Nikkor HC 50mm F2... Wow, I am impressed - Page 3

BillBingham2 · 12-30-2010

Nice shots Mr. Tim.

B2 (;->

Brian Sweeney · 12-30-2010

Beautiful images with a great lens. The rendering of the Nikkor-HC 5cm f2 is very close to the wartime CZJ 5cm F2 Sonnar "T", very different from the F1.4 lens. They are all good, the mechanics of the optical fixtures changed during the run. I was very lucky to have the correct front group for Alex's 1950 lens. Sometime early in the run of the Rigid lenses, the design was changed.

alexnotalex · 01-07-2011

Lovely work Tim, I prefer these to the planar shots of the same models. (just my opinion of course)

Here's the winner from my last roll:

note to self: stop shooting indoors in winter with ISO200 film

cfritze · 01-09-2011

I like the surface texture this lens gives me - not an especially noteworthy image, but an example of what I'm talking about.

Nikkor 50/2 Tokyo LTM, f5.6

Michael Markey · 03-08-2011

I had the loan of one this week.
Thanks Noel.
Here with XP2 and at f2

hipsterdufus · 03-08-2011

Wow, this is an old thread. Nothing wrong with keeping it going, I guess. I have since bought a Summitar as a replacement for the Nikkor and sold the Nikkor. There was something that seemed a tad too clinical in my eyes about the Nikkor (especially for a lot of the portraits that I do). However, here's some of my favorites from this lens. I can post more examples as well, if folks would like.

Brian Sweeney · 03-08-2011

I've never thought of the Nikkor-H 5cm f2 as too clinical. The contrast is higher than the contemporary Leica lenses, gives the impression of being sharper.

I just picked up a 5cm f2 Tanar- looks like a copy of the Nikkor, but in Black Paint.

waiting for the M9 to try out both, side-by-side.

hipsterdufus · 03-08-2011

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Originally Posted by Brian Sweeney

I've never thought of the Nikkor-H 5cm f2 as too clinical. The contrast is higher than the contemporary Leica lenses, gives the impression of being sharper.

That could be what I was seeing, Brian. When I got the Summitar, I ran a roll of portraits; half were shot with the Nikkor and half with the Summitar. I don't know what it was, but I liked the Summitar better.

Of course, to the average person, they would probably never notice the difference. But, like most photographers, I'm an OCD tinkerer that never stops obsessing about the "look" of my photos.

alexnotalex · 03-29-2011

just keeps on giving!

uhoh7 · 04-02-2011

I've been trying to chase down the specs for the 50/2, namely the weight for the LTM. Any idea or links?

TY sirs

alexnotalex · 05-04-2011

yes! f4 this time.

alexnotalex · 04-21-2012

still snapping away with this gem.

coelacanth · 06-12-2012

I love this lens so much. My favorite portrait lens, probably only second to Zuiko 85/2 for the OM...

A few from work.

crispy12 · 06-12-2012

This lens is heavier than it looks! Really chunky piece of solid metal, very nice to hold. I keep thinking how great it would be to use this on a mirrorless camera like NEX or m43 due to the closer minimum focusing distance.

coelacanth · 06-12-2012

BTW, my copy is modified by our very own lens master Roland and it can focus down to 0.7m (goes little more than that after disengaging with the cam), it is spot on at 0.7mm on digital M.

marduk · 06-13-2012

My Nikkor H 50/2 looks definitely sharper than v3 cron at infinity, can't speak much about closer distances with my scanner, but it seems to have more pleasant bokeh too. Gem of a lens.

helenhill · 01-27-2013

revive an Old Thread...

Bliss Street by helenhill_HH, on Flickr

raid · 01-27-2013

I used my recently cleaned Nikkor 50/2 on the E-P2 yesterday. I am (again) impressed by this lens. Youxin did a good job.

Paulbe · 01-27-2013

Helen--what a GREAT shot!
Don't know why--but I love it!
Thanks!
Didn't know you were a Nikon fan...
Paul

Mark C · 01-27-2013

I got one with an M5 outfit a couple weeks ago. It's a nifty little lens, but I'm finding myself using the Summarit that was also part of the deal more often for some reason.

Helen, Bliss street looks lovely. This is Walnut Street, but only one over from Pleasant. We don't ever get quite to Bliss here in W.Va. Well maybe at New Vrindaban

Walnut Street, on Flickr

M4-2, Nikkor HC 5 cm, TMY.

helenhill · 01-28-2013

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Originally Posted by raid

I used my recently cleaned Nikkor 50/2 on the E-P2 yesterday. I am (again) impressed by this lens. Youxin did a good job.

Ha Raid, We're in a similar state of Mind...shooting with that 50
The Girrls look Lovely...this lens has such a Soft Glow...amidst its Sharpness

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Originally Posted by Paulbe

Helen--what a GREAT shot!
Don't know why--but I love it!
Thanks!
Didn't know you were a Nikon fan...
Paul

Cheers & Thanks Paul....I think it's tat dark hooded figure that draws You in
Amidst the metal vendor cart and gritty subway entrance
I recently acquired this Lens and it's made me fall hard again for the 50 perspective

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Originally Posted by Mark C

I got one with an M5 outfit a couple weeks ago. It's a nifty little lens, but I'm finding myself using the Summarit that was also part of the deal more often for some reason.

Helen, Bliss street looks lovely. This is Walnut Street, but only one over from Pleasant. We don't ever get quite to Bliss here in W.Va. Well maybe at New Vrindaban

Walnut Street, on Flickr
M4-2, Nikkor HC 5 cm, TMY.

Ahh, a Glimpse of Walnut Street....a Touch of Noir
A Woman Alone walking the gritty cracked cement, wires , & criss crossed wires...Love it !
This lens seems to add a Glam to All it 'sees'

leicapixie · 01-28-2013

Wow! All, well almost all the shots show WHY people moved in droves to Nikon!
i love the soft rendition of my Collapsible Summicron, but as a pro, it was Nikon system.
The ease of the equipment, repair people unknown, unless i flung a camera over my shoulder,
"thinking" it was around my neck..
The camera' 'Photomic" head did need a service. The rest,incl. the lens unscathed.
Love this forum.

sanmich · 01-28-2013

How much the f/2 is running these days?
How is it different from the 1.4?? (from f/2 of course)

raid · 01-28-2013

Hi Helen,
I agree with you. Your image shows well how B&W is rendered in your fine composition.
Many years ago, I compared about twenty 50mm lenses and I showed the results here. Dana was two years old then or so, and she was the model. The Nikkor had the best flare resistance of all lenses compared. It used to sell for $200.

raid · 01-28-2013

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Originally Posted by sanmich

How much the f/2 is running these days?
How is it different from the 1.4?? (from f/2 of course)

It has a smoother bokeh than the 50/1.4. A clean ltm example runs between $275-$375. Sometimes, you can find a Tower or Nicca bundled up with the 50/2 for $350-$550.