Manual Focus Nikon Glass
p.2672 #1Manual Focus Nikon Glass
pbraymond wrote:
Trying to make 4mph seem fast, 85mm f1.8H.
https://www.pbraymond.com/img/s/v-10/p1561045858-6.jpg
You succeeded.
Trying to make 4mph seem fast, 85mm f1.8H.
https://www.pbraymond.com/img/s/v-10/p1561045858-6.jpg
You succeeded.
Aug 04, 2026 at 03:24 PM
p.2672 #2Manual Focus Nikon Glass
From the domestic front - relaxing in the back yard. All taken with the 200mm f/4 Q Auto.
GardenPhlox1
by James Muller, on Flickr
DayLillies
by James Muller, on Flickr
SharonTendingThePlants
by James Muller, on Flickr
NewEnglandAsters
by James Muller, on Flickr
This one was taken with f/22.
SunThroughTrees
by James Muller, on Flickr
GardenPhlox1by James Muller, on Flickr
DayLilliesby James Muller, on Flickr
SharonTendingThePlantsby James Muller, on Flickr
NewEnglandAstersby James Muller, on Flickr
This one was taken with f/22.
SunThroughTreesby James Muller, on Flickr
Aug 04, 2026 at 04:14 PM
p.2672 #3Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Following on from Jim's domestic tranquility to gritty urban London.
One of the last burst of images I took before entering the Underground/Subway network.
Nikon Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
Z62_9378: Casual smoker by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
A couple of frames later as I was going down the stairs.
Lens didn't have a hood so was flaring.
Z62_9382 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
One of the last burst of images I took before entering the Underground/Subway network.
Nikon Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
Z62_9378: Casual smoker by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrA couple of frames later as I was going down the stairs.
Lens didn't have a hood so was flaring.
Z62_9382 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrColin
Aug 04, 2026 at 05:02 PM
p.2672 #4Manual Focus Nikon Glass
These are great! The second especially. Looks like Natasha Lyonne, an actress
DeltaSigma wrote:
Following on from Jim's domestic tranquility to gritty urban London.
One of the last burst of images I took before entering the Underground/Subway network.
Nikon Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55443264576_11f945e94f_h.jpgZ62_9378: Casual smoker by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
A couple of frames later as I was going down the stairs.
Lens didn't have a hood so was flaring.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55443277776_59946c35ca_h.jpgZ62_9382 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
DeltaSigma wrote:
Following on from Jim's domestic tranquility to gritty urban London.
One of the last burst of images I took before entering the Underground/Subway network.
Nikon Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55443264576_11f945e94f_h.jpgZ62_9378: Casual smoker by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
A couple of frames later as I was going down the stairs.
Lens didn't have a hood so was flaring.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55443277776_59946c35ca_h.jpgZ62_9382 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Aug 04, 2026 at 05:55 PM
p.2672 #5Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Tried something today that I was pretty sure wouldn't work. I mounted the El-Nikkor 63mm f2.8 N to my D800. F-mount to M39 + 12mm-19mm adjustable helicoid. Flange distance is 46.5mm, but the helicoid's min 12mm, and F-mount adapter are a touch too thick to keep it under 63mm. I have two more options that I likely will pursue. As it was I could focus to about 42 inches, and that made portraits possible - which I will post tomorrow after my eye appt. These are shot with the D850 and Nikkor-S.C 55mm-f1.2 plus the modified tc16a wide open. The 63mm cobble up lens are the last two.
Aug 04, 2026 at 09:06 PM
p.2672 #6Manual Focus Nikon Glass
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
Z62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
Z62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on FlickrColin
Aug 05, 2026 at 02:08 AM
p.2672 #7Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Very interesting, Colin and good thing you captured it.
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Very interesting, Colin and good thing you captured it.
Aug 05, 2026 at 03:01 AM
p.2672 #8Manual Focus Nikon Glass
jimmuller wrote:
From the domestic front - relaxing in the back yard. All taken with the 200mm f/4 Q Auto.
About time. You've been laying low of late, Jim.
From the domestic front - relaxing in the back yard. All taken with the 200mm f/4 Q Auto.
About time. You've been laying low of late, Jim.
Aug 05, 2026 at 03:03 AM
p.2672 #9Manual Focus Nikon Glass
SiMuMe wrote:
About time. You've been laying low of late, Jim.
I've been busy. Retirement is more time-consuming than it's made out to be.
Besides, I've been carrying a film camera sometimes. You take pictures, wait until you've filled the roll, then wait for developing. Only after all that can you open the box of chocolates and see what's inside.
jimmuller wrote
From the domestic front - relaxing in the back yard. All taken with the 200mm f/4 Q Auto.I've been busy. Retirement is more time-consuming than it's made out to be.
Besides, I've been carrying a film camera sometimes. You take pictures, wait until you've filled the roll, then wait for developing. Only after all that can you open the box of chocolates and see what's inside.
Aug 05, 2026 at 03:35 AM
p.2672 #10Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Good work! How did you get so close with all of these without being spotted?
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Good work! How did you get so close with all of these without being spotted?
Aug 05, 2026 at 04:07 AM
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p.2672 #11Manual Focus Nikon Glass
James Markus wrote:
Tried something today that I was pretty sure wouldn't work. I mounted the El-Nikkor 63mm f2.8 N to my D800. F-mount to M39 + 12mm-19mm adjustable helicoid. Flange distance is 46.5mm, but the helicoid's min 12mm, and F-mount adapter are a touch too thick to keep it under 63mm. I have two more options that I likely will pursue. As it was I could focus to about 42 inches, and that made portraits possible - which I will post tomorrow after my eye appt. These are shot with the D850 and Nikkor-S.C 55mm-f1.2 plus the modified tc16a wide open....Show more →
Very interesting setup, James. I see no particular evidence that the 63/2.8 is in any way different from the other EL-Nikkors, aside from it's focal-length being perhaps in the sweet spot for greater than lifesize when reversed, but this sudden flurry of attention to it is tingling my NAS -- I must resist the urge!
Tried something today that I was pretty sure wouldn't work. I mounted the El-Nikkor 63mm f2.8 N to my D800. F-mount to M39 + 12mm-19mm adjustable helicoid. Flange distance is 46.5mm, but the helicoid's min 12mm, and F-mount adapter are a touch too thick to keep it under 63mm. I have two more options that I likely will pursue. As it was I could focus to about 42 inches, and that made portraits possible - which I will post tomorrow after my eye appt. These are shot with the D850 and Nikkor-S.C 55mm-f1.2 plus the modified tc16a wide open....Show more →
Very interesting setup, James. I see no particular evidence that the 63/2.8 is in any way different from the other EL-Nikkors, aside from it's focal-length being perhaps in the sweet spot for greater than lifesize when reversed, but this sudden flurry of attention to it is tingling my NAS -- I must resist the urge!
Aug 05, 2026 at 06:15 AM
p.2672 #12Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Looks like a hypocritical fashion cliche. Even the RBF is practiced. It must be harder to be original or on the cutting edge today.
Aug 05, 2026 at 06:32 AM
p.2672 #13Manual Focus Nikon Glass
leighton w wrote:
DeltaSigma wrote
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
I actually find the 28mm to be a bit tight. I’d rather get closer since it oddly seems safer. Z8 with 14-30 S is my preference. Thought I would go mostly MF on my walkabout and since I don’t like the performance from my 24mm NC the 28mm is the widest I have (not counting the 16/3.5 fisheye). The Z6 is nice and compact and the FTZ with the 28 it isn’t too big an overall unit. I used a Peak design wrist strap (fantastic) for security and dangle the camera from my hand below waist level. It is in portrait mode pointing forwards, balanced on the grip by my fingers with thumb across the shutter release. People don’t seem to notice the camera, let alone me triggering it with a simple squeeze of my hand. A lot has to come together - correct zone focus, interesting character, other people suddenly getting in the way, blurry image (even at 1/500sec min). My keeper rate isn’t very high but I like the challenge.
Aug 05, 2026 at 08:04 AM
p.2672 #14Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.
Either he is an American in London or he is trying to look like one.
I don't get it.
No offense intended to anyone.
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.
Either he is an American in London or he is trying to look like one.
I don't get it.
No offense intended to anyone.
Aug 05, 2026 at 08:35 AM
p.2672 #15Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Here are the D800 and El-Nikkor 63mm f2.8 N portrait results, and a dof study to examine bokeh. The transition from in focus to oof seems smoother, or more graduall that a fast normal lens.
Asking permission to take her portrait - something I always do
After her yes - the barrel distortion is quite attractive imo
focused on the "8" in 800
focused on the "N" in Nikon
Asking permission to take her portrait - something I always do
After her yes - the barrel distortion is quite attractive imo
focused on the "8" in 800
focused on the "N" in Nikon
Aug 05, 2026 at 09:31 AM
p.2672 #16Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Z5 + 28 f/2.8 Ai-s (teamLab Biovortex, Kyoto)
DZ5_5071_W by Andrea Telleschi, su Flickr
DZ5_5071_W by Andrea Telleschi, su FlickrAug 05, 2026 at 03:01 PM
p.2672 #17Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
ColinGood work! How did you get so close with all of these without being spotted?I actually find the 28mm to be a bit tight. I’d rather get closer since it oddly seems safer. Z8 with 14-30 S is my preference. Thought I would go mostly MF on my walkabout and since I don’t like the performance from my 24mm NC the 28mm is the widest I have (not counting the 16/3.5 fisheye). The Z6 is nice and compact and the FTZ with the 28 it isn’t too big an overall unit. I used a Peak design wrist strap (fantastic) for security and dangle the camera from my hand below waist level. It is in...Show more →
Seems like it works for you. You need to do more like them.
leighton w wrote
DeltaSigma wrote
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Seems like it works for you. You need to do more like them.
Aug 06, 2026 at 04:00 AM
p.2672 #18Manual Focus Nikon Glass
Andrea_Telleschi wrote:
Z5 + 28 f/2.8 Ai-s (teamLab Biovortex, Kyoto)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55444108787_858dbc4977_b.jpgDZ5_5071_W by Andrea Telleschi, su Flickr
Not sure what I'm looking at, but I like it.
Z5 + 28 f/2.8 Ai-s (teamLab Biovortex, Kyoto)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55444108787_858dbc4977_b.jpgDZ5_5071_W by Andrea Telleschi, su Flickr
Not sure what I'm looking at, but I like it.
Aug 06, 2026 at 04:02 AM
p.2672 #19Manual Focus Nikon Glass
DeltaSigma wrote:
I don’t like the performance from my 24mm NC the 28mm is the widest I have (not counting the 16/3.5 fisheye).
My first 24mm Nikkor was an AI-converted NC, and I never had any complaints about it (though the focusing helicoid eventually jammed and I had to sell it since I couldn't get it serviced where I lived in Denmark at the time). I "upgraded" to a 24/2 AiS (which of course has some issues with corner softness and swirly bokeh, so is held in low esteem by many). I personally like my 24/2, but would be the first to admit that the 24/2.8 was a sharper lens wide-open, and flared less as well. I'm curious what problems you have with the 24/2.8 NC performance?
I don’t like the performance from my 24mm NC the 28mm is the widest I have (not counting the 16/3.5 fisheye).
My first 24mm Nikkor was an AI-converted NC, and I never had any complaints about it (though the focusing helicoid eventually jammed and I had to sell it since I couldn't get it serviced where I lived in Denmark at the time). I "upgraded" to a 24/2 AiS (which of course has some issues with corner softness and swirly bokeh, so is held in low esteem by many). I personally like my 24/2, but would be the first to admit that the 24/2.8 was a sharper lens wide-open, and flared less as well. I'm curious what problems you have with the 24/2.8 NC performance?
Aug 06, 2026 at 07:04 AM
p.2672 #20Manual Focus Nikon Glass
leighton w wrote:
He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
ColinGood work! How did you get so close with all of these without being spotted?I actually find the 28mm to be a bit tight. I’d rather get closer since it oddly seems safer. Z8 with 14-30 S is my preference. Thought I would go mostly MF on my walkabout and since I don’t like the performance from my 24mm NC the 28mm is the widest I have (not counting the 16/3.5 fisheye). The Z6 is nice and compact and the FTZ with the 28 it isn’t too big an overall unit. I used a Peak design wrist strap (fantastic) for security and dangle the camera from my hand below waist level. It is in portrait mode pointing forwards, balanced on the grip by my fingers with thumb across the shutter release. People don’t seem to notice the camera, let alone me triggering it with a simple squeeze of my hand. A lot has to come together - correct zone focus, interesting character, other people suddenly getting in the way, blurry image (even at 1/500sec min). My keeper rate isn’t very high but I like the challenge.Seems like it works for you. You need to do more like them.
Thanks Leighton. I have more street images and some city landscapes to share - so stay tuned.
Mix of color and IR. Just need to find time to work on them.
DeltaSigma wrote
leighton w wrote
DeltaSigma wrote
I apologize for the t-shirt profanity but I guess it is all part of this guy's angry fashion statement.He certainly stood out from the crowd given he was quite tall and was wearing football shoulder pads under his shirt. Not sure he'd get thru airport screening wearing all that gear.
Z6ii & 28/2.8 AI-S
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55442944732_599036820f_h.jpgZ62_9134 by Colin McIntosh, on Flickr
Colin
Thanks Leighton. I have more street images and some city landscapes to share - so stay tuned.
Mix of color and IR. Just need to find time to work on them.
Aug 06, 2026 at 07:06 AM