bennyng
Benny Ng
I was in the exact situation once. Using a Nikon S to LTM adaptor was just too much of a hassle. In the end, I just got some LTM ones. After a while, the S mount version became a shelf queen and I flogged it off eventually.
Cheers,
Cheers,
naruto
GASitis.. finally cured?
You might have misunderstood, Ashwin: The adapter will bring up 50mm.
Of course an S3 is another matter
yeah, it occurred to me later that you were right. The R2S might fit the bill here. Is it difficult to focus this lens on the R2S, I believe it has a shorter baselength.
yeah raid, which is why I am leaning towards a second body. this way I can walkabout with a 28-85 combo.
do you want a trade Benny? a trip to India sometime?
BillBingham2
Registered User
As you said no to sell and get an LTM, I'd recommend that you get a good user S2 and us the full frame. Not perfect, but pretty close, that and a 28 on your M should be great.
Canon Bright Line finders are great and easier to find than Nikon. You have to be careful that it's no one for a Canon 7 as the parallax adjustment goes through a little pin in the foot. The CV finder (90) is a good option, though higher priced too.
Check here for user S2s. Beware, you might get addicted to Nikons, I know I did.
B2 (;->
Canon Bright Line finders are great and easier to find than Nikon. You have to be careful that it's no one for a Canon 7 as the parallax adjustment goes through a little pin in the foot. The CV finder (90) is a good option, though higher priced too.
Check here for user S2s. Beware, you might get addicted to Nikons, I know I did.
B2 (;->
naruto
GASitis.. finally cured?
Bill: I had a chance to think through it all day, and I have decided to sell the lens. I'll search for a LTM version. It doesn't make sense for me to invest in another RF system. I'd rather get a Canon screwmount with a 85/2 LTM Nikkor. My other 50's are all screwmount lenses.
I think the Nikon RF system and me are not destined for each other.
Phantomas dropped you a PM.
I think the Nikon RF system and me are not destined for each other.
Phantomas dropped you a PM.
Phantomas
Well-known
Hi guys, I'm contemplating taking over this lens from the nice guy naruto
What I'm primarily concerned with before making up my mind is usability on S3 (framelines). I know external viewfinder is an option, but I'd rather not go that way.
So, do any of you have experience useing the 2/85 on an S3? Were you able to succesfully aproximate the framelines through the viewfinder?
I'll look through mine when i get home. In the meantime, can the owners post some sample photos please?
What I'm primarily concerned with before making up my mind is usability on S3 (framelines). I know external viewfinder is an option, but I'd rather not go that way.
So, do any of you have experience useing the 2/85 on an S3? Were you able to succesfully aproximate the framelines through the viewfinder?
I'll look through mine when i get home. In the meantime, can the owners post some sample photos please?
Phantomas
Well-known
Well, nevermind, looks like I'll see the results for myself
Took over the lens from naruto (super nice guy to deal with!)
Some shots with 2/85 Kogaku coming up!
Took over the lens from naruto (super nice guy to deal with!)
Some shots with 2/85 Kogaku coming up!
naruto
GASitis.. finally cured?
Well, nevermind, looks like I'll see the results for myself
Took over the lens from naruto (super nice guy to deal with!)
Some shots with 2/85 Kogaku coming up!
Thanks Phantomas. Great buyer to deal with.
We should move the feedback to the appropriate thread. Looking forward to seeing what I missed. :bang:
a) Naruto is a great guy to deal with;
b) the 10.5cm Framelines give nice, loose framing with the 8.5cm. I use it that way all the time.
b) the 10.5cm Framelines give nice, loose framing with the 8.5cm. I use it that way all the time.