A little expensive but so far the only option to enable focus aids with any manual lens
that's actually not true. The TTArtisan M-Z 6bit adapter costs half as much and activates focus aides with any lens as well.
In addition to that, you can switch the focal length it reports via a wheel on the adapter itself, so you get accurate IBIS, too.
(or use 6bit coded adapters for Leica M-mount for more different focal lengths)
p.40 #5 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
mbphoto_2.8 wrote:
that's actually not true. The TTArtisan M-Z 6bit adapter costs half as much and activates focus aides with any lens as well.
In addition to that, you can switch the focal length it reports via a wheel on the adapter itself, so you get accurate IBIS, too.
(or use 6bit coded adapters for Leica M-mount for more different focal lengths)
Aaaactually .. I‘m well aware how the TTartisan adapter works, thanks.
To be more precise in my statement: the Neewer adapter is (for now) the only adapter that gives you manual focus aids with any manual lens AND correctly working IBIS.
The TTartisan adapter is limited to the focal lengths you can set on the adapter or where a 6bit code is available. If you want to adapt a 200mm lens for example, you won’t get correctly working IBIS as you can’t set the adapter to that focal length.
The Neewer adapter is limited in that you can only ever set one focal length in the txt file. So mostly makes sense if you have one special lens that isn’t covered through other options. Or if you want to adapt Sony E lenses of course.
p.40 #10 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
theopwildebeest wrote:
Number 4 is fantastic. I know some people see lens flare as a bad thing/flaw, but when used like this, it’s just beautiful.
Thank you! Oh I do like lens flares and I’d like lens manufacturers not to try to supress it so completely on lenses where it could benefit or make sense to have some, and study their properties as much as they do with corner sharpness or other characteristics.
The Heliar 50mm 1.5 is supposed to flare and barely does, the Ultron 75mm 1.9mm SC can if you try very hard, the Thypoch Eureka is advertised to be ultra efficient against lens flare(Why? It’s supposed to be a vintage rendering even if I do not agree with the wording or notion)
I get the idea of making the tech evolve, even I, am not a fan of excessive veils or overbearing glows but now more than before it can be tamed, suppressed is another thing. Modern photography is becoming so flat.
Well, what I mean is that I turned to this lens, the SC version at 99% because it flares and it is so rare in new lenses. I was tempted to go for the v1 of the lens because it is supposed to flare more and have more character, I’m curious about that.
That Voigtlander lens seems to be as most people point out quite a little gem.
p.40 #11 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Is there a way to reset the adapter (undo the settings)?
buggz wrote:
Usage: When the adapter is installed on the camera and no electronic lens is
installed, turn on the camera and set it in photo shooting mode. (We use a 135mm
manual lens as a sample)
1) Half press and hold shutter button (or AF-ON button). Press AFL button (Center
of sub-selector by default) for 3 times. Release shutter button (or AF-ON button).
2) Now, there should be a F1.1 on the screen. It means we are now inputting the first
digit of the focal length number.
3) Press AFL button once. Now the F number displayed on the screen represents the
value currently stored. F10 means 0, F11 means 1, …, F19 means 9.
4) Press AFL button for multiple times until current digit reaches the value you want.
Each time after it’s pressed, current digit will increase by 1. For example, we need
to set it to 1 for a 135mm lens.
5) Half press shutter button (or AF-ON button) and release it. Now, there should be
a F2.2 on the screen. It means we are now inputting the second digit of the focal
length number.
6) Repeat step 3 to 4 to set the second digit. For example, we need to set it to 3 for a
135mm lens.
7) Half press shutter button (or AF-ON button) and release it. Now, there should be
a F3.3 on the screen. It means we are now inputting the third digit of the focal
length number.
8) Repeat step 3 to 4 to set the third digit. For example, we need to set it to 5 for a
135mm lens.
9) Half press shutter button (or AF-ON button) and release it. Now, there should be
a F1 on the screen. It means the focal length number has been stored and the
camera has returned to photo shooting mode.
During the above process, you may cancel at any time by turning of the camera. In
that case, the focal length value stored won’t be changed.
After a new value is set, you may take a photo and check the focal length field in
the EXIF. The value is stored in the adapter permanently and won’t be affected by
turning off the camera or removing the battery from the camera....Show more →
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Sonnar-7 wrote:
Thank you! Oh I do like lens flares and I’d like lens manufacturers not to try to supress it so completely on lenses where it could benefit or make sense to have some, and study their properties as much as they do with corner sharpness or other characteristics.
The Heliar 50mm 1.5 is supposed to flare and barely does, the Ultron 75mm 1.9mm SC can if you try very hard, the Thypoch Eureka is advertised to be ultra efficient against lens flare(Why? It’s supposed to be a vintage rendering even if I do not agree with the wording or notion)
I get the idea of making the tech evolve, even I, am not a fan of excessive veils or overbearing glows but now more than before it can be tamed, suppressed is another thing. Modern photography is becoming so flat.
Well, what I mean is that I turned to this lens, the SC version at 99% because it flares and it is so rare in new lenses. I was tempted to go for the v1 of the lens because it is supposed to flare more and have more character, I’m curious about that.
That Voigtlander lens seems to be as most people point out quite a little gem....Show more →
The CV 35 1.4 II is a gem, one of my favourite lenses! But it is actually CV that is making ‘perfect’ lenses now, with only a few in their lineup being more characterful - the 35 1.4 II, the SC 50 1.5 II etc.
Of course lots (most?) Leica lenses flare really badly/nicely - depending on your taste! - but you have to pay a whole lot more for that privilege.
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You don't like the new 50/2.2? Always interested in why certain lenses get liked (or why not). It's often hard to predict because most of their lenses are fringe in some way. And they have moved decisively away from the 35/50 APOs in recent years.
p.40 #14 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
philip_pj wrote:
You don't like the new 50/2.2? Always interested in why certain lenses get liked (or why not). It's often hard to predict because most of their lenses are fringe in some way. And they have moved decisively away from the 35/50 APOs in recent years.
I love it! But I bought it because I wanted a lens that did NOT flare as I already have plenty that do!
p.40 #16 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Desmolicious wrote:
The CV 35 1.4 II is a gem, one of my favourite lenses! But it is actually CV that is making ‘perfect’ lenses now, with only a few in their lineup being more characterful - the 35 1.4 II, the SC 50 1.5 II etc.
Of course lots (most?) Leica lenses flare really badly/nicely - depending on your taste! - but you have to pay a whole lot more for that privilege.
Yeah Cosina is indeed doing more and more modern lenses. It looks like their main direction right now, I guess they noticed it gives them a better reputation of late, or maybe when I was not that much interested in VM lenses, I had that image of voigtlander doing retro stuff that was not quite what it was really and now that I look for some, I find it scarce.
Bad lenses cost Leica money sadly.
Would you consider the 50mm 1.5 ii SC to be a character lens of sort? I was tempted for the longest time by that lens but I was in doubt, the bokeh is a bit soft/creamy/modern it seems, it does swirl though but the flares are shy or so I thought.
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Interesting you mention the Thypoch Eureka. I’m very intrigued with it. Basically an old design but updated for 2023/4. BastianK’s review was superb. It looks to me like a light, sharp, well-balanced lens for everyday use. Most importantly, as BastianK pointed out, sensor stack thickness should not be an issue with the Eureka on the ZF. I was going to add a Zeiss 50mm Makro Planar to my 50mm collection, but the lens was not as good as advertised. So I have a 50mm itch to scratch. I have my TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 which I use with a cinebloom filter for a softer look and a CV 50mm APO for more critical work.
Sonnar-7 wrote:
Thank you! Oh I do like lens flares and I’d like lens manufacturers not to try to supress it so completely on lenses where it could benefit or make sense to have some, and study their properties as much as they do with corner sharpness or other characteristics.
The Heliar 50mm 1.5 is supposed to flare and barely does, the Ultron 75mm 1.9mm SC can if you try very hard, the Thypoch Eureka is advertised to be ultra efficient against lens flare(Why? It’s supposed to be a vintage rendering even if I do not agree with the wording or notion)
I get the idea of making the tech evolve, even I, am not a fan of excessive veils or overbearing glows but now more than before it can be tamed, suppressed is another thing. Modern photography is becoming so flat.
Well, what I mean is that I turned to this lens, the SC version at 99% because it flares and it is so rare in new lenses. I was tempted to go for the v1 of the lens because it is supposed to flare more and have more character, I’m curious about that.
That Voigtlander lens seems to be as most people point out quite a little gem....Show more →
p.40 #18 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
theopwildebeest wrote:
Interesting you mention the Thypoch Eureka. I’m very intrigued with it. Basically an old design but updated for 2023/4. BastianK’s review was superb. It looks to me like a light, sharp, well-balanced lens for everyday use. Most importantly, as BastianK pointed out, sensor stack thickness should not be an issue with the Eureka on the ZF. I was going to add a Zeiss 50mm Makro Planar to my 50mm collection, but the lens was not as good as advertised. So I have a 50mm itch to scratch. I have my TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 which I use with a cinebloom filter for a softer look and a CV 50mm APO for more critical work.
That lens is a very interesting proposition on paper, I was very curious about it but I was ultimately not convinced it would fit the bill for my taste, I still think I prefer that one to the Simera line though. It looks like it has a modern rendering with a hint of character, a bit of structure in the bokeh and some swirl. I wish it had some more, a bit more would make a difference, some flare, some glow, more structure, but even if I wish it had that, I’m glad that they explore the options of a second line of lenses under that Eureka label, it’s a bit shy for now, like Voigtlander who ventures more and more in modern territory.
I don’t think I’ll get this lens but I’m waiting for them to do a 50mm 1.4 or 1.2 Eureka lens with a daring mindset.(And make it black).
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I’ve only seen one or two first look “reviews” of the 50mm Simera for what they’re worth! It seems targeted to compete with the Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH, which is similar to my TTArtisan 50mm. Now, I’m not claiming either is as good as the Summilux ASPH, but that seems to be the intended competition.
The Eureka on the other hand seems be a nice compromise for every day use (on paper). Sharp enough, decent aperture, lightweight, nice contrast and with decent colors. In BastianK’s hands it yields beautiful results. The problem is, having read many of the 50mm lens reviews on PR, I can say the same for all the lenses BastianK and colleagues have reviewed. I wish I could get my hands on a copy to try before committing but I’m SOL so far…
p.40 #20 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Desmolicious wrote:
The CV 35 1.4 II is a gem, one of my favourite lenses! But it is actually CV that is making ‘perfect’ lenses now, with only a few in their lineup being more characterful - the 35 1.4 II, the SC 50 1.5 II etc.
Of course lots (most?) Leica lenses flare really badly/nicely - depending on your taste! - but you have to pay a whole lot more for that privilege.
Which this lens version would you say would be better for Zf? 35/1.4 VM II or Sony FE version and megadap?
