The Limbo Connection's photos with the keyword: Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2

There are many traditions in human burial, mostly originating in scripture. The Christian tradition of placing the coffin in the grave with the head to the west originates with Christ coming from the east; the deceased will be ready to see the light when it comes. For practical reasons the tradition is not always followed, but it is a good indication if you want to establish your bearings when you are in a strange place. An unusual feature of this memorial is the absence of birth and death dates. Also the inscription might be considered to be upside down, given the slope of the stone. God bless Edward, Mary, and William James. RIP. Nikon D2Xs and Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens with a factory AI modification. f/8. ISO 100. 1/250th.

Nikon D2Xs and Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens. According to Pindelski, "this lens is fully the equal of any Leitz or Leica 35mm Summicron on a Leica M". He also observes that it is a great deal cheaper too. pindelski.org/Photography/2012/05/05/nikkor-o-35mm-f2-lens/

This bear has led a largely quiet life punctuated by brief moments of exhilaration. Being something of a deep thinker, he does not object to his own company. But it would be fair to say that the Covid thing has upset his equilibrium a bit. Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2 lens. Lens made circa 1973. Bear made a good deal earlier.

Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2 lens. Lens made circa 1973.

Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2 lens. Lens made circa 1973. Camera on 800 ISO - not where the D2Xs does its best work, but needs must if no flash. Aperture wide open at f/2. High speed crop deployed, making the field of view experience 2 x 35mm. (All the characteristics of the 35mm nevertheless remain). Using high speed crop is handy for getting in closer, but it halves the MP from 12 to 6 and it would therefore be a better idea to change to a lens with greater telephoto capability.

Mrs. Wakefield gave me a book every Christmas. Nikon D40 + Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens.

A novel. Nikon D40 + Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens.

Re-purposing an empty instant coffee tin. Nikon D40 + Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens.

Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens. 100 ISO; f/5.6; 1/100th. "This lens is fully the equal of any Leitz or Leica 35mm Summicron on a Leica M" - Thomas Pindelski.

Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens. 100 ISO; f/4; 1/125th. "This lens is fully the equal of any Leitz or Leica 35mm Summicron on a Leica M" - Thomas Pindelski.

This is the morning that I thought of Adrian Henri, because he left me something to think about. Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens. 100 ISO; f/3.5; 1/160th. "This lens is fully the equal of any Leitz or Leica 35mm Summicron on a Leica M" - Thomas Pindelski.

A short epitaph lacking dates and sentiment. Not a big pay day for the monumental mason. Nikon D2Xs and Nikkor-O.C 35mm f/2 lens.

Deliberately out of focus.

I've made a slight crop and lifted the shadows. I ought to have metered for the foreground in the first place. Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2 lens. I am reminded of Thomas Pindelski's view that, 'This lens is fully the equal of any Leitz or Leica 35mm Summicron on a Leica M.' pindelski.org/Photography/2012/05/05/nikkor-o-35mm-f2-lens/

The cover of a photography magazine photographed with a Nikon D700 and a Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2 lens. I have shied away from getting a Nikkor AF 35mm f/2 since reading of oil getting on the aperture blades. Furthermore, Bjørn Rørslett says that the AF version has a much simpler optical formula where centre sharpness is great but corner quality isn't outstanding. www.naturfotograf.com/lens_wide.html Similarly, Thom Hogan is critical of the 35/2 AF Nikkor's performance on the corners: www.bythom.com/Nikkor-35mm-D-lensreview.htm In 2011 Nikon introduced a 35mm f/1.4 G AF-S Nikkor lens which looks nice but currently costs around £1,400. So I turned my attention to finding an old 35mm f/2 Nikkor-O which had been factory AI’d and would therefore be safe to use on a modern digital Nikon camera whilst providing decent functionality. Thomas Pindelski pindelski.org/Photography/2012/05/05/nikkor-o-35mm-f2-lens/ reckons this lens is fully the equal of any Leitz or Leica 35mm Summicron and adds, ‘there is one huge difference compared to the Leica optic. The latter will run you $3,200 new and not much less used.’ I was lucky to obtain the later ‘C’ version with multicoating which keeps flare at bay. The contrast this lens provides is quite remarkable. When 35mm film dominated photography, many fixed lens film cameras ('compact' cameras) had 35mm lenses. They were very popular for family holidays and general purpose photography. On full-frame you can photograph all sorts of things with a focal length of 35mm. What's more, 35mm lenses are compact in size and light in weight, and provide wonderful bokeh.

Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2 lens.

Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2 lens.

Nikon D2Xs + Nikkor-O.C Auto 35mm f/2 lens on a Nikon TC-16A teleconverter.