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Archive 2010 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread
  
 
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p.5 #1 · p.5 #1 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


MD Rokkor 2.8/24

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/5703828135_0e8298f70a_b.jpg



May 10, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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p.5 #2 · p.5 #2 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


sebboh wrote:
sweet! looks great. i was wondering when you'd get the converted lens back.


Thanks, Sebboh. I have had it for a while, but the weather has prevented getting much use from it. Very happy with the acquisition.

Jim
May 10, 2011 at 01:32 PM
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p.5 #3 · p.5 #3 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Jim, great tulip shots with the MD 28/2. Love the color and wide open sharpness.
These shots make me want to get out my 2 copies of this lens(MC-W and MD) and shoot some with them.
Congrats on the acquisition.
May 10, 2011 at 01:44 PM
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p.5 #4 · p.5 #4 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/5708427280_f74f9065e2_o.jpg

I think my 28/2 was designed specifically for taking photos of my niece. She's such a goofball.
May 10, 2011 at 04:36 PM
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p.5 #5 · p.5 #5 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


wayne seltzer wrote:
Jim, great tulip shots with the MD 28/2. Love the color and wide open sharpness.
These shots make me want to get out my 2 copies of this lens(MC-W and MD) and shoot some with them.
Congrats on the acquisition.


Thanks, Wayne. I am anxious to give it a whirl on some landscapes this Spring and Summer but for now am quite happy with it close in. I may end up selling my Nikon 35/1.4 because of this lens. I like to dreamy rendering of the Nikon and its extra stop, but I shoot so much close up work that its MFD is not tight enough for me...though I love what it does for portraits.

Jim
May 10, 2011 at 09:24 PM
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p.5 #6 · p.5 #6 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Daniel Heineck wrote:
I think my 28/2 was designed specifically for taking photos of my niece. She's such a goofball.

my daughter seems to have a special interest in this lens too, she ignores the camera with any other lens but always reaches for it with this one:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/5711487338_f26cee44b0_o.jpg

Jim's shots reminded me yesterday i need to shoot some tulips before they're gone, unfortunately i didn't get out of work till late dusk. a few shots anyway, wide open and at high iso:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/5708946267_e2c5c7b85f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/5709511680_c0d5fe6c07_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/5709511630_efb172cb44_o.jpg
May 11, 2011 at 05:10 PM
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p.5 #7 · p.5 #7 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Sebboh,
The texture contrast and color contrast in that last shot are great. Fine detail in flower and yellow palette vs. blue/desat background and painterly bokeh. Great capture.
Jim
May 11, 2011 at 06:16 PM
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p.5 #8 · p.5 #8 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Guess I seem to like the Rokkor rendering, as I have a 28mm f2 on the way.
I'm guessing Jim Buchanan is the man to perform the conversion to EOS?
http://www.jimbuchananspace.com/Camera_Services.html

My 58mm f1.2 Rokkor was already converted to EOS when I bought it, so, I didn't have to do anything to it.

I think I want the 35mm next...
May 12, 2011 at 08:05 PM
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p.5 #9 · p.5 #9 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


buggz2k wrote:
Guess I seem to like the Rokkor rendering, as I have a 28mm f2 on the way.
I'm guessing Jim Buchanan is the man to perform the conversion to EOS?
http://www.jimbuchananspace.com/Camera_Services.html

My 58mm f1.2 Rokkor was already converted to EOS when I bought it, so, I didn't have to do anything to it.

I think I want the 35mm next...

Jim did the machining on my 28/2, and I have no reason to complain. Infinity and all of it. He gets my recommendation.

D
May 12, 2011 at 09:13 PM
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p.5 #10 · p.5 #10 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread



@sebboh, thanks for the extra info and the sample shots. I find that one of the car very interesting, it really jumps out at you, never quite seen that with a Rokkor before. The skin tones on the portrait are beautiful too. And you've shown exactly what I was curious about, the 28/2 can give lovely smooth bokeh... and yeah, smooth was the wrong word! I've used a few 58/1.2's, so I do agree, it's more 'interesting' than just liquid smooth - never been a fan of the STF for that reason.
@KatieInTexas - glad you liked them, thanks! It's a little difficult to find here in the UK, but worth the waiting for me atleast. I'm amazed at how great the flare is with yuor 24/2.8, I'm used to that aweful glare/low contrast 'blob' when shooting into the sun with film era lenses, but that's beautifully controlled - great job!
May 14, 2011 at 08:24 AM
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p.5 #11 · p.5 #11 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Found this thread. I have heard and seen good things here about the Minolta Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 lenses and I was wondering how much (on the low side) is the Rokkor MC 35mm f/1.8 lens worth. The lens has been used but appears in "normal" (ie, not abused) condition. Again it is the Rokkor-X MC variety and it does not come with the hood.

I'd like to pull the trigger but don't want to overpay.

Thanks!


May 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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p.5 #12 · p.5 #12 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


here's three for sale: http://www.keh.com/camera/Minolta-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-MI060105010910?r=FE
keh actually has pretty fair prices for minoltas though their zeiss and leica prices are ridiculous.
May 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM
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p.5 #13 · p.5 #13 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


They seem to be 80-135 GBP here in the UK on average, although a recent one went high at 159 GBP. Hope that's something to go by. BTW, were you looking to use on an digital or for the original SR mount?
May 14, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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p.5 #14 · p.5 #14 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Well for now use on Film X-700 as I don't have the skills for changing the mount to M42 (preferred) or Sony/Minolta mount.
May 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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p.5 #15 · p.5 #15 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Just thought I'd mention I'm actually looking to part with mine (ready converted to Sony/Minolta a-mount), as although I really like the lens and enjoy using it, I'm trying to keep my kit minimal and aimed almost exclusively towards weddings these days. Just send me a PM for any more info.
May 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM
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p.5 #16 · p.5 #16 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Just purchased a 21/2.8 NL, so I just need to find someone to convert to EOS mount for me. Hoping to contribute to this thread in the coming weeks.

-Kyle
May 14, 2011 at 01:05 PM
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p.5 #17 · p.5 #17 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


Hi Kyle, that's cool, it's such a great lens! A beauty. Try Jim Buchanan if you're in the US, he can likely help you out


May 14, 2011 at 01:10 PM
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p.5 #18 · p.5 #18 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


^Yeah, I already have everything planned out with Jim. Thanks!

Also, did anyone here win the Rokkor 35/1.8 that just ended on eBay a few hours ago? The price on that thing skyrocketed in the last ~30 seconds.

-Kyle
May 15, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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p.5 #19 · p.5 #19 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


I just purchased a Rokkor 35/1.8 MC. My plan is it have the Holy Trinity of Rokkors: 21/2.8, 35/1.8 and 58/1.2...
May 15, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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p.5 #20 · p.5 #20 · ROKKOR Wide/UlW Image Thread


How much does it cost to change the mount of the MC Rokkor-X 35mm f/1.8 to M42 with focus confirmation adapter and correct EXIF? What about the Rokkor 58mm f/1.2?

Thanks!
May 16, 2011 at 07:57 PM
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