Nikkor S.C. 5cm 1:1.4 Photos only

Thanks! I think my general purpose favorite is still the Yashinon 5cm 1.8 but this Nikkor is really interesting. Once I can predict what it will do at different apertures I'll probably like it even more. :)

A few more from the first roll:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/cannelbrae/7984745541

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/cannelbrae/7988887047

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/cannelbrae/7991038343

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/cannelbrae/7984753710
 
The "glow" disappears at f1.7 or so, Brian. Then it becomes sharp and contrasty. Its close up performance is legendary. And, because a Sonnar, it has very little distortion.
 
Truly beautiful landscape above !

Erik - this is a wonderful impression of a moment!
I love the composition with curtain and table + the interaction between flower in foreground and hand in door - all so simple elements in a photo but brought together nicely here, others, including myself, would have not even recognised.
 
Does anyone have photos taken with the 5cm 1.4 (S-mount) on a Digital M? Curious about getting an Amedeo adapter to use with mine.
 
This is Antony

M7 + 50mm f1.4 Nikkor-sc in ltm
Kodal tmax 3200 @1600

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Question: are there any significant differences between the LTM, S-mount, and F-mount versions of the Nikkor-S 50 1.4?
 
Question: are there any significant differences between the LTM, S-mount, and F-mount versions of the Nikkor-S 50 1.4?

When I started this thread I didn't own my 50mm D.R. Summicron. Since acquiring the D.R. Summicron, I have neglected the Nikkor 50/1.4. My bad. I need to use the Nikkor more often.

As for the question above: In theory, the two rangefinder versions should be identical. However, the SLR (F mount) version is a different formula and has been through many versions. Only a visual comparison of photos could detect similarities and differences between the rangefinder and SLR lenses.

Wayne
 
I've had both the LTM and S-mount. They are about 90% the same with the only difference being minimum focus. The LTM will technically focus down to 0.6 losing coupling at 0.7. The S-mount you see above in the Amodora mount will only focus down to 0.9 meters.

When I started this thread I didn't own my 50mm D.R. Summicron. Since acquiring the D.R. Summicron, I have neglected the Nikkor 50/1.4. My bad. I need to use the Nikkor more often.

As for the question above: In theory, the two rangefinder versions should be identical. However, the SLR (F mount) version is a different formula and has been through many versions. Only a visual comparison of photos could detect similarities and differences between the rangefinder and SLR lenses.

Wayne
 
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