wonderful portraits. i was thinking maybe we could make this just a general rokkor thread, i already accidentally posted a mislabeled 24mm f/2.8 shot myself.
if i were you i'd keep the two big boys. that said if you're getting rid of either the 35 or 85 let me know how much you're looking to sell them for, i've been considering both of them for a while. what's the new acquisition?
sebboh wrote:
if i were you i'd keep the two big boys. that said if you're getting rid of either the 35 or 85 let me know how much you're looking to sell them for, i've been considering both of them for a while. what's the new acquisition?
Bifurcator wrote:
I want the 35mm f/1.8 - PM me when you're ready to sell it.
The 85 won't be going anywhere, that's for sure. It's my very first alt lens for one, but more importantly, it's one of my all time favourites. I had not used it in recent months due to sticking aperture blades, but I sent it to Jim Buchanan at the same time I sent the 58/1.4 and he did a thorough cleaning & restoration for me as well as converting the 58/1.4 and 35/1.8. Props to Jim...
I had the 58/1.4 lying around for a long time, and figured I might as well get it converted and then compare it to it's big brother. I originally thought that if it performed well, I would sell the f/1.2 version and parlay that $$ into something else. However, although it does seem to be a performer, I am having a hard time with the idea of letting my only f/1.2 lens go... So we will see which of the two stays, but it's not looking good for the little one.
My newest acquisition is a ZE 35/2, so the Rokkor 35 is the most likely to go of the bunch once the new lens arrives. It is a nice lens for sure, and IIRC you both are using mirrorless cameras so interference will not be an issue. I will certainly PM both of you before listing it if that works for you guys.
helimat wrote:
The 85 won't be going anywhere, that's for sure. It's my very first alt lens for one, but more importantly, it's one of my all time favourites. I had not used it in recent months due to sticking aperture blades, but I sent it to Jim Buchanan at the same time I sent the 58/1.4 and he did a thorough cleaning & restoration for me as well as converting the 58/1.4 and 35/1.8. Props to Jim...
I had the 58/1.4 lying around for a long time, and figured I might as well get it converted and then compare it to it's big brother. I originally thought that if it performed well, I would sell the f/1.2 version and parlay that $$ into something else. However, although it does seem to be a performer, I am having a hard time with the idea of letting my only f/1.2 lens go... So we will see which of the two stays, but it's not looking good for the little one.
My newest acquisition is a ZE 35/2, so the Rokkor 35 is the most likely to go of the bunch once the new lens arrives. It is a nice lens for sure, and IIRC you both are using mirrorless cameras so interference will not be an issue. I will certainly PM both of you before listing it if that works for you guys. ...Show more →
sounds good. for what it's worth i found i liked the performance of the MC 50/1.4 better than the 58/1.4 - better contrast/color and sharpness wide open. only place the 50 was beat by the 58 was size and focus ring type. since the 58 seems to sell for more i might trade those if i were you and you decide to get rid of the 58/1.2 (everybody needs at least one f/1.2 lens though!).
Does anyone with the MC Rokkor PG 58/1.2 not have clearance issues with the 1DIII(APS-H)(1.3x)?
I'm wondering just how much I'd have to file from my lens for the mirror to clear.
Of course I'd prefer not to file it, just curious.
Thanks.
helimat wrote:
...the Rokkor 35 is the most likely to go of the bunch once the new lens arrives. It is a nice lens for sure, and IIRC you both are using mirrorless cameras so interference will not be an issue. I will certainly PM both of you before listing it if that works for you guys.
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