Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In that case it would be better to get the new AF version. Assuming it is the same or better formula. Gene -------------- Original message from Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net>: -------------- > 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 > > : -------------- > > > > > >> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information