redisburning
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oh well nevermind had to have it.
hopefully I have an s2 with 50mm f2 on the way.
hopefully I have an s2 with 50mm f2 on the way.
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going rate for s2 and 50mm f2?
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congrats 🙂
sooooooo how much was it? cd or bd?
sooooooo how much was it? cd or bd?
redisburning
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well I don't mind saying. and if I overpaid, you would do me a great service to let me know.
combo was 450 USD. seller allows returns.
serial number 615..., chrome dials?
combo was 450 USD. seller allows returns.
serial number 615..., chrome dials?
I would have suggested around $500 for a fully functioning clean user so I'd say that's a very good price! Yep, 615xxxx is a chrome dial.
Pikapig
Loving Analog
Congrats...the 50 f2..do post some pics
maddoc
... likes film again.
50/2.0 = Nikkor-H-C ? Much better than the 50/1.4 versions, IMHO ... 🙂
But don't sweat it if you have a Nikkor-H rather than a Nikkor-H.C. It's a later version of the exact same lens 😉
Pikapig
Loving Analog
Jon
Did you ever do a comparison test for both lenses? the s.c 5 1.4 and the 5 f2? 🙂
Did you ever do a comparison test for both lenses? the s.c 5 1.4 and the 5 f2? 🙂
Highway 61
Revisited
More than excellent deal if the combo is clean and sound, and YES you got the best classic 50 (I have two late Nikkor-H, one chrome, one black, will never sell'em).
The bokeh is about similarly pleasant but at f/1.4 - f/2 - f/2.8 the classic Nikkor-S 50/1.4 vignettes A LOT (but for extreme close-ups) which the Nikkor-H 50/2 does not.
Below, chrome Nikkor-H 50/2, wide-open.
The bokeh is about similarly pleasant but at f/1.4 - f/2 - f/2.8 the classic Nikkor-S 50/1.4 vignettes A LOT (but for extreme close-ups) which the Nikkor-H 50/2 does not.
Below, chrome Nikkor-H 50/2, wide-open.
Sonnar Brian
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That's a great price.
Same lens in Leica Mount, wide-open, on the M8.
It is a faithful copy of the wartime Zeiss Sonnar 5cm F2, but uses much harder glass and coatings.
Same lens in Leica Mount, wide-open, on the M8.
It is a faithful copy of the wartime Zeiss Sonnar 5cm F2, but uses much harder glass and coatings.
Nope never done a comparison test, but both are very good lenses.
I'll add that the 5cm f1.4 is a lot more "glowy" wide open than the 5cm f2 is. I'd also rate the bokeh of the 5cm f2 as a little smoother.
Here's a shot taken wide open with a Nikkor-H (no C) f2 @ f2 on an R-D1:
Sonnar Brian
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Nikkor 5cm F1.4, late, wide-open on the Nikon SP.
The F1.4 again, By F2 it settles down.
The lens that the Nikkor was derived from,
A 1935 Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar, wide-open, on the Nikon SP.
I converted this lens from an enlarger lens to a collapsible mount, shimmed for Nikon. Trying to find a Collapsible Nikkor for the Nikon is near impossible. I have one in LTM, 1948 collapsible Nikkor 5cm f2 HC.
The F1.4 again, By F2 it settles down.
The lens that the Nikkor was derived from,
A 1935 Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar, wide-open, on the Nikon SP.
I converted this lens from an enlarger lens to a collapsible mount, shimmed for Nikon. Trying to find a Collapsible Nikkor for the Nikon is near impossible. I have one in LTM, 1948 collapsible Nikkor 5cm f2 HC.
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Pikapig
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Nope never done a comparison test, but both are very good lenses.
I'll add that the 5cm f1.4 is a lot more "glowy" wide open than the 5cm f2 is. I'd also rate the bokeh of the 5cm f2 as a little smoother.
Here's a shot taken wide open with a Nikkor-H (no C) f2 @ f2 on an R-D1:
Jon..this pic is very nicely taken. And yes..the bokeh is smooth here....nice lens!🙂
Pikapig
Loving Analog
Brian the nikkor 1.4 look quite harsh wide open...f2 seems alot better...
Sonnar Brian
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The Nikkor 5cm F1.4, Japan version, is quite harsh at F1.4. The "Tokyo" version is a bit smoother. The later 5cm f1.4 has slightly bigger diameter for all of the optics.
The Nikkor 5cm F2 lens (all versions) is much smoother. The Sonnar 5cm F1.5 is also smoother.
The Nikkor 5cm F2 lens (all versions) is much smoother. The Sonnar 5cm F1.5 is also smoother.
Pikapig
Loving Analog
Think i need to read more about the sonnar 5cm...saw alot of comments about this lens...🙂
All these old lenses each holds a character of their own.
All these old lenses each holds a character of their own.
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I miss my Nikkors.......
Good choice on picking one up. The S2 with either 50 ROCKS. It's just a fun camera.
B2
Good choice on picking one up. The S2 with either 50 ROCKS. It's just a fun camera.
B2
redisburning
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yes it's the H.C. version. and yeah it's technically 5cm.
these bodies are pretty archaic right? If I want to buy the 35 or 105 I'll need an external viewfinder? what should I look for when I get it to make sure it's in working order?
Sonnar Brian
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You will need the external finder with a 3.5cm and 10.5cm. Go for the F2.5 versions of each, much less expensive than the alternatives in those focal lengths. Make sure the lenses are complete! I just picked up a 10.5cm f2.5 "for parts/Repair" because the rear optic was missing.
So- pictures of front and back, preferably from someone that used it. They come up here from time to time. And of course "ebay". Make sure it is a reliable seller.
Using the external finder is not too hard, takes some practice. If you stop down a bit, not bad.
10.5cm F2.5 on the SP, wide-open.
So- pictures of front and back, preferably from someone that used it. They come up here from time to time. And of course "ebay". Make sure it is a reliable seller.
Using the external finder is not too hard, takes some practice. If you stop down a bit, not bad.
10.5cm F2.5 on the SP, wide-open.
EZfan
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Good deal redisburning 🙂
I sold many sets like you have in 2005-2006 as high as $1,000.00
I sold many sets like you have in 2005-2006 as high as $1,000.00
