Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> What Nikkor lens do you think is best in 80 to 135 range for SLR? David, I'm assuming you are asking about Nikkor lenses for Nikon SLRs. Nikon's 105/2.5 SLR lens, which has been around since the early '60s in all the minor variations of the Nikon SLR lens mount, I believe, is one of the best lenses in this range ever made. The 85/1.8 in the pre-AI mount is another lens which has legendary status. The 85/2 AI mount lens has a more variable reputation, it seems, but my example of it is superb and the equal of the 85/1.8 which I had before. I've had all three, still have both the 105/2.5 and 85/2, and it's very difficult to tell them apart from the negatives when you're judging contrast and sharpness. The 135/2.8 I have is not quite as crisp as any of these three, and I haven't tried the 105 Micro or 85/1.4, or other Nikkor lenses in this range, I've also never owned any AF mount Nikkors. ObLeica: I don't know if it's possible to use any of these lenses on a Leica SLR with an adapter and still focus to infinity. Godfrey