^^ the sense of depth looks great.
Alex, I might have some test shots. But I don't want ruin its reputation Please give me some time so that I can get something interesting to show.
Jack, your Rokkor copy is so nice, I am Jealous. the 2nd one looks great.
Guys some nice work. I am sorry that I haven't been around. But, I have been recovering from Quadruple Heart Bypass surgery that took place just over 3 weeks ago. I am improving slowly though.
Amazing image with real depth and clarity. I've been looking to get a Summicron-R 50/2 again and this does not help What E55 version is it - Canada or Germany (the latest Germany made ones were reputed to have improved coatings).
Here's one I just reprocessed from my archive and converted to B/W with silver Efex pro.
180Apo.
Rich, laughter is the best medicine, so take it easy and smile on your way to fast recovery.
Cheers
Manu, it looks like you're already planning a purchase of your next alt lens before even giving a serious test drive to your new R? It's a mad hobby, isn't it?
Gorgeous shot, atlantel! Please keep posting more (and in the same size, if possible)
ha, it's still for sale. i think i picked the wrong time to try to sell – there's like 12 of them available now and it's a pretty low demand lens. last i checked mine was the cheapest, but also one of the ones in the worst shape (at least going by descriptions). i'm not in any particular rush to sell, i'm just selling because i never get to use it. that shot was taken 2 months ago and i just now got around to looking at it.
Visited Longwood gardens last weekend. I am kicking myself for not making it earlier as I had only about 3 hours to photograph . I intend to go back again as it's an amazing place for macro/close-up photographers. Here are three that I have processed so far: