nico_. Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 As I wrote in the other thread I just got a 55/2.8 Micro-Nikkor that I reallylike. I'm also thinking about getting one of the 50ish 1.2 lenses for theirunique imaging characteristics with open aperture. What other MF lenses wouldyou recommend for use on a D200 based on their unique signature compared to anequivalent AF lens or because there is no AF equivalent or just because they'recheap right now? I read about the 35/1.4 and the 105/2.5 but I already have theSigma 30/1.4 and the Nikon 85/1.8 so I guess there's no point in getting the MFlenses, is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineofleo Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Well it depends on what kind of photography you will do. I had the 105mm/F2.5 AIS, which is good for portrait, because i don't have a 85mm anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico_. Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Thanks Leon. Yeah, of course it depends on the application. My question was aimed at getting a broad overview of what's there in the MF field since I haven't looked into that so far at all. The D200 is my first Nikon that can actually meter with MF lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofey_kalakar Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 105 f/2.8 micro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee hamiel Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 180 F/2.8 AIS either ED or not - great lens Or ... 28 f/2.0 AIS 300 f/2.8 AIS MF ED - about 1/4 the cost of AF & a great lens even wide open 400 f/2.8 AIS - ditto above I either own or have owned them all & also have a D200 now & tend to MF anyhow depending on subject matter even with AF lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelschrag Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Nico, In your other thread you mention Bjørn Rørslett, so obvioulsly you've been to that website. That is the best source of information for MF lenses (IMO) and KEH.com has a good selection. I like the older version of the 50mm F/1.8. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chip l. Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I would say finding a good 24/2.0 AIS would be a great addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_yang Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 15mm f3.5 24mm f2.0 28mm f2.0 35mm f1.4 50mm f1.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chip l. Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Quote: "15mm f3.5 24mm f2.0 28mm f2.0 35mm f1.4 50mm f1.2" The 15/3.5 would be nice, but I am not sure an EX rating at $800US, that this lens would be any better than dealing with AF with the likes of the Nikkor 12-24 or the Tokina 12-24. My shop has a Nikkor 12-24 for just $600US used.It seems pretty clean from what I remember. Kind of surprised that you left out the 85/2.0 and the 135/2.0...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjm photo Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 So far I'm happy with my 17mm Tokina SL, 55mm F3.5 macro Nikkor AI (unbelievably sharp on this camera), 105mm F2.8 macro Nikkor AIS, 180mm ED AIS, 300mm F4.5 AIS (nice and sharp), 400mm F3.5 AIS on the D200. I have not tried my 24mm or 28mm AIS lenses as the 20mm AFD is so terrific...I am going to sell them. I have not tried any of my 50's as now they become 75mm and I just don't shoot that focal length. I will have to test the 35mm F1.4 against my 35mm AFD to see which gives the better results with the D200. All of the manual focus lenses, when entered into the cameras system before use (non CPU lens setting) yield very nice color and the D200 meters them perfectly. D200 = a terrific camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_brewton Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Doesn't matter. I get MF quality with ANY of my lenses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico_. Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 Thanks guys. Some of these lenses sound very tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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