SAMPLES from 85mm f/2 Nikkor in LTM...??

[DNG]

That's correct (no difference in post). Also, if you pixel peep, the cron is a bit sharper in the corners. But then again, for portraits, the Nikkor "center punch" is useful, IMO. Here is for size comparison (ignore Bertha on the right). Earlier Summicrons are bigger and heavier.

Roland.

Thanks for comparison... I favor the Nikkor size, may allow a slower SS at f/2-f2.8 without flash

Some more:

@ f4:



@ f2:

Will upload some 105mm samples later as well.

Nice overall effect.. beautiful subtle tones

2 f/2 examples, 1st from the Nikon RF verson, 2nd from the LTM version.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furcafe/2587222988/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furcafe/2480742623/

Nice handalling of contrast range on the color above.. great tonal range in the BW statue

My better half with the Nikkor:

Kids on a fire engine:

Nice details... hair, threading etc.

One of my colleagues, chrome version (the lens...)
Tmas

I had been in the same dilmena, but Nikkors are a wee cheaper. Summicron 90 start at $500, but you can find Nikkors for $300.

Here are some examples of the LTM, used with adapter on a M3.

f/2, Portra 400NC:

f/2 , Ultra Color 400:

f/2.8, Neopan 1600:

Very nice Details and colors.. love the 1600 image.. didn't think 1600 was that clean and detailed..... what did you develop it in...

This one was shot at 5.6 - a little outside your range. But I'll post it anyway. From an 85 that I picked up recently for $250 off ebay.

Great portrait...WOW...

 

[DNG]

Thanks for the link

This time search worked.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45888&highlight=Nikkor

 

[raid]

I have here a few images taken with the Nikkor 105mm 2.5.

 

[helen.HH]

DANG, wish I had NOT 'looked' at this Thread
I keep telling myself I am Content w/ what I Have....
and now this ltm/nikkor
spells Trouble for me

Absolutely Fab Imagery in this Thread...😎

 

[ferider]

🙂

On Safari with the Nikkor ....

 

[chris00nj]

...
Very nice Details and colors.. love the 1600 image.. didn't think 1600 was that clean and detailed..... what did you develop it in......

I actually had the lab do that roll. I was in a rush to get pictures out to everyone and I had some 120 color film to send anyway. It was the first roll I took with Neopan 1600 and I liked the results a lot.

 

[naruto]

Roland: those shots are beautiful.

 

[tbarker13]

Another from a portrait session last weekend. So far, I am not regretting my decision to sell my Summicron and go with the Nikkor.

 

[helen.HH]

Great Portraits Tim...
Looks like YOU have found the PURRfect Mix.... Magic
between the 50 Planar & the 85 nikkor
😀 - best -Helen

 

[Sonnar Brian]

Distance, at F4 on the Canon P

Closest focus, wide-open.

 

[kermaier]

I favor the Nikkor 105 2.5 LTM over the 85mm 2.0. It also is razor sharp.

Raid, what do you like better about the 105/2.5? Is it the focal length itself, the handling of the lens, image quality?

::Ari

 

[lensjunkie]

The first round. More to follow. So far, it must be love....


http://www.flickr.com/photos/29215626@N03/sets/72157624838291445/with/4993670956/

 

[porktaco]

 

[porktaco]

i love this lens, although it's goddamned heavy

 

[ashwinrao1]

figured I'd revive the thread, now that I have one of these beauties. Images from the Leica M Monochrom:

 

[krohmie]

Very nice portraits,
time to show some colors!

Nikkor 85 2,0 LTM on Leica M8

Testing fpr sharpness.
In fotoforums on the net you have to test your lens for sharpness.
For this ypu have to shot yoir favorite cat!
I hope this wildcats ware enough!

Elvis lives forever and gives the shake

Letterface (wide open F 2,0)

Have fun.

 

[benji77]

LTM Version on Delta 400 (I think).
I dont use this lens often enough, but each time I use it, I cant seem to bring myself to consider selling this away 🙂

 

[porktaco]

figured I'd revive the thread, now that I have one of these beauties. Images from the Leica M Monochrom:

wow. those are spectacular

 

[Krosya]

Its a great lens. I have a black one, which is lighter, yet still hard to focus on RD1s. But I love they way it draws even if I dont nail the focus every time:

 

[maryland_fotos]

Sample with Leica IIIc, Rollei RPX 25 to revive this old thread.

Drums by Maryland Photos, on Flickr