Sold All Nikon F3, MD4 drive, Nikon 28mm, Nikon 35-105, Nikon 75-150
Jul 27, 2014 16:44:12 #
LENSES SOLD
F3 and MD4 still for sale $250
This a preliminary post to see if there is any interest in my classic Nikon F3. Bare with me, I'm getting nostalgic, sniff sniff
Pictures and details to follow......
This I believe is a production model from 1997 the best I can tell from the stamped numbers partially hidden under the hinge on the back.
I bought it as new in 1998. It was my personal camera so was used very little. I had three at work.
Feel free to correct me if you are a collector of this example of camera history.
You can burn thru a 36 exp roll of film (what's that) in 9 seconds or 4 frames a second.
That is with an MD-4 motor drive I also have.
If you don't know, that uses 8 AA batteries.
I just fired it up and it brings back memories of being to the point of obnoxious at press conferences if you wanted to intimidate a politician. lol
I found a short video of that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJu0dKzQI5k
I did some research and found that mine is the standard viewfinder DE-2 eye level. Not the HP high eyepoint but I wear glasses and have always liked this version. It is missing the rubber eye cup that I am searching for. I always kept that folded down and could see the full viewfinder.
Some sites stated this model was increasing in value as it was harder to find than the HP for collectors.
Considering the condition and of course I know the care I have given it I tried to price it using B&H used and the low ball KEH trade in sites as a "guide" for my pricing.
KEH will be here at a seminar Friday and I have a quote from them.
The camera and drive I will sell for $250 (ewww that hurts)
If you want vintage lenses I have left
Nikon 28mm $60
Nikon 35-105 $40
Nikon 75-150 $40
Or buy it all for $400 shipped and own some real metal lenses and a piece of history. Shipping included.
That combination was my travel pack including a 55 mm micro which I have sold.
Interested persons pm.
F3 and MD4 still for sale $250
This a preliminary post to see if there is any interest in my classic Nikon F3. Bare with me, I'm getting nostalgic, sniff sniff
Pictures and details to follow......
This I believe is a production model from 1997 the best I can tell from the stamped numbers partially hidden under the hinge on the back.
I bought it as new in 1998. It was my personal camera so was used very little. I had three at work.
Feel free to correct me if you are a collector of this example of camera history.
You can burn thru a 36 exp roll of film (what's that) in 9 seconds or 4 frames a second.
That is with an MD-4 motor drive I also have.
If you don't know, that uses 8 AA batteries.
I just fired it up and it brings back memories of being to the point of obnoxious at press conferences if you wanted to intimidate a politician. lol
I found a short video of that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJu0dKzQI5k
I did some research and found that mine is the standard viewfinder DE-2 eye level. Not the HP high eyepoint but I wear glasses and have always liked this version. It is missing the rubber eye cup that I am searching for. I always kept that folded down and could see the full viewfinder.
Some sites stated this model was increasing in value as it was harder to find than the HP for collectors.
Considering the condition and of course I know the care I have given it I tried to price it using B&H used and the low ball KEH trade in sites as a "guide" for my pricing.
KEH will be here at a seminar Friday and I have a quote from them.
The camera and drive I will sell for $250 (ewww that hurts)
If you want vintage lenses I have left
Nikon 28mm $60
Nikon 35-105 $40
Nikon 75-150 $40
Or buy it all for $400 shipped and own some real metal lenses and a piece of history. Shipping included.
That combination was my travel pack including a 55 mm micro which I have sold.
Interested persons pm.
Old vs New
Jul 27, 2014 22:29:23 #
Jul 27, 2014 22:59:52 #
Yeah you could always use it as a weapon if attacked in less that desirable areas when covering stories but it would be up
close and personal!
close and personal!
Jul 28, 2014 00:08:29 #
cetaft
Loc: The Big Apple
Notice you're missing the black sync cover button the left side. I have some spares from my FE2s. If you think one would fit & you'd like it, please send me your snail mail info & I'll send it out.
Jul 28, 2014 01:07:13 #
Jul 28, 2014 08:02:53 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
DHunter wrote:
This a preliminary post to see if there is any int... (show quote)
Nikon introduced the HP finder in March, 1982, so this may be a very early version (not sure when the non-HP was discontinued). The 75~150, although an "E" lens, produces excellent image quality, and is a constant-aperture zoom. The 35~105 is a variable-aperture. Both are one-ring.
Which 28mm lens do you have? If not sure, what is the Serial Number?
Jul 28, 2014 11:28:39 #
Thanks for that history info, really.
I forgot most of all the details I just know I shot some really good "Kodachrome" images with these.
The 28 is a E series 2.8 - 22
If I recall the only difference in series E was they left off the metal tab for engagement with the older cameras lever that worked with the F stops? Glass was the same quality.
I'm working on some images.
I forgot most of all the details I just know I shot some really good "Kodachrome" images with these.
The 28 is a E series 2.8 - 22
If I recall the only difference in series E was they left off the metal tab for engagement with the older cameras lever that worked with the F stops? Glass was the same quality.
I'm working on some images.
Jul 28, 2014 11:37:15 #
Here is the 35-105 micro. F 3.5-22
It has a Tiffin sky-1A filter and a metal lens shade.
I found this a great lens for shooting aerials and needed to cut the haze.
Both front and rear elements have not been wiped just blown off and the front filter has been in place since purchase, until now. lol
I apologize as it has been sitting in a display case and I discovered the 52 mm front cap is missing.
We remodeled and moved a lot of my equipment around in plastic containers and right now it is MIA.
It is cosmetically really nice as I take pride in my equipment.
I tried to represent this as best I can.
It needs a good home.
It has a Tiffin sky-1A filter and a metal lens shade.
I found this a great lens for shooting aerials and needed to cut the haze.
Both front and rear elements have not been wiped just blown off and the front filter has been in place since purchase, until now. lol
I apologize as it has been sitting in a display case and I discovered the 52 mm front cap is missing.
We remodeled and moved a lot of my equipment around in plastic containers and right now it is MIA.
It is cosmetically really nice as I take pride in my equipment.
I tried to represent this as best I can.
It needs a good home.
Jul 28, 2014 11:39:00 #
Pretty much copied and pasted to save typing.
Here is the 75-150 micro series E F 3.5-32
It has a Nikon L1BC filter and a metal lens shade.
I found this a great lens for shooting aerials and needed to cut the haze.
Both front and rear elements have not been wiped just blown off and the front filter has been in place since purchase, until now. lol
I apologize as it has been sitting in a display case and I discovered the 52 mm front cap is missing, front element down.
It has a rubber collapsing lens shade. Loved those, provided shade and protection.
We remodeled and moved a lot of my equipment around in plastic containers and right now it is MIA.
It is cosmetically really nice as I take pride in my equipment.
I tried to represent this as best I can.
It needs a good home.
Here is the 75-150 micro series E F 3.5-32
It has a Nikon L1BC filter and a metal lens shade.
I found this a great lens for shooting aerials and needed to cut the haze.
Both front and rear elements have not been wiped just blown off and the front filter has been in place since purchase, until now. lol
I apologize as it has been sitting in a display case and I discovered the 52 mm front cap is missing, front element down.
It has a rubber collapsing lens shade. Loved those, provided shade and protection.
We remodeled and moved a lot of my equipment around in plastic containers and right now it is MIA.
It is cosmetically really nice as I take pride in my equipment.
I tried to represent this as best I can.
It needs a good home.
Jul 28, 2014 11:42:26 #
Here is the 28mm F 2.8-22 series E
It has a Tiffin sky-1A filter.
Both front and rear elements have not been wiped just blown off and the front filter has been in place since purchase, until now. lol
It is cosmetically really nice as I take pride in my equipment.
I tried to represent this as best I can.
It needs a good home too.
It has a Tiffin sky-1A filter.
Both front and rear elements have not been wiped just blown off and the front filter has been in place since purchase, until now. lol
It is cosmetically really nice as I take pride in my equipment.
I tried to represent this as best I can.
It needs a good home too.
Jul 28, 2014 12:07:59 #
I have several requests for more info and have tried to cover everything properly.
What an assignment!
Had to learn a new camera just to shoot that and I'm nowhere near up to speed on this new computer with a lens.
What an assignment!
Had to learn a new camera just to shoot that and I'm nowhere near up to speed on this new computer with a lens.
Jul 28, 2014 12:54:57 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
DHunter wrote:
Thanks for that history info, really.
I forgot most of all the details I just know I shot some really good "Kodachrome" images with these.
The 28 is a E series 2.8 - 22
If I recall the only difference in series E was they left off the metal tab for engagement with the older cameras lever that worked with the F stops? Glass was the same quality.
I'm working on some images.
I forgot most of all the details I just know I shot some really good "Kodachrome" images with these.
The 28 is a E series 2.8 - 22
If I recall the only difference in series E was they left off the metal tab for engagement with the older cameras lever that worked with the F stops? Glass was the same quality.
I'm working on some images.
The 28 f/2.8 E has 5 elements, the front only being NIC coated, rather fragile mechanics and weighs 150 g. The 28 f/2.8 AIS, on the other hand, has 8 elements, one floating and all NIC coated, traditional Nikon rugged mechanics and weighs 250 g. There is a considerable difference in image quality between the two.
Jul 28, 2014 13:34:00 #
I remember at the time I needed that lens, money was tight but I shot many images with it that were published.
28mm was WIDE at that time. lol
I guess I never actually got a chance to compare the two.
This particular lens has been cared for and is still a smooth operator.
28mm was WIDE at that time. lol
I guess I never actually got a chance to compare the two.
This particular lens has been cared for and is still a smooth operator.
Jul 29, 2014 07:53:15 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
DHunter wrote:
I remember at the time I needed that lens, money was tight but I shot many images with it that were published.
28mm was WIDE at that time. lol
I guess I never actually got a chance to compare the two.
This particular lens has been cared for and is still a smooth operator.
28mm was WIDE at that time. lol
I guess I never actually got a chance to compare the two.
This particular lens has been cared for and is still a smooth operator.
Oh, I don't doubt that. Although aimed at the amateur market, the E lenses were very good. The 75~150, especially, really should be a Nikkor - strictly professional quality, optically and mechanically. I use mine quite often on my Df when going light - my 180 f/2.8 Elmarit-R alone is 2.5 times heavier. Your outfit deserves to be used. :)
Jul 29, 2014 12:43:00 #
Sold all the lenses to the first person posting.
Now they can stay together as a family.
Thanks
F3 with MD4 motor drive is still available
Now they can stay together as a family.
Thanks
F3 with MD4 motor drive is still available
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