Manual Focus Nikon Glass
p.2663 #1Manual Focus Nikon Glass
More 20/3.5 AI-S test shots from yesterday. Really love the lens, everything.
Jul 12, 2026 at 11:16 AM
p.2663 #2Manual Focus Nikon Glass
jimmuller wrote:
Last set from that roll of film. Film pics just look different. But then, you knew that.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55381122222_d5da5d7273_b.jpgRhodadendron
by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55382186693_92f456b8e2_b.jpgEveningPrimrose
by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55381122292_49ae59033d_b.jpgOrangePurple
by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55381122542_f2e1898083_b.jpgPortiaThePorsche
by James Muller, on Flickr
Very nice - especially the Porsche
Last set from that roll of film. Film pics just look different. But then, you knew that.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55381122222_d5da5d7273_b.jpgRhodadendron
by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55382186693_92f456b8e2_b.jpgEveningPrimrose
by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55381122292_49ae59033d_b.jpgOrangePurple
by James Muller, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55381122542_f2e1898083_b.jpgPortiaThePorsche
by James Muller, on Flickr
Very nice - especially the Porsche
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:19 PM
p.2663 #3Manual Focus Nikon Glass
serge07 wrote:
Jim, that is a good looking car.
I had only seen the Tower from the airport before this visit. It was much darker then covered with centuries of patina. It surprised me how brilliant it is today. The first has quite a bit of haze/smoke from the nearby fire.
Between 1589-1592 Galileo conducted his famous gravity experiment dropping two spheres of different weights from the Tower.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55386944498_290a23f817_h.jpg
The last photo taken, it was time to begin the trek to the train station.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55386998719_2a26ca4fb4_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Both excellent Serge 👏
Jim, that is a good looking car.
I had only seen the Tower from the airport before this visit. It was much darker then covered with centuries of patina. It surprised me how brilliant it is today. The first has quite a bit of haze/smoke from the nearby fire.
Between 1589-1592 Galileo conducted his famous gravity experiment dropping two spheres of different weights from the Tower.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55386944498_290a23f817_h.jpg
The last photo taken, it was time to begin the trek to the train station.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55386998719_2a26ca4fb4_h.jpg
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
Both excellent Serge 👏
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM
p.2663 #4Manual Focus Nikon Glass
leighton w wrote:
This lily has some color as opposed to the whole white one I shared the other day. 50-135mm f3.5 ais.
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And for a reference shot below, this is all that's left of the plant which is around 5 to 6 feet tall after the deer have had a snack.
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Amazing details - very nice
This lily has some color as opposed to the whole white one I shared the other day. 50-135mm f3.5 ais.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKN3vgz4NA65Fcl8Ew8mJCo9JqHnppN450qZaKXvTa12KlNEdWcYyWhMw074fIDaGycILU6ur4G_3WgAXSYlX-gtyPbUbrNnX2r7MbyM2xRX8U8gvr70kYszxLMCG8B3hNbHxJiZLBvRWWxVdD0jkeZb8WkbX6pi40uRcgmGR300nDOUpgaz_XrjXD0c/s1600/DSCF8750.jpg
And for a reference shot below, this is all that's left of the plant which is around 5 to 6 feet tall after the deer have had a snack.
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Amazing details - very nice
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:21 PM
p.2663 #5Manual Focus Nikon Glass
SiMuMe wrote:
This set was inspired by Jim. I haven't been taking pictures recently, but thought I'd take a walk this afternoon. It didn't happen. When I was finally done, the sun had already set. I mounted the Nikkor-H for its speed hoping I will find something worthy in the garden at least. This was the first thing I saw. As I framed the first shot wide open, I recalled Jim's purple Petunias. I find this lens very hard to focus wide open. I thought I got the wide open shot but clearly focus is a bit front of where I intended....Show more →
I think I prefer the 2.8 - the right amount of sharpness and nice bokeh imo
This set was inspired by Jim. I haven't been taking pictures recently, but thought I'd take a walk this afternoon. It didn't happen. When I was finally done, the sun had already set. I mounted the Nikkor-H for its speed hoping I will find something worthy in the garden at least. This was the first thing I saw. As I framed the first shot wide open, I recalled Jim's purple Petunias. I find this lens very hard to focus wide open. I thought I got the wide open shot but clearly focus is a bit front of where I intended....Show more →
I think I prefer the 2.8 - the right amount of sharpness and nice bokeh imo
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
p.2663 #6Manual Focus Nikon Glass
serge07 wrote:
Glen, great to see you and hope you stay for a while. Nice photos and processing as usual.
atnpro, excellent series and processing. Congrats on the Z6II, looks like a fantastic camera.
Florence, talented chap:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388932244_b94b7d5225_h.jpg
Santa Maria Del Fiore in the background.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387813937_5cca552839_h.jpg
X-E1 + 5.8cm f/1.4
Serge
These are brilliant - well spotted and executed 👍
Glen, great to see you and hope you stay for a while. Nice photos and processing as usual.
atnpro, excellent series and processing. Congrats on the Z6II, looks like a fantastic camera.
Florence, talented chap:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388932244_b94b7d5225_h.jpg
Santa Maria Del Fiore in the background.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387813937_5cca552839_h.jpg
X-E1 + 5.8cm f/1.4
Serge
These are brilliant - well spotted and executed 👍
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:24 PM
p.2663 #7Manual Focus Nikon Glass
atnpro wrote:
More 20/3.5 AI-S test shots from yesterday. Really love the lens, everything.
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1372.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1825.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1325.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1274.jpg
I like your BW style 👏
More 20/3.5 AI-S test shots from yesterday. Really love the lens, everything.
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1372.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1825.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1325.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1274.jpg
I like your BW style 👏
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
p.2663 #8Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Here's a few 20/2.8 ai-s shot with Df
DF_20260710_BLX_7971.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7959.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7969.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7958.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7960.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7956.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7971.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7959.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7969.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7958.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7960.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
DF_20260710_BLX_7956.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:29 PM
p.2663 #9Manual Focus Nikon Glass
atnpro wrote:
More 20/3.5 AI-S test shots from yesterday. Really love the lens, everything.
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1372.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1825.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1325.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1274.jpg
Love the last one with the long shadow, also the composition.
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BLLX wrote:
Here's a few 20/2.8 ai-s shot with Df
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389199258_1b7902a724_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7971.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389065371_52da04fc97_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7959.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389250484_eba5df45f2_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7969.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389065286_f0c728edc0_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7958.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389199083_8e23cd63f1_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7960.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389249989_0353908276_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7956.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
The first one does it for me!
More 20/3.5 AI-S test shots from yesterday. Really love the lens, everything.
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1372.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1825.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1325.jpg
https://softlight0.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/msp_1274.jpg
Love the last one with the long shadow, also the composition.
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BLLX wrote:
Here's a few 20/2.8 ai-s shot with Df
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389199258_1b7902a724_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7971.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389065371_52da04fc97_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7959.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389250484_eba5df45f2_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7969.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389065286_f0c728edc0_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7958.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389199083_8e23cd63f1_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7960.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55389249989_0353908276_b.jpg
DF_20260710_BLX_7956.jpg by -Morten-, on Flickr
The first one does it for me!
Jul 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
p.2663 #10Manual Focus Nikon Glass
serge07 wrote:
Jim, that is a good looking car.
Serge
Thanks. But it can't hold a candle to the Pisa Tower!
Jim, that is a good looking car.
Serge
Thanks. But it can't hold a candle to the Pisa Tower!
Jul 12, 2026 at 02:05 PM
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p.2663 #11Manual Focus Nikon Glass
BLLX wrote:
Very nice - especially the Porsche
Thank you.
Very nice - especially the Porsche
Thank you.
Jul 12, 2026 at 02:08 PM
p.2663 #12Manual Focus Nikon Glass
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Jul 12, 2026 at 02:54 PM
p.2663 #13Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Hope all is well, good to see Leighton back.
Little time to shoot, even less to edit. Finally getting to a few from the 4th activities. 50-135mm
Little time to shoot, even less to edit. Finally getting to a few from the 4th activities. 50-135mm
Jul 12, 2026 at 08:20 PM
p.2663 #14Manual Focus Nikon Glass
BLLX wrote:
Here's a few 20/2.8 ai-s shot with Df
Super shots. The ais really handles flared well. This demonstrates how well it is corrected.
Here's a few 20/2.8 ai-s shot with Df
Super shots. The ais really handles flared well. This demonstrates how well it is corrected.
Jul 12, 2026 at 09:11 PM
p.2663 #15Manual Focus Nikon Glass
atnpro wrote:
More 20/3.5 AI-S test shots from yesterday. Really love the lens, everything.
Wide angle is fun, and it looks like you are enjoying the new lens. Welcome to the forum.
More 20/3.5 AI-S test shots from yesterday. Really love the lens, everything.
Wide angle is fun, and it looks like you are enjoying the new lens. Welcome to the forum.
Jul 12, 2026 at 09:15 PM
p.2663 #16Manual Focus Nikon Glass
After dinner and the news a short trip through the darkening back yard to check on the garden with the D850, 135mm f2.0 ai green dotting all the way.
Wide open 8 image stack
Wide open 3 image stack
Wide open 3 image stack
Wide open 5 image stack
Wide open 8 image stack
Wide open 3 image stack
Wide open 3 image stack
Wide open 5 image stack
Jul 12, 2026 at 09:19 PM
p.2663 #17Manual Focus Nikon Glass
"And God said, 'Let there be light.'"
20/3.5 AI-S
20/3.5 AI-S
Jul 12, 2026 at 09:27 PM
p.2663 #18Manual Focus Nikon Glass
atnpro wrote:
"And God said, 'Let there be light.'"
https://i.imgur.com/JcntOGd.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/KNlVIA2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/y92zTfG.jpg
20/3.5 AI-S
I wasn't seeing this last batch until I turned off my VPN. Good set. Embrace the flare
"And God said, 'Let there be light.'"
https://i.imgur.com/JcntOGd.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/KNlVIA2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/y92zTfG.jpg
20/3.5 AI-S
I wasn't seeing this last batch until I turned off my VPN. Good set. Embrace the flare
Jul 12, 2026 at 09:34 PM
p.2663 #19Manual Focus Nikon Glass
BLLX wrote:
atnpro, excellent series and processing. Congrats on the Z6II, looks like a fantastic camera.
Florence, talented chap:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388932244_b94b7d5225_h.jpg
Santa Maria Del Fiore in the background.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387813937_5cca552839_h.jpg
X-E1 + 5.8cm f/1.4
SergeThese are brilliant - well spotted and executed 👍
Thank you, Morten.
Great series with the 28/2.8 AIs.
Serge
serge07 wrote
Glen, great to see you and hope you stay for a while. Nice photos and processing as usual.atnpro, excellent series and processing. Congrats on the Z6II, looks like a fantastic camera.
Florence, talented chap:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388932244_b94b7d5225_h.jpg
Santa Maria Del Fiore in the background.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387813937_5cca552839_h.jpg
X-E1 + 5.8cm f/1.4
Serge
Thank you, Morten.
Great series with the 28/2.8 AIs.
Serge
Jul 13, 2026 at 05:55 AM
p.2663 #20Manual Focus Nikon Glass
I've had my 50/1.2 Ai-S for quite a while. I decided to use it this past weekend and snap a few shots
Jul 13, 2026 at 08:05 AM