A question on a Nikkor lens.

[leica M2 fan]

When people talk about the 105mm lens (Ai or AI-s) that is so fantastic for sharpness and wonderful bokeh, are they talking about the 2.5 or the micro 2.8? Thanks. Which one is more desirable or renowned?

 

[payasam]

The 105/2.5 is the famous one.

 

[VinceC]

The RF and early SLR verison of the 105/2.5 -- the later SLR version was redesigned for portrait-distance sharpness and so also is very highly regarded. No experience with the 2.8 version.

 

[Sparrow]

This is the SLR version, even this coffeenol developed hp5 can’t hide its’ class, I have a Nikkormat just so I can use that lens

 

[Roger Vadim]

Truly great lens! I've got the later SLR version - stelar!

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

My 105mm f2.5 (the old Sonnar type ) has been with me for nearly forty years!, and is my favourite, the surprise to me was how well it took to digital use!.
Dave.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Most people are referring to the 105mm F2.5, all versions. The Sonnar version was made from the 1950's through the 1970s, the Planar version up until recently. Both are highly regarded, the latter one is "maybe" sharper. I can't tell and I have several of each.

I also have the 105/2.8 AF-Micro-Nikkor. it is extremely sharp, but I only use it for macro work.

 

[hans voralberg]

I find the one with most pleasing 'keh and, in my opinion, lens appearance is the Nikon-P 105/2.5, i just never get on well with the AI appearance haha.

 

[P. Lynn Miller]

The Nikkor 105 f2.5 is truly a legend and the accolades well deserved...

Nikkormat FTn | Nikkor-P 105mm f2.5

Nikon F2 | Nikkor-P 105mm f2.5 | ERA 100 | LC29

Mr. Sweeney can tell you which formula my 105 is... Sonnar, Planar...

 

[ampguy]

I have the 105/2.5 P*C, haven't seen anything close in an RF lens, ever.

samples

 

[enochRoot]

my wife has an AIS 105/2.5. i think it's a later (planar) version. it's her favorite lens. here is a shot of hers that i love with it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/let_them_eat_cake/1407838246/

 

[BillBingham2]

Either one is a stellar lens. The older version came in LTM, S and F mounts. I've had the LTM and now have the S and love it. I have the new in F (AIS to be specific) and like it but it does not see a lot of use these days.

B2 (;->

 

[Nikon Bob]

For info on Nikkors this is a pretty good site http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/specs.html .

Bob

 

[novum]

Sorry to hijack, but at least it's a comparison hijack! How does the 135/2.8AI compare?

 

[Sonnar Brian]

The 135/2.8 AI series is a Planar formula lens, 5 elements. It never acheived the fame and popularity of the 105. That is one Nikkor lens that I have never owned. The earlier 135/2.8 Nikkor-Q and QC was a 4-element Sonnar formula lens. It is not as sharp as the 105/2.5 Sonnar or Planar.

This is with the S-Mount 10.5cm F2.5, wide-open on the Nikon S3.

Focus on Butterfly, then Composed shot.

Tight Crop

Tight Crop

 

[nikon_sam]

I have the 105mm 2.5 Ai version...it hasn't seen too much light lately...Guess I'll give it a go, again...I forget it's there...Thanks for the reminder...

 

[hans voralberg]

LOL Brian it took me 5 minutes scanning back and forth to figure out where that 2nd crop is on the big picture.