New York November NYC Meet-up?

[SuperUJ]

The 35/1.8 Nikkor is remarkably sharp and for B&W the negatives have this special pop to them. I say the sharpness rivals any modern lens including any ASPH version. Then there is this huge dynamic range as far as contrast. Very easy to distinguish a 35/1.8 Nikkor shot on a light table. Like I said the negatives simply pop. Also love the glow on highlights wide open. This glow is gone at F2.0. Easy lens to love.

I'd love a 2005 SP, but they are hard to find and costly. My only critcism is that the 35/1.8 has a slow 180 degree focus throw and close focus of only one meter. I want a 2005 SP so the 35/1.8 can permanmantly be mounted to a body. I wouldn't get another Nikkor lens. Its that good.

Cal

Cal,

That good, really! You are pushing me to the edge now. I am a "glow" lens-sucker, like the 35 pre-asph Lux and 75 Lux. My concern is that I am not sure if the 2005 version of the 35/1.8 with modern coating will still have the same effect as you described. If I take the plunge on a SP, I will fall short on the item that I wanted to add to the set that I plan to do for the M Pageant. Don't want to disappoint John G. when Hello Kitty does not come to our meet-up/contest.

John

 

[SuperUJ]

John,

Are you also considering getting one of those limited TA Rapidwinders for your SP? For me its almost a must have.

Cal

Cal - A definitely maybe, I also need to pace myself. The TA Rapidwinders for SP looks great, hoping Tom makes it in black paint as well. If I take that, my R lenses will have go too. I guess it's only a matter of time.

John