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Nikon 180mm f/2.8 ED Ai-S Pros: Almost everything. Cons: No tripod mount Opinion: One of my favorite lenses for film. It makes an impression already when you put your eye close to the viewfinder (SLR): very clear and contrasted image, very easy MAF. Previously I used the 200 f/4, beautifully manageable, but I wasn't too happy with it: the 180 is on another planet. Looking at test images taken from the same point, those taken with the 180 contain much more detail, despite the focal length being 90% of that of the 200. I won't dwell on superlatives, which should have been, but I observe that I found only one serious shortcoming: ergonomics. The lens is relatively heavy, moreover it is unbalanced forward (after all, at the time similar performances were only possible thanks to large and heavy front lenses in special glass) and moreover it is not an IF and focusing it also lengthens. Let's say that it is not clear how it could fit in the same catalog as the very handy 300/4.5 ED IF. It is true that the lens is well balanced on an F3 + MD-4 (and maybe Ni-Cd pack) handheld, but if you want to mount it on the tripod to make the most of its performance it is unbalanced, especially using the camera without motor, and even (much) worse with a modern digital (with adapter ring) like Fuji X-T2. I consider this a fairly heavy defect, so much so as to limit its usability, and for this reason, although sorry to lower the average, I give a grade of 9/10. If it had a tripod mount my vote would be 11/10. sent on 05 Marzo 2026 |
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Nikon F3 Pros: All... but in particular the beautiful ergonomics and total ease of use. Cons: Today it has become difficult to use film. Opinion: A myth. Born in times when it seemed a heresy a totally electronic professional camera, which with low batteries took place on a single time; Over the years he has been able to win the respect of the most demanding photographers. I bought an F3hp for testing when I was using FM2n and I was amazed. The body was a bit bulkier and heavier, but the ergonomics were perfect: the camera fell into the hand perfectly, the few controls perfectly positioned, the response of the shot and the advance of the film (on ball bearings, I think a unicum) a pleasure. If I think of autofocus , or, worse, today's digital, full of rings and controls to complicate life unnecessarily ... Very clear viewfinder and light meter that SEEMS simpleton, but in reality it is precise and does not make mistakes, if you get used to the particular answer and you know how to correct it becomes a perfect tool. It was difficult in the 2000s to resist the temptation to build a wide set of Nikkor lenses, resorting to excellent opportunities both on new and used cars. I admit that my experience of 35mm cameras is not huge: Olympus OM-1, Nikon FM2n, Nikon F3hp, Leica M6 and MP. As far as I'm concerned, the F3hp wins over all for ergonomics, pleasure and practicality of use and (probably) robustness. Olympus the most transportable system, Leica the one with the best overall lenses (although some Nikkor, see 105/2.5, 180/2.8 ED, 28/2, have their great character, and the 50/1.8 beats serenely with the Summicron M 50 about 10 times more expensive). sent on 10 Maggio 2023 |
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