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sir pball

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9. "PC-Nikkor" is perspective control, but "Nikkor P - C" is...

Reply to usonian (Reply #8)

Sun Jun 28, 2026, 09:11 PM

8 hrs ago

…Penta - Coated. The earliest 55 Micros had the most basic single coating, the second generation had a more sophisticated multicoating. I have both, but sadly my P - C isn't AI so I can only use it on my Nikkormat. I have pondered seeing if I can switch the AI aperture ring from the P to the P - C but taking apart a lens seems like a REALLY bad idea for an amateur.

On a side note, I do actually have a PC-Nikkor 35mm/2,8…it's very finicky.

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I shared this elsewhere and someone asked me where my portrait lens was... sir pball Friday #1

Real nice bodies/lenses/flashes! The 105 f/2.5 should be fun! Way to go sir pball. George McGovern Saturday #3

It's one of the best ways to shoot portraits, period. sir pball Saturday #5

Wow, my dear sir pball! That's quite a collection. CaliforniaPeggy Saturday #2

Samsung Galaxy S23 lol sir pball Saturday #6

I enjoy your post. There's always something to learn. usonian Saturday #4

Penta and Hexa, duh. Been a Nikon geek for like 40 years :D sir pball Saturday #7

No lookup, I'd venture perspective control, but that's only for wide angles. usonian Yesterday #8

"PC-Nikkor" is perspective control, but "Nikkor P - C" is... sir pball 8 hrs ago #9

I never heard of penta-coating, ever. usonian 4 hrs ago #10