Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gene, Check the prices on the used 85/1.4. The used prices of the AIS version is getting close to the new price of the AF version. Len On Nov 7, 2007, at 6:19 PM, grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: > Len, > > Yes the AI and AIS lenses are very nice. I used to have the > 85/1.4, but traded it for a Leica R lens. Now I wish I had one > again, very nice lens, I would probably use the D200 more if I had > one. > > Gene > > -------------- Original message from Leonard Taupier > <len-1@comcast.net>: -------------- > > >> Gene, >> >> I also have the next version of the handbook, it's a totally >> different book published in 1974 and authored by Joseph Cooper, only. >> It was hard to find but there was only a one line reference to the >> compensation version. I had my lens AI'd and loaned it to my son. He >> still has it. I now use the 55/2.8 version. I also use the 180/2.8 >> and 85/1.4 on my bodies. The older non-AI, AI and AIS lenses are >> masterpieces. I have been collecting them when I find good ones, >> cheap. Another plus for the D200. >> >> Len >> >> >> On Nov 7, 2007, at 4:37 PM, grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: >> >>> Len, >>> >>> I will have to check my copy. Just do not remember seeing it. I >>> bought the 55/3.5 Micro Nikkor with my Nikkormat Ftn new in 1969. >>> Still have the lens, but the Nikkormat is long gone. I use the >>> lens with the D200, along with my 180/2.8 Nikkor. >>> >>> Gene >>> >>> >>> -------------- Original message from Leonard Taupier >>> : -------------- >>> >>> >>>> Ric, >>>> >>>> The 55/3.5 compensating micro was made from 1961 to 1969 in four >>>> slightly different versions. This is still one of the best micro's >>>> that Nikon ever made. One came with the first used Nikon FTN I >>>> bought >>>> in around 1973. I still have the Nikon F Nikkormat Handbook >>>> published >>>> in 1968, written by Cooper and Abbott. It's on page 5-30. This >>>> is the >>>> book that is put together like a looseleaf binder but with 20 >>>> rings. >>>> >>>> Len >>>> >>>> >>>> On Nov 7, 2007, at 3:44 PM, grduprey@mchsi.com wrote: >>>> >>>>> Alan, >>>>> >>>>> When was this original version sold? It is not in the Nikon >>>>> Handbook published way back in the 1960 - 1970 's era. >>>>> >>>>> Gene >>>>> >>>>> -------------- Original message from amr3@uwm.edu: -------------- >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Quoting Mark Rabiner : >>>>>>> A favorite old cheap and amazingly cool ai to use which I got >>>>>>> for >>>>>>> 99 bucks >>>>>>> is the 55 macro.3.5 or you can use a 2.8 there are at least >>>>>>> 5 styles. >>>>>> >>>>>> ................................................................. >>>>>> .. >>>>>> .. >>>>>> ........... >>>>>> ....................................... >>>>>> I don't know if it makes any difference on a digital Nikon (I use >>>>>> Canons), but >>>>>> the earliest 55mm Micro-Nikkor (with the knurled metal, non- >>>>>> rubberized focus >>>>>> ring) has a compensating diaphragm made for using a separate >>>>>> meter. At any >>>>>> aperture other than f/3.5, the diaphragm opens up to compensate >>>>>> for image >>>>>> magnification factor as the lens is focused closer. I still use >>>>>> one of this >>>>>> type with an adapter on our 1D for copy work, since it's so sharp >>>>>> and has no >>>>>> distortion. >>>>>> >>>>>> Alan >>>>>> >>>>>> Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer >>>>>> University Information Technology Services >>>>>> University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee >>>>>> Office Phone: 414 229-6525 | E-mail: amr3@uwm.edu >>>>>> Department Phone: 414 229-4282 >>>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/ >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>>>> information >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>>> information >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>> information >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information