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Offline mike_romeo_kilo

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Got a gem of a prime
« on: May 14, 2012, 10:26:06 PM »
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/200f4ai.htm

The Nikkor 200mm f4 Ai. Just tested it out and it has amazing sharpness for its vintage......So compact too....Amazing...Will try and post pics here as soon as I can.....

M.

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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2012, 10:27:20 PM »
Jealous.

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Edit: Sorry. Read it as 400mm. :D
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2012, 11:35:53 PM »
Three test images from the Nikon 200mm f4 Ai mounted on a D80, 100% crops at f4, f5.6 and f8.........Impressive.....

M.
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2012, 12:21:46 AM »
Yep, this is a little gem. I have the AIS version (optically identical I think), and I much prefer to carry it around than my 80-200 f/2.8.

Ben dying to try it out on a EVIL camera - will get a 400mm f/4 lens on that!
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2012, 01:14:10 AM »
Congratulations, MRK.

I have the older, multicoated version made just before AI. I had it modified by John White at aiconversions.com so that I can use it on a modern body, as well as my older bodies. It is one of my favorites.

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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2012, 01:44:04 AM »
For a prime it's not as sharp wide open as I would expect. Or is the soft image at F4 a technical issue?
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2012, 06:00:56 AM »
Romeo: sell it to me.
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2012, 07:21:35 AM »
I've got one too :) Havent used it since a long time though...

@lightwave - id given mine to abhishek along with a 2x nikon converter for one of his trips with dranand...he said it was quite good wide open...

@vikram - never thought about a micro 4/3rd but ur right it will be very well suited for it as its quite small for a 200mm prime..
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2012, 07:30:54 AM »
Ayaz: Please sell it to me. :)
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2012, 08:06:10 AM »
It's an excellent lens, very sharp with wonderful contrast. I had the Ais version but sold it as I was not comfortable with manual focus  :(
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2012, 08:58:48 AM »
It does not seem sharp at f4 (wide open). Will test it out thoroughly during the weekend and revert.

M.

 
Quote from: lightwave on May 15, 2012, 01:44:04 AM
For a prime it's not as sharp wide open as I would expect. Or is the soft image at F4 a technical issue?
« Last Edit: May 15, 2012, 09:08:54 AM by mike_romeo_kilo »
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2012, 09:03:21 AM »
toofan,

I did not even know about this lens, stumbled upon it and the rave reviews it got. Looked for it here on JJM in B&S and found it, called the owner and sealed the deal. All over the weekend.........

I sincerely hope you get one asap.

M.

Quote from: toofan on May 15, 2012, 06:00:56 AM
Romeo: sell it to me.
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2012, 01:17:45 PM »
Toofan,
I am not sure if you want this or the macro version (the one Ram has). I doubt this one's a macro lens.
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2012, 02:00:44 PM »
Quote from: Hellwrath on May 15, 2012, 01:17:45 PM
Toofan,
I am not sure if you want this or the macro version (the one Ram has). I doubt this one's a macro lens.

Either that, or he wants to reverse a 28/50mm lens at the end of it and get  MASSIVE magnification
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2012, 02:45:32 PM »
Quote from: VikramF on May 15, 2012, 02:00:44 PM
Quote from: Hellwrath on May 15, 2012, 01:17:45 PM
Toofan,
I am not sure if you want this or the macro version (the one Ram has). I doubt this one's a macro lens.

Either that, or he wants to reverse a 28/50mm lens at the end of it and get  MASSIVE magnification

Yup, I am thinking of the same. As a 200mm manual lens sells at better affordable price. :)

Also thinking of using it with extensions  for getting a better background and working distance.

Veeresh: If ever I needed to buy a macro lens that would most probably be a 150 to 200mm.
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #15 on: May 15, 2012, 02:46:34 PM »
Romeo:  thanks.
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2012, 01:26:13 PM »
Quote from: theqca on May 15, 2012, 07:21:35 AM
I've got one too :) Havent used it since a long time though...

@lightwave - id given mine to abhishek along with a 2x nikon converter for one of his trips with dranand...he said it was quite good wide open...

This is a fantastic lens... pure gem... and just a joy to use... One of the reasons my trek was effortless at Phansad... it's very light and has a very useful retractable built in hood that comes in handy... I got very good shots with it with the 2x Nikon 201 TC pretty sharp wide open...

Congrats on the gem MRK... I'm sure you'll enjoy using this one...
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Re: Got a gem of a prime
« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2012, 02:39:44 PM »
I was toying with the idea of getting a TC anyway and your post provides me the necessary encouragement. Can you please share link to your pics you took with this lens and the 2x TC ?

Thanks

M.


Quote from: theqca on May 15, 2012, 07:21:35 AM
I've got one too :) Havent used it since a long time though...

@lightwave - id given mine to abhishek along with a 2x nikon converter for one of his trips with dranand...he said it was quite good wide open...

This is a fantastic lens... pure gem... and just a joy to use... One of the reasons my trek was effortless at Phansad... it's very light and has a very useful retractable built in hood that comes in handy... I got very good shots with it with the 2x Nikon 201 TC pretty sharp wide open...

Congrats on the gem MRK... I'm sure you'll enjoy using this one...
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