leighton w wrote:
If I ever bought another 35mm, it would most certainly be the 35mm f1.4 AIS. Or, perhaps, the little 3.5cm George showed me. Ask him about it.
That 3.5cm is an S-mount rangefinder lens, right? I just bought a Fujifilm X-T1 and the Mitakon Lens Turbo II (Canon EF to Fuji X), so I'm looking for lenses I can adapt to Canon EF.
Thanks for the input, everyone! I'm a little confused by all the versions of the Nikon 35mm f/2, but it seems like the Nikkor-O keeps popping up. Thanks for the sample photos, but does anyone have higher res photos? Much appreciated
I was also considering the Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 Flektogon, but it seems more pricey (>$250) than the Nikkor-O. I've heard good things about both, but I'm afraid buying the CZJ would be more for the Zeiss name than a rational decision.
NNL. wrote:
Thanks for the input, everyone! I'm a little confused by all the versions of the Nikon 35mm f/2, but it seems like the Nikkor-O keeps popping up. Thanks for the sample photos, but does anyone have higher res photos? Much appreciated
I was also considering the Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 Flektogon, but it seems more pricey (>$250) than the Nikkor-O. I've heard good things about both, but I'm afraid buying the CZJ would be more for the Zeiss name than a rational decision.
To make it easy on you, none of the Nikon 35/2’s suck. Like at all.
My 35mm f2.0 O is a decent lens. Sharp center, soft sides, spherical aberration wide open give it a classic glow. Sharpens up nicely stopped down. My copy is pretty beat up, slightly wobbly focus ring, but with a factory AI ring, missing the rabbit ears. Definitely not eye candy.
Actually, I think you're thinking of Luddite, not in the derogatory sense ..
Definition 1) a person opposed to new technology or ways of working.
Definition 2) a member of any of the bands of English workers who destroyed machinery, especially in cotton and woolen mills, that they believed was threatening their jobs (1811–16).
CGrindahl wrote:
Love the lens conversation in and around Staunton.
Blessedly, I'm not shooting mirrorless so I can completely avoid those early/alternative versions of early Nikon lenses being talked about. What I did with the pre-AI lenses was criminal and I have no intention of repeating that. I've spent enough time in 12 Step rooms that I am NOW capable of acknowledging my powerlessness over some forms of commerce... as in buying more camera lenses.
I understand, of course, that shopping for new gear is one way to keep the juices flowing around a hobby... the latest and greatest will do it but so will the old exotics. Of course, I have great respect for folks like Samy and George who go adventuring in the ways they do. But in the same way I seem incapable of using a tripod, there are just some things that won't happen. Film is one and shooting with a camera that doesn't recognize the lens I'm mounting well enough to meter is another. Focus peaking may be great but until/unless Nikon develops a mirrorless camera that doesn't play games with old manual focus lenses, I'm staying put. I know the word... troglodyte... and for Reagan...
I'd prefer to think of myself as discerning... ...Show more →
When traversing the Tour de France cols yesterday, I arrived at the col du Telegraphe at 1566 metres (5090 feet) and a few cyclists got there too .... phew .... that road was hard work .... not sure how the straw man ..... how did he get there
From there though the Tour goes up another 1100 metres to the col du Galibier at 2642 metres (8590 feet) ..... the road up there snakes and weaves through the barren countryside in to the snow line ...... those riders who do both these hills on the same day are really brave ..... or hard men
The view from the Galibier is sensational though !!
D810 + 50-135mm
Steve
Stokesey 2019
Straw man at col du Telegraphe
Stokesey 2019
Men of steel who made it thus far .... just another 1100 metres of climbing to go
Stokesey 2019
A target rich environment for cyclists - the Alps
Stokesey 2019
The route to get between the Telegraphe and the Galibier ..... tough
When traversing the Tour de France cols yesterday, I arrived at the col du Telegraphe at 1566 metres (5090 feet) and a few cyclists got there too .... phew .... that road was hard work .... not sure how the straw man ..... how did he get there
From there though the Tour goes up another 1100 metres to the col du Galibier at 2642 metres (8590 feet) ..... the road up there snakes and weaves through the barren countryside in to the snow line ...... those riders who do both these hills on the same day are really brave ..... or hard men
The view from the Galibier is sensational though !!
Thanks for sharing these Steve. Great pictures. I always have the Tour on TV in July. Looking forward to it next month. I watch it as much for the scenery as I do the cycling. Will sure miss Paul Sherwen's commentary this year (RIP Paul).
Sherwen and Liggett were a great pair of commentators ....
As for the scenery ..... on the TV coverage it's great ..... in the flesh .... It's even better
In the UK, we have been without their TV commentary for a while now, as men like David Millar have come into the seats, and Pippa York (Robert Miller as was) David Millar is is a great commentator and understands the race psychology and team tactics really well. Recently on Eurosport coverage of the Giro, we were treated to Bradly Wiggins on the follow-up race commentary and that was also very inciteful.
July 25th the race goes where I went yesterday .... and it was hard in the car .... so hats off to these guys who ride up these mountains.
Colin simply great! You've found location, light and framing in all the shots posted over the past several days. Great job.
Buddy great cars, especially the Chevrolet Pick-up.
Here are the last of the Boeing Museum, I believe is a P-47 and a P-51. Leaving Seattle the last if from my cousins deck. I was treated to a beautiful sunset.
Very small aperture compared to Ken's permanent f/1.2 on the Noct. This is at f/32 on the Nikkor-SW 90mm f8 lens, mounted on the Wista 45, and using TMax 400 film.
Loyola University building, north Baltimore, a couple weeks ago. I also went back with Ektar 100 loaded in the same equipment a couple days later, we will see how that works out.
NNL. wrote:
Thanks for the input, everyone! I'm a little confused by all the versions of the Nikon 35mm f/2, but it seems like the Nikkor-O keeps popping up. Thanks for the sample photos, but does anyone have higher res photos? Much appreciated
I was also considering the Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.4 Flektogon, but it seems more pricey (>$250) than the Nikkor-O. I've heard good things about both, but I'm afraid buying the CZJ would be more for the Zeiss name than a rational decision.
It is vitally important to remember that we're not about finding the perfect manual focus lens, but rather exploring a great many of them since they can be bought at such reasonable prices. Whether you go more deeply into the pre-AI realm, or into the world of AI-s lenses, whether you go for f/2, f3.5 or f/1.4 the adventure is worth pursuing. That is what happens on this thread, at least in my experience. Find the focal length that appeals to you and then enjoy the smorgasbord...
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Actually, I think you're thinking of Luddite, not in the derogatory sense ..
Definition 1) a person opposed to new technology or ways of working.
Definition 2) a member of any of the bands of English workers who destroyed machinery, especially in cotton and woolen mills, that they believed was threatening their jobs (1811–16).
I resemble that remark... it works for me too... though I have NO problem playing in the world of modern computers and software. Its merely cell phones and social media that leave me cold... and, of course, AF lenses...
Enjoying the TDF country tour Gary. Have not decided yet if I'll renew my subscription to watch it this year. Between family visiting, and maybe just catching basic YT highlights, I may try to skip it this year. With the injuries (not that I'm happy to hear about them) perhaps the race is a little more open this year.
Colin, the scenery you've been posting the past 2-3 pages have been spectacular! Great captures and framing, hopefully these hikes and diversions provide temporary relief from thinking about the family health challenges.
That's quite a crossing Joey, I presume that's in South Korea?
The Staunton gathering looked fun. Can't wait to see more pictures, and the pics to come from Leighton's soon to be Leica :-)
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