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Old 22nd November 2007   #1
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Default what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

If you get only one lens only for your FM2 which one would u get?
i'm thinking of the 24 f/2.8 is it good?
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Old 22nd November 2007   #2
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If you get only one lens only for your FM2 which one would u get?
i'm thinking of the 24 f/2.8 is it good?
How about 35/1.4? Anyway, you can use the non-G, non-DX AF lenses on FM2 also.
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45mm..

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Default Re: what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

35mm's FoV on a fullframe is lovely!
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Old 22nd November 2007   #5
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how much is 35mm f/1.4 ais ?
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Default Re: what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

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45mm..

YMMB
AIS 45mm pancake?
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Default Re: what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

he already have the 600mm that can be use.
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Default Re: what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

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If you get only one lens only for your FM2 which one would u get?
i'm thinking of the 24 f/2.8 is it good?
What are you planning to shoot? 24 f/2.8 is one of the best Nikkor you can get if you plan to shoot a lot of landscape.
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Default Re: what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

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How about 35/1.4? Anyway, you can use the non-G, non-DX AF lenses on FM2 also.
Ya .... if can find a good 2nd hand one ... this is a good choice =)
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105 2.5? i prefer something longer as i prefer to shoot faces and expressions.
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Old 22nd November 2007   #11
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Nobody likes the AIS 28mm f/2.8?

If looking for a pancake lens, the new Cosina Voigtlander 40mm f/2 may be easier to find than the Nikkor 45 f/2.8. Haven't used either, so just saying.
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Default Re: what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

how about a 50mm f1.2
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85mm 1.4 AIS.
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How about the 58mm f1.2
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50mm is a pretty standard lens to have for a 35mm since it approximates the view of humans quite closely. Again it really depends on what you are more likely / inclined to shoot

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35mm is all time favorite.
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28mm f/2.8 AIS if Nikon brand.
35mm f/2 ZF if Zeiss brand

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55mm F2.8 micro. Super sharp and at reasonable price. Although it is a micro lens, you can use it as a standard and all purpose lens
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Default Re: what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

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Nobody likes the AIS 28mm f/2.8?

If looking for a pancake lens, the new Cosina Voigtlander 40mm f/2 may be easier to find than the Nikkor 45 f/2.8. Haven't used either, so just saying.
I have used both. In short, the Nikkor 45P is based on the 4 element/3 group Carl Zeiss Tessar design and the Voigtlander is not.
  • Flare control-wise, the Nikkor is better (even better than the Contax Carl Zeiss 45mm f2.8 T*).
  • Sharpness-wise, both the Voigtlander and the Nikkor are about equal
  • Colors-wise, the Voigtlander is softer (very Leica like). The Nikkor is a bit more saturated.
  • Contrast-wise, again the Voigtlander is softer. The Nikkor is a bit more contrasty.
  • Build-wise, the Nikkor is slightly better. The aperture blades are perfectly rounded. The Voigtlander is a bit more hexagon-shaped.
  • Look-wise, since the Nikkor 45P I used is silver in color, it looked more 'retro' compared to the all-black Voigtlander.
  • Focal length-wise, the Voigtlander is a tad-bit wider, but not so much as to get noticed.

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Default Re: what ais lens for Fm2? if u get one only?

wah
so many suggestion
but where to get all these lens? ebay? coz bro in clubsnap BS not selling ?
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