Nikkor-P 105mm lens - Opinions?

[Nikkofan]

Hi Guys

Is anyone familiar with this lens which is (supposedly) one of the best Nikon ever produced for Portrait work?

Reason I'm asking is I'm currently deliberating whether to invest in it or not, with the intention to use it with my Nikon film camera.

Does anyone have any opinions as to whether it's (reported) good reputation is justified or not?

Thanks

[wendellt]

Deb

are you referring to this

http://www.dantestella.com/technical/1052.html

I have used this lens at the mini meet courtesy of birddog

the DC controld are hard to work out don't exactly know what the defocus control does but the bokeh is sweet and creamy at the settings it was defaulted at

I think 105m is tight for a portrait lens, you have to get quite far for minimum focus range

I prefer the 85 f1.4 cheaper than hte DC it's nikons sharpest lens with the most delectable creamy quality of Bokeh you'reever likely to encounter.

[birddog114]

Are U talking about the Nikkor-P AI 105 lens?
Will it work on your D70?

[birddog114]

Deb

are you referring to this

http://www.dantestella.com/technical/1052.html

I have used this lens at the mini meet courtesy of birddog

the DC controld are hard to work out don't exactly know what the defocus control does but the bokeh is sweet and creamy at the settings it was defaulted at

I think 105m is tight for a portrait lens, you have to get quite far for minimum focus range

I prefer the 85 f1.4 cheaper than hte DC it's nikons sharpest lens with the most delectable creamy quality of Bokeh you'reever likely to encounter.

Wendell,
She said Nikon (Nikkor-P) not the DC. Nikkor-P is AI, have you tried one before?

[wendellt]

got no idea what a nikkor P AI is
if it's renowned as one of the best portrait lenses i would be interested in it as well

[radar]

I think 105m is tight for a portrait lens, you have to get quite far for minimum focus range

I prefer the 85 f1.4 cheaper than hte DC it's nikons sharpest lens with the most delectable creamy quality of Bokeh you'reever likely to encounter.

Wendell, she mentions she wants to use it on her film camera, so the 105 would be the same as your 85 on a dslr.

André

[Nikkofan]

Are U talking about the Nikkor-P AI 105 lens?
Will it work on your D70?

Nikkor-P is AI, have you tried one before?

Yes, I am talking about the Nikkor-P AI 105 lens.

No, it will not work on the D70 (unless converted) which is why I mentioned that I'll be using it with my Nikon film camera.

No, I have not used one before, which is why I am asking for opinions. Are there any out there?

Thanks guys.

[birddog114]

got no idea what a nikkor P AI is
if it's renowned as one of the best portrait lenses i would be interested in it as well

The AI lens needed to be re-chipped, then it'll work on modern camera bodies and only in manual.

[birddog114]

What Nikon film camera body do you have?

[birddog114]

Also depending on what version of it:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/co ... /105mm.htm

[Nikkofan]

Also depending on what version of it:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/co ... /105mm.htm

Thanks Birddog, that's an interesting site. The lens is the 105cm f/2.5-22 Auto Nikkor-P.

I've got an FG now, but am on the lookout for (probably) a good F90X or a F100.

[birddog114]

Thanks Birddog, that's an interesting site. The lens is the 105cm f/2.5-22 Auto Nikkor-P.

I've got an FG now, but am on the lookout for (probably) a good F90X or a F100.

I'm sure the lens (AI) needed to be re-chipped and it can be used on the F90 or F100.

And sometime, re-chipped does not works as you wish.

[Nikkofan]

Birddog Do you sell Nikon film cameras? If so, do you have an F100 at present?

[birddog114]

Birddog Do you sell Nikon film cameras? If so, do you have an F100 at present?

Sorry, NO.

Who's going to buy a new Nikon F100 now?

I think eBay is a good option for you.

[Nikkofan]

Doesn't have to be new, as long as it's in good condition. But you're probably right about E-Bay, unless anyone here on the forum has one for sale?

[huynhie]

Bjorn seem to think it's ok. He rated the 105mm f2.5 P at 4.5 out of 5. So I guess it is good.

My 105mm f2.5 AIS has just come in today, it's rated 5 out of 5 so thats good as well.

You can find both of these lenses on ebay at a good price.