Thanks. A lot of scrounging around the internet and a number of old camera stores yielded my cache. Took a gamble on a few of them at low price and advertised poor/ugly condition. In all instances they only needed some TLC to get them back to pristine condition. The glass is great in all of them and they are very easy to CLA.
I have to remember I still have F mount stuff to shoot. An entire different shooting experience for me. Slow and steady.
Kevin wanted to see my rangefinder glass so I took a quick shot of the RF family.
From left to right:
Nikon S Mount: 3.5cm/3.5, 2.8cm/3.5, 3.5cm/2.5 mounted on the S, 5cm/1.4, 8.5cm/2 (Varifocal Finder on the S Provides frame for 3.5cm - 13.5cm)
There seems to be another issue with Fred's coding. If you look at the total posts on the main page, we are showing two more than what's actually on the page.
Kevin wanted to see my rangefinder glass so I took a quick shot of the RF family.
From left to right:
Nikon S Mount: 3.5cm/3.5, 2.8cm/3.5, 3.5cm/2.5 mounted on the S, 5cm/1.4, 8.5cm/2 (Varifocal Finder on the S Provides frame for 3.5cm - 13.5cm)
Oosty wrote:
Curtis, I love the simplicity to which you seem to have reduced your life.
Living in the mind and through your lens and relationships - what more is there that really matters?
An inspiration to us all.
I don't know about being an inspiration Peter, but I know I've been very fortunate to have this charming, affordable home in a community of remarkable affluence next to unspoiled beauty available at a moments notice. A simple life is certainly good, but I couldn't do it without my digital toys, from camera to computers, and a dependable car i enjoy driving. Amazingly, there are homeless people living in Marin. I see them with their signs asking for money at many intersections. My simple life would definitely feel abundant to them. I have friends not living on the street who are scrambling to meet their daily needs, one of whom moved to India because his Social Security income isn't sufficient to live in California, another of whom lives in his truck when not house sitting. A third friend, a year younger than I am lost all his money through the ponzi scheme created by Bernie Madoff, who has two housemates living in his 3 bedroom townhouse to defray housing expenses and works practically full-time to cover his expenses. I'm not a wealthy person by any means but I do have retirement income from my career as a public administrator to supplement my Social Security benefit. I can afford my simple lifestyle and even travel a bit when the spirit moves me. A more extravagant lifestyle is simply beyond my means...
The more we have experienced life in all its guises as being OK, the less we are motivated to turn away from it in an illusory search for perfection.
Wondered what Leighton was claiming I would love. Yes, I do, that image is drool-icious!!! You made my day George! Superb gleaming Nikon RF collection!!
One thing I am noticing is that infinity stop is not quite accurate on this lens. Also, at near infinity, focus ring jiggles, and that may be causing some alignment issue, but this one seems decent. At least I didn't scratch my head.
Here are a couple b&w conversions from the east side of the Sierra Nevada.
The first one is Lone Pine Peak, near the Mt. Whitney portal. It was made with the 180/2.8 ED. The second is a shot of Convict Lake taken with the 28/2.8.
CGrindahl wrote:
I don't know about being an inspiration Peter, but I know I've been very fortunate to have this charming, affordable home in a community of remarkable affluence next to unspoiled beauty available at a moments notice. A simple life is certainly good, but I couldn't do it without my digital toys, from camera to computers, and a dependable car i enjoy driving. Amazingly, there are homeless people living in Marin. I see them with their signs asking for money at many intersections. My simple life would definitely feel abundant to them. I have friends not living on the street who are scrambling to meet their daily needs, one of whom moved to India because his Social Security income isn't sufficient to live in California, another of whom lives in his truck when not house sitting. A third friend, a year younger than I am lost all his money through the ponzi scheme created by Bernie Madoff, who has two housemates living in his 3 bedroom townhouse to defray housing expenses and works practically full-time to cover his expenses. I'm not a wealthy person by any means but I do have retirement income from my career as a public administrator to supplement my Social Security benefit. I can afford my simple lifestyle and even travel a bit when the spirit moves me. A more extravagant lifestyle is simply beyond my means...
One thing I am noticing is that infinity stop is not quite accurate on this lens. Also, at near infinity, focus ring jiggles, and that may be causing some alignment issue, but this one seems decent. At least I didn't scratch my head.
Looks pretty decent. I kind of experiencing the same thing with the accuracy at infinity. But very near infinity it seems to work out well.
Hereīs one from last night that turned out quite well, set to just before infinity. @f/8 1/250 iso500
Foggy14 wrote:
Here are a couple b&w conversions from the east side of the Sierra Nevada.
The first one is Lone Pine Peak, near the Mt. Whitney portal. It was made with the 180/2.8 ED. The second is a shot of Convict Lake taken with the 28/2.8.
bobbelbob wrote:
Looks pretty decent. I kind of experiencing the same thing with the accuracy at infinity. But very near infinity it seems to work out well.
Hereīs one from last night that turned out quite well, set to just before infinity. @f/8 1/250 iso500
Not so scientific, but Iīve seen this kind of difference a few times..
/Kristian
Love that monstrous tree branches.
Regarding 3.5/55, considering how old this lens is, ( probably over 40 years old ), and the fact I picket it up from B&H at quite a low price years ago, I have no complaints. I just need to know the personality. I still may pick up another copy, but this one will do for now. The light weight is so nice as a walk around.
After what seemed like 4 hours, I made it back home and ALL the chicks survived. Now that doesn't sound like a big deal. But considering they were hatched on Monday and shipped in the back of a semi from Pennsylvania in this weather, it IS a big deal.
Regarding 3.5/55, considering how old this lens is, ( probably over 40 years old ), and the fact I picket it up from B&H at quite a low price years ago, I have no complaints. I just need to know the personality. I still may pick up another copy, but this one will do for now. The light weight is so nice as a walk around.
Thanks Luka. I am with you to 100%. The fact that it is so cheap and completely super sharp up-close makes it a true gem. I was mostly interested in the performance at infinity as well This lens will defintely follow me on some heavy trekking this summer, itīs perfect because it weighs so little.
