Nikon RF lenses

[jett]

I'm thinking of going Nikon RF...

Anyways...

The lenses that I am thinking about are the 50mm f1.4 (Sonnar), 35mm f2.5, and 28mm f3.5.

-What are the filter threads and do the wide angle lenses need hoods or are the front elements recessed? Would a heavystar WA hood work for the 35mm/28mm lenses?

-I also have a Leica system so does anyone know if the 28mm adapts with an amedeo adapter? I believe that the 35mm f1.8 doesn't, but is that the only lens?

 

[Vickko]

Many of the wides don't go onto the Leica at all.

See the reference here:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79631

This is a good start on info on the lenses http://cameraquest.com/classics.htm

 

[Vickko]

Here too http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/nikon/rflenses.htm

 

[Phil_F_NM]

The adaptability of the 3.5cm f/2.5 to Leica M comes down to sample variation I've found. I've owned one (the old chromed brass version) and it worked fine with no cam-follower clearance issues on an Amedeo adapter. I've tried to mount another (later black version) and it didn't work. Don't take my two cases as gospel though. The only thing you can do is try and be very careful. Be aware that there is sample and usage variation in Leica M bodies as well.

The 5cm Nikkors with the internal mount work well on the Amedeo adapter to Leica M. This is the combo that got me started on Nikon RFs last year actually.

The front elements of the 2.8 and 3.5cm Nikkors are recessed enough that you probably don't need a hood. Add to that, the filter ring is how you change the aperture on those as well. Once you get used to how they work, they are great shooters, especially the 3.5cm f/2.5. It's a good all-round lens but the spectacular one is the f/1.8 version. I should have never sold mine (I have half a mind to sell my D3 to get another 3.5cm f/1.8 Nikkor.)

Get GOOD filters with brass rings (B+W or Heliopan) If you don't find a set of the original filters made for those lenses. Pay attention to the thread pitch as you don't want the threads to gall up since many of the older lenses had a finer pitch filter thread than filters are produced in these days. Filter diameter is 43mm. You could get a very high quality set of Kodak series filters and a proper thread pitch series adapter then not have to worry about thread issues.

Phil Forrest

 

[Stefcuoz]

All Nikon RF wide are good on Leica .. you have to asked to Amedeo the decentrated adapter, don't support internal mount lens but is good also for 35 mm f1,8...

 

[splitimageview]

The rear element of the 35/1.8 is too big to fit into the Amedeo

 

[Range-rover]

The adaptability of the 3.5cm f/2.5 to Leica M comes down to sample variation I've found. I've owned one (the old chromed brass version) and it worked fine with no cam-follower clearance issues on an Amedeo adapter. I've tried to mount another (later black version) and it didn't work. Don't take my two cases as gospel though. The only thing you can do is try and be very careful. Be aware that there is sample and usage variation in Leica M bodies as well.

The 5cm Nikkors with the internal mount work well on the Amedeo adapter to Leica M. This is the combo that got me started on Nikon RFs last year actually.

The front elements of the 2.8 and 3.5cm Nikkors are recessed enough that you probably don't need a hood. Add to that, the filter ring is how you change the aperture on those as well. Once you get used to how they work, they are great shooters, especially the 3.5cm f/2.5. It's a good all-round lens but the spectacular one is the f/1.8 version. I should have never sold mine (I have half a mind to sell my D3 to get another 3.5cm f/1.8 Nikkor.)

Get GOOD filters with brass rings (B+W or Heliopan) If you don't find a set of the original filters made for those lenses. Pay attention to the thread pitch as you don't want the threads to gall up since many of the older lenses had a finer pitch filter thread than filters are produced in these days. Filter diameter is 43mm. You could get a very high quality set of Kodak series filters and a proper thread pitch series adapter then not have to worry about thread issues.

Phil Forrest

Phil,
Didn't you just get the D3, it is a nice camera kinda big, but nice
none the less. I would like to fine a nice 35mmf1.8 as well but the prices
are high for those, but if you wait we may be lucky.

range