Multicoated, Single Coated, Uncoated, + dSLR ?

[hankosaurus]

Greetings, Folks.

I would like to open a discussion about the use of older optics in front of modern digital sensors. The reason is that I am reading conflicting information in this respect, and I would like this issue subjected to the critical thinking of the esteemed Membership here at ShutterFreeze who may have experience in this respect.

More than a few have said that digital sensors are reflective, and as such, they require optics that have improved anti-reflective coatings. Some have said that superior coatings designed to address this issue are a key ingredient it what it is that constitutes so called "digital lenses."

Recently, I read a thread on nikonians.org wherein a gentleman said that he did not recommend Nikon's series E lenses for digital sensors because they were "only single coated."

Are you using older lenses with single coatings or with no coatings with your dSLR? Are you pleased with their technical performance? Do you have problems with flare or internal reflections which are leading you towards upgrading to only so-called "digital" lenses?

I am particularly interested inasmuch as I intend to use a lot of old Nikon and other F mount manual focusing glass on a D700. So far, I am not seeing the problem. One of my lenses is a 50mm f1.8 Series E, of the sort that the nikonians.org gent "does not recommend." It seems to have no problem whatsoever, as far as I can tell. What am I missing in this analysis? The pictures look good to me.

Are there special limitations or precautions one should consider when one is using old glass on new digi bodies?

Thanks for reading this, and for the courtesy of your response.

Happy day.


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Henry
A Certified Dinosaur
Nikons F, F2, D700, Leica M3, Kiev 4a

Isn't it amazing how all those wee little dots get together and make us believe we are seeing actual stuff?!