Testing An Old Nikkor Lens
May 11, 2016 22:26:46 #
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 on D7000
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
May 11, 2016 22:54:17 #
AndiS wrote:
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 on D7000
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
I think that even at F4.0 the lens has a shallow depth of field. I would play around at F8.0 or F11.0. Those lenses were considered top of the line.
May 11, 2016 22:56:13 #
It is not sharp because of your F stop and focus point. It is a top of the line lens. Should be very sharp.
AndiS wrote:
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 on D7000
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
May 11, 2016 22:56:52 #
AndiS wrote:
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 on D7000
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
it is a whole lot sharper than that image would suggest.
May 11, 2016 23:03:30 #
Thanks for your suggestion Bill, I will try with F8.0 or higher.
Regards,
Regards,
Bill_de wrote:
I think that even at F4.0 the lens has a shallow depth of field. I would play around at F8.0 or F11.0. Those lenses were considered top of the line.
May 11, 2016 23:07:29 #
Thanks PixelStan77,
I will play around with different f stops and get used to manual focusing. I am wearing glasses and it's a bit of a challenge getting the right focus...
I will play around with different f stops and get used to manual focusing. I am wearing glasses and it's a bit of a challenge getting the right focus...
PixelStan77 wrote:
It is not sharp because of your F stop and focus point. It is a top of the line lens. Should be very sharp.
May 11, 2016 23:09:46 #
Thanks oldtigger.
I am also trying the lens with my old F3...
Regards,
I am also trying the lens with my old F3...
Regards,
oldtigger wrote:
it is a whole lot sharper than that image would suggest.
May 11, 2016 23:36:23 #
I shoot old manual film lenses. Guys who use them can buy a fresnel focusing screen and install it in their camera and it makes it easier to focus the lens. My D7100 has electronic assistance in telling me when the lens is in focus. Without it critical focus can be a challenge.
May 11, 2016 23:51:35 #
Thanks JB.
Regards,
Regards,
jbmauser wrote:
I shoot old manual film lenses. Guys who use them can buy a fresnel focusing screen and install it in their camera and it makes it easier to focus the lens. My D7100 has electronic assistance in telling me when the lens is in focus. Without it critical focus can be a challenge.
May 12, 2016 06:04:25 #
May 12, 2016 07:09:55 #
Yes, I adjusted to a max diopter, I am wearing +3 reading glasses....
rrayr2002 wrote:
Make sure the diopter is is adjusted for your vision. :)
May 12, 2016 10:25:59 #
I have and love and frequently use on my D810 the Nikon 50mm, f1.2 ais. Although they were introduced ein the late 1970's-early 1980's, One can still buy them new with warranty today. They really have two personalities. Wide open they have unique out-of-focus rendering, which I like a lot. Can be very creative and compelling. But, with today's focus screens, it takes a lot of practice to obtain accurate manual focus at f1.2. But, it can be done. I'd think it'd be even more challenging on a DX camera. As one tightens the aperture, they become easier to focus, and are as sharp and render as well or better than today's Nikon lenses. Some have referred to them as 'the poor man's Noctilux'. IMO, that captures their character. Finally, as you know, their build quality is excellent. As you probably already have, you might check out their many reviews on the web, along with sample photos.
May 12, 2016 10:45:36 #
Additional comment: For a little aid in manual focusing -- whether with this lens or other manual focus -- one might try the Nikon magnifying eyepiece (DK-17M, I think). It gives a slight, not huge, magnification.
May 12, 2016 11:47:23 #
AndiS wrote:
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 on D7000
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
I think it looks good, the flowers in front are the subject, and the foliage is focused out, like bokeh!
May 12, 2016 14:08:10 #
It's at least a whole stop underexposed.
AndiS wrote:
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 on D7000
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
Manual
1/400
ISO 100
f/4
Not too sharp, but at least I can use the lens for practise......
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