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Nikkor 55mm 1.2 S.C.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:15 pm    Post subject: Nikkor 55mm 1.2 S.C. Reply with quote
Hi everybody.

Do you know wether the Nikkor 55mm f:1.2 SC hits the mirror of 5D MkII ?

Thanks in advance for the answer. Smile
Cheers,


PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Absolutely no problem with my copy, it's not SC but it shouldn't make a difference for this.


PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Orio wrote:
Absolutely no problem with my copy, it's not SC but it shouldn't make a difference for this.

Thank you very much Orio.
Since 2007 the price surely has grown.
What's your opinion of a normal price for this lens ?


PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I paid 300 Euros for mine, but not on Ebay, I bought it at a used camera fair.

Do you know the lens already?
Check my samples, wide open the spherical aberration produces visible glow, but the lens is very sharp even at full aperture.
Glow can be partially attenuated with a moderate use of "Clarity" slider in Lightroom/Camera Raw.
But I usually keep it unaltered because I like the effect, it can be great for female portraits.
Check my samples, there are several 100% crops:

http://forum.mflenses.com/nikkor-s-auto-11-2-f55mm-relive-the-middle-ages-t42833,highlight,%2Bnikkor+%2B55mm.html


PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Orio wrote:
I paid 300 Euros for mine, but not on Ebay, I bought it at a used camera fair.

Do you know the lens already?
Check my samples, wide open the spherical aberration produces visible glow, but the lens is very sharp even at full aperture.
Glow can be partially attenuated with a moderate use of "Clarity" slider in Lightroom/Camera Raw.
But I usually keep it unaltered because I like the effect, it can be great for female portraits.
Check my samples, there are several 100% crops:

http://forum.mflenses.com/nikkor-s-auto-11-2-f55mm-relive-the-middle-ages-t42833,highlight,%2Bnikkor+%2B55mm.html

Yes, I saw your middle age topic and pictures pleased me very much. They're very good. Smile
So, the SC version is the same as yours. That's great.
I'm on a 1.2/55mm SC n°266234 and could have it at 250€.
I'm waiting for seller's answers concerning the optical and mechanical condition (fungus, haze, cleaning marks, soft rings etc...).


PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Olivier wrote:

So, the SC version is the same as yours. That's great.
I'm on a 1.2/55mm SC n°266234 and could have it at 250€.


Your version should be actually better, because mine (according to serial number) is partially multicoated
(i.e. some elements are multicoated while others are single coated)
whereas your version is fully multicoated.
Full multicoating will help you with flares, but I'd recommend the use of a lens hood anyway.
Instead, the diffuse glow that happens wide open is caused by the residual spherical aberration, and multicoating
will not help with that. It's a feature of the lens, once you know it you can use it to your advantage
(for female portraits, for instance), or just avoid it by stopping a bit down.
The price of 250 Euros is surely a good price, so I'd say go for it if the condition of the lens is good.


PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you Orio for these additional comments.
I'll go for it if its condition is good.
If I do so, I'll come back in this topic to give feedback. Wink


PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
One of my favourite lenses, the SC-version, and it works great on my 5D!


PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you Carsten for your testimony.
If seller answers my questions in a good way, I think I'll catch it. Wink


PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 8:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
look forward to seeing if you get this lens for a bargain price! Cool


PostPosted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No answer till now...
Mo, keep fingers crossed Wink


PostPosted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
55mm f:1.2 SC Auto #2522xx Also has bloom W/O in high contrast scenes, Ive barely had any time to get to know the lens, and I look forward to trying her out with portraits. no issues on 1DIII, pokes past my adapter by 1mm(if that).


PostPosted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you Lightshow. Smile


PostPosted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I grabbed it and received it.
Very Happy

http://forum.mflenses.com/nikkor-s-c-auto-55mm-f1-2-t45582,highlight,%2Bnikkor+%2B55mm+%2B1+%2B2.html
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