Wide-angle for the Nikon S system... ?

I can see a minor but noticeable focus shift when using lenses wide open at closest focus on the wrong body (Jupiter 12 on Nikon RF and Nikon 35 2.5 or 1.8 on a Kiev). I do a lot of shooting wide open at 3 or 4 feet (1 meter) so it's a problem for me and I don't often mix the 35mm lenses between systems. If you shoot stopped down or focused 6 or 7 feet to infinity, you probably would never notice it (at infinity, the lenses are in focus for either system -- the error creeps in as you begin to focus closer).
 
Luddite Frank said:
I am working on building a reasonably complete working kit for my Nikon S and S-2.

I have two bodies: Dad's S, and a very nice S-2 that I recently acquired.

So far I have the 50/1.4 and the 3.5/135 for both.

Now, there's no two ways about it, wide-angle lenses for the Nikon RF are ridiculously expensive; therefore, I'm probably going to acquire just one WA lens between the two cameras.

Of the several varieties of Wide-angle Nikon RF lens, which are the best for all-around pictures... I'm trying to avoid priceless collectibles, if I can help it.

Suggestions please ?

( Would also consider Contax / Russian lenses if they are a viable, less-expensive alternative...)

Thanks !

Luddite Frank
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OK Frank,
I have been shopping for you for a while now and this is the best i could come up with:
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-F-2-5...87183709?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item19f5276b5d
Boy that would work great with the S2!
Price is not bad either. It's not ridiculously expensive as you claimed these are.

I actually saw one sell on ebay for around $150 but it was the slower 3.5 in chrome trim.



Kiu
 
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Don't forget the Color Skopar 25mm f4.0 in S Mount. Small, very sharp and a good match to a 50mm f1.4 - combine it with a 85mm or 105mm lens you are pretty well covered. With the 28 you have to get an external finder anyway - so a 25 finder is fine.
Nikon SP, Voigtlander Color Skopar 25mm f4.0, TriX in D76, 1:1 for 10 min. Shot at f4.0 and 1/15s.
There is a Nikkor 25f4 too - but that one is getting into "collectible" prices.
 
Yes there is a 2.5cm f4 at a dealer here (UK) Over £1,000, 1,924 manufactured so well into collectible territory.
I'm happy with the CV 21mm and agree with an earlier comment, between 21 and 35 is no-mans land :D
 
No-man's land? Not for me. I thrive with 21, 25, 28, and 35 focal lengths. I can heartily recommend the CV 21 and 25 lenses in Nikon S mount.



ChrisLivsey said:
Yes there is a 2.5cm f4 at a dealer here (UK) Over £1,000, 1,924 manufactured so well into collectible territory.
I'm happy with the CV 21mm and agree with an earlier comment, between 21 and 35 is no-mans land :D
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Nikkor 28mm f3.5 on a Nikon SP (has the 28 finder built in). Paris 2012
Arista Premium 400, Pyrocat HD 1:100, semi stand development.
The Nikkor 28 is extremely compact, weighs next to nothing and is more than sharp enough.
 
Doug said:
I've used a Contax-mount Jupiter-12 (Biogon) 35mm on a Nikon S3 without any apparent focus error. From what I've heard, the discrepancy shows up in the 50mm and longer focal lengths.
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Correct. These Russian lenses are Contax speced lenses and are not made for the S Nikons.

Similarly, Nikon made 85mm, 105mm, & 135mm lenses for the Contax and they are engraved with a C to show that they are for Contax:

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I use the 105mm Nikkor (with the 'C') with my Contax IIa.

The CV 25 is made for the S Nikons but works great on Contax Cameras:

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The CV 25 spends most of it's time sitting on my Contax IIa.
 
I tried for many years not to buy any lenses in Nikon S mount. I have several Nikkor ltm and S lenses now.
Nikkor 35 1.8 ltm, 35/2.5 S, Millenium Nikkor 50 1.4, 50/2 ltm, CV 21/4 S, 85/2 ltm, 135/3.5 ltm.
 
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Nikkor 35mm f2.5 on a S3. It is a good lens, sharp, reasonably flare resistant. light weight. It is not "super" cheap - but look upon it as a one time outlay! One advantage is that you can use it with the S2 without the external finder - just use the whole finder. ignore the 50 frame-line.
Once you get beyond 35 on the S2 - you do need an external finder.
 
Tom A said:
One advantage is that you can use it with the S2 without the external finder - just use the whole finder. ignore the 50 frame-line.
Once you get beyond 35 on the S2 - you do need an external finder.
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Good argument for an S2 in the New Year!!
 
Tom A said:
Nikkor 35mm f2.5 on a S3. It is a good lens, sharp, reasonably flare resistant. light weight. It is not "super" cheap - but look upon it as a one time outlay! One advantage is that you can use it with the S2 without the external finder - just use the whole finder. ignore the 50 frame-line.
Once you get beyond 35 on the S2 - you do need an external finder.
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Thank you for this tip!
 
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