I have one. But it comes alive only when I pair it with the 1.6 TC A on my 500mm f4 which probably makes it 800mm f6 ish (not sure if I should calculate it as 6.3).
Superb take Ram; yes it is 4 x 1.6 = f/ 6.4.
When I had in two moments 2 copies of the 500/4P I had no luck, since they were not good copies, mostly wide open and at f/5.6. Your copy looks like a winner.
leighton w wrote:
Shucks, wish it was ALL mirrorless cameras shooting Nikon MF.
There are several of these more general groups at flickr, even some like "mirrorless cameras + legacy lenses", but 99% of images are taken with other than Nikkor lenses. This is the reason I was more specific for this group.
asiostygius wrote:
Superb take Ram; yes it is 4 x 1.6 = f/ 6.4.
When I had in two moments 2 copies of the 500/4P I had no luck, since they were not good copies, mostly wide open and at f/5.6. Your copy looks like a winner.
There are several of these more general groups at flickr, even some like "mirrorless cmeras + legacy lenses", but 99% of images are taken with other than Nikkor lenses. This is the reason I was more specific for this group.
I also had a previous version which wasnt sharp and I had to return. This one is sharp and in general some of these lenses perform better at close focusing distance than they do in infinity. I also have a TC301 that will turn it into 1000mm f8.
Resistance is Futile. Just wait till Curtis shows up...
shujert wrote:
I've tried and failed in the past! I just have to be honest with myself about what I actually need; if I am, I should be able to resist.
Nippon Kogaku 10.5cm f2.5 P, non-AI 9-blade version on Df. This I believe may have been wide open, even though the exif shows f/4 - I forgot to adjust the knob in the front. While I come across a lot of posts on how the venerable green dot is not reliable, I have had a very different experience, both with the Df and the older D800. Sure, moving objects can be challenging, but on a stationery subject, I haven't had issues even with the f 1/4 or 1/2 lenses wide open.
BTW, offtopic, but really still on-thread, just rediscovered the finder on my F3/T HP. Amazing focusing ability from a few decades ago.
Colin, I will dig out another pic from Thames riverside scenes to post. Hope you are out of your funk with that pic from yesterday!
George, cool selfie! 9 inches down south?? We haven't gotten more than an inch or so, couple of times this season.
Ram, that is Jose-eque sharpness on that birds feather strands!!! The 500 f4 P, if one finds a good copy (which I presume means has been taken care of and not knocked around), is an amazingly sharp lens. Note to self, get my copy out and about this coming spring season, its been wallowing too long in its case.
Saph, I am new here... I am not familiar with the lens you used for that image. It renders beautifully,. I am hoping I am not off topic but can these old rangefinder lenses be easily adapted to Sony or Nikon bodies? Is it similar to a Nikon 105 2.5 ai ais?
There were many more versions of the Nikon 105mm f2.5, all super portrait length lenses. One of those was used for the iconic "Afghan girl" photo.
There actually was a 10.5cm f2.5 PC rangefinder lens made by Nikon, both for its own S-mount and for the Leica screw-mount. I believe the optical formula (Sonnar) was similar to the first few of the F-mount versions.
Another example from that lens, with London's bridges providing an apt backdrop to demonstrate its sweet bokeh. One month ago, same day I happened to run into Colin
Nippon Kogaku 10.5cm f2.5 P, non-AI 9-blade version on Df. This I believe may have been wide open, even though the exif shows f/4 - I forgot to adjust the knob in the front. While I come across a lot of posts on how the venerable green dot is not reliable, I have had a very different experience, both with the Df and the older D800. Sure, moving objects can be challenging, but on a stationery subject, I haven't had issues even with the f 1/4 or 1/2 lenses wide open.
BTW, offtopic, but really still on-thread, just rediscovered the finder on my F3/T HP. Amazing focusing ability from a few decades ago. ...Show more →
I love my Nippon Kogaku 105P f2.5 on my Df. What an excellent combo! Great picture by the way!
gbohannon wrote:
Went out for a walk in the snow this morning. Picked up 9'' yesterday. Sort of a big deal for central North Carolina.
Zoom-Nikkor 25-50 f/4 AI. Had to adapt it to the X-T2 since the Df is being repaired.
Processing in SEP.
George
George, I would think 9" in a day is a fairly big deal most places not in the rockies, or the great lakes snowbelt. Good to see you taking advantage of it. Good luck on the Df repair, will be interested in your personal experience with the repair service center; your pre-service experience reads great.
