Excited but want suggestion....

Jose is technically quite correct, but I just stated the 0.2 m to clearly indicate what I construe to be the superior lens, ai or ais not withstanding. The 0.2 m one has CRC and a diff number of elements. I got my copy off ebay and the only way I was able to tell X from Y, since most sellers know little of the range of lenses is using the auction photos to determine where the lens info is on the front ring. There is a lot of confusion about nomenclature, so if I was less than precise, my apologies. Jim M.

I would agree with those who recommend the 24mm f2.8 as a compliment to the 50mm. Throughout the late 60's-80's my 24mm was my standard lens on my Nikon Ftn, Nikkormat etc. The 105 f 2.5 was for portraits,and I hardly ever used the 50 once I got a wide angle. I still have this pre AI lens and have shaved off the aperture ring to use on DSLRs. It is still a good performer in low light wide open. Outdoors at f5.6 or f8 it is no better or worse than my very excellent 18-70.

Lil, I kind of live on Bjorn's site and have drooled over the 25-50 f4 zoom he speaks highly of. I also have and enjoy the 28mm f2 AIS. I love the feel of the manual focus lenses. You will have many great choices. Enjoy!

Thanks Dieter for your feedback - great suggestions.

 

Erwin - so you like that E lens. I've only seen & dealt with one of them & that one I did not like. Can't remember why, but I tend to be true to form with my first impressions.... I'll see if I can check one out though....

 

Jim, I know to look for the one with 8 elements & to try to check the focusing ring for the numbers. Thanks for additional information.

 

Steve, thanks for a suggestion of the 24mm f/2.8

 

Carl, sounds like a great suggestion as well. I love working with zooms.... So potentially a great idea....

 

I know there are so many great lenses to choose from. What I love with this is that I can go back to the quality & build of lenses that I had with my first FM. So I'll make up my mind as fast as I can.

 

Thanks for all the help I've received.

 

Lil :-)

Lil,

 

Take a look at auction number 200282077248 on the auction site. Looks like this might be a good one.

Lil I would get an old manual focus 80-200mm f2.8 the manual focus lens were made to be focused that way. I have found that most AF lens do not focus as well when used manualy. The lens I am talking about is a very fine lens and Nikon made alot of versions of it and all were excellent and with a screw on close up lens on the end of it makes great macros. The lens is very sharp and should be able to find one at a low price. Good luck.