I have, after many years of trying, been lent a UV Nikkor, 105mmf/4.5 (thank you JMC!) ,and have shot images to directly compare with an elderly 105mm El Nikkor. The results shown here, are straight from the camera - no editing at all.
Technical specs: Nikon D300 full spectrum conversion, 400 ISO. Baader U filter. 2 x full spectrum converted Metz flash guns. All images at f/8
The UV Nikkor is the left hand image, the El Nikkor on the right.
There is little difference between them, maybe a half stop density difference, and slight colour shift. The UV Nikkor is definitely sharper when viewed at high magnification. I have read, been told, and indeed written, that the UV Nikkor is 2 - 3 stops effectively faster than an El Nikkor. Are these results surprising to members, or as expected?
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