Manual Focus Nikon Glass
p.2631 #1Manual Focus Nikon Glass
rafaelcasd wrote:
Request opinions:
Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?
I have a D3X, D4, D500. My daily Nikon camera is the Z6. I also went through this thought process for upgrading my Z6 to either the Z6iii or Z8, and decided to stand pat. Unlike those other Z bodies, the OG Z6 is all metal. It is full featured and delivers a thoroughly modern image.
Since I run two MILC systems, I did decide to update my elderly A7ii to the A1. Now that is an upgrade I could feel!
Request opinions:
Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?
I have a D3X, D4, D500. My daily Nikon camera is the Z6. I also went through this thought process for upgrading my Z6 to either the Z6iii or Z8, and decided to stand pat. Unlike those other Z bodies, the OG Z6 is all metal. It is full featured and delivers a thoroughly modern image.
Since I run two MILC systems, I did decide to update my elderly A7ii to the A1. Now that is an upgrade I could feel!
May 01, 2026 at 12:09 AM
p.2631 #2Manual Focus Nikon Glass
A few more with the 85/1.4 ai-s
DF_20260426_BLX_7454.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260426_BLX_7477.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260426_BLX_7452.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260426_BLX_7454.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260426_BLX_7477.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260426_BLX_7452.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
May 01, 2026 at 01:11 AM
p.2631 #3Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Jorge Torralba wrote:
F6 and 50mm 1.2 AIS
https://www.50mil.com/gallery/1/U1I1303583589.SEQ.1.jpg
https://www.50mil.com/photo/115243-50MM-photo
D3S and 105mm 2.5 AIS
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1/U1.1777356931.0.jpg
https://www.nikonimages.com/photo/1001689-Nikon-photo
I just shot my first few rolls of Portra, and figured I would only use it in the studio - unless therte is some filter to tone down the slightly warmed tones. However, the D3 shot made me instantly say "D2X color mode", I know the camera has that option? I still think it is some of the best natural looking color out of any camera. What did you shoot for UPI?
F6 and 50mm 1.2 AIS
https://www.50mil.com/gallery/1/U1I1303583589.SEQ.1.jpg
https://www.50mil.com/photo/115243-50MM-photo
D3S and 105mm 2.5 AIS
https://www.nikonimages.com/gallery/1/U1.1777356931.0.jpg
https://www.nikonimages.com/photo/1001689-Nikon-photo
I just shot my first few rolls of Portra, and figured I would only use it in the studio - unless therte is some filter to tone down the slightly warmed tones. However, the D3 shot made me instantly say "D2X color mode", I know the camera has that option? I still think it is some of the best natural looking color out of any camera. What did you shoot for UPI?
May 01, 2026 at 05:26 AM
p.2631 #4Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Rafael,
I think the Z8 is the most feature packed Z for the size. You get most of the Z9 features in a smaller body. Also no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors.
The only reason I sold mine is that I decided on 44x33 medium format for my main photography. Augmented with a Zf just to keep the old Nikon muscle memory. If I wasn't shooting the larger format I would get the Z8 again in a heartbeat. And yes I am now looking
George
rafaelcasd wrote:
Request opinions:
Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?
I think the Z8 is the most feature packed Z for the size. You get most of the Z9 features in a smaller body. Also no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors.
The only reason I sold mine is that I decided on 44x33 medium format for my main photography. Augmented with a Zf just to keep the old Nikon muscle memory. If I wasn't shooting the larger format I would get the Z8 again in a heartbeat. And yes I am now looking
George
rafaelcasd wrote:
Request opinions:
Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?
May 01, 2026 at 08:41 AM
p.2631 #5Manual Focus Nikon Glass
The hunter and the hunted in the suburbs.
HunterInTheSuburbs by James Muller, on Flickr
WildlifeInTheSuburbs by James Muller, on Flickr
HunterInTheSuburbs by James Muller, on FlickrWildlifeInTheSuburbs by James Muller, on FlickrMay 01, 2026 at 01:17 PM
p.2631 #6Manual Focus Nikon Glass
GeorgeBo wrote:
Rafael,
I think the Z8 is the most feature packed Z for the size. You get most of the Z9 features in a smaller body. Also no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors.
The only reason I sold mine is that I decided on 44x33 medium format for my main photography. Augmented with a Zf just to keep the old Nikon muscle memory. If I wasn't shooting...Show more →
Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?
Thanks for all feedback.
This sentence by George seems very relevant to my lens collection: "no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors. "
Bit is is pricey! any other BSI Z cameras?
Rafael,
I think the Z8 is the most feature packed Z for the size. You get most of the Z9 features in a smaller body. Also no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors.
The only reason I sold mine is that I decided on 44x33 medium format for my main photography. Augmented with a Zf just to keep the old Nikon muscle memory. If I wasn't shooting...Show more →
rafaelcasd wrote
Request opinions:Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?
Thanks for all feedback.
This sentence by George seems very relevant to my lens collection: "no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors. "
Bit is is pricey! any other BSI Z cameras?
May 01, 2026 at 02:25 PM
p.2631 #7Manual Focus Nikon Glass
I think they all have BSI, but you said “price is not a consideration” so I was just helping you spend your money
rafaelcasd wrote:
I think the Z8 is the most feature packed Z for the size. You get most of the Z9 features in a smaller body. Also no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors.
The only reason I sold mine is that I decided on 44x33 medium format for my main photography. Augmented with a Zf just to keep the old Nikon muscle memory. If I wasn't shooting the larger format I would get the Z8 again in a heartbeat. And yes I am now looking
George
Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?Thanks for all feedback.
This sentence by George seems very relevant to my lens collection: "no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors. "
Bit is is pricey! any other BSI Z cameras?
rafaelcasd wrote:
GeorgeBo wrote
Rafael,I think the Z8 is the most feature packed Z for the size. You get most of the Z9 features in a smaller body. Also no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors.
The only reason I sold mine is that I decided on 44x33 medium format for my main photography. Augmented with a Zf just to keep the old Nikon muscle memory. If I wasn't shooting the larger format I would get the Z8 again in a heartbeat. And yes I am now looking
George
rafaelcasd wrote
Request opinions:Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?
This sentence by George seems very relevant to my lens collection: "no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors. "
Bit is is pricey! any other BSI Z cameras?
May 01, 2026 at 06:20 PM
p.2631 #8Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Also, watch for used prices considering they are $900 off new. I am seeing some at used stores that are only a couple hundred from new. KEH for example is listing EX+ for $3230, MBP - $3240, while brand new at B&H is $3396. Same at Best Buy locally.
Not that I was looking
rafaelcasd wrote:
I think the Z8 is the most feature packed Z for the size. You get most of the Z9 features in a smaller body. Also no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors.
The only reason I sold mine is that I decided on 44x33 medium format for my main photography. Augmented with a Zf just to keep the old Nikon muscle memory. If I wasn't shooting the larger format I would get the Z8 again in a heartbeat. And yes I am now looking
George
Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?Thanks for all feedback.
This sentence by George seems very relevant to my lens collection: "no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors. "
Bit is is pricey! any other BSI Z cameras?
Not that I was looking
rafaelcasd wrote:
GeorgeBo wrote
Rafael,I think the Z8 is the most feature packed Z for the size. You get most of the Z9 features in a smaller body. Also no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors.
The only reason I sold mine is that I decided on 44x33 medium format for my main photography. Augmented with a Zf just to keep the old Nikon muscle memory. If I wasn't shooting the larger format I would get the Z8 again in a heartbeat. And yes I am now looking
George
rafaelcasd wrote
Request opinions:Have a D3, D800, D810 now hardly used but in great shape so I will keep them, not worth the sell price.
My daily camera is a well used Z6, still in good shape and an occasionally used Z7. For stills these two are as good as any, me thinks.
The Z6 is so old I should take advantage of the current promotions and get a Z6III or a Z7II? or a Z8? Price is not a consideration but value for the $ is.
What is your advice?
This sentence by George seems very relevant to my lens collection: "no mechanical shutter. Stacked BSI sensor and I never experienced any rolling shutter ever. Also never experienced any color casts with adapted wide angle glass like the 2.5cm LTM and old wide Leica glass like you see on non BSI sensors. "
Bit is is pricey! any other BSI Z cameras?
May 01, 2026 at 06:28 PM
p.2631 #9Manual Focus Nikon Glass
GeorgeBo wrote:
... I was just helping you spend your money
Some say this is just an old story to scare children but I have first-hand evidence of the phenomenon.
... I was just helping you spend your money
Some say this is just an old story to scare children but I have first-hand evidence of the phenomenon.
May 02, 2026 at 03:36 AM
p.2631 #10Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Still fooling around with the 8mm 1:8. I have liked it on landscape, did not like it as much in townscape, it seems like the black area on the edges confuses the auto chromatic aberration correction and it is done partially but not well, should be better with manual adjustment. with a filter and B&W film itis probably much sharper, the image is OK, a bit vintage which is fine. Careful focusing with reward on the Z7.
Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-19 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
it was overcast
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-2 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
a selfie
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
The circle being cut off is the reason this lens was replaced with the 7.5mm.
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-8 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
A hudson Terraplane
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-13 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-14 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-15 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-16 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
performance is decent, the lens I mean
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-20 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-19 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickrit was overcast
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-2 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickra selfie
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrThe circle being cut off is the reason this lens was replaced with the 7.5mm.
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-8 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrA hudson Terraplane
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-13 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-14 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-15 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-16 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickrperformance is decent, the lens I mean
Nikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-20 by Rafael Batlle, on FlickrMay 02, 2026 at 01:47 PM
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p.2631 #11Manual Focus Nikon Glass
rafaelcasd wrote:
Still fooling around with the 8mm 1:8. I have liked it on landscape, did not like it as much in townscape, it seems like the black area on the edges confuses the auto chromatic aberration correction and it is done partially but not well, should be better with manual adjustment. with a filter and B&W film itis probably much sharper, the image is OK, a bit vintage which is fine. Careful focusing with reward on the Z7.
Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607317_33f62b21da_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-19 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
it was overcast
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607247_2e200cabe6_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
a selfie
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244654033_59a87a696e_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
The circle being cut off is the reason this lens was replaced with the 7.5mm.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244749219_da2b128d34_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-8 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
A hudson Terraplane
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244749069_7fccea1196_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-13 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244909275_f0a30799cd_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-14 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244909235_cb5bd8b47a_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-15 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607402_3ecfafbd4e_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-16 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
performance is decent, the lens I mean
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244748779_0c28a0a5ee_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-20 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr...Show more →
Nice views. "Up close and personal" with some classics.
Still fooling around with the 8mm 1:8. I have liked it on landscape, did not like it as much in townscape, it seems like the black area on the edges confuses the auto chromatic aberration correction and it is done partially but not well, should be better with manual adjustment. with a filter and B&W film itis probably much sharper, the image is OK, a bit vintage which is fine. Careful focusing with reward on the Z7.
Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607317_33f62b21da_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-19 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
it was overcast
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607247_2e200cabe6_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
a selfie
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244654033_59a87a696e_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
The circle being cut off is the reason this lens was replaced with the 7.5mm.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244749219_da2b128d34_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-8 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
A hudson Terraplane
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244749069_7fccea1196_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-13 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244909275_f0a30799cd_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-14 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244909235_cb5bd8b47a_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-15 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607402_3ecfafbd4e_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-16 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
performance is decent, the lens I mean
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244748779_0c28a0a5ee_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-20 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr...Show more →
Nice views. "Up close and personal" with some classics.
May 02, 2026 at 03:20 PM
p.2631 #12Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Three telly's, small, medium, and large.
105mm f/2.5 PC
RedAndYellow by James Muller, on Flickr
200mm f/4.0 Q
Finches by James Muller, on Flickr
300mm f/4.5 AIS
WoodDucks by James Muller, on Flickr
105mm f/2.5 PC
RedAndYellow by James Muller, on Flickr200mm f/4.0 Q
Finches by James Muller, on Flickr300mm f/4.5 AIS
WoodDucks by James Muller, on FlickrMay 02, 2026 at 03:25 PM
p.2631 #13Manual Focus Nikon Glass
SiMuMe wrote:
I must confess I’ve been loving the Contax 45mm Tessar for its size on an old A7, but then I don’t get to play here. GAS focused on a 45mm P is growing…Regina (@milt) used to post lovely images from the lens. Three examples,...
Here,
here, and here.
Sorry, I just saw your post today. I’ve (once again) broken my ankle (this time it’s the right one) and with the end of the semester, things have been pretty chaotic on my end.
That said, I absolutely love the 45mm f/2.8, it’s one of my favorites. It’s small, lightweight, and I really love the images it produces. Mine was almost new when I bought it and has been perfect. I’d definitely recommend going for it.
This was the first photo I ever posted on this forum (I used the 45mm f/2.8P):
_DSC1758 by Regina, on Flickr
AdaptedLenses wrote
Figured I’d ask here and solicit shots from the 45mm f/2.8 P, any users or experience?I must confess I’ve been loving the Contax 45mm Tessar for its size on an old A7, but then I don’t get to play here. GAS focused on a 45mm P is growing…
Here,
here, and here.
Sorry, I just saw your post today. I’ve (once again) broken my ankle (this time it’s the right one) and with the end of the semester, things have been pretty chaotic on my end.
That said, I absolutely love the 45mm f/2.8, it’s one of my favorites. It’s small, lightweight, and I really love the images it produces. Mine was almost new when I bought it and has been perfect. I’d definitely recommend going for it.
This was the first photo I ever posted on this forum (I used the 45mm f/2.8P):
_DSC1758 by Regina, on FlickrMay 02, 2026 at 05:47 PM
p.2631 #14Manual Focus Nikon Glass
milt wrote:
Sorry, I just saw your post today. I’ve (once again) broken my ankle (this time it’s the right one) and with the end of the semester, things have been pretty chaotic on my end.
Good heavens. (I hope it wasn't from a bicycle accident.) Seein' as how we are essentially neighbors (and I am now officially retired with free time), if you need anything I'll be happy to help if I can.
Sorry, I just saw your post today. I’ve (once again) broken my ankle (this time it’s the right one) and with the end of the semester, things have been pretty chaotic on my end.
Good heavens. (I hope it wasn't from a bicycle accident.) Seein' as how we are essentially neighbors (and I am now officially retired with free time), if you need anything I'll be happy to help if I can.
May 02, 2026 at 06:00 PM
p.2631 #15Manual Focus Nikon Glass
jimmuller wrote:
Good heavens. (I hope it wasn't from a bicycle accident.) Seein' as how we are essentially neighbors (and I am now officially retired with free time), if you need anything I'll be happy to help if I can.
No, it wasn’t from a bicycle accident. I twisted my ankle badly at home. Thanks so much, Jim, I really appreciated the offer. My son is here helping me, and I’ve got a knee walker, so I’m getting around the house pretty well (fingers crossed I don’t injure the other ankle!).
milt wrote
Sorry, I just saw your post today. I’ve (once again) broken my ankle (this time it’s the right one) and with the end of the semester, things have been pretty chaotic on my end.No, it wasn’t from a bicycle accident. I twisted my ankle badly at home. Thanks so much, Jim, I really appreciated the offer. My son is here helping me, and I’ve got a knee walker, so I’m getting around the house pretty well (fingers crossed I don’t injure the other ankle!).
May 02, 2026 at 06:19 PM
p.2631 #16Manual Focus Nikon Glass
rafaelcasd wrote:
Still fooling around with the 8mm 1:8. I have liked it on landscape, did not like it as much in townscape, it seems like the black area on the edges confuses the auto chromatic aberration correction and it is done partially but not well, should be better with manual adjustment. with a filter and B&W film itis probably much sharper, the image is OK, a bit vintage which is fine. Careful focusing with reward on the Z7.
Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607317_33f62b21da_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-19 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
it was overcast
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607247_2e200cabe6_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
a selfie
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244654033_59a87a696e_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
The circle being cut off is the reason this lens was replaced with the 7.5mm.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244749219_da2b128d34_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-8 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
A hudson Terraplane
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244749069_7fccea1196_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-13 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244909275_f0a30799cd_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-14 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244909235_cb5bd8b47a_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-15 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607402_3ecfafbd4e_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-16 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
performance is decent, the lens I mean
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244748779_0c28a0a5ee_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-20 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr...Show more →
These are awesome Rafael
Still fooling around with the 8mm 1:8. I have liked it on landscape, did not like it as much in townscape, it seems like the black area on the edges confuses the auto chromatic aberration correction and it is done partially but not well, should be better with manual adjustment. with a filter and B&W film itis probably much sharper, the image is OK, a bit vintage which is fine. Careful focusing with reward on the Z7.
Rancho Santa Fe cars and coffee
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607317_33f62b21da_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-19 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
it was overcast
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607247_2e200cabe6_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
a selfie
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244654033_59a87a696e_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-6 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
The circle being cut off is the reason this lens was replaced with the 7.5mm.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244749219_da2b128d34_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-8 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
A hudson Terraplane
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244749069_7fccea1196_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-13 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244909275_f0a30799cd_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-14 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244909235_cb5bd8b47a_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-15 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55243607402_3ecfafbd4e_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-16 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr
performance is decent, the lens I mean
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244748779_0c28a0a5ee_k.jpgNikkor 8mm f8 rancho santa fe cars-1-20 by Rafael Batlle, on Flickr...Show more →
These are awesome Rafael
May 02, 2026 at 06:27 PM
p.2631 #17Manual Focus Nikon Glass
jimmuller wrote:
Three telly's, small, medium, and large.
105mm f/2.5 PC
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244945179_579a7df879_b.jpgRedAndYellow by James Muller, on Flickr
200mm f/4.0 Q
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244945159_e387de6ee1_b.jpgFinches by James Muller, on Flickr
300mm f/4.5 AIS
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244945169_c2f9ca77e9_b.jpgWoodDucks by James Muller, on Flickr
That wood duck is one of the most beautiful critters on earth. Get the light behind you - magic
Three telly's, small, medium, and large.
105mm f/2.5 PC
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244945179_579a7df879_b.jpgRedAndYellow by James Muller, on Flickr
200mm f/4.0 Q
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244945159_e387de6ee1_b.jpgFinches by James Muller, on Flickr
300mm f/4.5 AIS
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55244945169_c2f9ca77e9_b.jpgWoodDucks by James Muller, on Flickr
That wood duck is one of the most beautiful critters on earth. Get the light behind you - magic
May 02, 2026 at 06:30 PM
p.2631 #18Manual Focus Nikon Glass
milt wrote:
I must confess I’ve been loving the Contax 45mm Tessar for its size on an old A7, but then I don’t get to play here. GAS focused on a 45mm P is growing…Regina (@milt) used to post lovely images from the lens. Three examples,...
Here,
here, and here.Sorry, I just saw your post today. I’ve (once again) broken my ankle (this time it’s the right one) and with the end of the semester, things have been pretty chaotic on my end.
That said, I absolutely love the 45mm f/2.8, it’s one of my favorites. It’s small, lightweight, and I really love the images it produces. Mine was almost new when I bought it and has been perfect. I’d definitely recommend going for it.
This was the first photo I ever posted on this forum (I used the 45mm f/2.8P):
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52952381212_1b47094d1a_b.jpg_DSC1758 by Regina, on Flickr
That photo is lovely, but that architect needed more toys as a child besides Lego.
SiMuMe wrote
AdaptedLenses wrote
Figured I’d ask here and solicit shots from the 45mm f/2.8 P, any users or experience?I must confess I’ve been loving the Contax 45mm Tessar for its size on an old A7, but then I don’t get to play here. GAS focused on a 45mm P is growing…
Here,
here, and here.
That said, I absolutely love the 45mm f/2.8, it’s one of my favorites. It’s small, lightweight, and I really love the images it produces. Mine was almost new when I bought it and has been perfect. I’d definitely recommend going for it.
This was the first photo I ever posted on this forum (I used the 45mm f/2.8P):
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52952381212_1b47094d1a_b.jpg_DSC1758 by Regina, on Flickr
That photo is lovely, but that architect needed more toys as a child besides Lego.
May 02, 2026 at 06:32 PM
p.2631 #19Manual Focus Nikon Glass
James Markus wrote:
That photo is lovely, but that architect needed more toys as a child besides Lego.
Yeah, except Jenga.
That photo is lovely, but that architect needed more toys as a child besides Lego.
Yeah, except Jenga.
May 02, 2026 at 07:12 PM
p.2631 #20Manual Focus Nikon Glass
James Markus wrote:
That wood duck is one of the most beautiful critters on earth. Get the light behind you - magic
He! I'll tell that to the ducks next time. They will appreciate it, I'm sure.
Yes, they are beautiful, also skittish and reclusive. There were actually two pairs. One pair flew off immediately. I had time to get three non-burst, manual-focus pics before these flew off too. They were below us and too far away for a good close-up even with the 300mm. An uncropped version:
As for the light, the sun was in fact behind us but the sky was overcast, flat white. With bright sun the trees would have put the ducks in shadow, and from that angle the only difference would have been blue sky reflected in the water. So no win there. When we are out walking, pics like that are opportunistic, no time to swap lenses, no setting up, no careful composition, no asking the subjects to step a few feet to the right and move closer together. Though I confess it never occurred to me to ask. Maybe next time I see them...
(And you are absolutely right.)
That wood duck is one of the most beautiful critters on earth. Get the light behind you - magic
He! I'll tell that to the ducks next time. They will appreciate it, I'm sure.
Yes, they are beautiful, also skittish and reclusive. There were actually two pairs. One pair flew off immediately. I had time to get three non-burst, manual-focus pics before these flew off too. They were below us and too far away for a good close-up even with the 300mm. An uncropped version:
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As for the light, the sun was in fact behind us but the sky was overcast, flat white. With bright sun the trees would have put the ducks in shadow, and from that angle the only difference would have been blue sky reflected in the water. So no win there. When we are out walking, pics like that are opportunistic, no time to swap lenses, no setting up, no careful composition, no asking the subjects to step a few feet to the right and move closer together.
Though I confess it never occurred to me to ask. Maybe next time I see them...(And you are absolutely right.)
May 03, 2026 at 04:58 AM