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guinnessman · 08-14-2011, 06:58 PM

Took some shots of the Fresno Grizzlies vs Albuquerque Isotopes last night, hoping to see Barry Zito while in town. Unfortunately, Zito got hurt in the 3rd (again), and the Grizzlies got beat 10-4. Shot with a Yashica 135/f2.8 (m42) on my K20D, f/5.6 or 8.0, ISO 400.

minahasa · 08-15-2011, 09:47 AM - **1 Like**

TakBay 135/2.5

minahasa · 08-15-2011, 09:50 AM

TakBay 135/2.5

repaap · 08-15-2011, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by minahasa

TakBay 135/2.5

Nice looking shots with that tak.bay. Lovely bokeh too.

minahasa · 08-15-2011, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by repaap

Nice looking shots with that tak.bay. Lovely bokeh too.

thanks.. this lens is my most-used 135, a magnificent piece of glass -if treated accordingly

langone_peter · 08-16-2011, 04:30 AM

I have just sold my Ai'd Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f2.8 with the thinking to replace it with a 'newer' 135mm lens. I can pick up either the f3.5 Ai-s or the f2.8 Ai for the same price. The f2.8 ,cosmetically, is a bit shot, while the f3.5 looks great. In terms of IQ, sharpness, colour, contrast - which would be the better lens?
Regards,
Peter Langone

repaap · 08-16-2011, 01:46 PM

I have no clue onnikkors, but I do like my M 135/3.5 itmight not be the best out thre,but more I use it,I like it even more.

minahasa · 08-18-2011, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by langone_peter

I have just sold my Ai'd Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f2.8 with the thinking to replace it with a 'newer' 135mm lens. I can pick up either the f3.5 Ai-s or the f2.8 Ai for the same price. The f2.8 ,cosmetically, is a bit shot, while the f3.5 looks great. In terms of IQ, sharpness, colour, contrast - which would be the better lens?
Regards,
Peter Langone

I don't use Nikon (that's why I'm in this forum

), but I do have friends using the Ai-s 2.8 and images look great, well..probably not as color-rich as Pentax lenses

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 08-19-2011, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by langone_peter

I have just sold my Ai'd Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f2.8 with the thinking to replace it with a 'newer' 135mm lens. I can pick up either the f3.5 Ai-s or the f2.8 Ai for the same price. The f2.8 ,cosmetically, is a bit shot, while the f3.5 looks great. In terms of IQ, sharpness, colour, contrast - which would be the better lens?
Regards,
Peter Langone

From what I recall the f2.8 is a 5:4 design and the f3.5 a 4:3 design. The f2.8 is a quite similar design to the design Pentax used for many 135mm's from the Super Takumar 135/3.5 over the Takumar bayonet to the A135/2.8, but the third lens is replaced by a cemented doublet. That should make it perform better. I would guess however that it is not up to pair with the more expensive Pentax designs. The f3.5 is simpler than the SMC Pentax-M 135. But that is on paper. I used the Nikkor 135/2.8 when I served as a photographer in the Swedish air force some 20 years ago, and recall it as a good performer. I've never used the f3.5, but heard it is sharper than the f2.8. Try google them. There should be reviews out there. BTW, you know you can mount many Nikon lenses on Pentax cameras, right? The pre-AI even lock, but the others you have to be a little bit carefull with. Put them on upside down.

**fs999** · 08-19-2011, 01:56 AM

Porst Tele 1:1.8/135mm MC AUTO E

with Hoya Pro1 Digital Filter Close-Up N°3

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 08-19-2011, 03:54 AM

Nice shots repaap and fs999!

**fs999** · 08-19-2011, 02:59 PM

Thank you !

repaap · 08-19-2011, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

Nice shots repaap and fs999!

Thank you

**Green&White** · 08-21-2011, 06:37 AM

FA 2.8 135 IF, ISO 100, 1/180, f5.6 and my K5

**Pepe Guitarra** · 08-21-2011, 11:44 AM

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langone_peter Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	I have just sold my Ai'd Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f2.8 with the thinking to replace it with a 'newer' 135mm lens. I can pick up either the f3.5 Ai-s or the f2.8 Ai for the same price. The f2.8 ,cosmetically, is a bit shot, while the f3.5 looks great. In terms of IQ, sharpness, colour, contrast - which would be the better lens? Regards, Peter Langone

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repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I have no clue onnikkors, but I do like my M 135/3.5 itmight not be the best out thre,but more I use it,I like it even more.

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minahasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minahasa, North Celebes (Sulawesi) Photos: Albums Posts: 586	Originally posted by langone_peter I have just sold my Ai'd Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f2.8 with the thinking to replace it with a 'newer' 135mm lens. I can pick up either the f3.5 Ai-s or the f2.8 Ai for the same price. The f2.8 ,cosmetically, is a bit shot, while the f3.5 looks great. In terms of IQ, sharpness, colour, contrast - which would be the better lens? Regards, Peter Langone I don't use Nikon (that's why I'm in this forum ), but I do have friends using the Ai-s 2.8 and images look great, well..probably not as color-rich as Pentax lenses

08-19-2011, 01:47 AM	#534
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Originally posted by langone_peter I have just sold my Ai'd Nikkor-Q.C Auto 135mm f2.8 with the thinking to replace it with a 'newer' 135mm lens. I can pick up either the f3.5 Ai-s or the f2.8 Ai for the same price. The f2.8 ,cosmetically, is a bit shot, while the f3.5 looks great. In terms of IQ, sharpness, colour, contrast - which would be the better lens? Regards, Peter Langone From what I recall the f2.8 is a 5:4 design and the f3.5 a 4:3 design. The f2.8 is a quite similar design to the design Pentax used for many 135mm's from the Super Takumar 135/3.5 over the Takumar bayonet to the A135/2.8, but the third lens is replaced by a cemented doublet. That should make it perform better. I would guess however that it is not up to pair with the more expensive Pentax designs. The f3.5 is simpler than the SMC Pentax-M 135. But that is on paper. I used the Nikkor 135/2.8 when I served as a photographer in the Swedish air force some 20 years ago, and recall it as a good performer. I've never used the f3.5, but heard it is sharper than the f2.8. Try google them. There should be reviews out there. BTW, you know you can mount many Nikon lenses on Pentax cameras, right? The pre-AI even lock, but the others you have to be a little bit carefull with. Put them on upside down.

08-19-2011, 01:56 AM	#535
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,650	Porst Tele 1:1.8/135mm MC AUTO E with Hoya Pro1 Digital Filter Close-Up N°3

08-19-2011, 03:54 AM	#536
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374 Original Poster	Nice shots repaap and fs999!

08-19-2011, 02:59 PM	#537
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,650	Thank you !

08-19-2011, 10:17 PM	#538
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden Nice shots repaap and fs999! Thank you

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