Nikon SP/S3 Auto-Up Attachment

[RanceEric]

I recently bought the Auto-Up attachment for my S2/5cm f/1.4 (only $17!! couldn't pass it up..) After looking at the test roll, it seems to work just fine/ focus accurately/ etc.. and I have been eyeing up the SP/S3 version for some time. Does anyone have the SP/S3 version? Any examples of shots taken with it? Would you recommend it? (I just need someone other than myself to convince me to spend $250+ on an accessory I won'tuse very often 😉 )

 

[furcafe]

Do it.

I don't have any of the close-up accessories for my Nikon RFs, but do have them for my Zeiss Ikon RFs (Contax, Super Nettel, Nettax, Super Ikonta, etc.), & use them maybe once a year. OK, maybe like once every 2 years. They all work fine, but there's a reason why SLRs + macro lenses became the standard tools for the job. Even the Rolleinars for my Rolleiflex TLRs are more convenient to use.

I just need someone other than myself to convince me to spend $250+ on an accessory I won't use very often 😉

 

[RanceEric]

Do it.

I don't have any of the close-up accessories for my Nikon RFs, but do have them for my Zeiss Ikon RFs (Contax, Super Nettel, Nettax, Super Ikonta, etc.), & use them maybe once a year. OK, maybe like once every 2 years. They all work fine, but there's a reason why SLRs + macro lenses became the standard tools for the job. Even the Rolleinars for my Rolleiflex TLRs are more convenient to use.

Awesome. Thank you. I probably would have bought it regardless of the replies to this thread haha.. I definitely use my SLR's for that, but I'm always looking for neat Nikon RF accesories to add to the collection.

 

[furcafe]

Exactly. If you can afford to spend the money on them, why not? They are cool & don't take up a lot of space (unlike bellows, lighting, etc.).

Awesome. Thank you. I probably would have bought it regardless of the replies to this thread haha.. I definitely use my SLR's for that, but I'm always looking for neat Nikon RF accesories to add to the collection.

 

[sevo]

I don't have any of the close-up accessories for my Nikon RFs, but do have them for my Zeiss Ikon RFs (Contax, Super Nettel, Nettax, Super Ikonta, etc.), & use them maybe once a year. OK, maybe like once every 2 years.

You surprise me. I used my Contax extension tube kit only once, and that was it - the only reason I kept it around was for the crosshair clear screen attachment, which was useful for lens tests. I recently sold the whole caboodle to a collector after I managed to grab a even more convenient matte attachment...

 

[RanceEric]

Exactly. If you can afford to spend the money on them, why not? They are cool & don't take up a lot of space (unlike bellows, lighting, etc.).

That's my kind of thinking! But I have also been looking at bellows for my F's.. we'll see which comes first

 

[Highway 61]

Collector thing aside, a 55mm Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 (or f/2.8) w/ its PK-3 (or PK-13) 1:1 extension ring should get you done for 99.99% of your close-up photowork, ever.

And as for general purpose and portrait this is a stellar lens.

 

[VinceC]

I do love my Auto-Up ... Mine is Version II, which focuses from 14 to 20-inches. Accurate and unusually nice out-of-focus effects.
Here's my old thread about it, with several shots:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37810
But I don't use it all too often. It's actually pretty good for camera close-ups.

This last image shows an Auto-Up and was taken with the Auto-Up II.

Note, I didn't pay very much for either of these ... nothing close to the $250 for the Nikon original version.

 

[RanceEric]

Collector thing aside, a 55mm Micro-Nikkor f/3.5 (or f/2.8) w/ its PK-3 (or PK-13) 1:1 extension ring should get you done for 99.99% of your close-up photowork, ever.

And as for general purpose and portrait this is a stellar lens.

And that's ANOHER thing I've been looking at recently.. the list of Nikon gear I want is just ridiculous long.. I need to come into a large fortune or something to subbort this obsession...

 

[Highway 61]

Vince your S3 front plate is missing one screw. 😉

 

[VinceC]

I know. I don't like the cameras too look too collectible.🙄

 

[Highway 61]

And that's ANOHER thing I've been looking at recently.. the list of Nikon gear I want is just ridiculous long.. I need to come into a large fortune or something to subbort this obsession...

The 55/3.5 Micro-Nikkor Ai is now very cheap and every bit as good as the 2.8 Ai-S. 😉

 

[RanceEric]

The 55/3.5 Micro-Nikkor Ai is now very cheap and every bit as good as the 2.8 Ai-S. 😉

Ugh.. I know, I know! I've been looking at it on Keh for a while now.. so many things I want! It's so hard to pick the few things I'm going to buy with money left over each paycheck.. lol

I already picked out three Nikon RF lenses I'm getting tomorrow.. That lens might be on my list for next time 😉 I have a serious problem.. Broke college kid here.. but you know it's bad when you choose camera equipment over food lol

My Nikon gear:

 

[James24]

I already picked out three Nikon RF lenses I'm getting tomorrow..

3? In one day? I know all about lens lust but isn't that a bit on the extreme side?

But hey, just do it and have fun! Which lenses?

 

[RanceEric]

3? In one day? I know all about lens lust but isn't that a bit on the extreme side?

But hey, just do it and have fun! Which lenses?

Haha yeah.. it is really extreme.. but they're great prices, can't let them get away! 😉

85 f/2, 105 f/2.5, and 135 f/3.5.. REALLY excited about the 85 f/2

 

[VinceC]

Those are three great lenses (85/105/135). You'll find that all three can be framed quite accurately with the S3 finder. Shoot the 85 "loose" compared to the 105 frame. For the 135, use the parallax mark for the 105 as a corner of your 135 frame and you can visualize the rest.

The 135 is especially under-rated. With a Nikon RF viewfinder, it's quite a useable lens at 1:1 magnification. The chome versions are reportedly very heavy. I've only used a black.
The 105/2.5 is optically a classic lens -- in a league of its own -- but is also heavy -- thick glass and lots of brass.

 

[RanceEric]

Those are three great lenses (85/105/135). You'll find that all three can be framed quite accurately with the S3 finder. Shoot the 85 "loose" compared to the 105 frame. For the 135, use the parallax mark for the 105 as a corner of your 135 frame and you can visualize the rest.

The 135 is especially under-rated. With a Nikon RF viewfinder, it's quite a useable lens at 1:1 magnification. The chome versions are reportedly very heavy. I've only used a black.
The 105/2.5 is optically a classic lens -- in a league of its own -- but is also heavy -- thick glass and lots of brass.

Very helpful. I was actually going to just guestimate around the 105 frame lines, like you said. Good to know that will work (until I get the varifocalfinder) Thank you! The 135 and 105 I'm getting are black, chrome 85. I have used the chrome 135 before, it is a bit heavy, but I think that works to it's advantage with the longer focal lengths. I like a nice heavy lens (and camera) 😉

 

[RanceEric]

No chrome version of the 105/2.5 were made, all are black.

Well now what you just need is a SP because - even if it actually works like Vince explained - you will get tired of guestimating the 85 and 135 frames in the S3 finder, sooner or later... it's just a matter of when now 😀

Haha you're definitely right... I would LOVE an SP.. I walk around with an SP with the 85 and S3 with 35 f1.8 and the rest of the lenses in the bag! (Dream steet photo outfit!) haha

 

[BillBingham2]

Pick up a 55/3.5 for your F and the SP Auto-Up Attachment. The close up adapter is fun but the 55/3.5 is your business lens.

B2 (;->

 

[furcafe]

I don't have any extension tube gear, only the Contameter & Contaprox (+ various Proxars) for my various RFs, all of which come in convenient little carrying cases.

You surprise me. I used my Contax extension tube kit only once, and that was it - the only reason I kept it around was for the crosshair clear screen attachment, which was useful for lens tests. I recently sold the whole caboodle to a collector after I managed to grab a even more convenient matte attachment...