That was an amazing range. No need for a second lens, nor camera. Great Lens!
Thanks usonian.

It did everything very well, And I have a trove of great photos. So much so that I skipped the DSLR generation entirely. Until mirrorless, and give or take stop-down metering, or separate metering, the old F non-AI lenses work fabulously with the FTZ adapter.

One or more of the examples does just that.

The lack of AI groove prevented them from being used on DSLR's.

I had no problem with the Nikkormat "Let's do the twist" to identify the f number.

For a while, I used only a separate light meter with all cameras, and since I went through a few, it was a consistent experience. And built-in light meters on the F2 and Hasselblad were way clunky anyway, so I did without them.

When I got the repair estimate for the F2, I got a used FM for less money, the last F model that takes the old lenses. The AI pin flips up to accomodate them.

And the mirrorless cameras make superb, very expensive light meters! Though I use others.

Thanks for the comments and great photos. Clouds are rare in central CA in the summer, so I get to sleep in ( or try to)

I have the #13 (old) f8 and just love the "defocused image" bokeh.

I had a service buddy who worked part time in a camera store. Danger, Will Robinson!

And I lucked onto a 500mm f/5. A rare bird. As noted above, I used the Coolpix for many years, with twice the reach, so it got litle use.

But I replaced the F2 so it's back in use. I don't use it on digital due to concern about dust. It audibly blows air from the interior as you focus.