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Archive 2010mirrorless camera alt lens thread
p.4 #1mirrorless camera alt lens thread
sebboh wrote:
love to see them. i originally intended the thread to be for adapted lenses on mirrorless cameras, but it didn't seem to attract much interest, so i'm cool with it becoming a general mirrorless camera image thread.
I really need to pick up a few Alt lenses for my GF-1. I'm considering some FD and Oly glass.
michael49 wrote
Hope you guys don't mind me continuing to post photos here....I really need to pick up a few Alt lenses for my GF-1. I'm considering some FD and Oly glass.
Nov 10, 2010 at 06:34 AM
p.4 #2mirrorless camera alt lens thread
I'd love to see some more images here.
Taken today with the GF1/20 1.7...MF with a Hoodman loupe...
f/2.5...
f/1.8..
Taken today with the GF1/20 1.7...MF with a Hoodman loupe...
f/2.5...
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Nov 13, 2010 at 07:40 PM
p.4 #3mirrorless camera alt lens thread
sebboh wrote:
so jealous, but it does look a bit silly with that body cap. 
any pics with the combo?
Yes - pic's with this combo PLEASE......
cavewalker wrote
NEX 3 with Distagon 1.4/35any pics with the combo?
Yes - pic's with this combo PLEASE......
Nov 13, 2010 at 09:38 PM
p.4 #4mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Just bought a Sony NEX 5. Next week, as I get my hands on adapters, I should be able to try on a Contax C/Y 25mm and a Zeiss Biogon 28 mm. Until then I am having trouble sorting out basic issues, like "auto ISO". I got some shots with f:6.3, 1/40s, ISO 1600, both in "P" mode and in "A" mode, which feels strange and doesn't help IQ. Is it just that auto ISO is daft on that cam, or am I missing something stupid?
Also, tried out two copies of the 16mm f:2.8 pancake, and both gave really lousy IQ (not sharp at all), so I bought the kit lens, which looks better. Again, am I missing something?
Also, tried out two copies of the 16mm f:2.8 pancake, and both gave really lousy IQ (not sharp at all), so I bought the kit lens, which looks better. Again, am I missing something?
Nov 14, 2010 at 02:13 PM
p.4 #5mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Gary Clennan wrote:
so jealous, but it does look a bit silly with that body cap.
any pics with the combo?Yes - pic's with this combo PLEASE......
more soon...
sebboh wrote
cavewalker wrote
NEX 3 with Distagon 1.4/35any pics with the combo?
more soon...
Nov 15, 2010 at 08:38 AM
p.4 #6mirrorless camera alt lens thread
A few from yesterday.All: NEX5 in AV mode+Zeiss ZF 50 MP at f8,+1EV,polarizer,tripod,IR remote.
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1289756382.SEQ.4.jpg
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1289756382.SEQ.3.jpg
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1289756483.SEQ.4.jpg
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1289756382.SEQ.4.jpg
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1289756382.SEQ.3.jpg
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1289756483.SEQ.4.jpg
Nov 15, 2010 at 02:01 PM
p.4 #7mirrorless camera alt lens thread
I like that processing Peire, they almost look frosted.
Here's a few from Schneider & Kreuznach's Edixa Xenar 50/2.8 both at F/8:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/_1050223.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/_1050227.jpg
I really dig this little lens! It's very sharp, has a nice bokeh, and looks mighty cool! The aperture scale on it is a dynamic red ring that almost looks like liquid in a tube that flows out to range indices. I think it's definitely one I'll keep in my own collection.
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/Xenar50_1000461.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/Xenar50_1000467.jpg
Here's a few from Schneider & Kreuznach's Edixa Xenar 50/2.8 both at F/8:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/_1050223.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/_1050227.jpg
I really dig this little lens! It's very sharp, has a nice bokeh, and looks mighty cool! The aperture scale on it is a dynamic red ring that almost looks like liquid in a tube that flows out to range indices. I think it's definitely one I'll keep in my own collection.
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/Xenar50_1000461.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/Xenar50_1000467.jpg
Nov 15, 2010 at 04:32 PM
p.4 #8mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Here's another of the same lens also at f/8 hand held at 1/8s:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/_1050266.jpg
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/_Image_By_Lens/Xenar_50mm-f2.8/_1050266.jpg
Nov 15, 2010 at 11:39 PM
p.4 #9mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Peire wrote:
A few from yesterday.All: NEX5 in AV mode+Zeiss ZF 50 MP at f8,+1EV,polarizer,tripod,IR remote.
That's a lovely set.
GF-1, 20 1.7, f/2....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/1090829490_AujVN-XL.jpg
A few from yesterday.All: NEX5 in AV mode+Zeiss ZF 50 MP at f8,+1EV,polarizer,tripod,IR remote.
That's a lovely set.
GF-1, 20 1.7, f/2....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/1090829490_AujVN-XL.jpg
Nov 16, 2010 at 11:46 AM
p.4 #10mirrorless camera alt lens thread
NEX3 with Zeiss Distagon 1.4/35 the perfect background blur
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Nov 16, 2010 at 01:59 PM
p.4 #11mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Thank you Bifurcator and michael49.
Bifurcator - this Xenar looks very nice,very good overall IQ.At first I thought it is some older Leica R lens.
Bifurcator - this Xenar looks very nice,very good overall IQ.At first I thought it is some older Leica R lens.
Nov 16, 2010 at 02:28 PM
p.4 #12mirrorless camera alt lens thread
some random shots from a foggy night.
NEX + pen f 42mm f/1.2 wide open:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/5185776014_abafa03155_o.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1032/5185775902_17e401dfb3_o.jpg
and one from the 16mm kit lens:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/5181940547_87876389fe_b.jpg
NEX + pen f 42mm f/1.2 wide open:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/5185776014_abafa03155_o.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1032/5185775902_17e401dfb3_o.jpg
and one from the 16mm kit lens:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/5181940547_87876389fe_b.jpg
Nov 17, 2010 at 04:22 PM
p.4 #13mirrorless camera alt lens thread
loudtiger wrote:
has anyone tried the pentax pancake lenses on the nex or GF-1? i'm thinking something like the pentax 31/1.8
FYI, the FA31 is definitely not a pancake lens. The DA21, DA40, and DA70 would all qualify to some extent, and the FA43 is close. The FA77 and FA31 are larger (though definitely not huge).
The DA21 is a very good lens, though probably my least favorite of the Limiteds.
Some very blah shots from it on my former K20D can be found here:
http://deadwolfbones.smugmug.com/Photography/DA-21mm-Limited-First-Shots/8368607_pbeew#549048785_hQrWu
And you can of course use the Flickriver lens explorer to get more:
http://flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpda21mmf32al/
has anyone tried the pentax pancake lenses on the nex or GF-1? i'm thinking something like the pentax 31/1.8
FYI, the FA31 is definitely not a pancake lens. The DA21, DA40, and DA70 would all qualify to some extent, and the FA43 is close. The FA77 and FA31 are larger (though definitely not huge).
The DA21 is a very good lens, though probably my least favorite of the Limiteds.
Some very blah shots from it on my former K20D can be found here:
http://deadwolfbones.smugmug.com/Photography/DA-21mm-Limited-First-Shots/8368607_pbeew#549048785_hQrWu
And you can of course use the Flickriver lens explorer to get more:
http://flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpda21mmf32al/
Nov 17, 2010 at 04:40 PM
p.4 #14mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Wow, that NEX 16/2.8 kit lens can actually do some cool stuff! I thought most people were disappointed with it.
Nov 17, 2010 at 10:12 PM
p.4 #15mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Ataboy wrote:
Wow, that NEX 16/2.8 kit lens can actually do some cool stuff! I thought most people were disappointed with it.
i'm actually one of those disappointed people, but stopped down to f/8 it performs quite well. for a $150 24mm equivalent i guess it is pretty good.
Wow, that NEX 16/2.8 kit lens can actually do some cool stuff! I thought most people were disappointed with it.
i'm actually one of those disappointed people, but stopped down to f/8 it performs quite well. for a $150 24mm equivalent i guess it is pretty good.
Nov 17, 2010 at 11:53 PM
p.4 #16mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Brilliant set, bifurcator! Instant advertising for alt glass on mirrorless cameras!
Lobvely pic, cavewalker!
Regarding the 16mm Sony NEX lens, I tried two and the shots were so bad, even at f:5.6, that I traded it in for the kit zoom. Pics to follow.
Lobvely pic, cavewalker!
Regarding the 16mm Sony NEX lens, I tried two and the shots were so bad, even at f:5.6, that I traded it in for the kit zoom. Pics to follow.
Nov 18, 2010 at 12:24 AM
p.4 #17mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Philippe, nice set! Haven't bought much MF glass for mine as I am still messing with the M 4/3rds stuff. Lugging the Nex around is 20x better than the 5D and all the zeiss glass 
Nov 18, 2010 at 02:26 AM
p.4 #18mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Tomorrow my dealer should get an adapter for M lenses, and he has a 28mm Zeiss biogon which I will try out. It would be a bit of a waste, since I already own a Contax C/Y 25mm, but the lens looks like an absolute jewel, and boys so love toys....
Nov 18, 2010 at 03:01 AM
p.4 #19mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Almost pulled the trigger for a CY 28/2.8 for the NEX but have held off. I know it's a PITA but I wonder what the CY 35-70 would look like on the NEX... Purchased Rokkor 35-70 with macro capabilities to see what the FL will look like. Have used my Samyang 14 2.8 on it and it looks pretty good with it at a FL of 21. Weather has been complete crap here though so not really able to get any pics lately. Hopefully next week in Ireland
Nov 18, 2010 at 03:12 AM
p.4 #20mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Jason, when DSLRkit do send me the adapter ring for C/Y which I ordered, I will be able to try the 35-70 on my NEX. Though the focal range will be equivalent to 75-105, not my favorite. As and when, I will post.
Nov 18, 2010 at 03:29 AM