Kiev lens on Nikon S2 focus concerns

<p>I may soon acquire a Nikon S2 but would need a lens. I have 2 Kiev 50's One of which came with a Kiev 4a. I know they will mount on the Nikon but I'm unsure if the back/front focus make them unusable. They are a 50 2.0(jupiter 8) and a 53 f1.8. I don't need something perfect, as I would probably buy a Voigtlander SC 50 2.5 if I liked the camera. <br>

My main method of shooting is zone focus (I usually try and get everything in focus using and F stop of around f 11). I would also like to know if that would be affected also. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance,<br>

John</p>

<p>Information here:<br>

http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/Lens-CS.html<br>

In short, at infinity they should have the same focus, difference in focus becomes more severe at close distances. Depth of field will cover differences with wide angle lenses. So in your proposed usage, with f/11, and assuming not extremely close, those lenses should be entirely usable.</p>

<p>Something like the Jupiter 35mm lenses can work, but for telephoto, you're better off to get the (not enormously expensive) Nikkors.<br>

My discussion of this at http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00bmE4 and http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00bm6p</p>

<p>I have, but didn't try, Kiev-mount normal lenses on my S2. I might do so with my Helios 103 lens which is superb on my Contax IIa where it works exactly at all focus points, but too many cameras and lenses, so little time...</p>