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caspert79
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 Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:01 pm Post subject: Nikkor-H.C 85mm f/1.8 vs Sun-Cosmicar 22.5-90/1.5 |
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caspert79 wrote:
Of course, not a fair comparison, but I was curious how the Sun-Cosmicar holds up against one of my favorite vintage lenses: the Nikkor-H.C 85mm f/1.8. Not a serious comparison, but for fun.
100% crops:
Bucketloads of CA with the Nikkor @ f/1.8. The Sun-Cosmicar actually does better until F/2.
From F/2.8 and up, the Nikkor is the clear winner. The Sun has more vibrant colors though.
Some bokeh shots:
The Sun-Cosmicar has a smaller image circle and it shows. Bokeh more creamy in the Nikkor. A lot of '3D pop' as well! |
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visualopsins
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
Sun performance here is surprising!
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Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300
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Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm
Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element),
Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500
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Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100
SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
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SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
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Sjak
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Sjak wrote:
| visualopsins wrote: |
| Sun performance here is surprising! |
Indeed!
I can't get that lens out of my head after the several thread on it. But I will resist  (especially since I have no M43 camera) |
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luisalegria
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Very creditable performance! Especially at f/2.
The main advantage of the Nikkor is coverage, that is, full frame.
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caspert79
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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caspert79 wrote:
| Sjak wrote: |
| visualopsins wrote: |
| Sun performance here is surprising! |
Indeed!
I can't get that lens out of my head after the several thread on it. But I will resist (especially since I have no M43 camera) |
I’m always open for a exchange proposal. The lens is great, but a little to bulky for me to carry around  |
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Lightshow
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
The Nikkor is as soft as my S.C 55/1.2, glad I never got around to getting it.
Thanks for the test.
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