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p.10 #1mirrorless camera alt lens thread
AbramG wrote:
What are your favorite type of lenses to adapt to these cameras? I only have the GF1 at the moment but I plan to get the GH2 when I can. I'm looking for a solid 40-50mm lens that isn't humongous. Ideally it wouldn't be expensive either. (That CV 40mm Nokton is tempting though)
Is the Rokkor 45mm f/2 any good?
yes the rokkor 45/2 is good, not as good as the other rokkor normals though. it definitely wins the bang for your buck prize (mine cost $5) but my 50/1.4 and 50/1.7 are sharper at f/2 and stopped way down. the pen f 38/1.8 is even smaller, very sharp, has a much smaller adapter, and a closer mfd. you should be able to find one for around $100, rokkor 45mm has much better bokeh than the pen though (unless you like it's particular brand of funkiness).
another idea might be jupiter-8 - 50mm f/2 m39 rangefinder lens. are very cheap and are supposed to have good bokeh and be sharp stopped down. the only problem is that there is a lot of sample variation so it's kind of a lottery. for around $150 you could get the jupiter-3 too f/1.5 instead of f/2.
pretty much every manufacturer made a solid 50mm f/1.7 or f/1.8 lens that was sharp and compact and can be gotten cheaply.
nearly forgot, the konica hexanon 40/1.8 is extremely sharp (easily beats the rokkor 45 and most other lenses at every aperture), a pancake, cheap, and has a smaller adapter than most slr lenses. the bokeh is a little funky though. i posted some samples from it on 4/3 a while ago in this thread: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/964766/0#9133817
What are your favorite type of lenses to adapt to these cameras? I only have the GF1 at the moment but I plan to get the GH2 when I can. I'm looking for a solid 40-50mm lens that isn't humongous. Ideally it wouldn't be expensive either. (That CV 40mm Nokton is tempting though)
Is the Rokkor 45mm f/2 any good?
yes the rokkor 45/2 is good, not as good as the other rokkor normals though. it definitely wins the bang for your buck prize (mine cost $5) but my 50/1.4 and 50/1.7 are sharper at f/2 and stopped way down. the pen f 38/1.8 is even smaller, very sharp, has a much smaller adapter, and a closer mfd. you should be able to find one for around $100, rokkor 45mm has much better bokeh than the pen though (unless you like it's particular brand of funkiness).
another idea might be jupiter-8 - 50mm f/2 m39 rangefinder lens. are very cheap and are supposed to have good bokeh and be sharp stopped down. the only problem is that there is a lot of sample variation so it's kind of a lottery. for around $150 you could get the jupiter-3 too f/1.5 instead of f/2.
pretty much every manufacturer made a solid 50mm f/1.7 or f/1.8 lens that was sharp and compact and can be gotten cheaply.
nearly forgot, the konica hexanon 40/1.8 is extremely sharp (easily beats the rokkor 45 and most other lenses at every aperture), a pancake, cheap, and has a smaller adapter than most slr lenses. the bokeh is a little funky though. i posted some samples from it on 4/3 a while ago in this thread: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/964766/0#9133817
Dec 30, 2010 at 02:15 AM
p.10 #2mirrorless camera alt lens thread
I had looked at the Olympus Pen lenses. It does seem to be the obvious choice for these cameras. But collectors are driving the prices way way up!
I'll look further into the Konica 40. I started checking it out before then lost interest based on some feedback I was hearing.
I'll look further into the Konica 40. I started checking it out before then lost interest based on some feedback I was hearing.
Dec 30, 2010 at 10:26 AM
p.10 #3mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Panasonic GH2 + Lensbaby Tilt Transformer + Nikkor 28mm f/2.8
P1000431 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
P1000431 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
Dec 30, 2010 at 05:22 PM
p.10 #4mirrorless camera alt lens thread
AbramG wrote:
I had looked at the Olympus Pen lenses. It does seem to be the obvious choice for these cameras. But collectors are driving the prices way way up!
I'll look further into the Konica 40. I started checking it out before then lost interest based on some feedback I was hearing.
between the konica 40 and the minolta 45 i would choose the konica for sharpness and micro contrast and the minolta for color and bokeh. those two in favor of the minolta are subjective though, so i would look at some pictures to decide.
I had looked at the Olympus Pen lenses. It does seem to be the obvious choice for these cameras. But collectors are driving the prices way way up!
I'll look further into the Konica 40. I started checking it out before then lost interest based on some feedback I was hearing.
between the konica 40 and the minolta 45 i would choose the konica for sharpness and micro contrast and the minolta for color and bokeh. those two in favor of the minolta are subjective though, so i would look at some pictures to decide.
Dec 30, 2010 at 08:12 PM
p.10 #5mirrorless camera alt lens thread
ryaaannnn wrote:
Panasonic GH2 + Lensbaby Tilt Transformer + Nikkor 28mm f/2.8
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5307967272_99268720d0_z.jpg
P1000431 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
That's really cool! I like it! If I had Nikon lenses I'd probably look into one of those.
Panasonic GH2 + Lensbaby Tilt Transformer + Nikkor 28mm f/2.8
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5204/5307967272_99268720d0_z.jpg
P1000431 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
That's really cool! I like it! If I had Nikon lenses I'd probably look into one of those.
Dec 31, 2010 at 12:24 AM
p.10 #6mirrorless camera alt lens thread
AbramG wrote:
What are your favorite type of lenses to adapt to these cameras?
I bought my Pany G1 and NEX-5 mainly for use with my old FD lens and now that I was able to find an unmodified Rokkor 58 it will see a lot of use.
Being mirrorless I also like to take advantage of adapters and using any of my lenses on these cameras. I don't view my use of them as small compact cameras so I won't limit myself to only pancake lenses I view them as just a couple of additional tools to take pictures with. So I'll use them with a whole range of lenses whatever lens works best for the shot.
What are your favorite type of lenses to adapt to these cameras?
I bought my Pany G1 and NEX-5 mainly for use with my old FD lens and now that I was able to find an unmodified Rokkor 58 it will see a lot of use.
Being mirrorless I also like to take advantage of adapters and using any of my lenses on these cameras. I don't view my use of them as small compact cameras so I won't limit myself to only pancake lenses I view them as just a couple of additional tools to take pictures with. So I'll use them with a whole range of lenses whatever lens works best for the shot.
Dec 31, 2010 at 04:57 PM
p.10 #7mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Ideally I just want something no bigger than the Panasonic 45mm f/2.8. I'd like to round off my kit with a 40-50mm lens for the times that the 20mm just isn't close enough.
I'm looking into the Konica lenses at the moment, in particular the 40mm f/1.8 and the 50mm f/1.7 any preference between the two?
I'm looking into the Konica lenses at the moment, in particular the 40mm f/1.8 and the 50mm f/1.7 any preference between the two?
Dec 31, 2010 at 05:01 PM
p.10 #8mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Panasonic GH2 + Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS
P1000486 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
P1000486 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
Jan 11, 2011 at 12:44 PM
p.10 #9mirrorless camera alt lens thread
dasrocket wrote:
Here are two:
Ford: G1 with Canon FL 58 1.2
Gothic rocket ship: G1 with Canon FD 50 1.8
cool, where is that rocket ship?
a few with pen f 38/1.8 on the NEX:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5351205626_6d6f4d7bf1_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5320989552_3d661501b5_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5320386785_d49a3126ba_o.jpg
Here are two:
Ford: G1 with Canon FL 58 1.2
Gothic rocket ship: G1 with Canon FD 50 1.8
cool, where is that rocket ship?
a few with pen f 38/1.8 on the NEX:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5351205626_6d6f4d7bf1_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5320989552_3d661501b5_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5320386785_d49a3126ba_o.jpg
Jan 14, 2011 at 10:15 AM
p.10 #10mirrorless camera alt lens thread
@ the burning man festival.
I think now it is touring the country through city-sanctioned public art displays.
I think now it is touring the country through city-sanctioned public art displays.
Jan 14, 2011 at 12:13 PM
p.10 #11mirrorless camera alt lens thread
i thought that looked like a burning man shot.
Jan 14, 2011 at 12:46 PM
p.10 #12mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Panasonic GH2 + Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 Macro
P1000530 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
P1000530 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
Jan 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM
p.10 #13mirrorless camera alt lens thread
some shots from the nikkor HC 5cm f/2. i'm trying to decide whether to keep the lens. the size is great and it focuses very close for a rangefinder lens, but it is extremely low contrast (to the point that it is difficult to focus) and prone to flare. anyway, some shots to try and determine whether the bokeh is interesting enough to be reason to keep it.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5366531450_ca5bb05181_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5364904034_9219a81f82_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5364904000_fefc61f960_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5364903946_5d8aa53fca_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5364291741_dd130eb8a8_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5366531450_ca5bb05181_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5364904034_9219a81f82_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5364904000_fefc61f960_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5364903946_5d8aa53fca_o.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5364291741_dd130eb8a8_o.jpg
Jan 18, 2011 at 11:58 AM
p.10 #14mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Panasonic GH2 + Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 Macro
P1000553 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
P1000553 by z0mgitsryan, on Flickr
Jan 19, 2011 at 07:34 AM
p.10 #15mirrorless camera alt lens thread
AbramG wrote:
Ideally I just want something no bigger than the Panasonic 45mm f/2.8. I'd like to round off my kit with a 40-50mm lens for the times that the 20mm just isn't close enough.
I'm looking into the Konica lenses at the moment, in particular the 40mm f/1.8 and the 50mm f/1.7 any preference between the two?
The konica 40 1.8 is a gem. I had one and it was tack sharp. I am not sure if there is distinct sample variation though.
Ideally I just want something no bigger than the Panasonic 45mm f/2.8. I'd like to round off my kit with a 40-50mm lens for the times that the 20mm just isn't close enough.
I'm looking into the Konica lenses at the moment, in particular the 40mm f/1.8 and the 50mm f/1.7 any preference between the two?
The konica 40 1.8 is a gem. I had one and it was tack sharp. I am not sure if there is distinct sample variation though.
Jan 19, 2011 at 12:52 PM
p.10 #16mirrorless camera alt lens thread
I came across a few interesting lenses that are IMHO worth to be given a closer look at.
1.Tamron SP 90/2.5 at f5.6 + Sony NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295547123.SEQ.0.jpg
2.Sigma 180/5.6 APO macro MF at f5.6 (wide opened) + Sony NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295547080.SEQ.0.jpg
3.Zeiss Makro Planar-C 60/2.8 C/Y at f5.6 + Sony NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295548202.SEQ.0.jpg
Haven't had time to try yet,but Tamron SP 500/8 mirror,Tamron SP 300/5.6 and Zeiss Vario Sonnar 80-200/4 C/Y are waiting in the cue.
1.Tamron SP 90/2.5 at f5.6 + Sony NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295547123.SEQ.0.jpg
2.Sigma 180/5.6 APO macro MF at f5.6 (wide opened) + Sony NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295547080.SEQ.0.jpg
3.Zeiss Makro Planar-C 60/2.8 C/Y at f5.6 + Sony NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295548202.SEQ.0.jpg
Haven't had time to try yet,but Tamron SP 500/8 mirror,Tamron SP 300/5.6 and Zeiss Vario Sonnar 80-200/4 C/Y are waiting in the cue.
Jan 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM
p.10 #17mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Peire wrote:
I came across a few interesting lenses that are IMHO worth to be given a closer look at.
i can't see any of the pictures.
I came across a few interesting lenses that are IMHO worth to be given a closer look at.
i can't see any of the pictures.
Jan 20, 2011 at 04:06 PM
p.10 #18mirrorless camera alt lens thread
There you are sebboh:
Sigma 180/5.6 apo macro+NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295697110.SEQ.2.jpg
Tamron SP 90/2.5+NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295697109.SEQ.0.jpg
Zeiss Makro Planar C on NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295697109.SEQ.1.jpg
Sigma 180/5.6 apo macro+NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295697110.SEQ.2.jpg
Tamron SP 90/2.5+NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295697109.SEQ.0.jpg
Zeiss Makro Planar C on NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295697109.SEQ.1.jpg
Jan 22, 2011 at 05:56 AM
p.10 #19mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Tamron SP 500/8 mirror + NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295700688.SEQ.1.jpg
Zeiss Vario Sonnar 80-200/4 f8 at about 200mm + NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295700688.SEQ.0.jpg
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295700688.SEQ.1.jpg
Zeiss Vario Sonnar 80-200/4 f8 at about 200mm + NEX
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1295700688.SEQ.0.jpg
Jan 22, 2011 at 06:54 AM
p.10 #20mirrorless camera alt lens thread
Not necessarily an optimized choice of lenses for the nEX, but spectacular images, Peire!
Jan 22, 2011 at 07:31 AM