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p.33 #1C/Y Zeiss Image Post
focus looks slightly off too, what were you focusing on? and was the shot wide open?
Oct 02, 2011 at 01:15 PM
p.33 #2C/Y Zeiss Image Post
An example of my new Mirotar 8/500 lens.
It's really a nice lens, but difficult to focus. Mostly I'm focusing with live view.
Autumn colors by photooe, on Flickr
It's really a nice lens, but difficult to focus. Mostly I'm focusing with live view.
Autumn colors by photooe, on Flickr
Oct 04, 2011 at 10:21 AM
p.33 #3C/Y Zeiss Image Post
About how much does the MMJ C/Y 80/2.8 go for these days?
Anyone?
Anyone?
Oct 04, 2011 at 10:27 AM
p.33 #4C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Erm, unless there is a Yashica 80/2, I think you might have stumbled upon the Contax 645 AF 80mm f/2, which is a fully electronic lens. It can only be used on smaller cameras via a Contax 645-Contax N adapter converted by conorus, the last I knew. They can't be worth much, as they were the kit lens for this system. Around here, maybe 350-450 Euro or so? Nice lens, nice look, but not that sharp until stopped down a bit. A Contax 85/2.8 might be a better bet.
Oct 04, 2011 at 12:42 PM
p.33 #5C/Y Zeiss Image Post
carstenw wrote:
Erm, unless there is a Yashica 80/2, I think you might have stumbled upon the Contax 645 AF 80mm f/2, which is a fully electronic lens. It can only be used on smaller cameras via a Contax 645-Contax N adapter converted by conorus, the last I knew. They can't be worth much, as they were the kit lens for this system. Around here, maybe 350-450 Euro or so? Nice lens, nice look, but not that sharp until stopped down a bit. A Contax 85/2.8 might be a better bet.
If you are talking about the C/Y 85/2.8, I would say $300-$400 depending on condition. That being said, there is one on the B&S board for $260.
Link to Jman13's 85 Sonnar
A good deal IMO, I would grab it if I didn't already have a ZE 85/1.4, Contax 85/1.4, Canon 85/1.2L and a Rokkor 85/1.7 on the way.
Erm, unless there is a Yashica 80/2, I think you might have stumbled upon the Contax 645 AF 80mm f/2, which is a fully electronic lens. It can only be used on smaller cameras via a Contax 645-Contax N adapter converted by conorus, the last I knew. They can't be worth much, as they were the kit lens for this system. Around here, maybe 350-450 Euro or so? Nice lens, nice look, but not that sharp until stopped down a bit. A Contax 85/2.8 might be a better bet.
If you are talking about the C/Y 85/2.8, I would say $300-$400 depending on condition. That being said, there is one on the B&S board for $260.
Link to Jman13's 85 Sonnar
A good deal IMO, I would grab it if I didn't already have a ZE 85/1.4, Contax 85/1.4, Canon 85/1.2L and a Rokkor 85/1.7 on the way.
Oct 04, 2011 at 03:38 PM
p.33 #6C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Hmm, I think I misread 2.8 as 2.0… Weird. Bad font, yeah, that's the reason, bad font
Oct 04, 2011 at 04:08 PM
p.33 #7C/Y Zeiss Image Post
carstenw wrote:
Hmm, I think I misread 2.8 as 2.0… Weird. Bad font, yeah, that's the reason, bad font
It was a double whammy maybe, mis-typed and mis-read!
Hmm, I think I misread 2.8 as 2.0… Weird. Bad font, yeah, that's the reason, bad font
It was a double whammy maybe, mis-typed and mis-read!
Oct 04, 2011 at 04:26 PM
p.33 #8C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Soooo, 
What does the Zeiss C/Y *T 80mm f/2.8 go for?
(not the 85/2.8 and not the 645 AF 80mm f/2)
Anyone know? I can't find any references to it. I have one being reserved for me (for a week only) at $375 and wanna know if that's reasonable or not.
And so this isn't too off topic here's a shot with the MP100/2.8 C/Y:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Zeiss_MP_100mm_f2.8/_1270052_Zeiss_Makro-Planar_100mm_f2.8.jpg
What does the Zeiss C/Y *T 80mm f/2.8 go for? (not the 85/2.8 and not the 645 AF 80mm f/2)
Anyone know? I can't find any references to it. I have one being reserved for me (for a week only) at $375 and wanna know if that's reasonable or not.
And so this isn't too off topic here's a shot with the MP100/2.8 C/Y:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Zeiss_MP_100mm_f2.8/_1270052_Zeiss_Makro-Planar_100mm_f2.8.jpg
Oct 05, 2011 at 11:54 AM
p.33 #9C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Bifurcator wrote:
Soooo, What does the Zeiss C/Y *T 80mm f/2.8 go for?
(not the 85/2.8 and not the 645 AF 80mm f/2)
That lens does not exist.
Anyone know? I can't find any references to it.
No surprise
Soooo,
What does the Zeiss C/Y *T 80mm f/2.8 go for? (not the 85/2.8 and not the 645 AF 80mm f/2)
That lens does not exist.
Anyone know? I can't find any references to it.
No surprise
Oct 05, 2011 at 02:02 PM
p.33 #10C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Ask for a photo, Bif. I don't think this lens exists. Probably they read a digit wrong.
Oct 05, 2011 at 03:51 PM
p.33 #11C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Oh, damn! You guys are right of course... it's the 85/2.8 And to make matters worse it was my own type-o. The reserve paper says Contax Sonnar 85/2.8 right on it. 
I feel pretty lame.
So, $275 with scratches all the way up to $400 when minty?
Now off to find some image samples to see if it's worth playing with.
And to make matters worse it was my own type-o. The reserve paper says Contax Sonnar 85/2.8 right on it. I feel pretty lame. So, $275 with scratches all the way up to $400 when minty? Now off to find some image samples to see if it's worth playing with.
Oct 05, 2011 at 04:58 PM
p.33 #12C/Y Zeiss Image Post
A few from my Contax twins.
Jim
Contax 85/1.4 MMJ:
Woodland hydrant by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Triangles by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Contax 100/2 MMJ:
Curve study by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Tangents by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Jim
Contax 85/1.4 MMJ:
Woodland hydrant by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Triangles by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Contax 100/2 MMJ:
Curve study by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Tangents by Only_to_be_kind, on Flickr
Oct 05, 2011 at 08:41 PM
p.33 #13C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Jim! I like the light in #1, and the geometry in #2.
Oct 05, 2011 at 10:19 PM
p.33 #15C/Y Zeiss Image Post
The first shot is great, Dmitri. Remind me of Blade Runner.
Oct 06, 2011 at 07:00 AM
p.33 #16C/Y Zeiss Image Post
carstenw wrote:
The first shot is great, Dmitri. Remind me of Blade Runner.
Aah! I really wanted to make it Blade Runner style. Please accept my humble gratitude!
I am also trying to negotiate the concept with few models right now, so hopefully CY thread will have few more interesting posts..
The first shot is great, Dmitri. Remind me of Blade Runner.
Aah! I really wanted to make it Blade Runner style. Please accept my humble gratitude!
I am also trying to negotiate the concept with few models right now, so hopefully CY thread will have few more interesting posts..
Oct 06, 2011 at 07:11 AM
p.33 #17C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Very Blade Runner, indeed. It has a feel to it that transports the viewer to the scene in an interactive way...like I could smell the steam and air and hear the cars and voices down the alleyway.
Very cool.
Jim
Very cool.
Jim
Oct 06, 2011 at 09:22 AM
p.33 #19C/Y Zeiss Image Post
Grenache wrote:
Very Blade Runner, indeed. It has a feel to it that transports the viewer to the scene in an interactive way...like I could smell the steam and air and hear the cars and voices down the alleyway.
Very cool.
Jim
Jim
Thank you very much. I am not entirely satisfied with the PP, but it's most certainly an interesting theme to continue working on..
Glad you can feel the atmosphere.
Very Blade Runner, indeed. It has a feel to it that transports the viewer to the scene in an interactive way...like I could smell the steam and air and hear the cars and voices down the alleyway.
Very cool.
Jim
Jim
Thank you very much. I am not entirely satisfied with the PP, but it's most certainly an interesting theme to continue working on..
Glad you can feel the atmosphere.
Oct 06, 2011 at 09:26 AM
p.33 #20C/Y Zeiss Image Post
I instantly was reminded of Blade Runner as well. Love it!
Oct 06, 2011 at 09:36 AM