How about a photo thread for both vintage and new (lens on the SP 2005 reissue) W-Nikkor 3.5/1.8 lenses 
Here's some photos taken with a new W-Nikkor 3.5/1.8.
These were taken on Velvia 100F last weekend in Kamakura, the ancient Japanese capital to the south of Tokyo. Cherry blossom time is a great time of year here, and photographers are out in force everywhere.
First we visited Myohon-ji, a less popular temple, to find only a dozen or so photographers (photo 1) doing their thing. They were mostly set up with tripods and waiting to shoot petals blown from the tree by wind gusts.
Next, we walked along the cherry blossom lined road that leads to Kamakura's most important shrine, the Hachiman-gu Shrine (photo 2). Back to tourist central.
The last stop was the garden at the entrance to the Hachiman-gu shrine. We had to pay an entry fee, but the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and there wasn't many people about, so it was well worth it.
Here's some photos taken with a new W-Nikkor 3.5/1.8.
These were taken on Velvia 100F last weekend in Kamakura, the ancient Japanese capital to the south of Tokyo. Cherry blossom time is a great time of year here, and photographers are out in force everywhere.
First we visited Myohon-ji, a less popular temple, to find only a dozen or so photographers (photo 1) doing their thing. They were mostly set up with tripods and waiting to shoot petals blown from the tree by wind gusts.
Next, we walked along the cherry blossom lined road that leads to Kamakura's most important shrine, the Hachiman-gu Shrine (photo 2). Back to tourist central.
The last stop was the garden at the entrance to the Hachiman-gu shrine. We had to pay an entry fee, but the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and there wasn't many people about, so it was well worth it.
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cherrysoul
Newbie
jon, these are beautiful! I need to get my self a w-nikkor.
kbg32
neo-romanticist
Beautiful. I was in Kamakura many years ago. These bring back wonderful memories.
cherrysoul said:
Thanks
My W-Nikkor 3.5/1.8 is well and truly my favourite lens!
Here's two more shots taken in the garden, and a 100% crop of photo 3 above (she's holding a Nikon!) and photo 4. Sharp little lens.
Looking forward to seeing some more W-Nikkor 3.5/1.8 photos!
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IGMeanwell
Well-known
Wow ... really sharp
that crop I can tell that she has a Tokina zoom fisheye on her Nikon
that crop I can tell that she has a Tokina zoom fisheye on her Nikon
VinceC
Veteran
Nice images. I use the Nikkor 2.8cm/3.5 as my general purpose wide-angle. The 35/1.8 is for low light -- but that's where I do a lot of my shooting, so it gets plenty of usage.
NIKON KIU
Did you say Nippon Kogaku
Say it isn't so Jonny!!IGMeanwell said:
Kiu
ZivcoPhoto
Well-known
NIKON KIU said:
Ummm, I forgot. Actually I have two zooms including the 18-200 VR :angel: That Tokina fisheye zoom is a fishy barrel of fun
I'd post some pics, but this is an RF forum ...
ZivcoPhoto said:
Great! I normally shoot colour slide film, but seeing these makes me want to try B&W as well
ZivcoPhoto
Well-known
furcafe
Veteran
VinceC
Veteran
NIKON KIU
Did you say Nippon Kogaku
NIKON KIU
Did you say Nippon Kogaku
VinceC
Veteran
VinceC
Veteran
On the sharpness, it took me awhile to get the knack of scanning prints and negatives. Doing it correctly is fairly time consuming and requires a deft hand with UnSharpMask. To save time and hassle, I get my negs scanned onto a CD for a couple extra dollars at the same time I get the film processed. Most of the one-hour photo machines create very sharp scans, and I can live with 2MB resolution and re-scan it myself if I really want more.
MikeL
Go Fish
NIKON KIU said:
How is the light in this one? Comments please.
Kiu
Kiu, it look's like its a warm late afternoon in summer in you're photo, but with Vince's changes it looks like we've jumped straight into a cold winter day. As Vince said two different personalities!
Jon
Charles D. Orze
Established
Hi,
There is a picture of a beach in my gallery taken with my vintage 35mm f1.8 on an SP.
Best,
Charlie Orzech
There is a picture of a beach in my gallery taken with my vintage 35mm f1.8 on an SP.
Best,
Charlie Orzech