I got my 40/2 Ultron today and found that the CPU is no longer working - though it was certainly when I was using it earlier in the day before I purchased it.
So I need to take it back and either get a refund or have them repair it.
Ended up getting a refund as they refused to try to get it fixed - only my camera had any issues is seemed, though my D800 works fine with every other AI-P lens I have.
I'll have to pick up another 40/2 some other time . . .
jhinkey wrote:
Ended up getting a refund as they refused to try to get it fixed - only my camera had any issues is seemed, though my D800 works fine with every other AI-P lens I have.
I'll have to pick up another 40/2 some other time . . .
Or you could just remove the CPU and use it as an AI-S lens. I've done this with my 40/2, as well as my ZF.2 35/1.4 and 50/1.4 since they all give completely f*cked up apertures stopped down. If I chose f/2.8 i got like f/2.2 and overexposure. Only wide open and ~f/5.6 or lower gave the real aperture that was chosen.
Makten wrote:
Or you could just remove the CPU and use it as an AI-S lens. I've done this with my 40/2, as well as my ZF.2 35/1.4 and 50/1.4 since they all give completely f*cked up apertures stopped down. If I chose f/2.8 i got like f/2.2 and overexposure. Only wide open and ~f/5.6 or lower gave the real aperture that was chosen.
Yeah - thought about that, but it's so hit or miss with it working - I might as well just buy a new one for $100 more and have a warranty . . . . . The only great thing about this lens is that it seems to be excellent for centering and sharpness - I can only hope a brand new one will be too . . .
Makten wrote: since they all give completely f*cked up apertures stopped down. If I chose f/2.8 i got like f/2.2 and overexposure. Only wide open and ~f/5.6 or lower gave the real aperture that was chosen.
Try changing aperture stops on your camera (if it has this option) to 1/2 or even 1 full stop instead of 1/3 default (on Nikons) This may help to achieve more realistic f values.
Trying to keep this thread going, here's some tight shots using the 180/4 APO.
Is it sharp up close? It seems to be very sharp - at least sharp enough for me for some tight candids hand held with on-board flash. Of course the DOF is very very thin at f/4, 180mm, and 1.5 meters distance . . . .
Way better than I could ever get with my 200/4 AIS . . .
Have not had a chance to use my 90/3.5 CV nor 180/4 CV lately, but I did drag them up into the mountains yesterday. I would like to keep this thread going!
