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Nikkor 45mm f2.8 AI-P
Roger wrote:
I was finally able to acquire one of these lenses after reading a lot Good report, thanks... we look forward to fine examples to be posted... Cheers, Alan -- -- rec.photo.equipment.35mm user resource: -- http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- e-meil: there's no such thing as a FreeLunch.-- |
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On Mon, 04 Oct 2004 11:46:49 -0500, Roger had this to say:
I was finally able to acquire one of these lenses after reading a lot of favorable user reports. The one aspect of the Nikkor lens system that I've always regretted is the lack of a compact "normal" lens with good out of focus characteristics. For the past 4 decades, I've used a 50mm Summicron on a Leica M3/M6. I've grown used to the look of the background areas of the Leica, but now my camera usage is almost entirely 35mm (still film) SLR. The first couple of test frames with the 45mm AIP lens hint that this is going to be a very enjoyable lens to use. The "old" mechanical touch is there, it is a very compact lens and it's function on my F100 gives me full viewfinder access to all the exposure information. The picture results, although taken of unremarkable subjects under purposely very unfavorable conditions have been impressive. I tried it in the "woods" with very flat lighting looking especially for how the shadow detail was held. Another few frames were taken in the same location as the sun was just breaking through the clouds increasing the contrast range and again the shadows held very well. I'll need to scan the negatives to make sure because the highlights were a bit "blown out" by the processor but the range seems to be very good. The detail is excellent and I haven't seen a hint of flare yet. A couple of frames of brightly colored automobiles in a mid-day sunlighted parking lot reveals the ability to handle specular reflections and color saturation. I'll be using the lens over the next three weeks as I take an extended business trip to US/Europe/Asia and may have more results to report in about a month or so. Regards, Roger Thanks for the review, Roger. Very nice to hear from people who can *usefully* share their experiences with equipment on the group. -- DD™ "And that's all I got to say about that" ~ FG |
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