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Can anyone recommend a C/Y Contax to M adapter that works well on the Techart PRO?
Sep 12, 2016 at 02:53 PM
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photomadnz wrote:
Can anyone recommend a C/Y Contax to M adapter that works well on the Techart PRO?
This is the one I have and it fits perfectly:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leicaist-Contax-CY-Lens-to-Leica-M-LM-Mount-Adapter-for-M9-with-TECHART-LM-EA7-/252513853672?hash=item3acaffa0e8
Apparently it's the same one TechArt Pro sells on their site for more $$.
Can anyone recommend a C/Y Contax to M adapter that works well on the Techart PRO?
This is the one I have and it fits perfectly:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leicaist-Contax-CY-Lens-to-Leica-M-LM-Mount-Adapter-for-M9-with-TECHART-LM-EA7-/252513853672?hash=item3acaffa0e8
Apparently it's the same one TechArt Pro sells on their site for more $$.
Sep 12, 2016 at 03:18 PM
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A bit off subject, but has anyone compared the CY 35 1.4 to the Pentax 31 limited? My RX1 sommar and CY 35 1.4 have been my favorite to date, but maybe the lighter Pentax would be easier on the adapter. IQ wise, I know it's got some glow WO, but on FM here some time ago I read a big 35 thread with the RX1 and 31 limited coming out very well. Just wondering how it does compared to the CY though. Mostly for environmental portraits, urban/industrial, some hiking/landscape and dogs. So WO is important, and stopped down wondering how sharp we get in the outer 1/3 of the frame. Also, does it handle highlight and shadow detail well?
Sep 12, 2016 at 04:20 PM
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photomadnz wrote:
Can anyone recommend a C/Y Contax to M adapter that works well on the Techart PRO?
my fotodiox works fine.
Can anyone recommend a C/Y Contax to M adapter that works well on the Techart PRO?
my fotodiox works fine.
Sep 12, 2016 at 04:29 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
This is the one I have and it fits perfectly:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leicaist-Contax-CY-Lens-to-Leica-M-LM-Mount-Adapter-for-M9-with-TECHART-LM-EA7-/252513853672?hash=item3acaffa0e8
Apparently it's the same one TechArt Pro sells on their site for more $$.
Cheers! Will check it out...
photomadnz wrote
Can anyone recommend a C/Y Contax to M adapter that works well on the Techart PRO?http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leicaist-Contax-CY-Lens-to-Leica-M-LM-Mount-Adapter-for-M9-with-TECHART-LM-EA7-/252513853672?hash=item3acaffa0e8
Apparently it's the same one TechArt Pro sells on their site for more $$.
Cheers! Will check it out...
Sep 12, 2016 at 05:03 PM
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Just got the Techart adapter today but still waiting for A7II to come to test. Did try it on the A7R and A7S for heck of it and of course, doesnt really work well. Was curious anyways 
Is there a EOS to M adapter that will work with the Techart? I ordered the fotodiox one but apparently the bottom of it is too wide where it doesnt fit flat on the adapter for you to turn it. I have a Rokkor 58/1.2 EF converted and would be cool to use it with the Techart if thers an adapter that will work.
Is there a EOS to M adapter that will work with the Techart? I ordered the fotodiox one but apparently the bottom of it is too wide where it doesnt fit flat on the adapter for you to turn it. I have a Rokkor 58/1.2 EF converted and would be cool to use it with the Techart if thers an adapter that will work.
Sep 12, 2016 at 05:31 PM
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Yes, there is a EOS to LM adapter.
teh_rebel wrote:
Just got the Techart adapter today but still waiting for A7II to come to test. Did try it on the A7R and A7S for heck of it and of course, doesnt really work well. Was curious anyways
Is there a EOS to M adapter that will work with the Techart? I ordered the fotodiox one but apparently the bottom of it is too wide where it doesnt fit flat on the adapter for you to turn it. I have a Rokkor 58/1.2 EF converted and would be cool to use it with the Techart if thers an adapter that will...Show more →
teh_rebel wrote:
Just got the Techart adapter today but still waiting for A7II to come to test. Did try it on the A7R and A7S for heck of it and of course, doesnt really work well. Was curious anyways
Is there a EOS to M adapter that will work with the Techart? I ordered the fotodiox one but apparently the bottom of it is too wide where it doesnt fit flat on the adapter for you to turn it. I have a Rokkor 58/1.2 EF converted and would be cool to use it with the Techart if thers an adapter that will...Show more →
Sep 12, 2016 at 05:34 PM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
Yes, there is a EOS to LM adapter.
Is there a EOS to M adapter that will work with the Techart? I ordered the fotodiox one but apparently the bottom of it is too wide where it doesnt fit flat on the adapter for you to turn it. I have a Rokkor 58/1.2 EF converted and would be cool to use it with the Techart if thers an adapter that will work.
Fred,
Any recommendations? The fotodiox one i got from Amazon didnt seem to fit. I searched ebay but only see EOS-M to M-mount adapters
Yes, there is a EOS to LM adapter.
teh_rebel wrote
Just got the Techart adapter today but still waiting for A7II to come to test. Did try it on the A7R and A7S for heck of it and of course, doesnt really work well. Was curious anywaysIs there a EOS to M adapter that will work with the Techart? I ordered the fotodiox one but apparently the bottom of it is too wide where it doesnt fit flat on the adapter for you to turn it. I have a Rokkor 58/1.2 EF converted and would be cool to use it with the Techart if thers an adapter that will work.
Fred,
Any recommendations? The fotodiox one i got from Amazon didnt seem to fit. I searched ebay but only see EOS-M to M-mount adapters
Sep 12, 2016 at 05:38 PM
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Techart sell one on their site.
teh_rebel wrote:
Is there a EOS to M adapter that will work with the Techart? I ordered the fotodiox one but apparently the bottom of it is too wide where it doesnt fit flat on the adapter for you to turn it. I have a Rokkor 58/1.2 EF converted and would be cool to use it with the Techart if thers an adapter that will work.Fred,
Any recommendations? The fotodiox one i got from Amazon didnt seem to fit. I searched ebay but only see EOS-M to M-mount adapters
teh_rebel wrote:
Fred Miranda wrote
Yes, there is a EOS to LM adapter.teh_rebel wrote
Just got the Techart adapter today but still waiting for A7II to come to test. Did try it on the A7R and A7S for heck of it and of course, doesnt really work well. Was curious anywaysIs there a EOS to M adapter that will work with the Techart? I ordered the fotodiox one but apparently the bottom of it is too wide where it doesnt fit flat on the adapter for you to turn it. I have a Rokkor 58/1.2 EF converted and would be cool to use it with the Techart if thers an adapter that will work.
Any recommendations? The fotodiox one i got from Amazon didnt seem to fit. I searched ebay but only see EOS-M to M-mount adapters
Sep 12, 2016 at 05:40 PM
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bluloo wrote:
Another battery report - Freshly charged battery in the camera for ~24h, with zero drain as of this morning.
Same battery that experienced high drain rate previously.
Update 2: Same battery is at 92%, with zero usage other than to check battery level.
Another battery report - Freshly charged battery in the camera for ~24h, with zero drain as of this morning.
Same battery that experienced high drain rate previously.
Update 2: Same battery is at 92%, with zero usage other than to check battery level.
Sep 12, 2016 at 07:11 PM
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This afternoon I thought I'd try one of my all time favorite lenses, the Contax Distagon C/Y 35/1.4 with the TAP. It's a behemoth compared to the C-Sonnar and my first thought was "This isn't going to work." But I found a way to hold it securely and comfortably and eventually got used to the extra weight and bulk. On reflection though I realized that, for me, huge lenses hugely diminish the physical pleasure of photographing. I have a good copy of the Distagon FE/35.1.4 and now I'm thinking that C/Y 35/1.4 + FE 35/1.4 => ZM 35/1.4.
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Sep 13, 2016 at 04:56 AM
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genji wrote:
This afternoon I thought I'd try one of my all time favorite lenses, the Contax Distagon C/Y 35/1.4 with the TAP. It's a behemoth compared to the C-Sonnar and my first thought was "This isn't going to work." But I found a way to hold it securely and comfortably and eventually got used to the extra weight and bulk. On reflection though I realized that, for me, huge lenses hugely diminish the physical pleasure of photographing. I have a good copy of the Distagon FE/35.1.4 and now I'm thinking that C/Y 35/1.4 + FE 35/1.4 => ZM 35/1.4.
I've got the FE 35 1.4, and was actually thinking of replacing it with the CY 35 1.4.. How do the two compare in size / weight? Do you think it's a feasible replacement for the FE when used with the TAP (I'm not too concerned about super fast AF..)
I was also thinking of going a little crazy and picking up the Nokton 35mm 1.4 to have a tiny fast 35mm to go with the Sonnar C 50 (and then keeping the FE 35 1.4).. Haven't done too much research on that yet, but was a little concerned I'd be disappointed if I was expecting CY 35 1.4 performance out of it..
This afternoon I thought I'd try one of my all time favorite lenses, the Contax Distagon C/Y 35/1.4 with the TAP. It's a behemoth compared to the C-Sonnar and my first thought was "This isn't going to work." But I found a way to hold it securely and comfortably and eventually got used to the extra weight and bulk. On reflection though I realized that, for me, huge lenses hugely diminish the physical pleasure of photographing. I have a good copy of the Distagon FE/35.1.4 and now I'm thinking that C/Y 35/1.4 + FE 35/1.4 => ZM 35/1.4.
I've got the FE 35 1.4, and was actually thinking of replacing it with the CY 35 1.4.. How do the two compare in size / weight? Do you think it's a feasible replacement for the FE when used with the TAP (I'm not too concerned about super fast AF..)
I was also thinking of going a little crazy and picking up the Nokton 35mm 1.4 to have a tiny fast 35mm to go with the Sonnar C 50 (and then keeping the FE 35 1.4).. Haven't done too much research on that yet, but was a little concerned I'd be disappointed if I was expecting CY 35 1.4 performance out of it..
Sep 13, 2016 at 05:14 AM
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Interestingly I was messing about with the G-Zuiko 28mm f3.5 on TAP today and ip performs worse than any other I've tried (color heliar 75 almost native, c sonnar excellent, 3.5/100 c/y excellent, c/y 35-70 OK. But the 28 at any aperture is much more sensitive to where the focus point is - has to be near central - and to size of flexible spot. Maybe because wider? How have others gone with lenses wider than 35?
Sep 13, 2016 at 05:45 AM
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DavidBM wrote:
Interestingly I was messing about with the G-Zuiko 28mm f3.5 on TAP today and ip performs worse than any other I've tried (color heliar 75 almost native, c sonnar excellent, 3.5/100 c/y excellent, c/y 35-70 OK. But the 28 at any aperture is much more sensitive to where the focus point is - has to be near central - and to size of flexible spot. Maybe because wider? How have others gone with lenses wider than 35?
I used my CY 28 2.8 last night, didn't have any issues.. what does 'performs worse' mean.. AF speed? Locking on? Accuracy of in focus area?
Interestingly I was messing about with the G-Zuiko 28mm f3.5 on TAP today and ip performs worse than any other I've tried (color heliar 75 almost native, c sonnar excellent, 3.5/100 c/y excellent, c/y 35-70 OK. But the 28 at any aperture is much more sensitive to where the focus point is - has to be near central - and to size of flexible spot. Maybe because wider? How have others gone with lenses wider than 35?
I used my CY 28 2.8 last night, didn't have any issues.. what does 'performs worse' mean.. AF speed? Locking on? Accuracy of in focus area?
Sep 13, 2016 at 05:47 AM
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Performance worse means mostly failing to achieve focus at all: going back and forth past the correct focus point a few times, and then stopping at some point way out of focus. (But no false positives, which is good) Phase AF, a7rii, continuous ar single.
Works fine in bright light, and in reasonable indoor light works ok centrally with large AF point, but not off centre or with smaller point - and in the same conditions all the other lenses I mentioned work just fine.
Can't think what the difference maker might be!
Works fine in bright light, and in reasonable indoor light works ok centrally with large AF point, but not off centre or with smaller point - and in the same conditions all the other lenses I mentioned work just fine.
Can't think what the difference maker might be!
Sep 13, 2016 at 06:08 AM
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Thanks David for your comments, this will help me sort through similar issues.
Sep 13, 2016 at 06:43 AM
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BrandonSi wrote:
I've got the FE 35 1.4, and was actually thinking of replacing it with the CY 35 1.4.. How do the two compare in size / weight? Do you think it's a feasible replacement for the FE when used with the TAP (I'm not too concerned about super fast AF..)
I was also thinking of going a little crazy and picking up the Nokton 35mm 1.4 to have a tiny fast 35mm to go with the Sonnar C 50 (and then keeping the FE 35 1.4).. Haven't done too much research on that yet, but was a little concerned I'd be...Show more →
My immediate thought was that, if super fast AF isn't an issue, then the C/Y 35/1.4 is definitely a feasible replacement for the FE 35/1.4.
Without hood or caps, the FE 35/1.4 weighs 633g (22.3oz) whereas the C/Y 35/1.4 (with TAP and Leicaist C/Y->E adapter) weighs 814g (28.7oz). So the C/Y combo is definitely heavier.
The FE is slightly longer and wider than the C/Y (72mm vs 67mm filter size). Practically, though, they're of a similar size.
I didn't experience any problems with AF speed for the C/Y + TAP combo even while shooting in the late afternoon / early evening. However I was always conscious that I needed to support the camera and lens properly because the C/Y is close to the maximum 700g (without adapters) that Techart recommends.
The FE is probably sharper wide open and better corrected for aberrations than the C/Y. But the C/Y has "the look". I've had the FE since it was released but never really took to it. If I had to choose between the two, I'd keep the C/Y.
I wouldn't think that the Nokton 35/1.4 is even remotely comparable to the C/Y 35/1.4 (there are lots of reasons that The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread has run to 130 pages, but the main reason is the C/Y 35/1.4).
I've got the FE 35 1.4, and was actually thinking of replacing it with the CY 35 1.4.. How do the two compare in size / weight? Do you think it's a feasible replacement for the FE when used with the TAP (I'm not too concerned about super fast AF..)
I was also thinking of going a little crazy and picking up the Nokton 35mm 1.4 to have a tiny fast 35mm to go with the Sonnar C 50 (and then keeping the FE 35 1.4).. Haven't done too much research on that yet, but was a little concerned I'd be...Show more →
My immediate thought was that, if super fast AF isn't an issue, then the C/Y 35/1.4 is definitely a feasible replacement for the FE 35/1.4.
Without hood or caps, the FE 35/1.4 weighs 633g (22.3oz) whereas the C/Y 35/1.4 (with TAP and Leicaist C/Y->E adapter) weighs 814g (28.7oz). So the C/Y combo is definitely heavier.
The FE is slightly longer and wider than the C/Y (72mm vs 67mm filter size). Practically, though, they're of a similar size.
I didn't experience any problems with AF speed for the C/Y + TAP combo even while shooting in the late afternoon / early evening. However I was always conscious that I needed to support the camera and lens properly because the C/Y is close to the maximum 700g (without adapters) that Techart recommends.
The FE is probably sharper wide open and better corrected for aberrations than the C/Y. But the C/Y has "the look". I've had the FE since it was released but never really took to it. If I had to choose between the two, I'd keep the C/Y.
I wouldn't think that the Nokton 35/1.4 is even remotely comparable to the C/Y 35/1.4 (there are lots of reasons that The official Zeiss 35/1.4 thread has run to 130 pages, but the main reason is the C/Y 35/1.4).
Sep 13, 2016 at 07:15 AM
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Anybody know possibly how long it will take BH and Adorama to get more in stock?
Sep 13, 2016 at 07:29 AM
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Adapter Note: The $30ish Fotasy MD (Minolta) to L/M adapter DOES work with the TAP. 
Sep 13, 2016 at 07:31 AM
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Sep 13, 2016 at 07:49 AM