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Nikkor-Q 2.8 - first impressions
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:09 am    Post subject: Nikkor-Q 2.8 - first impressions Reply with quote

I already had the Nikkor-Q 135mm 3.5 (purchased from a nice Hungarian seller Wink ) which I like a lot: http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/mfl_club_members/richard_d/nikkor_3_5Q/

but when Atilla highlighted a 135mm Nikkor-Q 2.8 selling cheaply, I had to give it a go:

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/mfl_club_members/richard_d/nikkor_q_135_2_8/

First impressions of the 2.8 are, basically - Wow! Pretty sharp at 2.8, then providing a perfect balance of infocus sharpness and bokeh at f4. Great performance down to f11, useable a f16, soft at f22.

Far contraster than the 3.5 and possibly a tad sharper. A stunning bargain at ?26...



Richard


PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am glad you have an another excellent family member Smile In my opinion this lens better than f3.5 lens indeed.This is normal as usual every maker produce faster lens in better quality.


PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That 135/2.8 range (which went through to the AIS version) was always overshadowed by the 105/2.5 - a pity in some ways because it is a very different but still wonderful lens. I find the 135 has nicer OOF rendition than the 105's, although a tad less sharp. Enjoy it, it's a very fine lens - and give us some samples.....


patrickh


PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

patrickh wrote:
That 135/2.8 range (which went through to the AIS version) was always overshadowed by the 105/2.5 - a pity in some ways because it is a very different but still wonderful lens. I find the 135 has nicer OOF rendition than the 105's, although a tad less sharp. Enjoy it, it's a very fine lens - and give us some samples.....


patrickh


Patrick - samples here:

http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/mfl_club_members/richard_d/nikkor_3_5Q/ Very Happy

I agree beautiful oof and very good if not truly excellent sharpness.

Richard


PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Really like that park bench shot! Congrats, Richard!

Bill


PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Richard - you show the 135/3.5 well. Hope you enjoy the 2.8 version at least as much


patrickh