The idea match for a Millennium!
rbsinto
Well-known
Raid,
In answer to your original question, I owned the CV 35 2.5, which was a very nice lens, but sold it after I bought a Nikon 35 1.8.
I currently own the CV 21 and 25 lenses and am very happy with the photos I get with them. And while they're not a robust as the Nikon lenses, I'm not giving them terribly hard usage, so consider them to be excellent value.
In answer to your original question, I owned the CV 35 2.5, which was a very nice lens, but sold it after I bought a Nikon 35 1.8.
I currently own the CV 21 and 25 lenses and am very happy with the photos I get with them. And while they're not a robust as the Nikon lenses, I'm not giving them terribly hard usage, so consider them to be excellent value.
thompsonks
Well-known
Note of caution about 35mm on S3: If you wear glasses, you really can't see the 35mm framelines.
With glasses, the best pairing is 50mm and 28mm (+ external finder).
Kirk
With glasses, the best pairing is 50mm and 28mm (+ external finder).
Kirk
raid
Dad Photographer
Get away from the adapter path, take advantage of the S3 finder, and just get yourself a fine classic W-Nikkor-C 35/1.8 in S-mount. Their prices have decreased a little and there are more of them on the market than a few years ago.
Then you'll have the S3 2000 with two Nikkors, and lenses being the finest of each focal length.
Travelling and shooting with an S3 plus the 35-50 combo is a breeze.
Keep it simple !
Of course you could get a W-Nikkor-C 35/2.5 (which will work on the Amedeo adapter and is almost as good as the 35/1.8) but I can't believe that you don't have any M-mount 35mm lens already... so the W-Nikkor-C 35/1.8 in S-mount is the way to go if you like using the S3 body !
I have been looking at 35/1.8 offers for some time now. I agree with you that I should not limit my S lens choice by compatibility with the M mount, but having the M8 and M9 makes it more useful if there existed compatibility.
raid
Dad Photographer
Yes. Adapters are a pain, in general. And using them always adds some nasty wobble, even with well built and expensive ones.
Raid, now that you have a beautiful S3 2000 plus 50/1.4 Millenium kit you will very seriously consider buying this lens.
Free shipping to Florida ! :angel:
No, this is way too expensive for me right now. It is a beautiful lens though.
raid
Dad Photographer
I have good eye sight (for my age), and I do not wear glasses.
ray*j*gun
Veteran
I also have 2 of cv's Nikon S lenses that I bought new from Stephen a 21 and a 75 both wonderful! I also use an Amedeo adapter and sadly cannot use the 21 on my M's. If you want a quality lens the cv nikon s lenses are outstanding!
raid
Dad Photographer
The 21/4 with VF costs $419 brand new at CameraQuest.
SC 21/4 Skopar with 21 brightline viewfinder, caps, shade, quick focus attachment, $419
SC 21/4 Skopar with 21 brightline viewfinder, caps, shade, quick focus attachment, $419
mretina
Well-known
A few months ago I found a low priced Bessa R2S I could not resist, but Nikkor RF lenses are hard to come by in Europe at reasonable price. I have access to CV lenses in S mount at discounted prices and I got a 50/2.5 SC to be able to use the camera.
Not sure if I should now add the 21 SC as I already have a few 21/25mm options in other systems but I am very tempted as the price is even below cameraquest. At the same time, the skopar is unlikely to have any special signature beside being a very good lens in terms of price/quality, or am I missing something?
Not sure if I should now add the 21 SC as I already have a few 21/25mm options in other systems but I am very tempted as the price is even below cameraquest. At the same time, the skopar is unlikely to have any special signature beside being a very good lens in terms of price/quality, or am I missing something?
bobkonos
Well-known
I got on that wagon when they came out: I bought the R2S body, trigger winder, and the 21, 25, and 85 S-mount lenses back in 2003. I've since added another R2S body and the 50mm f1.5 lens. Wonderful lenses raid, in particular the 85mm f3.5 APO-Lanthar lens.
raid
Dad Photographer
I bought online a used CV 21/4 S in very clean condition and without the CV VF. I already have a Nikon 21 VF that is hacked to have a standard shoe. I will use this lens with my Nikon S3 2000.
raid
Dad Photographer
Hi Bob,
I believe every word you say, but I already have so many wonderful lenses in 75-90 range. I do not want to now start buying all useful focal length lenses in S mount. My 75 Lux has to do.
I recall having thoughts of buying into the S system when I saw the offers at CameraQuest, and at that time, Brian kept on telling me "get an S2 or S3".
john341
camera user
I have a 3.5cm f2.5 Nikkor in S mount but I would love a Voigtlander 25mm..anyone had experience with this lens? It looks great!
Highway 61
Revisited
This is a truly excellent 21mm lens and you won't be disappointed. You did it very well.
mretina
Well-known
Is the 21/4 SC rangefinder coupled just to 0.9m or is that the nearest focus distance it will go?
As a comparison, I read that the 21/4 pancake M mount and classic LTM (?) can both focus down to 0.5m (although obviously rf uncoupled nearer than 0.7, 0.9 or 1.0m depending on the camera).
I am now tempted to buy this lens but undecided which version to go for, beside the opportunity to beef up my nikon rf mount line up at a reasonable price (as any other wide angle would go for collector prices and possibly also not fit the R2S)
As a comparison, I read that the 21/4 pancake M mount and classic LTM (?) can both focus down to 0.5m (although obviously rf uncoupled nearer than 0.7, 0.9 or 1.0m depending on the camera).
I am now tempted to buy this lens but undecided which version to go for, beside the opportunity to beef up my nikon rf mount line up at a reasonable price (as any other wide angle would go for collector prices and possibly also not fit the R2S)
No S-mount lens can focus closer than 0.90m. The limitation is in the design of the focus helicoid on the camera.
The Nikkor-O 2.1cm f4 won't mount on a Bessa R2S, but the W-Nikkor 2.5cm f4 and other Nikkor wides works fine.
Highway 61
Revisited
And, in practice, this isn't a problem. Using an optical rangefinder camera system for very close-up focus shots doesn't make much sense.
RObert Budding
D'oh!
Those who actually use S-mount cameras appreciate your reluctance to butcher lenses!
Jan Van Laethem
Nikkor. What else?
I did so too, only a bit later. I got these three at a special discount price from Cameraquest :
50mm f/1.5 Nokton, 50mm f/2.5 Skopar and 85mm f/3.5 Lanthar
And I bought the SC-Skopar 21mm f/4 afterwards.
All are great performers : optically excellent, maybe not built up to Nikon standards but certainly great value for money.
furcafe
Veteran
I think other factors, like nose size, facial shape, etc., make a difference.
I wear eyeglasses, but have no problem seeing the 35mm frames on the S3, though I'm sure that I see less outside the frame than someone who wears contacts or has good vision.
In fact, the S3 is my preferred Nikon RF body for 35mm lenses. For some reason, when there are multiple framelines in the VF, t's easier for me to "default" to the largest frame size than consciously concentrate on 1 of the smaller frames (same goes for the Canon P).
I wear eyeglasses, but have no problem seeing the 35mm frames on the S3, though I'm sure that I see less outside the frame than someone who wears contacts or has good vision.
In fact, the S3 is my preferred Nikon RF body for 35mm lenses. For some reason, when there are multiple framelines in the VF, t's easier for me to "default" to the largest frame size than consciously concentrate on 1 of the smaller frames (same goes for the Canon P).