On Tue, 7 Jul 1998 18:14:08 +0200, "Eirik T. Bøe"
>I am about to buy me the above mentioned perspective correction lens. The
>main purpose for buying this lens is, obviesly, to take pictures og
>architecture and interiores. Are there any one with experience with this
>lens that could share their experiences with me?
I have used the older 28mm f4 Nikkor quite a bit, and the newer
one some... (you may find some useful info about these in my
Nikkor evaluation list, on my web page under "I babble").
>I also want information about whice filters would be sutiable for artificial
>light and daylight; buildings/architecture.
The width of the 28 precludes the use of the polarizer for most
architecture work including sky across the frame (the sky will look
very uneven). A UV filter (for protection), slight warming and
cooling filters for exteriors, an 80C for tungsten interiors
(I prefer not too neutral-correct tungsten - it then looks too
"cold"), an FLD for mixed flourescent and daylight, and a cc30M
for flourescent interiors are useful filters. Select ones with
the thinnest possible rims, or vignette can happen (I remount
colors that come in thick rims into thinner rims - or drop a
cut-out gel behind the UV filter). For the same reason, do not use
a shade (use your hand, when necessary). BTW, the F3 is the
only Nikon body that meters fairly well with the lens shifted, and
the lack of linear distortion in its viewfinder (and its framing
accuracy) makes architectural work easier. I recommend the use
of the "E" grid screen, also.
>I want to buy a combination filter UV/polarization, are this filters any
>good, and do i need a special filter for wide angel lens?
See above...
>The wide angel lens q. also goes for a nikkor 20mm/ 2.8 I am about to buy.
See above... (it can be useful to use a step-up ring and larger-sized
filters with wide-angles).
>I also have a couple of q. about the 20 mm.
>Do any one know if there are any differences between the 20 mm f/2.8 AF and
>the manual?
No - but the manual version feels nicer.
>Wiche would be the best buy:
>18 mm, new 20 mm, older 20 mm.
18mm f3.5 used, 20mm f2.8 new or used - avoid any other version of
the 20 except the earliest 72mm-filter version... (BTW, the 18 and 20
have virtually the same coverage, the specs notwithstanding... and,
for interiors, you often want a lens that is REALLY wide. I recommend
the 15mm f5.6 for this [it is useful for exteriors also] - it has
very low linear distortion, and it is sharp to the corners).
>I want to mail order the equipment from B&W, after what i understand of
>these pages, that would rather sound and safe?
>
>Do they always/sometimes/rare have grey marked priced products?
They are a good dealer - and they usually have lower-priced
grey-market goods in stock (the Nikon-US warranty would be awkward for
you to use anyway...).