Photos taken with Nikkor-O 2.1cm 1:4 - POST HERE

[Tom A]

I dont have a hood for my current F-mount 21f4's. Years ago I had one that had been modified to a Leica screw-mount and I used a couple of 52mm filters (three I think) with the glass removed and 'stacked" together.
It is surprisingly flare resistant though and I have not had any problem with stray flare or veiling flare.
Nikon used to sell their lenses without hoods and many used them like that. If you bought the hoods - they usually fell off and got lost (this goes for both the Rf and F type lenses - hence scarcity).
The original hood for the Rf 21f4 is truly scarce and can bring $1000's at "collectors" auctions. It is a simple ring type hood, nothing fancy, but it does say Nikkor on it!!!
Even the original hood for a lens like the 25f4 is worth as much as the lens - if you can find one.

 

[jonmanjiro]

Do you guys use hood on the 21/4 nikkor? The original hood seems pretty hard to find.

I haven't had any trouble with flare so don't use a hood, Chris.

Considering their rarity and prices they sell for, I'd be too scared to use the original hood if I owned one 😱

 

[1948nikon]

21mm hood

21mm hood

This hood use to work very well for me.

 

[jonmanjiro]

This hood use to work very well for me.

Hmmm, looks quite big...

 

[Mister E]

Now that's a hood.

 

[jonmanjiro]

conversation - Nikkor-O 2.1cm 1:4 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr

 

[_goodtimez]

This hood use to work very well for me.

That is a Satellite dish my friend 🙂

 

[jonmanjiro]

SOLD! (home no more) - Nikkor-O 2.1cm 1:4 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr


Sydney ferry passengers - Nikkor-O 2.1cm 1:4 by jonmanjiro, on Flickr

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Where can I find an F - S/C adapter?
I'd love to use a 2.1cm Nikkor on my *new* (to me) SP.

Phil Forrest

 

[Tom A]

Just trying to revitalize the thread. Nikkor 21mm f4.0 F-mount on a Nikon S2 (with Cosina F-S adapter). Kodak 5231 +X movie stock - rated at 100 iso and developed in Beutler 1:1:10/6 min.
Chrome valve cover on a 225 cu" slant six!!!!!

 

[kermaier]

Did Nikon ever produce the RF 21/4 in LTM?
Ari

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Did Nikon ever produce the RF 21/4 in LTM?
Ari

I don't think so. I'm really interested in the symmetrical non-retrofocus superwides like this one, the Super Angulon, the Canon 19, etc.
They just don't make 'em like they used to!

Phil Forrest

 

[kermaier]

Thanks heavens, there's one less lens to lust after! I've been bitten by the LTM Nikkor bug. So far I have: 28/3.5, 35/2.5, 35/1.8, 50/3.5 rigid, 50/2, 50/1.4, 85/2, 105/2.5. If there's no 21/4, I think the only ones left I'd want are: 25/4, 50/3.5 Micro (yeah, right) and 50/2 collapsible.
::Ari

 

[jonmanjiro]

Where can I find an F - S/C adapter?
I'd love to use a 2.1cm Nikkor on my *new* (to me) SP.

Phil Forrest

Extremely hard to find. I think the F -S/C adapter is rarer than the S-mount 2.1cm Nikkor, and there's only 298 of those.

 

[ferider]

I know that bug, Ari 🙂

If I would shoot wider than 28, I would try the F-mount 21/4 with an F/M adapter (for example by Kipon, for US 88 ...).

Roland.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Ari, you're missing the 85/1.5! Except you'll have to use it on a Nikon RF.

Looking at the price difference between the LSM 25/4 and the S mount lens, you could buy the Nikon RF lens AND a Mint S2 or Exc SP for the cost of the screwmount rarity. Wow.

Phil Forrest

 

[jonmanjiro]

The 85/1.5 was made in LTM as well as S-mount and Contax mount. The only S-mount Nikkors not made in LTM are the Nikkor-O 2.1cm f4 and Nikkor-T 10.5cm f4.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

The 85/1.5 was made in LTM as well as S-mount and Contax mount. The only S-mount Nikkors not made in LTM are the Nikkor-O 2.1cm f4 and Nikkor-T 10.5cm f4.

Thanks for the correction Jon, I guess the 85/1.5 is rare enough that I couldn't find one nor have I ever seen one for sale.

Phil Forrest

 

[jonmanjiro]

Thanks for the correction Jon, I guess the 85/1.5 is rare enough that I couldn't find one nor have I ever seen one for sale.

Phil Forrest

menos has been posting some great photos taken with his LTM 8.5cm f1.5 in this thread: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121186

 

[kermaier]

Ari, you're missing the 85/1.5! Except you'll have to use it on a Nikon RF.

Looking at the price difference between the LSM 25/4 and the S mount lens, you could buy the Nikon RF lens AND a Mint S2 or Exc SP for the cost of the screwmount rarity. Wow.

Phil Forrest

Oh yeah, forgot about the 85/1.5! Thanks for reminding me (I think). 😉

I've seen the LTM 25/4 sell for as low as $800 (I managed to snooze through that one on eBay, user condition but with hood!) and as high as $2500 (B&H near mint with caps and case) One day I'll rationalize treating myself to a decent example, but not today.