Nikkor 105/2.5 AIS - any fav portraits?

[Julian Tanase]

I just revived my interest in portraits recently, which is funny because I was never partial to this sort of photography. Of course, I had my fair share of portraits, but these were taken randomly. Nothing wrong with the genre, but not my cup of tea really, until now that is.

I was challenged by my daughter, who at almost 14 yrs now is a keen beginner in film photography; she loves it and wants to pursue it further. What can I say other than encourage her ... and keep feeding her film .

Anyways, I dusted my 105/2.5 and put it to work, again. Last time I have used this lens was over 10 yrs ago. Missed it rarely, for I had the ubiquitous 135/2.8 as a tele when I needed it, and the regular primes of 50. As wide lens go, the 28/2.8 saw those needs well covered.

This photograph here is of my daughter, and it was taken with this 105/2.5 (used here as a mid-tele), on Ilford HP5+ 400. While it does not show the full benefits of a portrait lens, I like it.

What is your fav portrait taken with this type of lens, if any? I am just curious.

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[Pete Askew]

What an arresting portrait. I like it very much.

I’d have to dig one out and I am certain I have one as this was my favourite lens for many years and the one I bought at the same time as my first Nikon body, a Nikon FE back in the early 80s. I still have them both.

 

[Julian Tanase]

Thank you, Pete!

 

[Tony Warren]

I had one of these, Julian, and a very sharp lens but, like Pete, I will have to hunt to find an example. I don't know whether it was a similar design, but the 105 for the Mamiya C33 I used for many years was a fovourite for portraits. Will see if I can dig something out on both.

 

[Tony Warren]

I had one of these, Julian, and a very sharp lens but, like Pete, I will have to hunt to find an example. I don't know whether it was a similar design, but the 105 for the Mamiya C33 I used for many years was a fovourite for portraits. Will see if I can dig something out on both.

Dug out this one, taken some 40 years ago of my elder daughter. I had a Nikkormat then and a 105/2.5. They have such a knowing look at that age don't they?

 

[Julian Tanase]

Dug out this one, taken some 40 years ago of my elder daughter. I had a Nikkormat then and a 105/2.5. They have such a knowing look at that age don't they?

Very very nice photograph, well made, Tony. Nikkormat and 105/2.5, great combination !

 

[Tony Warren]

Dug out this one, taken some 40 years ago of my elder daughter. I had a Nikkormat then and a 105/2.5. They have such a knowing look at that age don't they?

Found an example from my Mamiya 105 - not exactly a portrait but close. My younger daughter who went on to become a professional dancer.

 

[Julian Tanase]

Tony, that is a very good and beautiful photograph!!

 

[Gary R. Smith]

because I was never partial to this sort of photography.

I never was either and back in the day I only had a 50/1.8 so you won't get any portraits from me Julian. That shot of your daughter is great!

Found an example from my Mamiya 105

That shot is amazing Tony! I love the back lighting of her hair in motion!

 

[Tony Warren]

Tony, that is a very good and beautiful photograph!!

Thanks Julian.

 

[Pete Askew]

Both Damn fine images, Tony. The expressions in both your and Julian’s portraits are spookily similar! How do they do that?!

 

[Tony Warren]

I think it is a female thing Pete and they clearly develop it early
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