Manual Focus Nikon Glass
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Horizon 22 candid.
Z8 & 50/2 HC
DSC_5091: Horizon 22 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Z8 & 50/2 HC
DSC_5091: Horizon 22 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrColin
Jun 01, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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cadman342001 wrote:
The reason for buying a Zf
Nugget Point Lighthouse with NKJ 28/2 (which you can see by the coma is not really suited to astro, I was also shooting the Viltrox 16/1.8 - https://flic.kr/p/2sg6UYh )
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55305044900_9f5532326b_b.jpgDSC_6328-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Gorgeous. And amazing Viltrox and framing on your Flickr link.
Jun 01, 2026 at 02:01 PM
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Just before dinner I noticed Tulip petals raining out of my tree. Seems a bit early. 200mm f4 ais micro focus racked through CH drive mode bursts on the D850
Jun 01, 2026 at 07:36 PM
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jimmuller wrote:
Thanks. 1001 Nights has no entry for a 28mm f2 or 2.8cm f2. But I did find a Ken Rockwell review. (I never know how much to believe in Mr. Rockwell's reviews. 
)
My friend Jim R gave me a 2.8cm f/3.5 s/n333xxx which I haven't used much. It's probably not related.
It's this one Jim
https://www.destoutz.ch/lens_28mm_f2_320040.html
From
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html#28
It's the 28/2 N on the list
cadman342001 wrote
Sorry, it's actually the Nikkor-N 28/2 s/n 297xxx c.1972. Confused it with my 55/1.2. )My friend Jim R gave me a 2.8cm f/3.5 s/n333xxx which I haven't used much. It's probably not related.
It's this one Jim
https://www.destoutz.ch/lens_28mm_f2_320040.html
From
http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/lenses.html#28
It's the 28/2 N on the list
Jun 02, 2026 at 02:31 AM
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lumenspixel wrote:
Nugget Point Lighthouse with NKJ 28/2 (which you can see by the coma is not really suited to astro, I was also shooting the Viltrox 16/1.8 - https://flic.kr/p/2sg6UYh )
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55305044900_9f5532326b_b.jpgDSC_6328-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
AndyGorgeous. And amazing Viltrox and framing on your Flickr link.
Thanks Michel !
Here's the view while I was waiting for night time
DSC_6202-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
There are more islands behind the lighthouse promontory too which you can view from the observation platform on the other side, the end of it is visible in this shot on the right
Andy
cadman342001 wrote
The reason for buying a ZfNugget Point Lighthouse with NKJ 28/2 (which you can see by the coma is not really suited to astro, I was also shooting the Viltrox 16/1.8 - https://flic.kr/p/2sg6UYh )
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55305044900_9f5532326b_b.jpgDSC_6328-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Thanks Michel !
Here's the view while I was waiting for night time
DSC_6202-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrThere are more islands behind the lighthouse promontory too which you can view from the observation platform on the other side, the end of it is visible in this shot on the right
Andy
Jun 02, 2026 at 02:35 AM
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cadman342001 wrote:
It's this one Jim
Got it, thanks.
I have this one, technically a 2.8cm, 1001 Nights entry #12.
https://www.destoutz.ch/lens_2.8cm_f3.5_302162.html
Very different elements and iris, so not related.
I've done very little with it so far. Seeing other pics taken with a 28mm is instructive! It's heavier than my 35mm so given the choice I usually leave it at home.
It's this one Jim
Got it, thanks.
I have this one, technically a 2.8cm, 1001 Nights entry #12.
https://www.destoutz.ch/lens_2.8cm_f3.5_302162.html
Very different elements and iris, so not related.
I've done very little with it so far. Seeing other pics taken with a 28mm is instructive! It's heavier than my 35mm so given the choice I usually leave it at home.
Jun 02, 2026 at 04:03 AM
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More random pics from the woods.
White-breasted Nuthatch in an unusual position
Nuthatch
by James Muller, on Flickr
Mourning Cloak, an early riser in the spring
MourningCloak
by James Muller, on Flickr
Eastern Pine Elfin, one of the few butterflies to eat from pine trees
EasternPineElfin
by James Muller, on Flickr
One of the Flycatchers, probably Eastern Phoebe. Not the best picture but it flew off before I could do a proper focus.
EasternPhoebeProbably
by James Muller, on Flickr
FlyAway
by James Muller, on Flickr
Something different. When I saw this I thought of serge07's picture of Giambologna's Abduction of a Sabine Woman. Carved by weather and sun from a single block of wood.
TreeTrunk
by James Muller, on Flickr
White-breasted Nuthatch in an unusual position
Nuthatchby James Muller, on Flickr
Mourning Cloak, an early riser in the spring
MourningCloakby James Muller, on Flickr
Eastern Pine Elfin, one of the few butterflies to eat from pine trees
EasternPineElfinby James Muller, on Flickr
One of the Flycatchers, probably Eastern Phoebe. Not the best picture but it flew off before I could do a proper focus.
EasternPhoebeProbablyby James Muller, on Flickr
FlyAwayby James Muller, on Flickr
Something different. When I saw this I thought of serge07's picture of Giambologna's Abduction of a Sabine Woman. Carved by weather and sun from a single block of wood.
TreeTrunkby James Muller, on Flickr
Jun 02, 2026 at 04:55 AM
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I passed this old farm shed a few times on the way to and from the lighthouse
Zf nikkor-n 28/2 @ 5.6
DSC_6349-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Zf nikkor-n 28/2 @ 5.6
DSC_6349-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrAndy
Jun 03, 2026 at 06:54 AM
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jimmuller wrote:
More random pics from the woods.
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309642314_56b5d5a44f_b.jpgFlyAway
by James Muller, on Flickr
Something different. When I saw this I thought of serge07's picture of Giambologna's Abduction of a Sabine Woman. Carved by weather and sun from a single block of wood.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309544148_4b42914559_b.jpgTreeTrunk
by James Muller, on Flickr
Loving these two, Jim, as well as the caption on the last one.
More random pics from the woods.
...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309642314_56b5d5a44f_b.jpgFlyAway
by James Muller, on Flickr
Something different. When I saw this I thought of serge07's picture of Giambologna's Abduction of a Sabine Woman. Carved by weather and sun from a single block of wood.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309544148_4b42914559_b.jpgTreeTrunk
by James Muller, on Flickr
Loving these two, Jim, as well as the caption on the last one.
Jun 03, 2026 at 07:25 AM
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pbraymond wrote:
Moving things along, 20mm f3.5AI.
https://www.pbraymond.com/img/s/v-10/p1422509008-6.jpg
Lovely. Haven't seen fog in well over a month. It's looking like a very dry winter this side.
Moving things along, 20mm f3.5AI.
https://www.pbraymond.com/img/s/v-10/p1422509008-6.jpg
Lovely. Haven't seen fog in well over a month. It's looking like a very dry winter this side.
Jun 03, 2026 at 07:27 AM
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cadman342001 wrote:
I passed this old farm shed a few times on the way to and from the lighthouse
Zf nikkor-n 28/2 @ 5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309540259_75981e9408_h.jpgDSC_6349-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Well seen and executed, Andy. Light was good.
I passed this old farm shed a few times on the way to and from the lighthouse
Zf nikkor-n 28/2 @ 5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309540259_75981e9408_h.jpgDSC_6349-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Well seen and executed, Andy. Light was good.
Jun 03, 2026 at 07:28 AM
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serge07 wrote:
Riccardo, terrific photograph of the Sciliar Massif, great film colors.
Thank you, Serge.
All too often, we forget just how good reversible film was—and still is—with its incredible image quality
serge07 wrote:
Palazzo Vecchio (14th century) ...
Are you in Tuscany? I returned to Rome yesterday from Casentino, where the Arno River has its source.
I have a few hundred photos to sort through, and I hope to share a few of them in the Nikon Z Images Thread.
Ciao,
Riccardo
Riccardo, terrific photograph of the Sciliar Massif, great film colors.
Thank you, Serge.
All too often, we forget just how good reversible film was—and still is—with its incredible image quality
serge07 wrote:
Palazzo Vecchio (14th century) ...
Are you in Tuscany? I returned to Rome yesterday from Casentino, where the Arno River has its source.
I have a few hundred photos to sort through, and I hope to share a few of them in the Nikon Z Images Thread.
Ciao,
Riccardo
Jun 03, 2026 at 09:41 AM
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A mosquito sandwich, though I had no idea there was a mosquito in the picture until I downloaded the image to the computer.
Nikkor-Q Auto 13.5cm f/3.5 + OG Z5.
Jim, it would have been Df, but IBIS sealed it. Every time I use it, I find it remarkable how sensitive to light the sensor is compared to D700/D3.The game sure has moved.
A rose by Siphiwe
Mosquito on tree by Siphiwe
Another rose by Siphiwe
Nikkor-Q Auto 13.5cm f/3.5 + OG Z5.
Jim, it would have been Df, but IBIS sealed it. Every time I use it, I find it remarkable how sensitive to light the sensor is compared to D700/D3.The game sure has moved.
Jun 03, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Bird photography is a lot like fishing. The object of fishing is not to catch fish. It's to try to catch fish. Bird photography is the same way. Otherwise why would I carry a camera with 197 pounds of glass attached (okay, I exaggerate a little) into the woods? And come away with no bird pics? (My sweetie suggested I take the 300mm x 1.4 combo. It wasn't my idea. Really.) Lots of birdsong. None visible. Nevertheless, we did get a few pics of interest.
The Tiger Swallowtails have been flying for a few days. They don't stop very often.
TigerSwallowtail (1)
by James Muller, on Flickr
Hemlock, continuing the sequence of evergreen trees.
Hemlock2
by James Muller, on Flickr
The Tiger Swallowtails have been flying for a few days. They don't stop very often.
TigerSwallowtail (1)by James Muller, on Flickr
Hemlock, continuing the sequence of evergreen trees.
Hemlock2by James Muller, on Flickr
Jun 03, 2026 at 03:49 PM
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Ripolini wrote:
Thank you, Serge.
All too often, we forget just how good reversible film was—and still is—with its incredible image quality
Are you in Tuscany? I returned to Rome yesterday from Casentino, where the Arno River has its source.
I have a few hundred photos to sort through, and I hope to share a few of them in the Nikon Z Images Thread.
Ciao,
Riccardo
HI, Riccardo:
We were in Tuscany, mainly Firenze. The time traveled way too fast, we returned on the 5th of May.
Casentino looks like a beautiful area for rest and relaxation. Firenze was way too crowded at times, apparently it gets much worse during the peak summer months, yikes!
I look forward to checking out your photos on the Z image thread.
Serge
serge07 wrote
Riccardo, terrific photograph of the Sciliar Massif, great film colors.All too often, we forget just how good reversible film was—and still is—with its incredible image quality
serge07 wrote
Palazzo Vecchio (14th century) ...I have a few hundred photos to sort through, and I hope to share a few of them in the Nikon Z Images Thread.
Ciao,
Riccardo
HI, Riccardo:
We were in Tuscany, mainly Firenze. The time traveled way too fast, we returned on the 5th of May.
Casentino looks like a beautiful area for rest and relaxation. Firenze was way too crowded at times, apparently it gets much worse during the peak summer months, yikes!
I look forward to checking out your photos on the Z image thread.
Serge
Jun 04, 2026 at 06:20 AM
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Colin, great views and photos from London.
Ray, excellent foggy photograph.
Siphiwe, very nice captures of the flowering, garden, great colors.
Andy, great shot waiting for the nigh time.
I heard the motor, turned around and only had time too estimate the focus. The shutter speed was a tad low.
Fun summer wheels, AC Cobra 427:
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Ray, excellent foggy photograph.
Siphiwe, very nice captures of the flowering, garden, great colors.
Andy, great shot waiting for the nigh time.
I heard the motor, turned around and only had time too estimate the focus. The shutter speed was a tad low.
Fun summer wheels, AC Cobra 427:
Fuji S5 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Jun 04, 2026 at 09:15 AM
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cadman342001 wrote:
Nugget Point Lighthouse with NKJ 28/2 (which you can see by the coma is not really suited to astro, I was also shooting the Viltrox 16/1.8 - https://flic.kr/p/2sg6UYh )
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55305044900_9f5532326b_b.jpgDSC_6328-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
AndyGorgeous. And amazing Viltrox and framing on your Flickr link.Thanks Michel !
Here's the view while I was waiting for night time
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309180921_7906e956f0_h.jpgDSC_6202-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
There are more islands behind the lighthouse promontory too which you can view from the observation platform on the other side, the end of it is visible in this shot on the right
Andy
Superb as well.
lumenspixel wrote
cadman342001 wrote
The reason for buying a ZfNugget Point Lighthouse with NKJ 28/2 (which you can see by the coma is not really suited to astro, I was also shooting the Viltrox 16/1.8 - https://flic.kr/p/2sg6UYh )
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55305044900_9f5532326b_b.jpgDSC_6328-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
Here's the view while I was waiting for night time
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55309180921_7906e956f0_h.jpgDSC_6202-Edit by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
There are more islands behind the lighthouse promontory too which you can view from the observation platform on the other side, the end of it is visible in this shot on the right
Andy
Superb as well.
Jun 04, 2026 at 02:42 PM
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Waiting at the market.
Nikon O 35 2,0
Boucherie Bougeard by lumens pixel, sur Flickr
Nikon O 35 2,0
Boucherie Bougeard by lumens pixel, sur FlickrJun 04, 2026 at 02:47 PM
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Zf & ~70 year old Nikkor P.C 8.5cm f2 LTM
Jun 04, 2026 at 07:48 PM