Jul 10, 2005 · I use both F1 & F2. Here's a quick snap of the differences: In general the F2 is more refined with better quality knobs, levers and parts although the rest is the same (the …

Dec 5, 2002 · a nikon n80, or canon elan 7, either of which with a 50/1.4 is a great "starter kit" (and the body and lens combined cost less than a lieca f2.0 lens by itself).

May 29, 2012 · The f1 is simply more of everything - more intense, more stubborn, more affectionate, more easily distracted, harder player, etc. You can leave your kitten/cat at home …

Sep 30, 2004 · The nice thing is then that subject 'pop-out' of the background a little better. Again in practice at f1.7 vs f2.0 the difference is likely to be small. The 50mm f1.7 A lens is said to be …

Sep 18, 2004 · The f1 and f2 also use the p rail clamp. The f1 and f2 are black, the earlier f's had some chrome. The f1 and f2 use a rotating dial for the swing/tile "two-point focus" calculator, …

Nov 17, 2021 · I find the 5cm F1.5 Sonnars to be better than their F2 counterparts. The optics evolved, the four major categories would be . pre-war 5cm F1.5 and F2; Wartime 5cm F1.5 …

Mar 26, 2013 · Now that I have an F1 (Amaury), I thought I'd do a mini compare/contrast vs my F2 (Shango). Both are males and I thought I'd share my observations based on about 12 weeks …

Mar 14, 2003 · I use a 35-70mm f2.8 AFD lens and I used a 35mm f2.0 AF lens for three years before. The 35mm AF prime was slightly better than the 35-70 AFD in sharpness and …

May 7, 2004 · There is a mechanical F1 which compares to the Nikon F2. There is an electronic F1 which compares to the F3. I have an F1 which I love and also an F2 which I also love. I …

Jan 12, 2017 · <p>AIs for sure. Although the 50mm f2 AI is a real sleeper, it's the old Nikkor-HC and better than the f1.8 AI & Ais versions.<br> I agree with comments about the 50mm f1.2 …