Andy in while, wonder where in the world he is. If Ben or Andy remain interested please PM me.
Here she is before leaving, and a sample 8.5cm 2.0 photo as well. She is the one on the table dead center, these are most of my 85mm lenses.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Congratulations Mike! you are in Tustin, I am in North San Diego, no far at all. We should go to the Tustin air museum or some other place of your liking, or come down here.
Sounds great yeah we'll have to figure out somewhere we can meet and go and take some photos.
rafaelcasd wrote:
I did get Nippi back from Glen, it visited Kevin, Scott, Matt, Samy, Laura, and Glen for almost 12 months. A low key relaxed trip.
Glen's Packaging was incredible like a vault, the lens is just as it left. Please let me know via PM if anyone needs reimbursement for shipping or customs and a PayPal address.
I have not seen Andy in while, wonder where in the world he is. If Ben or Andy remain interested please PM me.
Here she is before leaving, and a sample 8.5cm 2.0 photo as well. She is the one on the table dead center, these are most of my 85mm lenses.
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Thank you for sharing Nippi with us! I had no real experience with an 85mm before (save for the 80-200/4.5 on the wide end). It was a real pleasure to use. I didn’t want to send it on!
kwoodard wrote:
Thank you for sharing Nippi with us! I had no real experience with an 85mm before (save for the 80-200/4.5 on the wide end). It was a real pleasure to use. I didn’t want to send it on!
Kevin,
Following the tradition set by Ben and Nikki, Nippi is now yours. Will wait to see if Andy or Ben respond whether they want to use it, but once done you will be its new home.
Rafael, amazing! Kevin, congratulations! Truly an amazing community here. Thank you as well for the time with Nippi. Apparently it was a gateway drug. As I now a 3.5, 5.0 and 10.5cm variant of the S lenses.
As evidence, two nighttime shots from the 3.5cm. Unfortunately, weather and timing didn’t cooperate for more but I liked how these couple came out. Impressive distortion correction for this old lens.
Unrelated aside, Morton I didn’t have a 105mm Micro on my wish list but I think I do now. Great shots.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Kevin,
Following the tradition set by Ben and Nikki, Nippi is now yours. Will wait to see if Andy or Ben respond whether they want to use it, but once done you will be its new home.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Kevin,
Following the tradition set by Ben and Nikki, Nippi is now yours. Will wait to see if Andy or Ben respond whether they want to use it, but once done you will be its new home.
Wait, what?! Really?!! I don’t know what to say! Thank you so much! I’m floored. Thank you so much.. I’m in shock.
). The first one is 523001, known from old publications but its whereabouts are a mystery, this is the second serial number and only one in the prototype series that has been found.
