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Eriksen
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 Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 8:49 am Post subject: 55mm macro. Nikon or Hexanon? |
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Eriksen wrote:
Which of these are regarded as the best? Are there any sites on the web that compare these two lenses? |
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blotafton
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:12 am Post subject: Re: 55mm macro. Nikon or Hexanon? |
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blotafton wrote:
The Nikkors are available in 2.8 and 3.5 versions. I only have the Hexanon though. During my quick test I got the impression that the colors were warm. Otherwise, nothing stood out. |
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 1:44 am Post subject: Re: 55mm macro. Nikon or Hexanon? |
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Oldhand wrote:
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| The Nikkors are available in 2.8 and 3.5 versions. I only have the Hexanon though. During my quick test I got the impression that the colors were warm. Otherwise, nothing stood out. |
I have the Nikkor 3.5 and it is a very good optic. The Hexanon, I do not have, but the images that I have seen from it are also very good.
I doubt that there is much between them, and unless being purchased to match a system - simply pick the cheapest option.
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 2:08 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
No difference to really speak off between the Hexanon and the Nikkor 3.5, although I prefer the Nikkor, a truly superb optic.
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dnas
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 3:03 am Post subject: |
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dnas wrote:
I have both....
I recently acquired the Hexanon.
I can do a test! |
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kryss
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kryss wrote:
I just bought and received a Nikon 55mm f3.5 micro Nikkor in mint condition c/w M 1:1 adapter and bubble container.Will post pics over next few days.
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
I have a Nikon pre-AI 55mm f/3.5 (made in about 1965) that I've owned for over 25 years. It is a superb optic. The Hexanon may be just as good (I don't know), but for many years, the 55/3.5 has been the lens to which I've compared all other macros, and very few can compare.
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scsambrook
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scsambrook wrote:
The 55/3.5 Auto Micro Nikkor P has a diaphragm that opens up as the focusing mount is extended to maintain a constant light transmission, at least at apertures smaller than f3.5. I can't properly recall if the 55/2.8 has the same feature, but I think it does not. I had a 55/3.5 back in the days of film and endorse the other comments about its quality. When buying used, check that the focusing movement hasn't become "dry" and rather slack, something which tends to happen with the early Nikon F lenses.
If memory serves me right, Nikon used to claim that it had the highest resolving power of any lens intended for use on a 35mm Camera . . . but ater 50 years I could be mistaken.
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iangreenhalgh1
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Having shot rolls of Kodak Tech Pan and Agfa Copex microfilm with my Nikkor 3.5/55 I can safely say that Nikon's claims of it having the highest resolving power are not far off the mark, it's an incredibly sharp optic.
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Lightshow
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Lightshow wrote:
Both are superb optics.
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