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Archive 2017What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
p.147 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A Contax 35-70 that has been a true joy at all focal lengths - the hype is real; this lens is a beauty.
A Canon FL 55/1.2 nearing completion in a mount conversion, also sharp, retro and fun.
And finally in a triple play tear the Rokkor 58/1.2.
All I need (read: want) now is something in the 14-19mm range. But it's really time to take a deep breath, explain things to the wife (a generally understanding soul), and go out and shoot.
A Canon FL 55/1.2 nearing completion in a mount conversion, also sharp, retro and fun.
And finally in a triple play tear the Rokkor 58/1.2.
All I need (read: want) now is something in the 14-19mm range. But it's really time to take a deep breath, explain things to the wife (a generally understanding soul), and go out and shoot.
Nov 23, 2013 at 09:32 PM
p.147 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Love the strap.
it'd look better attached to a guitar.
Love the strap.
it'd look better attached to a guitar.
Nov 23, 2013 at 10:26 PM
p.147 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I blame the A7(r) threads, not because I bought the camera but because they have served up so many lens options that I'd forgotten about of didn't know.
So these mysteriously appeared recently and the group shot was taken by a 21/1.8 Ultron (also new), and lastly a new 16mm E-mount Rokinon refused to join in....
The 16mm needs an outing and the 58/1.2 has to go back because the aperture is stuck open, but the Ultron, 35/2 LTM Canon and the 100/2 Canon especially are great lenses.
Mike
http://ic2.pbase.com/o9/63/551663/1/153529423.Ngu7FILP._DSC0249.jpg
So these mysteriously appeared recently and the group shot was taken by a 21/1.8 Ultron (also new), and lastly a new 16mm E-mount Rokinon refused to join in....
The 16mm needs an outing and the 58/1.2 has to go back because the aperture is stuck open, but the Ultron, 35/2 LTM Canon and the 100/2 Canon especially are great lenses.
Mike
http://ic2.pbase.com/o9/63/551663/1/153529423.Ngu7FILP._DSC0249.jpg
Nov 25, 2013 at 12:24 PM
p.147 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
mcbroomf wrote:
I blame the A7(r) threads, not because I bought the camera but because they have served up so many lens options that I'd forgotten about of didn't know.
So these mysteriously appeared recently and the group shot was taken by a 21/1.8 Ultron (also new), and lastly a new 16mm E-mount Rokinon refused to join in....
The 16mm needs an outing and the 58/1.2 has to go back because the aperture is stuck open, but the Ultron, 35/2 LTM Canon and the 100/2 Canon especially are great lenses.
Mike
http://ic2.pbase.com/o9/63/551663/1/153529423.Ngu7FILP._DSC0249.jpg
Mike: In my collection I have two 50mm f1.8 and a 135mm f2.5 Breech Lock Super Canomatic lenses. I have on order a A7R. Did you find an adapter for the Super Canomatic breech lock to A7/A7R? Thanks in advance
Dave in NJ
I blame the A7(r) threads, not because I bought the camera but because they have served up so many lens options that I'd forgotten about of didn't know.
So these mysteriously appeared recently and the group shot was taken by a 21/1.8 Ultron (also new), and lastly a new 16mm E-mount Rokinon refused to join in....
The 16mm needs an outing and the 58/1.2 has to go back because the aperture is stuck open, but the Ultron, 35/2 LTM Canon and the 100/2 Canon especially are great lenses.
Mike
http://ic2.pbase.com/o9/63/551663/1/153529423.Ngu7FILP._DSC0249.jpg
Mike: In my collection I have two 50mm f1.8 and a 135mm f2.5 Breech Lock Super Canomatic lenses. I have on order a A7R. Did you find an adapter for the Super Canomatic breech lock to A7/A7R? Thanks in advance
Dave in NJ
Nov 25, 2013 at 01:53 PM
p.147 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Responding to comments and pictures in posts on this forum I have just bought mint examples of the Minolta MD 35-70/3.5 macro and the Canon FD 80-200/4 L for use on the A7, currently on order. I think I paid top prices but they were still bought for a song compared with any RF or modern lenses!
Nov 25, 2013 at 01:59 PM
p.147 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just bought a YASHICA 10cm(100mm) F2.8 TOMINON SUPER YASHINON-R for twenty dollars. Unfamiliar with this lens googled it and it appears rare. Sorry no photos as my upload has expired. Did I do good?
Nov 25, 2013 at 02:11 PM
p.147 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
gurtch, the FD/FL adapter I use on an FD 55/1.2 SSC didn't work as the rear lens surround protrudes too far and hits the pin in the adapter before the flanges mate properly. I searched around and found a thread on DPreview that suggested an FD/FL adapter made by ciecio7 (ebay name) would work OK. I emailed him and he confirmed that it worked on a 58/1.2. My 100/2 doesn't seem to be coupled (ie I have aperture control even with no adapter) so all I did was remove the pin on the adapter I have so that I could use it. Even though my 58/1.2 is going back I ordered an adapter anyway in case I get another R mount lens, and I wanted a 2nd adapter (prefer to keep dedicated adapters on lenses). When it arrives I can confirm that it fits OK (I'll still have the 100/2).
(paste the whole string in, the url broke at the end)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-FD-FL-lens-mount-to-VG20-FS100-FS700-Sony-NEX-NEX-7-E-mount-adapter-/251121183071?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
waterden, the 35-70/3.5 is a great lens. I've yet to do it but you can apparently remove a stop behind the rear mount and make it a variable stop lens (ie larger stop at the wide end)
Mike
(paste the whole string in, the url broke at the end)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-FD-FL-lens-mount-to-VG20-FS100-FS700-Sony-NEX-NEX-7-E-mount-adapter-/251121183071?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
waterden, the 35-70/3.5 is a great lens. I've yet to do it but you can apparently remove a stop behind the rear mount and make it a variable stop lens (ie larger stop at the wide end)
Mike
Nov 25, 2013 at 02:56 PM
p.147 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
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Dec 03, 2013 at 11:02 PM
p.147 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just picked up a Nikon 28/2.8 Series E and 100/2.8 Series E (along with a NEX-5R, Hey NEX thread, I'm ba-ack)
Dec 07, 2013 at 02:18 PM
p.147 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Taylor Sherman wrote:
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Finally had to get one.
sweet! actually looks reasonably sized on the camera too.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/11349129585_6ea887b0e2_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/11349248054_5fdffe8404_b.jpg
Finally had to get one.
sweet! actually looks reasonably sized on the camera too.
Dec 13, 2013 at 01:27 AM
p.147 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
bkwphoto wrote:
Just bought a YASHICA 10cm(100mm) F2.8 TOMINON SUPER YASHINON-R for twenty dollars. Unfamiliar with this lens googled it and it appears rare. Sorry no photos as my upload has expired. Did I do good?
It's a good lens, but I don't think there are any adapters available(as of end of 2012) so I had to make one.
I have the 35/2.8 and it's sharp, and likes to flare and bloom. It should be great for B&W shooting. If you decide to sell, pm me.
Edit: I thought it was too unlikely to have 2 people bringing up this lens....
http://forum.mflenses.com/yashica-10cm100mm-f2-8-tominon-super-yashinon-r-t63006.html
Just bought a YASHICA 10cm(100mm) F2.8 TOMINON SUPER YASHINON-R for twenty dollars. Unfamiliar with this lens googled it and it appears rare. Sorry no photos as my upload has expired. Did I do good?
It's a good lens, but I don't think there are any adapters available(as of end of 2012) so I had to make one.
I have the 35/2.8 and it's sharp, and likes to flare and bloom. It should be great for B&W shooting. If you decide to sell, pm me.
Edit: I thought it was too unlikely to have 2 people bringing up this lens....
http://forum.mflenses.com/yashica-10cm100mm-f2-8-tominon-super-yashinon-r-t63006.html
Dec 13, 2013 at 02:12 AM
p.147 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
sweet! actually looks reasonably sized on the camera too.
Yeah, it's not bad. It's a dense thing - weighs about the same as the Makro-Planar 100/2. But it's much less bulky.
My cheapo R-E adapter won't cut it though, it's got a little slop so the lens ticks back and forth when I focus. On the Nex I'd been using the Speedbooster but I don't want that on the A7 of course (I tested the 35/2, 60/2.8 and this and all of them make image circles on the A7 w/ the SB).
Taylor Sherman wrote
Finally had to get one.Yeah, it's not bad. It's a dense thing - weighs about the same as the Makro-Planar 100/2. But it's much less bulky.
My cheapo R-E adapter won't cut it though, it's got a little slop so the lens ticks back and forth when I focus. On the Nex I'd been using the Speedbooster but I don't want that on the A7 of course (I tested the 35/2, 60/2.8 and this and all of them make image circles on the A7 w/ the SB).
Dec 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM
p.147 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Mint,boxed Planar C/Y AE 50/1.4,Canon FD L 50/1.2,Flek zebra 20/4 and flek zebra 35/.8 for Exakta.Bronica Zenzanons : 40,75 and 150.SMC Takumar 135/4 macro for 6x7cm,Mamiya 150/3.8 N/L shutter leaf and AF 45/2.8.Another 100/2.8 FD SSC.Ziess Distagon 50/2.8 T for Hassy plus box of about 10 kg of different mounts old manual primes and zooms.
Dec 14, 2013 at 02:53 PM
p.147 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Oly 18/3.5 - thanks to Mike M. Kraus. It's a peach.
Comparison tests with TS-E 17/4L, ZE 18/3.5, and EF 16-35/2.8L II, to follow.
Comparison tests with TS-E 17/4L, ZE 18/3.5, and EF 16-35/2.8L II, to follow.
Dec 14, 2013 at 07:35 PM
p.147 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I moved things up a little. I have a like new boxed Contax (C/Y) 21mm f2.8 Distagon MMJ lens coming. Additionally, later in the week I will have a Leica R 28mm f2.8 Elmarit V2 coming as well. These are to be my main WA lenses for my A7r.
Rich
Rich
Dec 17, 2013 at 09:26 AM
p.147 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
naturephoto1 wrote:
I moved things up a little. I have a like new boxed Contax (C/Y) 21mm f2.8 Distagon MMJ lens coming. Additionally, later in the week I will have a Leica R 28mm f2.8 Elmarit V2 coming as well. These are to be my main WA lenses for my A7r.
Rich
Next to the 35-70 C/Y Vario Sonnar these have been amongst my favorite adapted WA lenses for the Canon 1ds cameras.
Mike
I moved things up a little. I have a like new boxed Contax (C/Y) 21mm f2.8 Distagon MMJ lens coming. Additionally, later in the week I will have a Leica R 28mm f2.8 Elmarit V2 coming as well. These are to be my main WA lenses for my A7r.
Rich
Next to the 35-70 C/Y Vario Sonnar these have been amongst my favorite adapted WA lenses for the Canon 1ds cameras.
Mike
Dec 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM
p.147 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
SMC Pentax 28mm f/2. Arrived today. I call it "Vancouver", i.e. Hollywood North.
Have you posted any pics from it?
SMC Pentax 28mm f/2. Arrived today. I call it "Vancouver", i.e. Hollywood North.
Have you posted any pics from it?
Dec 20, 2013 at 12:58 AM
p.147 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nope. Most of my shooting since getting it has been events with EOS AF and Fuji X, and scenic stuff. I hope to get some use from "Van" over the Christmas season.
Dec 20, 2013 at 07:04 AM
aww poo.