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p.158 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
This one:
IMG_0187 by junda.fotos, on Flickr
Had been keeping an eye out for one of those for a while. This copy is practically mint.
The rear shroud prevents mounting on the 5D with an adapter. Luckily this shroud can simply be (reversibly) removed after removing 3 small screws. Now it mounts just fine.
IMG_0187 by junda.fotos, on Flickr
Had been keeping an eye out for one of those for a while. This copy is practically mint.
The rear shroud prevents mounting on the 5D with an adapter. Luckily this shroud can simply be (reversibly) removed after removing 3 small screws. Now it mounts just fine.
Feb 18, 2014 at 03:39 PM
p.158 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Fujifilm X-E2 with XF18-55/2.8-4 R OIS lens.
Feb 18, 2014 at 03:54 PM
p.158 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
OpticalFlow wrote:
This one:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3729/12620719803_e0652719bf_c.jpg
IMG_0187 by junda.fotos, on Flickr
Had been keeping an eye out for one of those for a while. This copy is practically mint.
The rear shroud prevents mounting on the 5D with an adapter. Luckily this shroud can simply be (reversibly) removed after removing 3 small screws. Now it mounts just fine.
Please post some pics from it, I've always liked the feel that this lens produces.
This one:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3729/12620719803_e0652719bf_c.jpg
IMG_0187 by junda.fotos, on Flickr
Had been keeping an eye out for one of those for a while. This copy is practically mint.
The rear shroud prevents mounting on the 5D with an adapter. Luckily this shroud can simply be (reversibly) removed after removing 3 small screws. Now it mounts just fine.
Please post some pics from it, I've always liked the feel that this lens produces.
Feb 18, 2014 at 11:49 PM
p.158 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
Please post some pics from it, I've always liked the feel that this lens produces.
Will do, but might be a while still. Hopefully I get a chance on the weekend to go for a walk. Spring is 4 weeks early here in south-west Germany this year (compared to being 7 weeks late last year) so with a bit of luck there'll be good light rather than grey-in-grey.
Please post some pics from it, I've always liked the feel that this lens produces.
Will do, but might be a while still. Hopefully I get a chance on the weekend to go for a walk. Spring is 4 weeks early here in south-west Germany this year (compared to being 7 weeks late last year) so with a bit of luck there'll be good light rather than grey-in-grey.
Feb 19, 2014 at 06:20 AM
p.158 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nearing the end of the Fuji rebates I picked up the XF 14mm 2.8.
Feb 19, 2014 at 08:10 AM
p.158 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Leica 24mm f/3.8 Elmar-M ASPH. This thing is crazy-sharp.
Feb 19, 2014 at 10:17 AM
p.158 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Canon FD 35mm f2 SSC Version I (concave front element).
A bit on the heavy side, but very impressive IQ.
A bit on the heavy side, but very impressive IQ.
Feb 19, 2014 at 01:02 PM
p.158 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
grabbed a good used Zeiss 15mm f2.8 ZF.2...and I've been stuck at work since I got it. haven't had time to really test it out much yet. kinda bummed out about that 
. got some fun plans for it though....must...be....patient...
. got some fun plans for it though....must...be....patient...Feb 19, 2014 at 09:22 PM
p.158 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Finally found a Canon FD 35/2.8 TS at a good price. Also picked up an FD 35-70/2.8-3.5 SSC. Short of an FD 200/1.8L falling into my lap for an unheard of price, that should cap off my Canon purchases.
Feb 27, 2014 at 02:31 PM
p.158 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A Kipon OM to Nex Tilt/Shift adapter.
Feb 27, 2014 at 03:36 PM
p.158 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Contax Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 MMJ
Contax Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 MMJ
Next target:
Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 MMJ
Hope to complete the 1.4 trio soon.
Contax Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 MMJ
Next target:
Contax Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 MMJ
Hope to complete the 1.4 trio soon.
Feb 27, 2014 at 07:53 PM
Feb 27, 2014 at 08:27 PM
p.158 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
freaklikeme wrote:
Finally found a Canon FD 35/2.8 TS at a good price. Also picked up an FD 35-70/2.8-3.5 SSC. Short of an FD 200/1.8L falling into my lap for an unheard of price, that should cap off my Canon purchases.
Nice!
I'd like to hear your opinion on the zoom once you have used it some, I already know you'll like the T/S.
Finally found a Canon FD 35/2.8 TS at a good price. Also picked up an FD 35-70/2.8-3.5 SSC. Short of an FD 200/1.8L falling into my lap for an unheard of price, that should cap off my Canon purchases.
Nice!
I'd like to hear your opinion on the zoom once you have used it some, I already know you'll like the T/S.
Feb 27, 2014 at 11:58 PM
p.158 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I add my views to those of LightShow, the FD TS 35/2.8 is a wonderful thing
Went to a camera fair today, hoping to sell off a few things.
Well, as is predictable, the small number of dealers there were more about selling, or buying at trade prices, so I bought a couple of lenses instead...
My first Minolta lens, an MC Rokkor PF 58/1.4
and
a Tomioka (Auto Chinon) 55/1.2. I found my 20-30 yr old M42 - PK adapter, added a cheapie PK-E-mount adapter, so now it's sitting on my A7R waiting to be tried in a few seconds... I have no idea if this lens is a dog or not, we'll see.
Mar 01, 2014 at 10:01 PM
p.158 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
It should be interesting, but I wouldn't expect razor sharp anything till stopped down past 5.6 if at all, but you never know till you try it.
Mar 02, 2014 at 04:17 AM
p.158 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
Nice!
I'd like to hear your opinion on the zoom once you have used it some, I already know you'll like the T/S.
Oh, yeah, the T/S is an old friend (though my first copy had been EF-converted). I'm excited about the zoom, which feels odd to type because I am much more a prime guy. But the 20-35 and 80-200L's have been so useful, I'm curious to see if this can stack up well between those two. It just arrived. I'll post samples when I get something worth sharing.
freaklikeme wrote
Finally found a Canon FD 35/2.8 TS at a good price. Also picked up an FD 35-70/2.8-3.5 SSC. Short of an FD 200/1.8L falling into my lap for an unheard of price, that should cap off my Canon purchases.I'd like to hear your opinion on the zoom once you have used it some, I already know you'll like the T/S.
Oh, yeah, the T/S is an old friend (though my first copy had been EF-converted). I'm excited about the zoom, which feels odd to type because I am much more a prime guy. But the 20-35 and 80-200L's have been so useful, I'm curious to see if this can stack up well between those two. It just arrived. I'll post samples when I get something worth sharing.
Mar 03, 2014 at 05:58 PM
p.158 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Minolta Maxxum AF 70-210mm f/4 "beercan"
grabbed one off ebay for $117 total and it's in very very good condition. guy sells a bunch of random things online and he found this in his parents attic with a bunch of camera gear that was his grandpas. came with the box, manual and everything in nice clean condition. i'm itching to shoot with it on my A7 (waiting on the la-ea4 adapter to arrive)
grabbed one off ebay for $117 total and it's in very very good condition. guy sells a bunch of random things online and he found this in his parents attic with a bunch of camera gear that was his grandpas. came with the box, manual and everything in nice clean condition. i'm itching to shoot with it on my A7 (waiting on the la-ea4 adapter to arrive)
Mar 04, 2014 at 02:56 PM
p.158 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 just got sent to the warehouse at B&H. Should ship today and I'll have it in my hands tomorrow!
Mar 04, 2014 at 03:33 PM
p.158 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Contax Makro-Sonnar T* 100mm f/2.8 N-EOS
A brick of a lens, with rendering and sharpness. I love it.
A brick of a lens, with rendering and sharpness. I love it.
Mar 04, 2014 at 04:07 PM