The 50 1.4 lens has always been one of my favorites. Canon 50mm 1.4 and 1.8 have better bokeh.
It is always advisable to get the word of the seller that if there is a problem the camera can be returned.
#History nikon s2 rangefinder black dial pro
Black bodies were special order, meant to be sold only to credentialed pro photographers. I purchased several from ebay over the years and used all of them right out of the box. The black S2 was Nikons first professionally designated camera. The shutters in these cameras are really quite reliable. I have always loved the Nikon S2 camera with the 50 1.4 Nikkor lens. Robert Burnham edited this topic 111 months ago. That's relatively easy to tell from photos.īut if you want to shoot with it, recognize that you may need to spend significant additional money for an overhaul to get it into reliable working order.Įvery S2 in existence was made between 19 (or 58), when the SP was released - they're senior citizens, all of them. If you buy it essentially as a shelf-queen, then all it has to do is look good. The main thing with any camera from ebay is the question of condition. Thanks Robert, I'm coming from a Zorki/Ltm background mainly when it comes to rangefinders, so it's good to hear your thoughts compared to the LTM gear. But the S2 is a delight to use and you'll get some weird looks from people as you use it. If precise framing is necessary, use an SLR. This means the pricing is better than other Nikon rangefinders and can. Shutter functions well, no issues with exposures. Nikon made close to 60K of these cameras, making it the most sold Nikon Rangefinder ever. Camera is in excellent user condition, with some minor bright marks, and one minor ding near the focus wheel. Shipping instructions: USPS Priority Mail. Item condition: 9 Shows signs of use, but very clean. The only drawback is the parallax and lack of precise framing that is built into every rangefinder camera. Nikon S2 Black Dial and Nikkor 5cm f1.4 Lens. The focus wheel takes a little getting used to, but I find I quickly (few minutes) adapt to it. Id like to get a good short tele for my Nikon SP to use for people (face) shots. But never having used an M-series Leica, I can't tell you how those two compare from a operating point of view. Amazing CLA Nikon S3 Rangefinder Black w/ S-36 Motor Drive Press. I find my S2 is a lot easier to use than a screwmount Leica because it combines the rangefinder and viewfinder. (Adding to this is the fact that Nikon made fewer SPs than S2s.) The SP has a more modern operation, but it's more costly because that's the model everyone chases. The S2 is probably the best bargain in Nikon rangefinders from a usability vs price standpoint. I'd be particularly keen to hear your thoughts on using the focusing wheel and the performance of the lens above (samples are always good!).Īlso, if you own an S2 and something else a little pros/cons thing would be great. Before I buy though I'd like to hear what you users actually make of it. Hi folks, I'm looking at a kit for an S2 and 5cm f1.4 on ebay.
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