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p.149 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Tarocco wrote:
Metabones should be releasing OM mount speed boosters soon - could tide you over until Fuji goes full frame.
I keep hoping that will happen... but I guess the adapters for the really popular mounts, like Alpa and Contarex, are a higher priority for them.
Metabones should be releasing OM mount speed boosters soon - could tide you over until Fuji goes full frame.
I keep hoping that will happen... but I guess the adapters for the really popular mounts, like Alpa and Contarex, are a higher priority for them.
Dec 26, 2013 at 03:13 PM
p.149 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I'm hoping to see Metabones Speed Booster and Smart Adapter for EOS to Fujifilm X-mount.
Dec 26, 2013 at 03:32 PM
p.149 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A rumor?
Or some news somewhere?
I too would love to have such, as this would enable us to use our beloved focus via wire lens.
However, I have read two posts in FM Alt, that Metabones was not considering such...
jcolwell wrote:
I'm hoping to see Metabones Speed Booster and Smart Adapter for EOS to Fujifilm X-mount.
Or some news somewhere?
I too would love to have such, as this would enable us to use our beloved focus via wire lens.
However, I have read two posts in FM Alt, that Metabones was not considering such...
jcolwell wrote:
I'm hoping to see Metabones Speed Booster and Smart Adapter for EOS to Fujifilm X-mount.
Dec 26, 2013 at 09:35 PM
p.149 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
If it's a rumour, maybe I just started it. 
I sent them an email early this week to ask if they have any plans for this. I'll post a dedicated thread if they answer anything like or even close to 'yes'.
I suspect the only reason that they wouldn't is if Fujifilm won't "play ball". Metabones seems to have Canon and Sony locked up, just fine.
I sent them an email early this week to ask if they have any plans for this. I'll post a dedicated thread if they answer anything like or even close to 'yes'.
I suspect the only reason that they wouldn't is if Fujifilm won't "play ball". Metabones seems to have Canon and Sony locked up, just fine.
Dec 27, 2013 at 06:29 AM
p.149 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I emailed them about a month ago asking about OM-XF adapters, and never got a response.
Dec 27, 2013 at 10:07 AM
p.149 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Metabones sent me this in November, I asked about both XF and E mounts:
Yes! OM adapter and speed booster will launch around end of month.
Thank you!
Alex
GBI Ltd
Obviously it was delayed but I would still expect to see it soon.
Yes! OM adapter and speed booster will launch around end of month.
Thank you!
Alex
GBI Ltd
Obviously it was delayed but I would still expect to see it soon.
Dec 27, 2013 at 10:56 AM
p.149 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I came home with a Yashica 21 f/3.5 and a C/Y mount Zeiss 85 f/1.4 today, now I just have to wait for my adapter to arrive.
Dec 27, 2013 at 12:33 PM
p.149 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A Oly 24/2.8 and a Zeiss 28/2.8 are challenging for the title of the WA in my 2-lens-kit. No time for real testing, but I have a feeling the Zeiss is going to win this one ( for me, I am a little sold to the Zeiss lenses if I have a choice )
Dec 27, 2013 at 12:45 PM
p.149 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The Zeiss 28/2.8 is better than the Oly 24/2.8. I've owned two of each. OTOH, they are different focal lengths; a bit.
Dec 27, 2013 at 03:27 PM
p.149 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
Toy?
WIth micro-AS plate.
Toy?
WIth micro-AS plate.
Dec 28, 2013 at 03:02 PM
p.149 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
WIth micro-AS plate.
For your micro-Cube
carstenw wrote
Toy?For your micro-Cube
Dec 28, 2013 at 05:07 PM
p.149 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/2/0/2/2/7/0/webimg/725868442_o.jpgWhat a stunner! I am jealous. One day...But you have the ZF version don't you?Yes, great lens, but... not the same. The Contax 35/1.4 and 100/2 are both different enough that I would love to try them. In general I prefer to have a matched set of lenses, but one day, I will buy those two.
Yes the 100/2 is next on my list, or perhaps 135/2.
briantho wrote
carstenw wrote
briantho wrote
Finally found a copy. Now I can post in that exclusive threadhttp://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/2/0/2/2/7/0/webimg/725868442_o.jpg
Yes the 100/2 is next on my list, or perhaps 135/2.
Dec 28, 2013 at 05:45 PM
p.149 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Is there a Contax 135/2 or do you mean the ZF?
Dec 28, 2013 at 07:01 PM
p.149 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
Is there a Contax 135/2 or do you mean the ZF?
There is a Contax 135/2.0 (I've had 2 of them over the years, still have one).
Is there a Contax 135/2 or do you mean the ZF?
There is a Contax 135/2.0 (I've had 2 of them over the years, still have one).
Dec 28, 2013 at 07:17 PM
p.149 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
JohnJ wrote:
There is a Contax 135/2.0 (I've had 2 of them over the years, still have one).
carstenw wrote
Is there a Contax 135/2 or do you mean the ZF?Dec 28, 2013 at 07:37 PM
p.149 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Interesting. I haven't heard of this lens before. Has anyone here tried it? How does it compare to the Contax 100/2 and the ZF 135/2?
Dec 29, 2013 at 01:47 AM
p.149 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
Interesting. I haven't heard of this lens before. Has anyone here tried it? How does it compare to the Contax 100/2 and the ZF 135/2?
Very sharp wide open at distance but less sharp wide open at close range.
Some Lateral CA/colour fringing wide open, goes away when stopped down a little, but only visible on high contrast subjects.
Very soft/smooth bokeh is arguably this lenses forte.
Interesting. I haven't heard of this lens before. Has anyone here tried it? How does it compare to the Contax 100/2 and the ZF 135/2?
Very sharp wide open at distance but less sharp wide open at close range.
Some Lateral CA/colour fringing wide open, goes away when stopped down a little, but only visible on high contrast subjects.
Very soft/smooth bokeh is arguably this lenses forte.
Dec 29, 2013 at 03:51 AM