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p.151 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
For me, it is Leica Wide Angle Tri-Elmar (16-21). I need some more time with it, but I think it will be a keeper. For some reason, I find the Canon 17L T/S big on the A7r so I suspect that will be going up for sale....
Jan 06, 2014 at 04:39 PM
p.151 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
It's better than the 21/3.5 at all apertures, basically. (jcolwell, you have had these, I seem to recall?) I had both for a while, the 21/3.5 wins on size but otherwise the f/2 is the better lens, I think.
the 21/2 is a gem, no doubt. But for most gorgeous OM lens I think I would have to nominate the OM 24/shift. One could drown in that beautiful front element...
My most recent alt purchase was a Super Angulon 47mm XL.
-Ed
Vern Dewit wrote:
Looks very nice. Can you compare it with an Oly 21/3.5 ?Thanks - it is a gorgeous little lens, my favorite OM so far. I don't personally have a 21/3.5 but based on what I've seen posted the f/2 is at least as good at f/4 and obviously much better at f/2 and f/2.8... 
the 21/2 is a gem, no doubt. But for most gorgeous OM lens I think I would have to nominate the OM 24/shift. One could drown in that beautiful front element...
My most recent alt purchase was a Super Angulon 47mm XL.
-Ed
Vern Dewit wrote:
jcolwell wrote
Vern Dewit wrote
Olympus 21mm f/2 for use on the A7R...Jan 07, 2014 at 10:59 AM
p.151 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The OM 24 Shift is a gorgeous lens. I assume you mean this lens?
I had this years ago, but sold it as I did not think its resolving ability was up to modern digital sensors. Wish it were different as it just exuded quality in its build. Loved the built in filters, etc. However, I was happier with the Canon shift lenses--especially the newer ones. Course, now I find the 17L too big with my new Sony A7r. Wish I had a smaller shift lens again.....
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I had this years ago, but sold it as I did not think its resolving ability was up to modern digital sensors. Wish it were different as it just exuded quality in its build. Loved the built in filters, etc. However, I was happier with the Canon shift lenses--especially the newer ones. Course, now I find the 17L too big with my new Sony A7r. Wish I had a smaller shift lens again.....
Jan 07, 2014 at 12:27 PM
p.151 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just picked up an OM 21/3.5 and a 21/2. I think I've got uses for both, but we'll see.
Jan 07, 2014 at 12:53 PM
p.151 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Hoping both my Ricoh GR & Sigma DP2 Merrill make it here this week.... 
Jan 07, 2014 at 10:44 PM
p.151 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Since we're on a Zuiko kick, I just received an OM 50mm F2 auto-macro. Initial tests suggest it's very sharp and renders nicely. I was hoping for something like the Zeiss 50MP in a smaller, cheaper package and so far it seems to deliver.
Jan 07, 2014 at 11:48 PM
p.151 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
luvwine, yes that's the one I was talking about. What a jewel that is. Bummer that yours was not up to par (?). At the time, they were better than the Canon 24/TS-E Mk1, and had more shift, but I expect the mk2 and 17/TS-E have caught up at this point. I had 2 of them at one point (24/shift) and the 35/shift MC-version also. All were great. The 35 was amazingly small, all things considered, and basically covered 645 format.
-Ed
-Ed
Jan 08, 2014 at 09:39 AM
p.151 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I found a Canon FD 24L I couldn't say no to. I was supposed to be looking for a 35 TS but got distracted.
Jan 08, 2014 at 09:42 PM
p.151 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
not sure if it qualifies as an "alt-lens", but I got the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art for my NEX-7 as a christmas gift just a few weeks ago.
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Jan 08, 2014 at 10:08 PM
p.151 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Ed Sawyer wrote:
luvwine, yes that's the one I was talking about. What a jewel that is. Bummer that yours was not up to par (?). At the time, they were better than the Canon 24/TS-E Mk1, and had more shift, but I expect the mk2 and 17/TS-E have caught up at this point. I had 2 of them at one point (24/shift) and the 35/shift MC-version also. All were great. The 35 was amazingly small, all things considered, and basically covered 645 format.
-Ed
Ed, what did you shoot the OM 24 on? My recollection was that the Canon 24 was as sharp or sharper. The Zeiss 35 PC definitely sharper, and the new 17 and 24 Canon T/S are even better. I was frankly disappointed with the OM shift as it was my first pricey alt lens and I sold it at a loss. Wish it had been better. It did have a lot of shift and great build quality. Sigh.....
luvwine, yes that's the one I was talking about. What a jewel that is. Bummer that yours was not up to par (?). At the time, they were better than the Canon 24/TS-E Mk1, and had more shift, but I expect the mk2 and 17/TS-E have caught up at this point. I had 2 of them at one point (24/shift) and the 35/shift MC-version also. All were great. The 35 was amazingly small, all things considered, and basically covered 645 format.
-Ed
Ed, what did you shoot the OM 24 on? My recollection was that the Canon 24 was as sharp or sharper. The Zeiss 35 PC definitely sharper, and the new 17 and 24 Canon T/S are even better. I was frankly disappointed with the OM shift as it was my first pricey alt lens and I sold it at a loss. Wish it had been better. It did have a lot of shift and great build quality. Sigh.....
Jan 08, 2014 at 11:21 PM
p.151 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My latest alt lens is a perfect OM 50/2 macro. I bought it in anticipation of a Sony A7, but have put that body one hold for now. I bought an OM 40/2, as well.
Jan 09, 2014 at 04:02 AM
p.151 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Buying them here in Oz Kit? I've noticed some OM lenses on sale licly here on eBay! Incidentally that OLED EVF I bought from you is in Peru right now on its Nex5N, with my stepdaughter and her boyfriend
Jan 09, 2014 at 05:23 AM
p.151 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
@ lenticular:
Nice one. Both OMs were US-sourced; the 50/2 was literally LNIB. Cheers, KL
Nice one. Both OMs were US-sourced; the 50/2 was literally LNIB. Cheers, KL
Jan 09, 2014 at 05:49 AM
p.151 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Kit Laughlin wrote:
@ lenticular:
Nice one. Both OMs were US-sourced; the 50/2 was literally LNIB. Cheers, KL
Go ahead, rub it in...
@ lenticular:
Nice one. Both OMs were US-sourced; the 50/2 was literally LNIB. Cheers, KL
Go ahead, rub it in...
Jan 09, 2014 at 12:12 PM
p.151 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Ah, Cliff: it is a perfect copy! Thank you. Actually, now that I have had a chance to mount it on the GX-7, I find it's just a bit too heavy for me—want to buy it back (discounted, of course!). Cheers, KL
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Jan 09, 2014 at 03:50 PM
p.151 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Rollei SL HFT Distagon 35mm f/2.8 Singapore version for my "abandoned" Canon System.
Jan 09, 2014 at 08:39 PM
p.151 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I thought my G2 died when I was using a Nikon flash. I found a G1 and snapped it up. The battery from the G1 revived the G2.
Here's the G1 with a new friend.
Here's the G1 with a new friend.
Jan 09, 2014 at 08:53 PM
p.151 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I gave in to temptation and bought a Zuiko 21mm f3.5 MC - the asking price was a little higher than I wanted to pay, but it included the original hood (which some eBay sellers think is worth over $100 on its own... 
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)Jan 10, 2014 at 08:28 AM
p.151 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Those 21/3.5 hoods are rare. $100 might be much but they easily fetch $50-75 on the open market, no problem.
luvwine: I shot the OM 24 shift on the EOS film cameras (1VHS mainly). I always found it a nice lens, but with the 24/TS-E mk 2 out now, that is another (better?) option for Canon shooters too, which might have affected price/value of the OM 24 shift.
-Ed
luvwine: I shot the OM 24 shift on the EOS film cameras (1VHS mainly). I always found it a nice lens, but with the 24/TS-E mk 2 out now, that is another (better?) option for Canon shooters too, which might have affected price/value of the OM 24 shift.
-Ed
Jan 10, 2014 at 02:22 PM
p.151 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
After much debate over buying a Sony A7R, I ended up picking up a Fuji X-E2 and XF 23mm f1.4 R instead (gotta love those pirate names... )
)Jan 10, 2014 at 05:49 PM