Manual Focus Nikon Glass
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Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens near Washington DC.
Lotus5 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Lotus5 by Maryland Photos, on FlickrAug 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Do you have a focusing helicoil for that lens? I’ve been very interested in this lens lately. Certainly seems up to the challenge of modern cameras.
saph wrote:
Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens near Washington DC.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464756727_67c5486c3d_b.jpgLotus5 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
saph wrote:
Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens near Washington DC.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464756727_67c5486c3d_b.jpgLotus5 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Aug 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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kwoodard wrote:
Do you have a focusing helicoil for that lens? I’ve been very interested in this lens lately. Certainly seems up to the challenge of modern cameras.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464756727_67c5486c3d_b.jpgLotus5 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Kevin there's two versions, this is the external S-mount version. It has both the focus and aperture rings and it fits on an Rayqual SC-Z adapter that works with Z mirrorless cameras. There's also an internal mount version, which I understand the mount was too weak for the amount of glass on that lens. So that doesn't have the helicoid like its f/1.4 and f/2 cousins?
Do you have a focusing helicoil for that lens? I’ve been very interested in this lens lately. Certainly seems up to the challenge of modern cameras.
saph wrote
Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens near Washington DC.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464756727_67c5486c3d_b.jpgLotus5 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Kevin there's two versions, this is the external S-mount version. It has both the focus and aperture rings and it fits on an Rayqual SC-Z adapter that works with Z mirrorless cameras. There's also an internal mount version, which I understand the mount was too weak for the amount of glass on that lens. So that doesn't have the helicoid like its f/1.4 and f/2 cousins?
Aug 15, 2026 at 02:23 PM
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Lieutenant Z wrote:
Breakfast with Nikki's sister :
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55463270855_109ee0a352_h.jpgBreakfast with Nikki's sister by LT. Z, sur Flickr
Wonderful image Phillippe!!
Breakfast with Nikki's sister :
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55463270855_109ee0a352_h.jpgBreakfast with Nikki's sister by LT. Z, sur Flickr
Wonderful image Phillippe!!
Aug 15, 2026 at 06:16 PM
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Ripolini wrote:
Church of San Nicolás de Bari, Valencia (Spain):
https://s1.directupload.eu/images/user/260814/8ud7xrlx.jpg
NIKON Z5 II w/AI 50/1.4 @ f/2.8, 1/25 s, 640 ISO
Very nice Ricardo.
Church of San Nicolás de Bari, Valencia (Spain):
https://s1.directupload.eu/images/user/260814/8ud7xrlx.jpg
Very nice Ricardo.
Aug 15, 2026 at 06:18 PM
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saph wrote:
Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens near Washington DC.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464756727_67c5486c3d_b.jpgLotus5 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Very nice Samy!
Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens near Washington DC.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464756727_67c5486c3d_b.jpgLotus5 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Very nice Samy!
Aug 15, 2026 at 06:23 PM
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I did not know there was a version with the focusing helical. I think that would be the only lens to dethrone the 55/1.2 for me. I really don’t like how big it is on the Zf with the adapter.
saph wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464756727_67c5486c3d_b.jpgLotus5 by Maryland Photos, on FlickrKevin there's two versions, this is the external S-mount version. It has both the focus and aperture rings and it fits on an Rayqual SC-Z adapter that works with Z mirrorless cameras. There's also an internal mount version, which I understand the mount was too weak for the amount of glass on that lens. So that doesn't have the helicoid like its f/1.4 and f/2 cousins?
saph wrote:
kwoodard wrote
Do you have a focusing helicoil for that lens? I’ve been very interested in this lens lately. Certainly seems up to the challenge of modern cameras.saph wrote
Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens near Washington DC.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464756727_67c5486c3d_b.jpgLotus5 by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Aug 15, 2026 at 06:36 PM
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mp356 wrote:
Very nice Ricardo.
Thank you! much appreciated!
Very nice Ricardo.
Thank you! much appreciated!
Aug 16, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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An amber ghost in the grass, Saffron-winged Meadowhawk, male.
The red stigma (the dots at the ends of the wings) and orange color are the identifying features.
He wouldn't stand still.
200mm f/4 Auto Q (1971 - 1973)
Saffron-wingedMeadowhawkMale
by James Muller, on Flickr
The red stigma (the dots at the ends of the wings) and orange color are the identifying features.
He wouldn't stand still.
200mm f/4 Auto Q (1971 - 1973)
Saffron-wingedMeadowhawkMaleby James Muller, on Flickr
Aug 16, 2026 at 04:15 AM
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richardHaw wrote:
https://richardhaw.com/2026/08/15/repair-nikkor-p-c-8-5cm-f-2-ltm/
Richard, thank you for the excellent article.
I have looked at 8.5cm f/2 LTM many times but the Leica crowd keeps the price on the steep side of the equation. The build quality on the 1950s era lenses is amazing.
Regards,
Serge
https://richardhaw.com/2026/08/15/repair-nikkor-p-c-8-5cm-f-2-ltm/
Richard, thank you for the excellent article.
I have looked at 8.5cm f/2 LTM many times but the Leica crowd keeps the price on the steep side of the equation. The build quality on the 1950s era lenses is amazing.
Regards,
Serge
Aug 16, 2026 at 07:05 AM
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Samy, that is a beautiful photograph as was the one you posted earlier. The Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1 is a cracker of a lens, congrats!
The New Sacristy located down a narrow corridor from the Chapel of the Princes' (posted a few earlier). The entire design is Michelangelo, worked on the project between 1521-1534. There are seven marble sculptures by the artist in the small area, it gets crowded here.
The dome's weight savings technique is similar to that used in the Pantheon.
Dawn:
Night:
X-E1 + 16/3.5 Ai, 2&3 50/1.8 Ai
Serge
Edited on Aug 17, 2026 at 06:36 AM · View previous versions
The New Sacristy located down a narrow corridor from the Chapel of the Princes' (posted a few earlier). The entire design is Michelangelo, worked on the project between 1521-1534. There are seven marble sculptures by the artist in the small area, it gets crowded here.
The dome's weight savings technique is similar to that used in the Pantheon.
Dawn:
Night:
X-E1 + 16/3.5 Ai, 2&3 50/1.8 Ai
Serge
Edited on Aug 17, 2026 at 06:36 AM · View previous versions
Aug 16, 2026 at 07:32 AM
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Bringing back memories, I used to get on everyday at the Fulton Street stop… Lived off of Fulton Street, loved it but not sure I could do it now. Nice shots regardless.
serge07 wrote:
Hi, everyone:
James, terrific looking tomatoes, excellent photographs.
Colin, great captures from Borough Market. Good to see Tower Bridge, nice photos.
The southbound express station exit, always look up and to the left when I reach street level.
28/2.8 AIs
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464286707_97da68cc01_h.jpg
Trinity Church, 1846: Became very popular with the 2014 release of the film "National Treasure". Security here is tight probably to protect the Templar treasure. The "Champions Way" sign was added for the NY Knicks parade and recently sold on a popular auction site for around $35K.
N.C Auto 28/2
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55465439949_5d34f795a2_h.jpg
X-E1
Serge
Edited on Aug 16, 2026 at 03:13 PM · View previous versions
serge07 wrote:
Hi, everyone:
James, terrific looking tomatoes, excellent photographs.
Colin, great captures from Borough Market. Good to see Tower Bridge, nice photos.
The southbound express station exit, always look up and to the left when I reach street level.
28/2.8 AIs
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55464286707_97da68cc01_h.jpg
Trinity Church, 1846: Became very popular with the 2014 release of the film "National Treasure". Security here is tight probably to protect the Templar treasure. The "Champions Way" sign was added for the NY Knicks parade and recently sold on a popular auction site for around $35K.
N.C Auto 28/2
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55465439949_5d34f795a2_h.jpg
X-E1
Serge
Edited on Aug 16, 2026 at 03:13 PM · View previous versions
Aug 16, 2026 at 08:54 AM
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Image taken with the 16mm f3,5 series K on Nikon D800
Aug 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Nice Buddy! Good to see you again!
the solitaire wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55467958988_7c7a42a587_b.jpg
Image taken with the 16mm f3,5 series K on Nikon D800
the solitaire wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55467958988_7c7a42a587_b.jpg
Image taken with the 16mm f3,5 series K on Nikon D800
Aug 16, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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the solitaire wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55467958988_7c7a42a587_b.jpg
Image taken with the 16mm f3,5 series K on Nikon D800
Cool Milky Way scene. And satellites. Buddy is that your fuzzy selfie?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55467958988_7c7a42a587_b.jpg
Image taken with the 16mm f3,5 series K on Nikon D800
Cool Milky Way scene. And satellites. Buddy is that your fuzzy selfie?
Aug 16, 2026 at 03:36 PM
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RoseMallow by Maryland Photos, on FlickrRose Mallow flower at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1
Aug 16, 2026 at 03:36 PM
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No, that is Kristina, on the roof of our car, with twoof our dogs.
saph wrote:
Image taken with the 16mm f3,5 series K on Nikon D800Cool Milky Way scene. And satellites. Buddy is that your fuzzy selfie?
saph wrote:
the solitaire wrote
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55467958988_7c7a42a587_b.jpgImage taken with the 16mm f3,5 series K on Nikon D800
Aug 17, 2026 at 05:16 AM
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saph wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55468376386_98596bce28_b.jpgRoseMallow by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Rose Mallow flower at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1
Beautiful image quality, and beautiful photo. I call those "Rose of Sharon", and they are like Bind Weed - they take over everything.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55468376386_98596bce28_b.jpgRoseMallow by Maryland Photos, on Flickr
Rose Mallow flower at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Zf and Nikkor-N 5cm f/1.1
Beautiful image quality, and beautiful photo. I call those "Rose of Sharon", and they are like Bind Weed - they take over everything.
Aug 17, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Been screwing things together again 
Wollensak 162mm f4.5 enlarging lens (so pretty, and so many iris blades) adapted to the 645Z
shot with the D850-&-Nikkor-S.C_55mm-f1.2-&-tc16a
Wollensak 162mm f4.5 enlarging lens (so pretty, and so many iris blades) adapted to the 645Z
shot with the D850-&-Nikkor-S.C_55mm-f1.2-&-tc16a
Aug 17, 2026 at 03:23 PM