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p.41 #1Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
BrandonSi wrote:
Looks like the list of happy TAP owners is getting longer. Congratulations !I don't understand why more people aren't freaking out over how awesome this thing is.. This a massive leap in functionality for a7(r)ii owners. Does the president know? Someone should probably tell him.. :P 
LMAO. My personal concern...if I buy the TAP ( whenever it becomes available to USA again) I'll buy lenses I wouldn't have purchased otherwise.
LBJ2 wrote
skinsey wrote
Got my TAP out of the mail box early this morning.. updated the firmware to v4 and am loving that all my legacy glass now auto focuses.. Completely AMAZING.LMAO. My personal concern...if I buy the TAP ( whenever it becomes available to USA again) I'll buy lenses I wouldn't have purchased otherwise.
Sep 09, 2016 at 05:58 PM
p.41 #2Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
LBJ2 wrote:
Looks like the list of happy TAP owners is getting longer. Congratulations !I don't understand why more people aren't freaking out over how awesome this thing is.. This a massive leap in functionality for a7(r)ii owners. Does the president know? Someone should probably tell him.. :P LMAO. My personal concern...if I buy the TAP ( whenever it becomes available to USA again) I'll buy lenses I wouldn't have purchased otherwise.
Some manual lenses out there can be had and are simply an incredible value if you shop them.
The only downside I see for me is missing exif.
It would be nice to have a simple thumb wheel FL dial on the version II of the adapter with an option to match the Aperture of the camera to the lens.
Actually why not have a menu option to report the manual IBIS setting to exif.
That would be simple.
Also add a usb port.
BrandonSi wrote
LBJ2 wrote
skinsey wrote
Got my TAP out of the mail box early this morning.. updated the firmware to v4 and am loving that all my legacy glass now auto focuses.. Completely AMAZING.Some manual lenses out there can be had and are simply an incredible value if you shop them.
The only downside I see for me is missing exif.
It would be nice to have a simple thumb wheel FL dial on the version II of the adapter with an option to match the Aperture of the camera to the lens.
Actually why not have a menu option to report the manual IBIS setting to exif.
That would be simple.
Also add a usb port.
Sep 09, 2016 at 06:12 PM
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That's exactly it. I can AF these lenses now when I need the speed . I had a lot if these with my M8 system years ago. I live some of this glass
LBJ2 wrote:
BrandonSi wrote
LBJ2 wrote
skinsey wrote
Got my TAP out of the mail box early this morning.. updated the firmware to v4 and am loving that all my legacy glass now auto focuses.. Completely AMAZING.Sep 09, 2016 at 06:18 PM
p.41 #4Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
GMPhotography wrote:
That's exactly it. I can AF these lenses now when I need the speed . I had a lot if these with my M8 system years ago. I live some of this glass
Looks like the list of happy TAP owners is getting longer. Congratulations !I don't understand why more people aren't freaking out over how awesome this thing is.. This a massive leap in functionality for a7(r)ii owners. Does the president know? Someone should probably tell him.. :P LMAO. My personal concern...if I buy the TAP ( whenever it becomes available to USA again) I'll buy lenses I wouldn't have purchased otherwise.
TAP preordered. Next large USA shipment due Friday Sept 16th ( I have friends in low places )
Next up for me is to identify one or two top-shelf lenses for use with the TAP and A7r2. I am partial to fast lenses that are wide-open warriors. My current legacy MF collection include : Contax G 28, 45 and 90 and the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL-II N Manual Focus Lens for Nikon all used on the A7rII with manual adapter.
Any advice on special glass for the TAP/A7rII would be appreciated.
That's exactly it. I can AF these lenses now when I need the speed . I had a lot if these with my M8 system years ago. I live some of this glass
LBJ2 wrote
BrandonSi wrote
LBJ2 wrote
skinsey wrote
Got my TAP out of the mail box early this morning.. updated the firmware to v4 and am loving that all my legacy glass now auto focuses.. Completely AMAZING.TAP preordered. Next large USA shipment due Friday Sept 16th ( I have friends in low places )
Next up for me is to identify one or two top-shelf lenses for use with the TAP and A7r2. I am partial to fast lenses that are wide-open warriors. My current legacy MF collection include : Contax G 28, 45 and 90 and the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL-II N Manual Focus Lens for Nikon all used on the A7rII with manual adapter.
Any advice on special glass for the TAP/A7rII would be appreciated.
Sep 09, 2016 at 07:25 PM
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I also welcome ideas on special glass and whether the TAP is causing people to rethink lens setups. Some have already commented on this.
This is a dream come true, because I can bring a film body and a A7RII, together with one set of lenses.
After taking almost 9,000 digital photos on vacation this summer, my family again said they preferred the slides for the clarity they bring to our 8 foot screen.
This is a dream come true, because I can bring a film body and a A7RII, together with one set of lenses.
After taking almost 9,000 digital photos on vacation this summer, my family again said they preferred the slides for the clarity they bring to our 8 foot screen.
Sep 09, 2016 at 07:59 PM
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inglis wrote:
I also welcome ideas on special glass and whether the TAP is causing people to rethink lens setups. Some have already commented on this.
This is a dream come true, because I can bring a film body and a A7RII, together with one set of lenses.
After taking almost 9,000 digital photos on vacation this summer, my family again said they preferred the slides for the clarity they bring to our 8 foot screen.
I'm using these and really like the results with TAP:
CV 15/4.5 III, CY 35-70/3.4, ZM 35/1.4, ZM 50/1.5C, Leica 90/2.5. (It also works well with some pre-focusing with my CY 100-300mm)
I also welcome ideas on special glass and whether the TAP is causing people to rethink lens setups. Some have already commented on this.
This is a dream come true, because I can bring a film body and a A7RII, together with one set of lenses.
After taking almost 9,000 digital photos on vacation this summer, my family again said they preferred the slides for the clarity they bring to our 8 foot screen.
I'm using these and really like the results with TAP:
CV 15/4.5 III, CY 35-70/3.4, ZM 35/1.4, ZM 50/1.5C, Leica 90/2.5. (It also works well with some pre-focusing with my CY 100-300mm)
Sep 09, 2016 at 08:02 PM
p.41 #7Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
inglis wrote:
I also welcome ideas on special glass and whether the TAP is causing people to rethink lens setups. Some have already commented on this.
This is a dream come true, because I can bring a film body and a A7RII, together with one set of lenses.
After taking almost 9,000 digital photos on vacation this summer, my family again said they preferred the slides for the clarity they bring to our 8 foot screen.
Bingo.
Of course M42 lenses or adaptalls are the most versatile.
IMO Contax CY are some of the best as a group, although the 25mm lens is nothing to write home about.
The other older SLR lenses that are very good as a group are the Canon FD L lenses. The best are as good as anything out there, although a lot of the lesser lenses have a ton of CA.
I have the Canon FD 17mm F4 that is sharp in the corners at F8 so not bad.
I will post a list of my good cheapish lenses if you are interested.
I also welcome ideas on special glass and whether the TAP is causing people to rethink lens setups. Some have already commented on this.
This is a dream come true, because I can bring a film body and a A7RII, together with one set of lenses.
After taking almost 9,000 digital photos on vacation this summer, my family again said they preferred the slides for the clarity they bring to our 8 foot screen.
Bingo.
Of course M42 lenses or adaptalls are the most versatile.
IMO Contax CY are some of the best as a group, although the 25mm lens is nothing to write home about.
The other older SLR lenses that are very good as a group are the Canon FD L lenses. The best are as good as anything out there, although a lot of the lesser lenses have a ton of CA.
I have the Canon FD 17mm F4 that is sharp in the corners at F8 so not bad.
I will post a list of my good cheapish lenses if you are interested.
Sep 09, 2016 at 08:06 PM
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I'm waffling back and forth between the following.. In order of waffle-ness
Nokton 35 1.2
Ultron 21 1.8
Nokton 40 1.4
Biogon C 35 2.8
CY 35mm 1.4
CY 85mm 1.4
I'm probably going to add the CY 100-300 to that list, but I'm waiting on my FD and MD adapters to get here to test out some glass I already have in that range.
I'm also thinking of selling my CY Yashica ML 50 collection, though I may do it on ebay.. I don't think there'd be too much interest here. Works great with the TAP, but need funds for the aforementioned waffling. Even considering selling that a7s since it can't use the TAP.. :\
Nokton 35 1.2
Ultron 21 1.8
Nokton 40 1.4
Biogon C 35 2.8
CY 35mm 1.4
CY 85mm 1.4
I'm probably going to add the CY 100-300 to that list, but I'm waiting on my FD and MD adapters to get here to test out some glass I already have in that range.
I'm also thinking of selling my CY Yashica ML 50 collection, though I may do it on ebay.. I don't think there'd be too much interest here. Works great with the TAP, but need funds for the aforementioned waffling. Even considering selling that a7s since it can't use the TAP.. :\
Sep 09, 2016 at 08:27 PM
p.41 #9Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
BrandonSi wrote:
I'm waffling back and forth between the following.. In order of waffle-ness
Nokton 35 1.2
Ultron 21 1.8
Nokton 40 1.4
Biogon C 35 2.8
CY 35mm 1.4
CY 85mm 1.4
I'm probably going to add the CY 100-300 to that list, but I'm waiting on my FD and MD adapters to get here to test out some glass I already have in that range.
I'm also thinking of selling my CY Yashica ML 50 collection, though I may do it on ebay.. I don't think there'd be too much interest here. Works great with the TAP, but need funds for the aforementioned waffling. Even considering selling that...Show more →
I am also interested in the 35mm F1.2.
Tried the Nokton 40mm F1.4 and it is very nice. Mine was slightly dcentered so I returned it. I have a Hexanon 40mm F1.8 ($35) and a Canon STM 40mm F2.8, and a Mir 37mm F2.8 and Mir 35mm F2 so too much duplication in that area.
Think I will eventually end up with the CV 35mm F1.2 or Nikon 35mm F1.4 for a fast 35.
I would like a fast 24mm which will probably be a Rokinon.
I had a Contax CY 85mm F1.4 > Superb.
I'm waffling back and forth between the following.. In order of waffle-ness
Nokton 35 1.2
Ultron 21 1.8
Nokton 40 1.4
Biogon C 35 2.8
CY 35mm 1.4
CY 85mm 1.4
I'm probably going to add the CY 100-300 to that list, but I'm waiting on my FD and MD adapters to get here to test out some glass I already have in that range.
I'm also thinking of selling my CY Yashica ML 50 collection, though I may do it on ebay.. I don't think there'd be too much interest here. Works great with the TAP, but need funds for the aforementioned waffling. Even considering selling that...Show more →
I am also interested in the 35mm F1.2.
Tried the Nokton 40mm F1.4 and it is very nice. Mine was slightly dcentered so I returned it. I have a Hexanon 40mm F1.8 ($35) and a Canon STM 40mm F2.8, and a Mir 37mm F2.8 and Mir 35mm F2 so too much duplication in that area.
Think I will eventually end up with the CV 35mm F1.2 or Nikon 35mm F1.4 for a fast 35.
I would like a fast 24mm which will probably be a Rokinon.
I had a Contax CY 85mm F1.4 > Superb.
Sep 09, 2016 at 08:37 PM
p.41 #10Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
tammons wrote:
Nokton 35 1.2
Ultron 21 1.8
Nokton 40 1.4
Biogon C 35 2.8
CY 35mm 1.4
CY 85mm 1.4
I'm probably going to add the CY 100-300 to that list, but I'm waiting on my FD and MD adapters to get here to test out some glass I already have in that range.
I'm also thinking of selling my CY Yashica ML 50 collection, though I may do it on ebay.. I don't think there'd be too much interest here. Works great with the TAP, but need funds for the aforementioned waffling. Even considering selling that a7s since it can't use the TAP.. :\I am also interested in the 35mm F1.2.
Tried the Nokton 40mm F1.4 and it is very nice. Mine was slightly dcentered so I returned it. I have a Hexanon 40mm F1.8 ($35) and a Canon STM 40mm F2.8, and a Mir 37mm F2.8 and Mir 35mm F2 so too much duplication in that area.
Think I will eventually end up with the CV 35mm F1.2 or Nikon 35mm F1.4 for a fast 35.
I would like a fast 24mm which will probably be a Rokinon.
I had a Contax CY 85mm F1.4 > Superb.
Good to hear you liked the CY 85 1.4! I've got the Batis 85, and the Zony 35 1.4, so still duplication but at least a bit more interesting looks on the manual glass. I had the CV 35 1.2 (as well as the 40 1.4) when I was shooting with my M-E, and I really liked them both.. other than the weight of the 35 1.2. I was actually just reviewing photos of the CV 35.. it's pretty nice even wide open, but stopped down to 2.8+ it's super sharp.
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BrandonSi wrote
I'm waffling back and forth between the following.. In order of waffle-nessNokton 35 1.2
Ultron 21 1.8
Nokton 40 1.4
Biogon C 35 2.8
CY 35mm 1.4
CY 85mm 1.4
I'm probably going to add the CY 100-300 to that list, but I'm waiting on my FD and MD adapters to get here to test out some glass I already have in that range.
I'm also thinking of selling my CY Yashica ML 50 collection, though I may do it on ebay.. I don't think there'd be too much interest here. Works great with the TAP, but need funds for the aforementioned waffling. Even considering selling that a7s since it can't use the TAP.. :\
Tried the Nokton 40mm F1.4 and it is very nice. Mine was slightly dcentered so I returned it. I have a Hexanon 40mm F1.8 ($35) and a Canon STM 40mm F2.8, and a Mir 37mm F2.8 and Mir 35mm F2 so too much duplication in that area.
Think I will eventually end up with the CV 35mm F1.2 or Nikon 35mm F1.4 for a fast 35.
I would like a fast 24mm which will probably be a Rokinon.
I had a Contax CY 85mm F1.4 > Superb.
Good to hear you liked the CY 85 1.4! I've got the Batis 85, and the Zony 35 1.4, so still duplication but at least a bit more interesting looks on the manual glass. I had the CV 35 1.2 (as well as the 40 1.4) when I was shooting with my M-E, and I really liked them both.. other than the weight of the 35 1.2. I was actually just reviewing photos of the CV 35.. it's pretty nice even wide open, but stopped down to 2.8+ it's super sharp.
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Sep 09, 2016 at 09:10 PM
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Here is the ZM 35/1.4 ZM focusing in the darkness with TAP. ISO 20,000
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Sep 09, 2016 at 09:10 PM
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Got that look from the wife. 
Leica 90/2.5
Leica 90/2.5
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Sep 09, 2016 at 09:14 PM
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Seen that look before. Is that given out at wifehood classes or what. 
That's a clear you get the couch I get the Manolo's Blahniks
That's a clear you get the couch I get the Manolo's Blahniks
Sep 09, 2016 at 09:17 PM
p.41 #14Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
GMPhotography wrote:
Seen that look before. Is that given out at wifehood classes or what.
That's a clear you get the couch I get the Manolo's Blahniks
It's nice to be able to post pictures of her here. She will never find out!
Seen that look before. Is that given out at wifehood classes or what.
That's a clear you get the couch I get the Manolo's Blahniks
It's nice to be able to post pictures of her here. She will never find out!
Sep 09, 2016 at 09:26 PM
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inglis wrote:
I also welcome ideas on special glass and whether the TAP is causing people to rethink lens setups. Some have already commented on this.
This is a dream come true, because I can bring a film body and a A7RII, together with one set of lenses.
After taking almost 9,000 digital photos on vacation this summer, my family again said they preferred the slides for the clarity they bring to our 8 foot screen.
Because their short flange distance made it impossible to adapt them to DSLRS, Konica Hexanon AR lenses have never received the love they deserve. 28/1.8, 35/2, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 57/1.2, 85/1.8, and 135/3.2 are all worth a look.
I also welcome ideas on special glass and whether the TAP is causing people to rethink lens setups. Some have already commented on this.
This is a dream come true, because I can bring a film body and a A7RII, together with one set of lenses.
After taking almost 9,000 digital photos on vacation this summer, my family again said they preferred the slides for the clarity they bring to our 8 foot screen.
Because their short flange distance made it impossible to adapt them to DSLRS, Konica Hexanon AR lenses have never received the love they deserve. 28/1.8, 35/2, 40/1.8, 50/1.7, 57/1.2, 85/1.8, and 135/3.2 are all worth a look.
Sep 09, 2016 at 09:33 PM
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I'm using with an nFD 35 f/2, M-Hexanon 50 F/2, a 90 Elmarit-m, and an ApoLanthar 180 - all are greatly enhanced by the TAP - in fact with the ApoLanthar on birds at the local lake this morning, I lifted my critical in-focus percentage probably from 10% to 80-90% - its brilliant!
However, I should also confess to a bit of ZM Distagon 35 envy...
Australian Coot
Family group - focused on the second duckling in from mum and its nailed
Pukeko - focused on the head
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However, I should also confess to a bit of ZM Distagon 35 envy...
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Pukeko - focused on the head
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Sep 09, 2016 at 10:13 PM
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My 11-year-old took these pictures. One of them was in very challenging light.
All using TAP. (My wife and I)
All using TAP. (My wife and I)
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Sep 09, 2016 at 10:24 PM
p.41 #18Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Hey guys,
I hope you enjoyed the latest v4 firmware release.
Just to let you know that we are going to exhibit in Photokina in Cologne soon. Come over to chat if you are interested!
Hall: 4.1
Booth: G-031
Techart PRO
I hope you enjoyed the latest v4 firmware release.
Just to let you know that we are going to exhibit in Photokina in Cologne soon. Come over to chat if you are interested!
Hall: 4.1
Booth: G-031
Techart PRO
Sep 09, 2016 at 11:42 PM
p.41 #19Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
Many thanks techartpro. Great release. Good job.
K-H.
K-H.
Sep 09, 2016 at 11:52 PM
p.41 #20Techart PRO AF adapter now In Stock!
So where's everyone buying this from in North America? None of the reputable stores have it in stock. Resort to eBay sellers from HK & China?
Sep 10, 2016 at 12:18 AM