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p.134 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I had the older "silver" m39 one, 133mm?
It had 20 blades also.
Sadly, was stolen.
I remember it was okay, didn't use it enough.
I dunno if I posted pics or not...
roboticspro wrote:
Hi,
Picked up my first Russian optic (for cameras...
) during a recent trip to Germany (mint in original tube case). Don't really know much about this one (Tair-11A MC 135mm f2.8, M42 mount), but it has presets on aperture, and 20 blades for the iris. If anyone has some insights on this glass, please let me know...
Going to try it on film (EOS1V-HS) and digital for a bit...
Edd
It had 20 blades also.
Sadly, was stolen.
I remember it was okay, didn't use it enough.
I dunno if I posted pics or not...
roboticspro wrote:
Hi,
Picked up my first Russian optic (for cameras...
) during a recent trip to Germany (mint in original tube case). Don't really know much about this one (Tair-11A MC 135mm f2.8, M42 mount), but it has presets on aperture, and 20 blades for the iris. If anyone has some insights on this glass, please let me know...Going to try it on film (EOS1V-HS) and digital for a bit...
Edd
Jul 29, 2013 at 05:03 PM
p.134 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Picked up a Pentax SMC-M 50mm f/1.7 for my X-Pro 1. Even found an NIB original hood for it. Never saw one before. I think it's a good size for the X-Pro 1 since it is functionally a 75mm. It's quite easy to focus as well thanks to the focus peaking update.
Sample from the combo
Sample from the combo
Jul 29, 2013 at 05:40 PM
p.134 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Leica 180/3.4 APO (pre-E60) in user condition cosmetically, but excellent optically. Scheduled to show up this coming Friday.
I'll be purchasing a Leitax R to Nikon F mount conversion with CPU chip for use on my D800 (and via F-m43 adapter a Panasonic GX-7 when that gets released and I can get my hands on one).
I'll be purchasing a Leitax R to Nikon F mount conversion with CPU chip for use on my D800 (and via F-m43 adapter a Panasonic GX-7 when that gets released and I can get my hands on one).
Jul 30, 2013 at 11:18 PM
p.134 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Even though I love my little CV APO-Lanthar 180/4, I may someday have to get the 180/3.4.
Meanwhile, I've now got a Summicron-M 28/2 on the way. I already have the latest Elmarit-M 28, so I'll be seeing if the extra stop (and, depending on who you ask, little extra "something") that the Cron has is worth the price and size/weight difference.
If it is, the Elmarit will go, and probably one of my 35mm lenses as well.
Meanwhile, I've now got a Summicron-M 28/2 on the way. I already have the latest Elmarit-M 28, so I'll be seeing if the extra stop (and, depending on who you ask, little extra "something") that the Cron has is worth the price and size/weight difference.
If it is, the Elmarit will go, and probably one of my 35mm lenses as well.
Jul 30, 2013 at 11:50 PM
p.134 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I just picked up a Tamron Adaptall 2 180mm f2.5 Slight filter ring damage but glass and everything else looks great. Looks very sharp. I am looking for a hood or ideas for do it yourself hood. Aslo looking to get the filter ring repaired if possible. I have a good shop in Madison called BDC Camera for repair.
Pictured here on my E-PL5 but probably best used on my 5D or 60D and tripod.
Any one know how much weight the E-PL5 mount can take?
Pictured here on my E-PL5 but probably best used on my 5D or 60D and tripod.
Any one know how much weight the E-PL5 mount can take?
Jul 31, 2013 at 05:59 PM
p.134 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
^^^ That's one you just hold by the lens and use the camera for stabilization. Speaking of which...
I will soon be in possession of a Canon FD 20-35/3.5L, which should do a good job of overwhelming the NEX-7.
I will soon be in possession of a Canon FD 20-35/3.5L, which should do a good job of overwhelming the NEX-7.
Aug 03, 2013 at 12:07 AM
p.134 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just picked up a Nikon 105 2.5 AI to use on a 6D. It joins a Helios 44-2, Spiratone 135 2.8, Tak 200 2.8, and soon a Sigma 300 2.8 EX DG. The only Canon lenses I kept were the 180 3.5 and 85 1.8. I sold off all of my other Canon kit and switched to this setup and an happier with the results. I may try out the Nikon 200 2 to replace the Tak though.
Aug 03, 2013 at 03:20 AM
p.134 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Leica-R Summicron 50 (yet another 45-55mm to add to the stable).
Aug 03, 2013 at 09:35 PM
p.134 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
lenticular11 wrote:
Leica-R Summicron 50 (yet another 45-55mm to add to the stable).
Sweet lens!
Leica-R Summicron 50 (yet another 45-55mm to add to the stable).
Sweet lens!
Aug 03, 2013 at 09:43 PM
p.134 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jhinkey wrote:
Leica 180/3.4 APO (pre-E60) in user condition cosmetically, but excellent optically. Scheduled to show up this coming Friday.
I'll be purchasing a Leitax R to Nikon F mount conversion with CPU chip for use on my D800 (and via F-m43 adapter a Panasonic GX-7 when that gets released and I can get my hands on one).
The 180/3.4 showed up yesterday and needed some TLC, it got the TLC, but now I have to wait for the Leitax mount to show up and a new spring for the ball detent. Hopefully in a week I'll have both and can throw it on the D800 to see how it goes.
Leica 180/3.4 APO (pre-E60) in user condition cosmetically, but excellent optically. Scheduled to show up this coming Friday.
I'll be purchasing a Leitax R to Nikon F mount conversion with CPU chip for use on my D800 (and via F-m43 adapter a Panasonic GX-7 when that gets released and I can get my hands on one).
The 180/3.4 showed up yesterday and needed some TLC, it got the TLC, but now I have to wait for the Leitax mount to show up and a new spring for the ball detent. Hopefully in a week I'll have both and can throw it on the D800 to see how it goes.
Aug 03, 2013 at 11:47 PM
p.134 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Came across brand new,inexpensive,boxed NEX3C+16/2.8 kit and bought it as another back up.
BTW:My recently acquired M42 EBC Fujinons have now their fins grinded out so yesterday I took them out for testing.Very nice lenses - color,sharpness and bokeh.
NEX5N+EBC Fujinon T 135/3.5 at 3.5
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1375600703.SEQ.0.jpg
NEX5N+EBC Fujinon 55/1.8 at f2.8
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1375600704.SEQ.1.jpg
NEX5N+EBC SW Fujinon 28/3.5 at f8
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1375600705.SEQ.3.jpg
BTW:My recently acquired M42 EBC Fujinons have now their fins grinded out so yesterday I took them out for testing.Very nice lenses - color,sharpness and bokeh.
NEX5N+EBC Fujinon T 135/3.5 at 3.5
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1375600703.SEQ.0.jpg
NEX5N+EBC Fujinon 55/1.8 at f2.8
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1375600704.SEQ.1.jpg
NEX5N+EBC SW Fujinon 28/3.5 at f8
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951I1375600705.SEQ.3.jpg
Aug 04, 2013 at 01:36 AM
p.134 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
12mm Zeiss Touit for the Fuji X-E1.
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Aug 04, 2013 at 08:09 AM
p.134 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
And today Canon FD 50/1.4 chrome nose.They say that like 55/1.2 chrome nose it has SSC coating already but no red SSC engraving yet.And it feels even more solid/heavier than later SSC.We'll see. 
Aug 04, 2013 at 10:49 AM
p.134 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
And Canon FD 24/2.8 chrome nose just a few minutes ago.I'm curious how it performs against 24/2.8 FDn.
Aug 04, 2013 at 11:31 AM
p.134 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Fujinon XF 14mm f2.8 R for my XE-1... there are some really good deals from eBay sellers in Japan at the moment.
Aug 04, 2013 at 12:56 PM
p.134 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Canon 6D + Hartblei 80/2.8 by helimat, on Flickr
Not as much fun to play with as I had hoped.
Aug 04, 2013 at 01:48 PM
p.134 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
This came today. Original plan is to keep the lens and sell the body after I use it enough for review, but if it grows on me, I may end up keeping the body too. We'll see.
http://www.jordansteele.com/2013/xm1.jpg
http://www.jordansteele.com/2013/xm1.jpg
Aug 05, 2013 at 10:50 AM
p.134 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Jman13 wrote:
... but if it grows on me, I may end up keeping the body too...
... but if it grows on me, I may end up keeping the body too...
Aug 05, 2013 at 11:52 AM
p.134 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nikon 12-24 F4 for my D90. Very happy with it.
Dave
Dave
Aug 05, 2013 at 12:14 PM
p.134 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
I know...GAS at work.
Jman13 wrote
... but if it grows on me, I may end up keeping the body too... I know...GAS at work.
Aug 05, 2013 at 12:37 PM