Nikon portrait lens on Leica

I am not an expert on Nikon rf LTM lenses but the prices appear to be all over the place. If you are patient you can get them in nice prices on that site.

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The 8.5cm F2 uses 48mm screw in filters. If you have the two-piece hood, it comes apart and uses Series VII filters. (EDIT) I keep a 58mm clip-in cap on the mounted hood. It holds on "well Enough".
 
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You can also get a step-up ring to a filter/hood size that's more common. I use a 48-52mm step-up ring to share filters and hoods with my 105. Also, 52mm was standard for all but the most exotic Nikon SLR lenses.
 
telenous said:
I finally made it, got one Nikon 85mm (hooray!). I was sparring for one while this thread was active and the price got really skyhigh. Just goes to show how much RFF influences prices perhaps.
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Did you just out bid me on that one? 🙁

See my signature.
 
OK...I see we have 3 new infectees...Like I said Brian...Join me and we shall rule the Galaxy, I meant the RFF 🙂 . Ooops I forgot again this is not the StarWars forum.
Kiu
 
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Thanks guys, I will read carefully your suggestions and scout for filter/caps for the lens.

I don't know Rover, I won the lens from Pantorama - is that the one you were after too? Sorry mate! This was the second Nikkor I bid for and I guess I wanted one real bad. If it wasn't for that one I was even considering another one (which looks minty) for about twice the money.
 
The 85/2 Nikkor was one of the original four Nikkor lenses, and the # 1 Nikon portrait lens UNTIL the introduction of the 105/2.5. From that point on, the 105/2.5 just ran away and left the 85/2 in the dust sales wise, as far as RF Nikkors are concerned. I don't like shooting with the chrome 85/2 because it feels heavier than it is. Either the black 85/2 or 105/2.5 (only made in black) are delights. However the 105 sells for about 1/3 to 1/4 the price of a black 85/2 in the same condition, making the 105 the better choice of these 3 at normal retail prices.

Stephen
 
You have a point...but we are talking about RFF guys here, and U forgot a little point....the Black 10.5cm in LTM cost about $600-$700!! We're talking $200-$300 here.
The 8.5cm in chrome is much easier to find and is cheaper than the 10.5cm...and the performance is almpst equal...Especially from the Novice's point of view.
Kiu
 
telenous said:
Thanks guys, I will read carefully your suggestions and scout for filter/caps for the lens.

I don't know Rover, I won the lens from Pantorama - is that the one you were after too? Sorry mate! This was the second Nikkor I bid for and I guess I wanted one real bad. If it wasn't for that one I was even considering another one (which looks minty) for about twice the money.
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YES!!! That is the one!!!

All is fair in Ebay, good luck with it. It had a BIN offer of $280 when first posted. I bid the minimum just to take that option away and allow me to find some funds over the week of the auction. It looks like a nice one, but closed while I was driving home so I just bid a "fair" price and logged out. You won it for $2.50 more, nice grab.

Here is some work with the 85/2 I have to return to Ray sometime soon.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=278526#post278526
 
In portraits, I've always preferred the working distance of the 85mm lens compared to 105mm length. Both are great lenses, but the 85mm allows you to be at a conversational distance from someone whereas the 105mm makes you step back several paces. The 105mm is also larger and heavier.
 
My Nikkor 8.5cm f2 in LTM produces good results when used for portraits. If focused carefully and used at full aperture and relatively close range in available light, the center area of the lens renders the face in sharp detail while the softer corners and shallow depth of field combine to blur the background, giving a sense of depth while directing attention to the subject. I don't know that I'd spend a large amount of money for a Nikkor 50mm f/1.4, though. While it has a good reputation, the Canon 50mm f/1.4 in LTM from the late 1950s or early 1960s is a first-rate lens of high optical quality that should be available for somewhat more reasonable prices.
 
I often choose the Nikkor 8.5cm f2 (mine is a black LTM V1, and I'm still looking for the 48mm cap) over my other portrait lenses. It has that pleasant, flattering look without the harshness of extreme sharpness.
 
Hacker said:
I often choose the Nikkor 8.5cm f2 (mine is a black LTM V1, and I'm still looking for the 48mm cap) over my other portrait lenses. It has that pleasant, flattering look without the harshness of extreme sharpness.
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Nikkor 8.5cm f2 is what i am looking for right now. can't seem to find a good copy.
 
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