Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Having just acquired a Nikon-to-Canon EOS adapter from Slobodan, I may >want some Nikon lenses ;-) > >No, seriously, I know that there are several Nikon users among us. All I >know about Nikon lenses is that the mount has not changed since before I >was born or something like that. Are there any Nikon lenses out there >that are really good, as in worth buying to use on my Canon 20D? I am >only interested in primes. > >Since this is OT, feel free to reply privately. > >TIA, >Nathan No problem Nathan answering in the list as very often Nikon glasses have been commented here. Nikkor 15mm f3.5 is not the best extreme wide available though it would be a practical 22.5mm in the 20D. Flare and ghosting but no big distortion Nikkor 20mm f2.8 is a good wide with little distortion and good sharpness -excepting corners- small lens that would be a good 30mm closing two stops Nikkor 28mm f2 a very good and affordable wide not bad full open and very good closing a couple of stops. Nikkor 35mm f1.4 excellent *standard* 52mm lens as far as -always with non Leica- close the diaphragm Nikkor 50mm f1.2 the poor man speedy 75mm tele. Do not forget that Nikon sharpness is good but not very often the bokeh is... Nikkor 85mm f1.4 Very good under any point of view Nikkor 135mm f2 Another very good lens Nikkor 180mm f2.8 At the level of the best however it lacks the glow and so... Most of above may be found at bargain prices and are very good and wel made lenses giving exleent results better not full open. I can give my opinion of many more Nikkor lenses I own if you wish. I have got too the adapter but I find some difficulties in focusing and prefer using the Canon EF lenses. However I had in my hand the Leica Digital Back I had no time for a test but I hope made a unbiased comparison soon. Meanwhile Leica for film and Canon for digital. Regards Felix PS This is truly off topic but my biggest surprise has come from Sigma!!!!! His 18-50mm f2.8 arrived last week has proved to be an excellent lens!