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"Old" Lens VS "New" Lens

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iambininho

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Hey guys, 
 
I've got a hybrid kit with a D750 and a F100 with a couple of lenses (50mm 1.8G and 85mm 1.8G).
 
Right now I've bought a Nikon FM2n in a really good condition. I've always wanted a mechanical and fully manual camera to slow things down, but don't have any lens to go with it.
 
I'm going back and forth between having another 50mm or a 35mm. I can't decide between going with an older Ai-s with a more vintage look, or buying a newer D lens. 

 

 

Some options I'm considering are:

 

35mm 2.0D

35mm 2.0 Ai-s

 

50mm 1.4 Ai-S

50mm 1.4D (This one is the last option since I already have one in my D750/F100)

 

What are you're options in this matter? 35mm or 50mm? Ai-s or D?

 

Thank you guys,
Sabino



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The focus ring on the screw-drive AF lenses feels awful compared to a lens made for manual focus. The 35/2 Ai-s has a bit too short focus throw for my taste, an Ai or an old Ai'd version is easier to focus precisely with their 190 or 195° throw rather than the 120° of the Ai-s.

 

The 35/1.4 Ai is a bit temperamental, but it draws the OOF areas beautifully. 

 

Nikon's 35-s have always been more interesting to my eye than their quite bland 50-s, with the exception of the f/1.2 versions. My favourite 35-s are the 35/2 O-Nikkor and the 35/1.4 Ai. The O is, of course, pre-Ai and needs to be converted to use on Ai bodies, but most of them have been converted either with a conversion set or by milling the original ring.



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The focus ring on the screw-drive AF lenses feels awful compared to a lens made for manual focus. The 35/2 Ai-s has a bit too short focus throw for my taste, an Ai or an old Ai'd version is easier to focus precisely with their 190 or 195° throw rather than the 120° of the Ai-s.

 

The 35/1.4 Ai is a bit temperamental, but it draws the OOF areas beautifully. 

 

Nikon's 35-s have always been more interesting to my eye than their quite bland 50-s, with the exception of the f/1.2 versions. My favourite 35-s are the 35/2 O-Nikkor and the 35/1.4 Ai. The O is, of course, pre-Ai and needs to be converted to use on Ai bodies, but most of them have been converted either with a conversion set or by milling the original ring.

Thank you Merco, having your knowledge and opinion is always amazing!!



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Have you seen my blog post about old Nikkors that are well worth looking for?

 

Exceptional general photography manual focus Nikkors. - NikonForums.com



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Have you seen my blog post about old Nikkors that are well worth looking for?

 

Exceptional general photography manual focus Nikkors. - NikonForums.com

Surely I will!! Thank you Merco!!







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