duguay_vincent Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 What do you think of E serie lenses quality owing to your experience? Today I found a 35mm f2.5 for a fair price so I wonder. Should I save for a real 35mm f2 ais (a lot more bucks in this case) or E serie is enough if I don't make wall size pictures. The other 35mm lens I know is my Olympus muµII and the 35mm setting of my Sigma 28-70 f2.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hil3 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 The Nikkor MF 35/2 is better than the Series E at the limits of technique: tripod, mirror lock-up, cable shutter release, careful exposure, etc. To a critical eye, it is slightly sharper at the corners wide open, but indistinguishible from the Series E by f/5.6. Hand-held, I'll take the Series E anyday. Tiny, light as a feather, well-made, and as you know, very inexpensive. Buy it and start to save for a current AF 35/1.4 - a truly magnificent lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hil3 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 Oops, meant to say "current AIS 35/1.4" in previous post, not AF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas k. Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 I own both. The Series E lens is quite sharp and produces wonderful bokeh, while the f2 lens is much bigger, heavier, sturdier, and produces absolutely superb picture quality. Choose your priorities, choose your lens. You won't go wrong with either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_davies1 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 I bought a 35mm Series E in beautiful condition for $40.00. I admit that I have not done any critical tests, but the results have been fine. Come to think of it, I think I only shot black and white film with it. I've since purchased the 35mm F2 AF Nikon, so the 35mm Series E isn't in the bag anymore. At the least, I think the 35mm Series E is an economical way to try out the 35mm prime to see if it suits your tastes. I used to shoot with the 100mm Series E f2.8. For portaits, I can't complain. One of my favorite candid portraits of my daughter was shot with this lens at F2.8. I have since purchased the 135mm F2, so I rarely shoot the 100mm anymore. I was happy with the 100mm, however. Again, another economical way to try out this focal length. However, I believe it was the only 100mm lens Nikon ever made. You'll have to buy an 85mm or 135mm in order to "upgrade". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haim_toeg Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 Nikon also made 105mm in 1:2.5, 1:1.8 and 1:2.8 Micro. I have the 1.8 and it is a fabulous lens though pricy when you find them in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobias_mennle Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 Series E 75-150/3.5 is a really impressive lens, not mechanically, but very fine optics and small and light and optically on level with the AIS 80-200/4 (though with less distortion and a bit warmer colours). Dirt cheap for the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_fitzgerald1 Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 I bought a series E 35mm 2.5 about six weeks ago, I spent 60 pounds. I agree, the bokeh is pretty cool, also, it focusses very close (30cm). It's the only lens I use at present, for photojournalism (environmental portraits mainly) and the glorious swiss landscape. P.S. It got a ding the other day, and now the focussing is a bit stiff- does anyone know if this is fixable, and will it cost more than the lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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