June 1 by Walter Otto Koenig

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01-JUN-2014

June 1

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This is my first portrait with very little processing using an old Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 Q AI lens I just purchased. Judging from the serial number it was made in 1972.
Using the Non-CPU lens set up in my Nikon D700 it can be used in manual mode. The metering works and the shutter speed can be set on the camera, but the aperture needs to be set on the lens. Small matter, as I will be using this lens mostly at f/2.8.
Focusing is very precise and this lens should probably be used with a tripod, though this image was made hand held.
Thanks to PBase friend Mary Hamilton for ideas and advice regarding this lens.

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor 135mm f/2.8 Ai-S
1/640s f/2.8 at 135.0mm iso1000 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Arthur Lebacq		11-Dec-2016 09:28
A wonderful shot.....perfectly done Walter....VV

Jim's Atavistic Visions		13-Jun-2014 01:50
Nice shooting Walter and you have yourself a fine lens here. I like the color and bokeh.

Don Mottershead		09-Jun-2014 07:10
Beautiful results. The light and composition are superb. ~V~

Mary Hamilton		06-Jun-2014 11:54
My goodness...this is just beautiful! With your eye and skills you could make any old tool a gem! V.

Petros Labrakos		06-Jun-2014 08:44
excellent lit V!

Will Hoskins		03-Jun-2014 15:51
That lens is super sharp, Walter, and the portrait is great. I've used some old Hasselblad lenses on my Canon in a similar fashion. V

Frank Brault		03-Jun-2014 00:58
A superb portrait full of character. A sharp lens. Terrific work. V

Julie Oldfield		03-Jun-2014 00:12
Wonderful subject. The lens is very sharp. Great DOF.

zaltair		02-Jun-2014 22:28
Walter! Absolutely riveting portrait!

Jim Stone		02-Jun-2014 18:45
Really beautiful portrait, lighting is superb, and your subject is interesting. BV!

Bob Davis		02-Jun-2014 17:09
well done Walter

Sam Rua		02-Jun-2014 15:49
Looks like a winner. Nice capture, Walter. Your model reminds me of Walt Disney.

bill friedlander		02-Jun-2014 15:01
A remarkable portrait, Walter! I like everything about it! The lens is an excellent addition to your equipment. V

Tom LeRoy		02-Jun-2014 12:59
It's got that fine vintage look to the colors and overall file, almost filmic. I really like this, Walter. I also use some older lenses .... Worth the effort . V

Colin Storey		02-Jun-2014 09:06
Fantastic portrait work with your new lens Walter. v

danad		02-Jun-2014 07:40
A wonderful portrait captured in a beautiful light. The result with this lens is just stunning. V.

marie-jose wolff		02-Jun-2014 07:19
this portrait is just perfect, Walter! V

Gerard Koehl		02-Jun-2014 04:49
Splendide. V

John Lamb		02-Jun-2014 04:42
Very nice study Walter. The Nikon advantage is being able to use older lenses. ~v~

Bryan Murahashi		02-Jun-2014 04:21
Wonderful portrait, Walter. Well exposed with this classic lens. V

Karin Doeling		02-Jun-2014 04:08
Sehr schönes Portrait, man mag lange hinsehen. Das Objektiv war eine gute Investition, es hat eine tolle Schärfe und gibt sehr natürliche Farben wieder. V

joseantonio		02-Jun-2014 04:05
Fabulous work.Well done.V.

Guest		02-Jun-2014 03:18
Awesome result and wonderful portrait.

Jean D		02-Jun-2014 01:17
A lovely portrait with top notch professionalism, Walter! An amazing lens, as well.. ~V

John C. de Freitas		02-Jun-2014 01:06
A stunning portrait. The right out of focus background really brigs this photograph all together. Great composition.....vVv _____oooÕÕooo_____

woody34		02-Jun-2014 00:39
A wonderful portrait..so natural and full of character.V

Hubert Steed		01-Jun-2014 23:54
Wonderful thoughtful portrait - composition, light, focus, depth of field & mood. Thank you for sharing. V

David Buzzeo		01-Jun-2014 23:49
Wonderful portrait, it speaks to a earlier time when things were simpler and in my view better. We no longer seem to have the time to enjoy a good book. V

LynnH		01-Jun-2014 23:46
Wow, it's a beautiful shot. And this piece seems to have a film like quality in the colors. BV

Jim Coffman		01-Jun-2014 23:43
A great portrait and I would say that the lens is a real winner!

Faye White		01-Jun-2014 23:30
Fabulous!

fotabug		01-Jun-2014 23:27
Marvelous portrait! Excellent IG! V

globalgadabout		01-Jun-2014 23:07
a homespun setting, and his absorbtion in the book is totally sympathetic...looks as if you have tuned right in to the new lens' possibilities..

Zeeby		01-Jun-2014 23:04
Great capture! V+

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