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p.2 #1 · Contax 135mm Sonnar T*

One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that this lens is very easy to use. Focus snaps in more cleanly than some of the other C/Y's. I wouldn't go so far as to call it an ideal macro lens but it's pretty good on close up shots that require a little more distance but not a full macro. Bokeh is kind of funky in the first shot here but ok in the second.

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 135 mm f/2.8 1/800 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 135 mm f/2.8 1/3200 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

Feb 22, 2010 at 05:07 AM

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p.2 #2 · Contax 135mm Sonnar T*

Ok, here are two from my ZA 135 1.8 on 1ds3:

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Feb 22, 2010 at 05:28 AM

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p.2 #3 · Contax 135mm Sonnar T*

Wayne,

Those shots are making me drool. Great work, but also, obviously, an exceptional lens.

How do you use a ZA on EOS? Aren't they AF lenses?

Anyway, please post more pics with this setup. I have been considering a Contax 100/2 or maybe 135/2, but this looks like another solid option.

Mar 06, 2010 at 08:15 PM

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p.2 #4 · Contax 135mm Sonnar T*

Wayne, those shots are great, esp. #2. 3D to me.

Mar 06, 2010 at 08:43 PM

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p.2 #5 · Contax 135mm Sonnar T*

I think Wayne can only shoot wide open with the ZA. Beautiful shots, Wayne. Do you use it with tube?

Mar 07, 2010 at 12:33 AM

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p.2 #6 · Contax 135mm Sonnar T*

Thanks guys! Yes, it is a great lens. The lens has a manual focus ring which is very nice, has a slight bit of play in it though. I replaced the mount plate with a modified nikon-eos adapter which I redrilled to work with the ZA mounting holes. Aperture control is rudimentary by moving piece of cardboard/paper wedged against aperture ring post on inside of lens. I usually shoot it wide open or at ~f2.2.
Yes, I think the 2nd one was shot with a tube. I'll try to post some more soon.

Mar 07, 2010 at 01:54 AM

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