nikkor normal lenses

[brucemuir]

^ that referenced thread gave me a headache

all i know is i really like mine for portraits… slow for available light but useful nonetheless.

 

[E. von Hoegh]

^ that referenced thread gave me a headache

all i know is i really like mine for portraits… slow for available light but useful nonetheless.

I have a Sonnar non-MC version and it's one of the nicest lenses I've ever used, from any manufacturer, on any format. Lovely for portraits and incredibly good at longer distances.

 

[E. von Hoegh]

Yes, E......the "C" in H.C means that it is multi-coated...to make life more confusing, SUBSEQUENT versions of an "x".C lens may not have the "C" but still be multi-coated...
by example, there is a 105/2.5 silver-nose P and P.C....and a later PRE-AI version with the long scalloped metal barrel is marked "P" and is multi-coated....
For more confusion:
http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=22699&start=15

Thank you. I've been perusing the Mir site for info - although I've been using the Nikons since the mid 90s, I've recently decided to get all the lenses and other doodads I want before they get expensive. I've already missed a couple, like the floating element 28mm. I don't see myself ever needing any other 35mm camera system; I'm very pleased with all my Nikons and Nikkors.

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

Don't forget to consider the early versions of the 24/2.8 lens. I bumped into one at a very nice price earlier this year and couldn't resist. So glad I did. Great performer. More here:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/6070nikkor/wides/24mm.htm

 

[E. von Hoegh]

Don't forget to consider the early versions of the 24/2.8 lens. I bumped into one at a very nice price earlier this year and couldn't resist. So glad I did. Great performer. More here:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/nikkoresources/6070nikkor/wides/24mm.htm

Yep, been thinking of that very lens. Really, all I want is a wide to fill the gap between my 35/2 and the 20mm UD I couldn't pass up because it was such a good deal. For what they cost, I can get the 24 and 28mm f:2.8 lenses. I'd also like to get the 85, the 105 is just a bit long for walking around streets and so on. The 20mm UD is a special purpose lens, I find I really have to work at it to use it well, it's so comprehensive.

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

Yep, been thinking of that very lens. Really, all I want is a wide to fill the gap between my 35/2 and the 20mm UD I couldn't pass up because it was such a good deal. For what they cost, I can get the 24 and 28mm f:2.8 lenses. I'd also like to get the 85, the 105 is just a bit long for walking around streets and so on. The 20mm UD is a special purpose lens, I find I really have to work at it to use it well, it's so comprehensive.

Hope you find a nice one. Mine the barrel looks like it went thru the Vietnam war but the glass is A-OK. Got it for a song.

I love the 105/2.5, also have an older version. Such a sweet signature. I have the 85 range covered by the awesome 85/1.4 Planar with my Contax kit so never got the Nikkor versions though I've been tempted. Picked up a 200/4 AI recently from someone on this site for only $50 a couple weeks ago. Focusing a bit stiff but workable. Just shot a roll couple days ago to decide whether to spend a little more dough to have it re-lubed to help the focusing stiffness, negs look good but I've yet to print or scan any. If you think the 105 is too long then 200/4 would be even more so. But I was surprised at how useful it really was walking around and taking some shots from my car at the longer traffic lights (yes, I know, should not have the F2 around my neck while driving...), I'll share some from that roll soon....

I'm sure that 20 is gorgeous. I have trouble myself that wide. Have the 21 Biogon for my Contax G2 but struggle to get images I'm truly happy with. Gotta keep trying....

 

[John_Nikon_F]

Yep, been thinking of that very lens. Really, all I want is a wide to fill the gap between my 35/2 and the 20mm UD I couldn't pass up because it was such a good deal. For what they cost, I can get the 24 and 28mm f:2.8 lenses. I'd also like to get the 85, the 105 is just a bit long for walking around streets and so on. The 20mm UD is a special purpose lens, I find I really have to work at it to use it well, it's so comprehensive.

The 85/1.8 shown on my F2AS below cost only $130 shipped through evilBay. It did need to have its filter ring straightened a little, and has some engraving on it, but glass is nice, focusing is very smooth, and diaphragm works nicely. If you can find the H version with a factory AI ring (or even one that's been milled), go for it.



-J

 

[E. von Hoegh]

The 85/1.8 shown on my F2AS below cost only $130 shipped through evilBay. It did need to have its filter ring straightened a little, and has some engraving on it, but glass is nice, focusing is very smooth, and diaphragm works nicely. If you can find the H version with a factory AI ring (or even one that's been milled), go for it.



-J

Thanks, I don't have any bodies which require an Ai or Ai'd lens, so I'll go for the older and perhaps less expensive version. One thing I will not buy is any lens with a bent or bent-and-straightened filter ring.

 

[E. von Hoegh]

Hope you find a nice one. Mine the barrel looks like it went thru the Vietnam war but the glass is A-OK. Got it for a song.

I love the 105/2.5, also have an older version. Such a sweet signature. I have the 85 range covered by the awesome 85/1.4 Planar with my Contax kit so never got the Nikkor versions though I've been tempted. Picked up a 200/4 AI recently from someone on this site for only $50 a couple weeks ago. Focusing a bit stiff but workable. Just shot a roll couple days ago to decide whether to spend a little more dough to have it re-lubed to help the focusing stiffness, negs look good but I've yet to print or scan any. If you think the 105 is too long then 200/4 would be even more so. But I was surprised at how useful it really was walking around and taking some shots from my car at the longer traffic lights (yes, I know, should not have the F2 around my neck while driving...), I'll share some from that roll soon....

I'm sure that 20 is gorgeous. I have trouble myself that wide. Have the 21 Biogon for my Contax G2 but struggle to get images I'm truly happy with. Gotta keep trying....

The 20 really is a nice lens. It's two issues are the size and heft, and it also has falloff until you stop it down a bit. At f:5.6 the falloff is mostly gone, all gone by f:8. I got it for $100 because one of the internal elements has a scratch, which has so far (16 years) had no noticeable effects in the photos. Otherwise it's a nice contrasty lens, flare is well controlled and the aperture ghosting can give an interesting effect sometimes. I never liked ultrawides until I used this one for a while.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

just get any of them. they are all great lenses!

 

[MFstooges]

If OP doesn't mind manual focusing with AF lens, this one looks like a decent performer :

http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/658-samyang3514fx

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

If OP doesn't mind manual focusing with AF lens, this one looks like a decent performer :

http://www.photozone.de/nikon_ff/658-samyang3514fx

That's a manual focus lens you linked to.

"As mentioned, the Samyang is a manual focus lens so depending on your shooting style this may be a little bit of a limiting factor."

 

[MFstooges]

That's a manual focus lens you linked to.

"As mentioned, the Samyang is a manual focus lens so depending on your shooting style this may be a little bit of a limiting factor."

Right!! What was I thinking? Sorry must be an effect of 4 hrs walk under the summer sun