180 was much talked about quite a few years ago. I think there's others though that have been more popular here since then. My personal one would be the 105 2.5. The original Sonnar 105 is my favourite.
Ray, great snowy photograph of the barn with the 25-50 f/4.
Matt, excellent captures of the ship, terrific light.
JaKo, great capture of medium rare with the 50/1.2.
A couple more from the Real Alcazar.
Beneath the Mercury Pond is the 13th century cavern known as the Baths of Maria de Padilla. Maria was the mistress of the King of Castile, Peter the Cruel who enjoyed bathing in the pool. The small area gets crowded but remains a very serene place and one cannot help but admire the arches, different color hues and reflections.
Thanks for the comments all, lens was still the Series E 50mm. I was traveling light, plus no IBIS so grabbed the fastest aperture, put it on and headed out. George, Waterside District in Norfolk, VA. It’s pretty quiet at night. Last few from that trip out.
saph wrote:
180 was much talked about quite a few years ago. I think there's others though that have been more popular here since then. My personal one would be the 105 2.5. The original Sonnar 105 is my favourite.
I would think the qualifications are ambiguous. Should it be the most common lens measured as most discussed, used, or owned, or the most esoteric which only a "real photographer" would want for rare use or for collectin'?
jimmuller wrote:
I would think the qualifications are ambiguous. Should it be the most common lens measured as most discussed, used, or owned, or the most esoteric which only a "real photographer" would want for rare use or for collectin'?
The 180/2.8 has that “professional” cachet from back in the day. My copy is my most cosmetically challenged lens as I got it used in the late 80’s when a new copy was way out of my budget and really mostly pros shot with it (thus my copy has been through the wars). So sure I would say the 180/2.8 (and 85/1.4) are on the list of “must have” MF Nikkors.
Then there are the forgotten powerhouse lenses like the various nifty-fifties some of the moderate wides, and the vaunted 105/2.5
And that’s not even getting into the zooms (which are not my forte, but I do have the 75~150/3.5E)
I would put it this way: After perusing this thread for a few months , what MF Nikkor did you feel compelled to purchase? For me it was the 105/2.5 (well, re-purchase in my case!)
jimmuller wrote:
I would think the qualifications are ambiguous. Should it be the most common lens measured as most discussed, used, or owned, or the most esoteric which only a "real photographer" would want for rare use or for collectin'?
Actually I will backtrack a bit, I should have mentioned the 28 3.5 PC. My minimal kit would be the 28 PC and the Sonnar 105. I am not choosing between the two!
I had a similar scene yesterday, but I am sort of shoveled out, and getting ready to head into work, should someone actually be there that has a key to open up. I have no keys or alarm codes, so it would be a wasted trip if I can't get in. Normally a 15-20 minute drive. Hopefully most of the OH drivers are terrified of snow and staying home...
jimmuller wrote:
Through the front door a few moments ago, 7:15pm.
http://www.SouthernRail.com/pics/Z5/SnowStorm.jpg
It is supposed to do this all night and into tomorrow.
serge07 wrote:
Ray, great snowy photograph of the barn with the 25-50 f/4.
Matt, excellent captures of the ship, terrific light.
JaKo, great capture of medium rare with the 50/1.2.
A couple more from the Real Alcazar.
Beneath the Mercury Pond is the 13th century cavern known as the Baths of Maria de Padilla. Maria was the mistress of the King of Castile, Peter the Cruel who enjoyed bathing in the pool. The small area gets crowded but remains a very serene place and one cannot help but admire the arches, different color hues and reflections. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55060158503_4afe75069c_h.jpg
Hall of Ambassadors: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55059076857_3673b7bcf5_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs & 16/3.5 K
Serge
Thanks for stirring the memories Serge. That bath is a pretty incredible place to look at!
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AdaptedLenses wrote:
Thanks for the comments all, lens was still the Series E 50mm. I was traveling light, plus no IBIS so grabbed the fastest aperture, put it on and headed out. George, Waterside District in Norfolk, VA. It’s pretty quiet at night. Last few from that trip out.
Enjoying your B&W work of late Matt. That last shot of the door is really well done.
Nicely done, Michel. Great choice of shutter speed.
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jimmuller wrote:
Through the front door a few moments ago, 7:15pm.
http://www.SouthernRail.com/pics/Z5/SnowStorm.jpg
It is supposed to do this all night and into tomorrow.
Just great to see the lights still on, Jim.
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NightOwl Cat wrote:
I had a similar scene yesterday, but I am sort of shoveled out, and getting ready to head into work, should someone actually be there that has a key to open up. I have no keys or alarm codes, so it would be a wasted trip if I can't get in. Normally a 15-20 minute drive. Hopefully most of the OH drivers are terrified of snow and staying home...
Hope someone with the keys matches your determination Laura. If not maybe you have some MFNG to take some shots to share here on your way back.
grantgoodes wrote:
Wow, some excellent shots, Morten! I always struggled to really capture Winter Light when I lived in Denmark, especially as coming from Canada, I had perhaps different expectations on snow&ice levels and the type of nature to be found. Maybe it was the lack of daylight at this time of year (never seeing the sun during working hours), and somewhat the grey/wet weather Denmark often has in the Winter, but I always found it hard to get out and photograph until the Spring/Summer. You have a good eye, and really made good use of a super-wide-angle.
Thank you very much 🙏
Winter is so beautiful when frosty and summer. But for the most is grey and wet as you described and it is hard to motivate shooting. I did go out this weekend despite grey and will post some shots later
serge07 wrote:
A couple more from the Real Alcazar.
Beneath the Mercury Pond is the 13th century cavern known as the Baths of Maria de Padilla. Maria was the mistress of the King of Castile, Peter the Cruel who enjoyed bathing in the pool. The small area gets crowded but remains a very serene place and one cannot help but admire the arches, different color hues and reflections. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55060158503_4afe75069c_h.jpg
Hall of Ambassadors: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55059076857_3673b7bcf5_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs & 16/3.5 K
Serge
saph wrote:
Actually I will backtrack a bit, I should have mentioned the 28 3.5 PC. My minimal kit would be the 28 PC and the Sonnar 105. I am not choosing between the two!
I don’t hear much from the 28mm PC, what is it that puts it on your list?
