Nikkor 35mm f3.5 LTM

[FrankS]

So in the grand sceme of things, how good of a lens is this one? How would it compare, for instance, with a Jupiter 12? How much would one expect to pay for such a lens in good condition?

 

[back alley]

from cameraquest

from cameraquest

35/3.5 Nikkor: in chrome or the later black. the most numerous 35 LTM Nikkor

not really a lot of info.
i wonder if brian has one of these?

so frank, got a deal working on this lens?

for me 3.5 is kinda slow for any lens. i'm not big on fast lenses but a 35 is a well used lens and 3.5 might be restrictive.
eventually i want to get the canon 35/2 lens.

joe

 

[FrankS]

so frank, got a deal working on this lens?

I do, but I'm going to decline that particular deal because I've got a J-12 coming in that other rangefinders for Bessa R and CV25 lens trade.

I'm hoping Brian comes on-line soon.

 

[back alley]

so you went for the that bessa r trade!?
good for you!
i think it's a good deal and the r is a great little, easy to use camera.

wheelin' & dealin'...

joe

 

[FrankS]

It will my my 2nd Bessa R, Joe. I very recently got one with Ralph's help. Remember the seller who wouldn't ship to Canada? I'll be able to have 400 speed B+W film in one body and 100 speed B+W film in the other.

 

[back alley]

doh!

too much sugar these past few days. lol!

maybe it's time we all listed what we own so i can start to keep these things straight in my head.

joe

 

[Doug]

Joe, I don't own all that much gear, but I do benefit from keeping details in a computer database just to keep it straight! So, it's nigh inconceivable to mentally keep track of everyone else's gear too!

 

[back alley]

there was a post awhile back about keeping trak on the computer.
i started my own database on excel.
so far, i have my cameras, lenses and fixed lens cameras and my hand meters listed.
i keep track of brand, model, when purchased, cost, serial number etc.
i have not bothered with things like hoods, filters, straps or cases but maybe i'll add some of those later on.

i can't for the life of me, remember what you guys are shooting with.
for guys like brian i just assume he owns it if i want it, 😉.

joe

 

[Doug]

for guys like brian i just assume he owns it if i want it, 😉.

Hmm, at first I misread that statement as saying "i just assume if he owns it I want it" LOL..

 

[rover]

Frank, I don't know if the J12 will mount on the Bessa R due to its protruding rear element. Be careful when doing so for fear of damaging the camera or the lens.

 

[FrankS]

Thanks Ralph, yes I've read that too. I can try the J-12 on my Canon VI-L (has frame lines for it) or if not then it definitely will fit my Leica IIIf but I'll need a finder for it as it will not come with one.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I paid well under $100 for my Nikkor 3.5cm F3.5. It is not as sharp as the 3.5cm F2.5 lens, and I would bet that a GOOD (pick of litter) Jupiter-12 is sharper than this 4-element little lens.

Nikkor 3.5cm F3.5 On the Wide-Side, High Shutter speed.

Wide-Open

Another, Wide-Open.