Manual Focus Nikon Glass
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A neighbor gave Barb and I a bouquet of Sunflowers for no apparent reason. I have a long standing thing about sunflowers. Shot the with film, medium format digital, and this batch is with the 55mm Nikkor-P.C f3.5 ai'd micro
Sep 09, 2026 at 09:15 AM
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Saw a nice crescent moon rising this morning. 300mm is fun with a longer exposure.
Sep 09, 2026 at 09:28 AM
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Slow around here! Had an hour yesterday to play with the 35mm O
Sep 10, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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A Black Swallowtail caterpillar is eating to store energy for its next phase. 28mm f2.8 ais.
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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To the important business of this board (encouraging me to spend money…) has anyone directly compared the S mount 3.5cm f/2.5 vs f/1.8? That one on the board keeps calling me. I’m not dissatisfied with the f/2.5 but faster is faster… thinking about an upgrade.
Sep 10, 2026 at 09:16 PM
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leighton w wrote:
A Black Swallowtail caterpillar is eating to store energy for its next phase. 28mm f2.8 ais.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnnEq6bUSDBevJX6pRW8yYCMsb1OCEM613YNxG__cK5O41pC38lgd-2gHMGsD8s1ntchFqmJzb2JLkHDZvHCB2Gt77j2gWhEzoZrsPHn4UoeGp8-6mh_hzE2H4uANkkWU6AD_y79hG2HTsr_7MCO_WEGGaOZudktBiYJSx6Ke2rQS1tpAARbbl8sFGufA/s1600/DSCF8764.jpg
I love butterflies. If only they didn't start as crawly caterpillars.
A Black Swallowtail caterpillar is eating to store energy for its next phase. 28mm f2.8 ais.
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I love butterflies. If only they didn't start as crawly caterpillars.
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Oldie!
AI Zoom NIKKOR 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8S + D700 | F5.6
Sep 10, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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Last shots from St Bathans
The cemetery
_DSF4682 by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
The town hall
_DSF4670 by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
The Post Offic
_DSF4667 by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
_DSF4668 by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
The bank / Gold Assay
_DSF4666 by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Rustic cottage
_DSF4665 by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr
Andy
The cemetery
_DSF4682 by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrThe town hall
_DSF4670 by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrThe Post Offic
_DSF4667 by Andy MacDougall, on Flickr_DSF4668 by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrThe bank / Gold Assay
_DSF4666 by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrRustic cottage
_DSF4665 by Andy MacDougall, on FlickrAndy
Sep 11, 2026 at 02:35 AM
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Hi, everyone:
World Trade Center Memorial, North Tower:
Fuji S5 + 16/3.5 Ai
Serge
World Trade Center Memorial, North Tower:
Fuji S5 + 16/3.5 Ai
Serge
Sep 11, 2026 at 08:04 AM
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Thanks for sharing today Serge, I was in the city on 10th Street 25 years ago…
Sep 11, 2026 at 09:45 AM
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Here is a bit of infrared-converted-to-B&W from the Wings 'N' Wheels show, brought to you by the 2.8 f/3.5 H on the 590nM Fuji X-T2.
Sep 11, 2026 at 02:21 PM
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F2 Photomic, so sad 
As I've posted before, some months ago a friend Jim R. gave me some lenses and two bodies, an F and F2. I've used the F. It's okay but doesn't feel as ergonomic as my Nikkormat FTn. It has features I will never need. The F2 needed light seals (he said) and had only a plain viewfinder from an F, so I haven't tried it yet. Well, after putting in new seals for the film door I found a good, not expensive, not perfect but usable F2 DP1 that claimed to have a functional meter (that's the whole point of course), picked up some batteries (they are different from those of the F), and tried it. Nuthin', nada, zippo. The battery check indicator didn't even work. (I checked the batteries manually out of the camera anyway.) So I checked the voltage between what appear to be the two points to carry voltage from the body to the Photomic meter. Nuthin', nada, zippo. Meter switch on or off, made no difference. It appears that the camera body is not routing battery voltage to the meter.
The positive battery voltage goes directly to the camera body. That's easy to test. I checked the continuity from the negative contact in the battery cavity to the non-body terminal feeding the Photomic, got nuthin', i.e. infinite resistance. So it appears the battery voltage is stuck, never reaching the meter. Jim R had always used the camera with an external meter. Which means I have no idea how long that circuit has been busted.
How much trouble is it to take the F2 body apart? Or should I take it to a camera shop? Or should I just use it with an external meter? When I first started doing 35mm photography I had a Zenit B which had no meter. I missed a lot of shots, and still would 50 years later. Meters rule! Convenience rules!
This is all for fun anyway. I don't need the F2, or the F or Nikkormat for that matter, but it would be fun to have it functional.
Suggestions?
thanks? What would you do?
As I've posted before, some months ago a friend Jim R. gave me some lenses and two bodies, an F and F2. I've used the F. It's okay but doesn't feel as ergonomic as my Nikkormat FTn. It has features I will never need. The F2 needed light seals (he said) and had only a plain viewfinder from an F, so I haven't tried it yet. Well, after putting in new seals for the film door I found a good, not expensive, not perfect but usable F2 DP1 that claimed to have a functional meter (that's the whole point of course), picked up some batteries (they are different from those of the F), and tried it. Nuthin', nada, zippo. The battery check indicator didn't even work. (I checked the batteries manually out of the camera anyway.) So I checked the voltage between what appear to be the two points to carry voltage from the body to the Photomic meter. Nuthin', nada, zippo. Meter switch on or off, made no difference. It appears that the camera body is not routing battery voltage to the meter.
The positive battery voltage goes directly to the camera body. That's easy to test. I checked the continuity from the negative contact in the battery cavity to the non-body terminal feeding the Photomic, got nuthin', i.e. infinite resistance. So it appears the battery voltage is stuck, never reaching the meter. Jim R had always used the camera with an external meter. Which means I have no idea how long that circuit has been busted.
How much trouble is it to take the F2 body apart? Or should I take it to a camera shop? Or should I just use it with an external meter? When I first started doing 35mm photography I had a Zenit B which had no meter. I missed a lot of shots, and still would 50 years later. Meters rule! Convenience rules!
This is all for fun anyway. I don't need the F2, or the F or Nikkormat for that matter, but it would be fun to have it functional.
Suggestions?
thanks? What would you do?
Sep 11, 2026 at 02:36 PM
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AdaptedLenses wrote:
To the important business of this board (encouraging me to spend money…) has anyone directly compared the S mount 3.5cm f/2.5 vs f/1.8? That one on the board keeps calling me. I’m not dissatisfied with the f/2.5 but faster is faster… thinking about an upgrade.
These are the questions everyone here wants to know. Therefore, I nominate you to purchase the missing f1.8 lens to compare and report back to the group what you think. You have our permission to spend whatever you think necessary. Can't wait for the results.
To the important business of this board (encouraging me to spend money…) has anyone directly compared the S mount 3.5cm f/2.5 vs f/1.8? That one on the board keeps calling me. I’m not dissatisfied with the f/2.5 but faster is faster… thinking about an upgrade.
These are the questions everyone here wants to know. Therefore, I nominate you to purchase the missing f1.8 lens to compare and report back to the group what you think. You have our permission to spend whatever you think necessary. Can't wait for the results.
Sep 11, 2026 at 08:04 PM
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Call APS on Monday, see what they say. The website is https://www.nikoncamerarepair.com
847-966-4091
they do really good work.
jimmuller wrote:
F2 Photomic, so sad
As I've posted before, some months ago a friend Jim R. gave me some lenses and two bodies, an F and F2. I've used the F. It's okay but doesn't feel as ergonomic as my Nikkormat FTn. It has features I will never need. The F2 needed light seals (he said) and had only a plain viewfinder from an F, so I haven't tried it yet. Well, after putting in new seals for the film door I found a good, not expensive, not perfect but usable F2 DP1 that claimed to have a functional meter (that's...Show more →
847-966-4091
they do really good work.
jimmuller wrote:
F2 Photomic, so sad
As I've posted before, some months ago a friend Jim R. gave me some lenses and two bodies, an F and F2. I've used the F. It's okay but doesn't feel as ergonomic as my Nikkormat FTn. It has features I will never need. The F2 needed light seals (he said) and had only a plain viewfinder from an F, so I haven't tried it yet. Well, after putting in new seals for the film door I found a good, not expensive, not perfect but usable F2 DP1 that claimed to have a functional meter (that's...Show more →
Sep 11, 2026 at 08:31 PM
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James Markus wrote:
AdaptedLenses wrote
To the important business of this board (encouraging me to spend money…) has anyone directly compared the S mount 3.5cm f/2.5 vs f/1.8? That one on the board keeps calling me. I’m not dissatisfied with the f/2.5 but faster is faster… thinking about an upgrade.Sep 11, 2026 at 08:44 PM
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AdaptedLenses wrote:
To the important business of this board (encouraging me to spend money…) has anyone directly compared the S mount 3.5cm f/2.5 vs f/1.8? That one on the board keeps calling me. I’m not dissatisfied with the f/2.5 but faster is faster… thinking about an upgrade.
I have never had the 3.5cm f1.8. I like the looks of that lens, but somehow have never taken the plunge. I have the f/2.5 and f/3.5 versions.
To the important business of this board (encouraging me to spend money…) has anyone directly compared the S mount 3.5cm f/2.5 vs f/1.8? That one on the board keeps calling me. I’m not dissatisfied with the f/2.5 but faster is faster… thinking about an upgrade.
I have never had the 3.5cm f1.8. I like the looks of that lens, but somehow have never taken the plunge. I have the f/2.5 and f/3.5 versions.
Sep 12, 2026 at 06:11 AM
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We had a drizzle overnight, leaving some nice droplets on the few flowers and not ruining them like a heavy rain does. 55 micro and its lovely rendering.
AI Micro NIKKOR 55mm f/2.8S + D700 | F5.6
100% crop
Sep 12, 2026 at 06:27 AM
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AdaptedLenses wrote:
Thanks for sharing today Serge, I was in the city on 10th Street 25 years ago…
Matt, I was at a meeting in Midtown. This is not an event easily forgotten specially if one was in NYC at the time. I took a few photos of the destruction with a Nikon EM but never developed the film. it is on the to do list.
It does not seem to me that 25 years have passed, time does fly.
Great photographs of the crescent moon and sunset with the 35/2.
Serge
Edited on Sep 12, 2026 at 07:18 AM · View previous versions
Thanks for sharing today Serge, I was in the city on 10th Street 25 years ago…
Matt, I was at a meeting in Midtown. This is not an event easily forgotten specially if one was in NYC at the time. I took a few photos of the destruction with a Nikon EM but never developed the film. it is on the to do list.
It does not seem to me that 25 years have passed, time does fly.
Great photographs of the crescent moon and sunset with the 35/2.
Serge
Edited on Sep 12, 2026 at 07:18 AM · View previous versions
Sep 12, 2026 at 06:38 AM