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scsambrook
Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 2167 Location: Glasgow Scotland
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:38 pm Post subject: Nikkor 55mm f1.2 |
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scsambrook wrote:
I recently did a deal with MFL member Mo for her 55mm f1.2 Nikkor. I have a weakness for fast "moody" lenses . . . maybe I should get treatment for this ailment It's huge and heavy but it does produce some interesting image quality - more fun than a Trioplan and a lot cheaper than a Summarex !
This was taken in the woods on a very dull day at full aperture
_________________ Stephen
Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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Olivier
Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Posts: 5077 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Olivier wrote:
Good deal !
I like this lens very much either, even if it is quite heavy.
Some samples :
from Orio :
http://forum.mflenses.com/nikkor-s-auto-11-2-f55mm-relive-the-middle-ages-t42833,highlight,%2Bnikkor+%2B55mm.html
from me :
http://forum.mflenses.com/nikkor-55mm-f1-2-s-c-auto-some-more-t45822,highlight,%2Bnikkor+%2B55mm.html
http://forum.mflenses.com/nikkor-55mm-f1-2-s-c-auto-t45644,highlight,%2Bnikkor+%2B55mm.html _________________ Olivier - Moderator
Dslr : Olympus Pen E-P2 - Fujifilm X-Pro2 - Canon 5D MkII.
SLr and MF lenses : for feedback and helping people, cameras and lenses I own : full list here http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic,p,1442740.html#1442740 |
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tb_a
Joined: 26 Jan 2010 Posts: 3678 Location: Austria
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
It's a comparable "weapon" like my old Rokkor 58/1.2 lens in full metal.
Interestingly those Nikkors are offered for lower prices nowadays than the Rokkors. Most probably there are more Nikkors in circulation.
I would assume that the image quality is rather comparable, although I didn't see any direct comparison so far. _________________ Thomas Bernardy
Manual focus lenses mainly from Minolta, Pentax, Voigtlaender, Leitz, Topcon and from Russia (too many to be listed here). |
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:09 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
lovely capture,I am glad you are enjoying the lens...I almost desire another one... _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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scsambrook
Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 2167 Location: Glasgow Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:08 am Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
What a lens it is ! I keep asking myself if its virtues outweigh its drawbacks - it's heavy, the aperture ring is awkward to reach when on a camera, and it's generally a big fat thing. But it does produce really moody images wide open (unlike any other lens I have) and it's pretty dam' sharp at f5.6, so on balance I think it comes out on the right side of the virtue-table.
Go on, Mo, - get another _________________ Stephen
Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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FotoPete
Joined: 20 Nov 2012 Posts: 126
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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FotoPete wrote:
The f1.2 lens lust never ends.. Been looking at the 55s "bullet nose" f1.2 a while back. Has anyone compared it with the 50? _________________ My Gear and Other Ramblings :: http://filmlensaddict.blogspot.ca/ |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9097 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
That's a very nice shot, Stephen. I have a Canon FD 55/1.2 SSC, more or less Canon's equivalent to your lens. It too is big and heavy and somewhat awkward to use when mounted. Nonetheless, I like mine a lot, but wouldn't mind having the Nikkor, just so I can use it with my Nikons. _________________ Michael
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Basilisk
Joined: 21 Mar 2013 Posts: 356 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Basilisk wrote:
Is the 55mm Nikkor much heavier than the 50mm f1.2 AI?
I have the latter lens, and I would say that it is a miracle of compactness for an f1.2 lens.
Canon EF 50mm f1.2 (admittedly autofocus) 72mm thread, 590g
Nikkor 50mm f1.2 52mm, 350g
I know which one I am more likely to keep in my pocket! |
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scsambrook
Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 2167 Location: Glasgow Scotland
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
Mine weighs 418 grams on our kitchen scale. It's also pretty fat - about 75mm wide across the focusing mount, and actually heavier and broader than my old Canon FL 85/1.8. Certainly not a lens you can slip in your pocket ! _________________ Stephen
Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 12:07 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
You could put it in your stocking or sock and use it as a weapon It certainly is a lovely lens,I keep watching for another one just incase I want another one.Have you an adapter to try it on the XE-1? _________________ Moira, Moderator
Fuji XE-1,Pentax K-01,Panasonic G1,Panasonic G5,Pentax MX
Ricoh Singlex TLS,KR-5,KR-5Super,XR-10
Lenses
Auto Rikenon's 55/1.4, 1.8, 2.8... 50/1.7 Takumar 2/58 Preset Takumar 2.8/105 Auto Takumar 2.2/55, 3.5/35 Super Takumar 1.8/55...Macro Takumar F4/50... CZJ Biotar ALU M42 2/58 CZJ Tessar ALU M42 2.8/50
CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
Primoplan 1.9/58 Primagon 4.5/35 Telemegor 5.5/150 Angenieux 3.5/28 Angenieux 3,5/135 Y 2
Canon FL 58/1.2,Canon FL85/1.8,Canon FL 100/3.5,Canon SSC 2.8/100 ,Konica AR 100/2.8, Nikkor P 105/2.5
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scsambrook
Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 2167 Location: Glasgow Scotland
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
Mo - you'd need a pretty thick sock to keep it in Yes, I got an adapter for the XE-1, a Novoflex one off eBay for a small fraction of the new price. Although I bought it from a UK vendor and it's marked 'Made in Germany', it came with a Chinese-language packing note in the box, which I thought a little odd. _________________ Stephen
Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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Kei
Joined: 08 Jan 2015 Posts: 142 Location: S. Wales UK
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Kei wrote:
The later 50mm f1.2 is a fair bit smaller and a tad lighter. Comparison shot [imghttp://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/images1/55mm-f12/D3S_1428-compared-1200.jpg]here[/img]. Don't think there is much in it between the two from what I've read, though the ealier lens has one lens element probably giving slightly better transmittance. _________________ Contax Zeiss Distagon 35mm f1.4, Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Zeiss Vario-sonnar 35-70mm f3.4
Mamiya RB/RZ67 RZ67 Pro II, 65mm f4 L-A, 75mm f4.5 Shift, 127mm f3.5 K/L
Mamiya m645 645 1000S, 645J, 645AFD M 35mm f3.5 C, 55mm f2.8 AF, 80mm f1.9 N, 80mm f2.8 C, 120mm f4 macro, 150mm f2.8 A, 210mm f4 ULD, 210mm f4 C
Tamron Primes 17mm f3.5, 24mm f2.5, 90mm f2.8, 135mm f2.5, 180mm f2.5, 300mm f5.6
Tamron Zooms 24-48mm f3.5-3.8, 28-80 f3.5-4.2, 35-80 f2.8-3.8, 70-210mm f3.5, 75-250mm f3.5-5.6
Olympus OM Zuiko 24mm f2.8, Zuiko 28mm f2.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Sigma 600mm f8
Nikon MF 24mm f2.8 N.C, 28mm f2 AI-s, 35mm f1.4 AI-s, 50mm f1.2 AI-s, 50mm f1.8 AI-s, 135mm f2.8 AI, 300mm f2.8 AI-s
Nikon AF F5, D810 16mm f2.8 AF-D, 20mm f1.8 AF-S, 55mm f2.8 AF micro, Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro, 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D
Canon FD T90, T50, AT-1, 50mm f1.8, 135mm f3.5
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uhoh7
Joined: 24 Nov 2010 Posts: 1300 Location: Idaho, USA
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:47 am Post subject: |
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uhoh7 wrote:
more samples please _________________ Making MFlenses safe for the letter *L* |
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