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Archive 2010 · Planar 85 MMG

Anden
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Planar 85 MMG

Just got me a Planar 85 MMG in almost mint condition with metalhood 4, 67-86 ring, pouch, contax filter and paper work. I didn't need it but the condition and the fact that it was a MMG sealed the deal. I am happy!

Oct 01, 2010 at 07:39 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Planar 85 MMG

Congrats! Looking forward to more quality shots from you, mate!!..

Oct 01, 2010 at 07:49 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Planar 85 MMG

I think you're going to like it - I have been using the Contax metal hood system - buying on Ebay cheap auctions or KEH deals - the system - including the hood caps - work excellent. The Ebay BIN's and some KEH's are way to expensive - wait for the right price.

Have fun with the new lens!

Oct 01, 2010 at 08:23 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Planar 85 MMG

I have had it before and it was really nice. Quite compact as well.

Oct 01, 2010 at 08:44 AM

Anden
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Planar 85 MMG

Here is an old favourite with the 85 on 40D

http://obj.fotosidan.se/obj/photo/00/00ddcabc6fc087920d17fe22de4664f1.jpg

Oct 01, 2010 at 01:17 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Planar 85 MMG

Nice. I love my MMJ.

Oct 01, 2010 at 02:06 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Planar 85 MMG

I've bought some lenses in the past because of your beautiful shots, but I won't succumb this time (and, I mean it).

But, I do look forward to seeing what you do with this one.

side note: and please do post some macro shots with the 100-300

Oct 01, 2010 at 02:46 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Planar 85 MMG

I looked at the old MTF charts of Zeiss today and to my surprise the C/Y 84/1.4 appears to be better than 85N! sure the charts are only part of the picture, but it did surprise me.

Oct 01, 2010 at 04:02 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Planar 85 MMG

It's supposedly somewhere between fantastic and amazing at medium to long distances when stopped down a bit (say f4)

It's definitely on my radar 'cause I dont like the rokinon/samyang's character and colour much. Im looking for a bit more pop

Oct 01, 2010 at 06:50 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Planar 85 MMG

I've been obsessing over this lens for the past few days, looking at tight portraits taken with it. It renders so beautifully, the way the DoF drops off and almost leaves a soft rim light that looks like halation around the subject. Also seems to do the "Melt into the background" to subjects at a certain distance rather easily. Lots of character wide open.

Oct 01, 2010 at 07:33 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Planar 85 MMG

Congratulations Anden! Love the rendering on the shot above. Definitely looking forward to your shots!

Oct 01, 2010 at 07:45 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Planar 85 MMG

Edgars Kalnins wrote:
I looked at the old MTF charts of Zeiss today and to my surprise the C/Y 84/1.4 appears to be better than 85N! sure the charts are only part of the picture, but it did surprise me.

contax N 85/1.4 and CZ 85/1.4 are two totally different lens designs.
The N 85 is designed more for portraits as it is sharper in the center and softer in the corners compared to the CZ 85. The N 85 performs much better than the CZ 85/1.4 at close distances wide open, which is the achilles heal of the CZ/85/1.4 and even the new Z* 85/1.4.
Also, the bokeh of the N 85 is smoother than the CZ 85/1.4.
Unfortunately, the N 85 costs a lot more than the CZ 85/1.4.

Oct 01, 2010 at 08:09 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Planar 85 MMG

Financially,
Unconverted N85 = CZ85 x1.5 = CY85 x2 = SY85 x4.
If converted, it becomes N85 = CZ85 x2 = CY85 x3 = SY85 x6.

Emotionally,
I bought 2 CY85, wished that I have gotten 1 N85 instead

Oct 02, 2010 at 04:50 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Planar 85 MMG

Fun times, Anden.

I just had Jim Buchanan do conversions on my CY 85 and 100 and the stability of both is now great. Adapter for 85 used to be a little floppy.

Jim

Oct 02, 2010 at 09:19 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Planar 85 MMG

Looks great, Anden! I already knew I gotta get that lens some time.

Oct 02, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Anden
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Planar 85 MMG

jcolwell wrote:
Nice. I love my MMJ.

I understand why :-)

Oct 02, 2010 at 02:23 PM

Anden
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Planar 85 MMG

ewadler wrote:
I've bought some lenses in the past because of your beautiful shots, but I won't succumb this time (and, I mean it).

But, I do look forward to seeing what you do with this one.

side note: and please do post some macro shots with the 100-300

Haha! Just skip this thread then :-)

I will try to shoot some macros with the 100-300 tomorrow.

A

Oct 02, 2010 at 02:24 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Planar 85 MMG

Empire wrote:
It's supposedly somewhere between fantastic and amazing at medium to long distances when stopped down a bit (say f4)

It's definitely on my radar 'cause I dont like the rokinon/samyang's character and colour much. Im looking for a bit more pop

The Samyang sure looks nice but it can hardly match the feel of the Contax...

Oct 02, 2010 at 02:25 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Planar 85 MMG

Oct 02, 2010 at 02:26 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Planar 85 MMG

bluetsunami wrote:
I've been obsessing over this lens for the past few days, looking at tight portraits taken with it. It renders so beautifully, the way the DoF drops off and almost leaves a soft rim light that looks like halation around the subject. Also seems to do the "Melt into the background" to subjects at a certain distance rather easily. Lots of character wide open.

It is a great lens but last time I had it I decided I liked my 85L better. Will see what happens this time...

A

Oct 02, 2010 at 02:27 PM

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