Old Lenses with DSLR fun

[johnmarkpainter]

I posted a while back asking about old "vibe" Lenses.

 

I bought a few old Pre AI Lenses that had already been converted. A 20/3.5 UD, 2.8cm/N, 35/2 O, 55/

1.2, 55/3.5 Micro, 135/3.5 These lenses are fun (for me anyway). They are all from the 60's and early

70's. Lower contrast and brighter colors.

 

I still use my modern lenses but the old glass is cool

 

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[johnmarkpainter]

I know that Saturation can be created in PS and in camera, but this is more from the Lens.

Maybe someday I'll get scientific and shoot the same scene with old and modern lenses.

 

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[johnmarkpainter]

I really lke the 55 f3.5 micro<div></div>

[johnmarkpainter]

Just one more....

 

This is an early Nippon Kogaku 2.8cm/3.5 Nikkor H

 

I like the way the out of focus areas look like Watercolor<div></div>

[ky2]

The 55/3.5 is a killer. How do you like the 20, John?

[johnmarkpainter]

Yaron,

 

The 20 is interesting. It is very sharp but lower in contrast. It looks like it has no

Distortion (when viewed Full Frame). That Hyped Green look is weird but cool. I have shot

it next to an AF 20-35/2.8D and a Tokina 12-24 it was like night and day.

 

It is a look I have seen in lots of old Nikon Photos that I always completely attributed to old

style Films.

[michaelschrag]

John,

 

Nice post. I also like to buy old Nikkor glass and use it on my D200. Some of the old stuff is really sharp. Tell us how you like the 35 f2?

[michaelschrag]

Here is a shot from a 50mm 1.8 AIS that I recently purchased (I've posted this before). This is the early version (1980-1985) and its the best lens I have ever used (in terms of sharpness). Cost - $123 at KEH.<div></div>

[bwcombs]

There are some very nice images here from older glass.<div></div>

[bambang indrayoto]

Not too old. But the oldest lens that I have. 28mm 2.8 AIS. Love this one. Coupled to a D2X. Took the photo today.<div></div>

[mawz]

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55 f3.5 Micro-P.C AI converted, on D50@ISO800

 

Yep, I love that old glass.

[michael_bradtke]

Love the old glass

 

This is a 50 non AI on a K-1 ring at f/1.4

 

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[charles_miller]

Thanks for posting those shots.

 

I have long suspected that many AI and later lenses have an ever-so-slight amber cast. I simply assumed that normal variations in emulsions, development, scanning, and printing hid this little nit.

 

The fact that these straight-from-the-sensor images have purer color (to my eye) than many later lens models reinforces my suspicion that the later coatings help contrast, but slightly impair color purity.

[johnmarkpainter]

Michael,

 

I am having the 35/2 Nikkor O converted to AI right now. It is one of the Standards so I

am expecting it to be one of my main lenses.

 

It is nice to see so many people using these lenses. Nikon shooters in general seem to be

all about having the latest and greatest.

[StuartMoxham]

Not so old. A 75-150 3.5 E. Nice portrait lens and somewhat lighter than an 80-200 2.8<div></div>