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Arninetyes
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 Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 11:29 pm Post subject: Nikon D700 with Micro-Nikkor 200/4 Ai-s IF |
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Arninetyes wrote:
This is a very nice handling lens with genuine, one-finger focusing and a nice, long working distance in front of the lens (nearly 1/2 meter at 1:2). It also has an excellent, removable tripod collar. I'm sure there are 'better' lenses for close-up work, but I really enjoy using this one. Both following images were handheld.
First image is an amaryllis flower shot at f/16. This is uncropped and as-taken from the camera.
The second image was an iris* shot quite close at f/5.6. While not known for great bokeh, the Micro 200 does quite well. f/5.6 was a compromise: too much iris out of focus at f/4; background too focused at f/8.
* As was noted, I called this a 'lily' when it is, in fact, an iris. Thanks for the correction! I really do know better and am quite happy to set the record straight.
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arhi_tectu1
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arhi_tectu1 wrote:
Great photos !
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patrickh
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patrickh wrote:
Fine shots with a great lens. (BTW #2 is an iris ) 
patrickh
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MF Zooms: Kiron 28-85/3.5, 28-105/3.2, 75-150/3.5, Nikkor 50-135/3.5 AIS // MF Primes: Nikkor 20/4 AI, 24/2 AI, 28/2 AI, 28/2.8 AIS, 28/3.5 AI, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 AIS, 35/2.8 PC, 45/2.8 P, 50/1.4 AIS, 50/1.8 AIS, 50/2 AI, 55/2.8 AIS micro, 55/3.5 AI micro, 85/2 AI, 100/2,8 E, 105/1,8 AIS, 105/2,5 AIS, 135/2 AIS, 135/2.8 AIS, 200/4 AI, 200/4 AIS micro, 300/4.5 AI, 300/4.5 AI ED, Arsat 50/1.4, Kiron 28/2, Vivitar 28/2.5, Panagor 135/2.8, Tamron 28/2.5, Tamron 90/2.5 macro, Vivitar 90/2.5 macro (Tokina) Voigtlander 90/3.5 Vivitar 105/2.5 macro (Kiron) Kaleinar 100/2.8 AI Tamron 135/2.5, Vivitar 135/2.8CF, 200/3.5, Tokina 400/5,6
M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Tamron 28/2.5, Formula5 28/2.8, Mamiya 28/2.8, Pentacon 29/2.8, Flektogon 35/2.4, Flektogon 35/2.8, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Takumar 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro, Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Takumar 50/2, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Takumar 105/2.8, Steinheil macro 105/4.5, Tamron 135/2.5, Jupiter 135/4, CZ 135/4, Steinheil Culminar 135/4,5, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Pentacon 135/2.8, CZ 135/2.8, Taika 135/3.5, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4, Takumar 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8(M42), 35/2.8, 58/1.8, 135/2.8, 135/2.8 (M42), Kyoei Acall 135/3.5
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, Distagon 25/2.8
Hexanon: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 52/1.8, 135/3.2, 135/3.5, 35-70/3.5, 200/3.5
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8
Minolta SR: 28/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 45/2, 50/2, 58/1.4, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, 200/3.5
RF: Industar 53/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2
Enlarg: Rodagon 50/5,6, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, Vario 44-52/4, 150/5.6 180/5.6 El Nikkor 50/2,8,63/2.8,75/4, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, 135/5.6 Schneider 60/5.6, 80/5.6, 80/4S,100/5.6S,105/5.6,135/5.6, 135/5.6S, 150/5.6S, Leica 95/4 |
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Arninetyes
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Arninetyes wrote:
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Fine shots with a great lens. (BTW #2 is an iris )
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Thanks! It's one of my favorites to use.
As for the iris, you are so correct. Don't know why I labeled it a lily! Oh, well. |
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vaughaag
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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vaughaag wrote:
Beautiful shots, I very much like #2
Rgds,
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Arninetyes
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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Arninetyes wrote:
| vaughaag wrote: |
Beautiful shots, I very much like #2
Rgds,
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Thanks! |
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danikatia
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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danikatia wrote:
Very nice lens and great pictures! 
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martinsmith99
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 6:04 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
A very decent lens. Could we see a pic of it?
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patrickh
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 6:26 am Post subject: |
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patrickh wrote:
Here is a bunch of macro lenses including the 200/4 nikkor
Nikkor 55/3.5 + M, 55/2.8 + M, Vivitar Ser1 105/2.5, Vivitar Ser1 90/2.5, Tamron SP 90/2.5, Nikkor 200/4
patrickh
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MF Zooms: Kiron 28-85/3.5, 28-105/3.2, 75-150/3.5, Nikkor 50-135/3.5 AIS // MF Primes: Nikkor 20/4 AI, 24/2 AI, 28/2 AI, 28/2.8 AIS, 28/3.5 AI, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 AIS, 35/2.8 PC, 45/2.8 P, 50/1.4 AIS, 50/1.8 AIS, 50/2 AI, 55/2.8 AIS micro, 55/3.5 AI micro, 85/2 AI, 100/2,8 E, 105/1,8 AIS, 105/2,5 AIS, 135/2 AIS, 135/2.8 AIS, 200/4 AI, 200/4 AIS micro, 300/4.5 AI, 300/4.5 AI ED, Arsat 50/1.4, Kiron 28/2, Vivitar 28/2.5, Panagor 135/2.8, Tamron 28/2.5, Tamron 90/2.5 macro, Vivitar 90/2.5 macro (Tokina) Voigtlander 90/3.5 Vivitar 105/2.5 macro (Kiron) Kaleinar 100/2.8 AI Tamron 135/2.5, Vivitar 135/2.8CF, 200/3.5, Tokina 400/5,6
M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Tamron 28/2.5, Formula5 28/2.8, Mamiya 28/2.8, Pentacon 29/2.8, Flektogon 35/2.4, Flektogon 35/2.8, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Takumar 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro, Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Takumar 50/2, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Takumar 105/2.8, Steinheil macro 105/4.5, Tamron 135/2.5, Jupiter 135/4, CZ 135/4, Steinheil Culminar 135/4,5, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Pentacon 135/2.8, CZ 135/2.8, Taika 135/3.5, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4, Takumar 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8(M42), 35/2.8, 58/1.8, 135/2.8, 135/2.8 (M42), Kyoei Acall 135/3.5
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, Distagon 25/2.8
Hexanon: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 52/1.8, 135/3.2, 135/3.5, 35-70/3.5, 200/3.5
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8
Minolta SR: 28/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 45/2, 50/2, 58/1.4, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, 200/3.5
RF: Industar 53/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2
Enlarg: Rodagon 50/5,6, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, Vario 44-52/4, 150/5.6 180/5.6 El Nikkor 50/2,8,63/2.8,75/4, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, 135/5.6 Schneider 60/5.6, 80/5.6, 80/4S,100/5.6S,105/5.6,135/5.6, 135/5.6S, 150/5.6S, Leica 95/4 |
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Arninetyes
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Arninetyes wrote:
Wow, patrich! And I thought I had quite a few macro lenses. Nice collection!
Alas, my collection of macro lenses numbers only four--and two of those are *gasp!* autofocus--both autofocus were originally purchased for work (Micro-Nikkor AF 60/2.8D, and a Tokina AT-X Pro 100/2.8--the 60/2.8D is very good, but the Tokina is a gem).
I also have a Micro 55/3.5 (+M), but it's a bit older than yours, a compensating aperture model that is in almost new condition. I picked it up for $45 about 6 months ago. |
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NikonD
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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NikonD wrote:
nice macro collection... I only have 2, nikkor 55/2.8 and EL 80/5.6, if you can call it macro |
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Arninetyes
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 1:23 am Post subject: |
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Arninetyes wrote:
After adding a CPU to my Micro 200/4 Ais, I put it on the D40. I had just turned on the D40 to make sure everything functioned properly, when this little scrub jay landed on a table outside. I managed to get focused on it and snap one shot. Then it was gone. Clearly, the matrix metering with the new CPU worked pretty well (despite the bright reflective metal on the right and the deep shadow behind) giving me a nicely backlit jay as it spread its wings to take flight. I cropped it to about half the picture area before reducing it to 1024px width for posting.
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Esox lucius
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:28 am Post subject: |
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Esox lucius wrote:
That's quite a gang you have there patrick, I see many legendary lenses on the same table  |
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patrickh
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 4:55 am Post subject: |
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patrickh wrote:
I am ashamed to say I also have the Sigma 105/2.8 macro and the nikkor 60/2.8 - both AF lenses, but only used in manual for macro. This is not counting all the enlarging lenses I use by choice now for macro - most of the el-nikkors from 50/2.8 to 135/5.6, Componon-S from 80/4 to 150/5.6 and the rodagons from 50/2.8 to 150/5.6. I really love the behaviour of the enlarging lenses, they are so accurate. 
patrickh
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DSLR: Nikon D300 Nikon D200 Nex 5N
MF Zooms: Kiron 28-85/3.5, 28-105/3.2, 75-150/3.5, Nikkor 50-135/3.5 AIS // MF Primes: Nikkor 20/4 AI, 24/2 AI, 28/2 AI, 28/2.8 AIS, 28/3.5 AI, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 AIS, 35/2.8 PC, 45/2.8 P, 50/1.4 AIS, 50/1.8 AIS, 50/2 AI, 55/2.8 AIS micro, 55/3.5 AI micro, 85/2 AI, 100/2,8 E, 105/1,8 AIS, 105/2,5 AIS, 135/2 AIS, 135/2.8 AIS, 200/4 AI, 200/4 AIS micro, 300/4.5 AI, 300/4.5 AI ED, Arsat 50/1.4, Kiron 28/2, Vivitar 28/2.5, Panagor 135/2.8, Tamron 28/2.5, Tamron 90/2.5 macro, Vivitar 90/2.5 macro (Tokina) Voigtlander 90/3.5 Vivitar 105/2.5 macro (Kiron) Kaleinar 100/2.8 AI Tamron 135/2.5, Vivitar 135/2.8CF, 200/3.5, Tokina 400/5,6
M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Tamron 28/2.5, Formula5 28/2.8, Mamiya 28/2.8, Pentacon 29/2.8, Flektogon 35/2.4, Flektogon 35/2.8, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Takumar 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro, Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Takumar 50/2, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Takumar 105/2.8, Steinheil macro 105/4.5, Tamron 135/2.5, Jupiter 135/4, CZ 135/4, Steinheil Culminar 135/4,5, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Pentacon 135/2.8, CZ 135/2.8, Taika 135/3.5, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4, Takumar 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8(M42), 35/2.8, 58/1.8, 135/2.8, 135/2.8 (M42), Kyoei Acall 135/3.5
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, Distagon 25/2.8
Hexanon: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 52/1.8, 135/3.2, 135/3.5, 35-70/3.5, 200/3.5
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8
Minolta SR: 28/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 45/2, 50/2, 58/1.4, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, 200/3.5
RF: Industar 53/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2
Enlarg: Rodagon 50/5,6, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, Vario 44-52/4, 150/5.6 180/5.6 El Nikkor 50/2,8,63/2.8,75/4, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, 135/5.6 Schneider 60/5.6, 80/5.6, 80/4S,100/5.6S,105/5.6,135/5.6, 135/5.6S, 150/5.6S, Leica 95/4 |
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Attila
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
| Esox lucius wrote: |
| That's quite a gang you have there patrick, I see many legendary lenses on the same table |
+1
200mm f4 is a very use full walk around lens in Zoo , closest distance start from 70 cm.
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Yebisu
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Yebisu wrote:
Impressive shots. The only macro I have is the humble 55/3.5. I love it though. |
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Arninetyes
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 2:37 am Post subject: |
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Arninetyes wrote:
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| Impressive shots. The only macro I have is the humble 55/3.5. I love it though. |
I don't really see the 55/3.5 as humble. It's a great lens, and you can use it to take excellent close-up and macro shots. To me, its only flaw is that you have to be very close to the subject. For shy subjects such as butterflies, or aggressive ones that sting, more working distance is a good thing.
Several months ago, I picked up a mint Micro 55/3.5 with M ring very cheap. I also have a Micro AF 60/2.8D. The 60 really is an excellent lens. However, since I never use AF for close-up anyway, I've decided to sell the AF micro and replace it with the 55/3.5. It will do anything the 60 will do (and the manual focus is much nicer and easier to use). Besides, I can get enough money back from the 60 to buy another lens or three.
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patrickh
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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patrickh wrote:
+1 on the comments about the nikkor. Frankly I would hate to choose between the 55/3.5, 55/2.8 and 60/2.8 from nikon - they are all excellent performers. I am always amazed at the absurd price difference between them on fleabay, given how similar they are.
patrickh
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DSLR: Nikon D300 Nikon D200 Nex 5N
MF Zooms: Kiron 28-85/3.5, 28-105/3.2, 75-150/3.5, Nikkor 50-135/3.5 AIS // MF Primes: Nikkor 20/4 AI, 24/2 AI, 28/2 AI, 28/2.8 AIS, 28/3.5 AI, 35/1.4 AIS, 35/2 AIS, 35/2.8 PC, 45/2.8 P, 50/1.4 AIS, 50/1.8 AIS, 50/2 AI, 55/2.8 AIS micro, 55/3.5 AI micro, 85/2 AI, 100/2,8 E, 105/1,8 AIS, 105/2,5 AIS, 135/2 AIS, 135/2.8 AIS, 200/4 AI, 200/4 AIS micro, 300/4.5 AI, 300/4.5 AI ED, Arsat 50/1.4, Kiron 28/2, Vivitar 28/2.5, Panagor 135/2.8, Tamron 28/2.5, Tamron 90/2.5 macro, Vivitar 90/2.5 macro (Tokina) Voigtlander 90/3.5 Vivitar 105/2.5 macro (Kiron) Kaleinar 100/2.8 AI Tamron 135/2.5, Vivitar 135/2.8CF, 200/3.5, Tokina 400/5,6
M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Tamron 28/2.5, Formula5 28/2.8, Mamiya 28/2.8, Pentacon 29/2.8, Flektogon 35/2.4, Flektogon 35/2.8, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Takumar 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro, Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Takumar 50/2, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Takumar 105/2.8, Steinheil macro 105/4.5, Tamron 135/2.5, Jupiter 135/4, CZ 135/4, Steinheil Culminar 135/4,5, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Pentacon 135/2.8, CZ 135/2.8, Taika 135/3.5, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4, Takumar 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8(M42), 35/2.8, 58/1.8, 135/2.8, 135/2.8 (M42), Kyoei Acall 135/3.5
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, Zeiss Planar 50/1.4, Distagon 25/2.8
Hexanon: 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 52/1.8, 135/3.2, 135/3.5, 35-70/3.5, 200/3.5
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8
Minolta SR: 28/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2.8, 45/2, 50/2, 58/1.4, 50/1.7, 135/2.8, 200/3.5
RF: Industar 53/2.8, Jupiter 8 50/2
Enlarg: Rodagon 50/5,6, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, Vario 44-52/4, 150/5.6 180/5.6 El Nikkor 50/2,8,63/2.8,75/4, 80/5,6, 105/5.6, 135/5.6 Schneider 60/5.6, 80/5.6, 80/4S,100/5.6S,105/5.6,135/5.6, 135/5.6S, 150/5.6S, Leica 95/4 |
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