alex_lofquist Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I intended to comment about perspective, but see that David Hartman has expressed himself more fluently and objectively than I might have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntrbll Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Any manual focus camera and the Nikon 105mm is a match made in heaven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_linzenmeyer Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I have heard mention of every configuration and type of the Nikon 105 except the f1.8 AIS. Does have any experience with this lens? I would be interested in hearing what people think of it. <br>Bill</br> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 "To own a Nikon and to not use a 105mm f/2.5 is a crime." <p> <i>Yes, but the same can be said of the 85mm f/1.8.</i> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I sold my 105 after geting the 75-150 E Series. I could not see a difference is image quality in real-life circumstances: printed in newspapers/magazines and in prints up to 11x14. I have had that zoom for going on twenty years now and I have never once missed the 105... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly_flanigan1 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 The Gauss formula goes back to about 1970/1971; two generations at least before the AIS version. All AI versions are Gauss. The non AI Nikkor-PC is multicoated; from circa 1973ish; and a modern Gauss version. The lens before that is a Nikkor P; that is single coated; and a Gauss version; from about 1971 onward. This is the exact same lens as todays lens; same lens formula; only in single coated optics. These lenses have a larger rear element. Prior to about 1970/1971;, the Nikkor 105mm as a Sonnar design; which is the same as the 10.5cm F2.5 in the Nikon rangefinder; and LTM Nikkor. These are about theame at infinity; and abit less sharp closer than 2 to 3 meters. For a portrait; bothe Sonnar and Gauss versions are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly_flanigan1 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 One of the best values is the 1973ish 105mm PC Nikkor. It is multicoated; and the modern Gauss version. Some were even factory modified to AI. In movie work; this version is liked by some over the AI and AIS versions; due to the big flutes and rugged mount. The AI and AIS versions have a rubberized ring; with NO improvement at all in optics. because so many folks mention "get a AIS or AI version"; the PC Nikkor often goes cheap. I got a spare last year for 35 dollars on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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