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p.164 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just bought a trio of Tokina's: 12-24 f4, 16-50 2.8 and 50-135 2.8. Had the 16-50 and 50-135 Pentax equivalents and they were fabulous lenses. So far, both seem to equal their siblings on my D7000.
Mar 31, 2014 at 10:12 PM
p.164 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
sweet! hope the internals are still good after sitting for all that time. it's definitely a step up from the x700 in pretty much every way.
Knowing my luck it will be ceased up. Anyone know how easy old slrs are to open up and clean/lube?
R.Young wrote
Not a lens but I just bought a Minolta XD11 from Texas, apparently not been used in about 30 year so hoping it will be mint as described. Can get rid of the plastic X700 if it worksKnowing my luck it will be ceased up. Anyone know how easy old slrs are to open up and clean/lube?
Apr 01, 2014 at 08:12 AM
p.164 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
The older manual focus lenses are generally considered alt, regardless of manufacturer. There is also at least one member who posts Canon L lens shots on Canon bodies, but he is impossible to discourage.
Too enthusiastic I say
everprentice wrote
Here's a stupid question: alt = alternative? Kinda confused because I saw a Nikon "alt" lens used in a Nikon body amongst the posts.Too enthusiastic I say
Apr 01, 2014 at 11:43 AM
p.164 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
Both alt. It isn't really fair to penalize Nikon for keeping long-term compatibility 
AF is where the line is usually drawn for Nikkors.
You could be in big trouble with that...
We have 3718 pages of folks doing that in the Nikon forum... but I promise not to tell them...
joanlvh wrote
Carstenew and Helimat, is this correct in terms of the alt forum, an old manual focus lens Nikon on an a7 is alt, but on a Nikon camera, it is not?? thanks AF is where the line is usually drawn for Nikkors.You could be in big trouble with that...
We have 3718 pages of folks doing that in the Nikon forum... but I promise not to tell them...
Apr 01, 2014 at 12:53 PM
p.164 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
This poor thing got rushed to the operating table for some fungus removal (seller's photo):
Fungus by scepticswe, on Flickr
After some cleaning with 70 % ethanol (no need for harsh chemicals), the C/Y Zeiss 50/1.7 is cured of its infection and ready to perform...
"Zeiss Planar 50/1.7" by scepticswe, on Flickr
Fungus by scepticswe, on Flickr
After some cleaning with 70 % ethanol (no need for harsh chemicals), the C/Y Zeiss 50/1.7 is cured of its infection and ready to perform...
"Zeiss Planar 50/1.7" by scepticswe, on Flickr
Apr 02, 2014 at 01:17 AM
p.164 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I now have a Contax 60/2.8 Macro headed my way. Very excited to have that lens back, even if adapting it to Alpha looks like an outside chance at best. It can be the a7's macro lens.
Apr 02, 2014 at 11:53 PM
p.164 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
freaklikeme wrote:
I now have a Contax 60/2.8 Macro headed my way. Very excited to have that lens back, even if adapting it to Alpha looks like an outside chance at best. It can be the a7's macro lens.
I'm looking at one of those too! You and I are always looking at the same lenses, but you beat me to them. Same with the A7 too! It's like looking into the future.
Which 60 2.8, C or S?
I now have a Contax 60/2.8 Macro headed my way. Very excited to have that lens back, even if adapting it to Alpha looks like an outside chance at best. It can be the a7's macro lens.
I'm looking at one of those too! You and I are always looking at the same lenses, but you beat me to them. Same with the A7 too! It's like looking into the future.
Which 60 2.8, C or S?
Apr 03, 2014 at 04:19 AM
p.164 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Dudewithoutape wrote:
I'm looking at one of those too! You and I are always looking at the same lenses, but you beat me to them. Same with the A7 too! It's like looking into the future.
Which 60 2.8, C or S?
Have you ever woke up with mysterious bandages from a surgery you've never signed up for?
Just saying...
freaklikeme wrote
I now have a Contax 60/2.8 Macro headed my way. Very excited to have that lens back, even if adapting it to Alpha looks like an outside chance at best. It can be the a7's macro lens.Which 60 2.8, C or S?
Have you ever woke up with mysterious bandages from a surgery you've never signed up for?
Just saying...
Apr 03, 2014 at 06:01 AM
p.164 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Latest lens: Canon 17-55 2.8 IS
Apr 03, 2014 at 11:35 AM
p.164 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Latest Pentax-M SMC 85mm f/2. Nice and sharp and small. Have the adapter for my X-family and plan to get one for my e-mount. I now have the 28mm f/2.8, 35mm f/2, 50mm f/1.4, 85mm f/2, and 135mm f/3.5
Apr 03, 2014 at 05:32 PM
p.164 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Bought a couple of Sigma lenses for my D7100 - a 10-20 off the B&S board here and a new 17-70 'C'.
When I bought the D7100, I got the kit with the 18-140VR. Since I'd been promising my wife a replacement for her 18-55II, I gave her the 18-140VR. I did use it for a couple days and found it to be a very nice piece of glass. Surprised me. Since we go out together frequently and since I'm rebuilding my Nikon gear (after an abortive venture down the M43 rabbit hole), I needed a replacement for that focal range.
Didn't want to go back down the road of real heavy pro gear (when I'm no pro) but I still want great IQ. Hopefully this new lens will give me both. It was a real internal struggle - I liked the range and IQ of the 18-140VR but wanted a brighter lens. I really debated going with what I had before, the 24-120/4 or perhaps the Sigma 24-105/4 but really wanted lighter weight.
Every choice is a compromise.
When I bought the D7100, I got the kit with the 18-140VR. Since I'd been promising my wife a replacement for her 18-55II, I gave her the 18-140VR. I did use it for a couple days and found it to be a very nice piece of glass. Surprised me. Since we go out together frequently and since I'm rebuilding my Nikon gear (after an abortive venture down the M43 rabbit hole), I needed a replacement for that focal range.
Didn't want to go back down the road of real heavy pro gear (when I'm no pro) but I still want great IQ. Hopefully this new lens will give me both. It was a real internal struggle - I liked the range and IQ of the 18-140VR but wanted a brighter lens. I really debated going with what I had before, the 24-120/4 or perhaps the Sigma 24-105/4 but really wanted lighter weight.
Every choice is a compromise.
Apr 03, 2014 at 05:53 PM
p.164 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Dudewithoutape wrote:
I'm looking at one of those too! You and I are always looking at the same lenses, but you beat me to them. Same with the A7 too! It's like looking into the future.
Which 60 2.8, C or S?
It's the S. I'll let you know if we're happy with it on the a7.
-You Future Self
freaklikeme wrote
I now have a Contax 60/2.8 Macro headed my way. Very excited to have that lens back, even if adapting it to Alpha looks like an outside chance at best. It can be the a7's macro lens.Which 60 2.8, C or S?
It's the S. I'll let you know if we're happy with it on the a7.
-You Future Self
Apr 03, 2014 at 06:28 PM
p.164 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I've been bad. Supposed to be selling lenses, but bought four.
Vivitar 28mm f/2 Close Focus
Meyer Optik Görlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8
Sankyô Kôki Komura 200mm f/3.5
Vivitar 28mm f/2 Close Focus
Meyer Optik Görlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 100mm f/2.8
Sankyô Kôki Komura 200mm f/3.5
Apr 03, 2014 at 07:36 PM
p.164 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
woodrim wrote:
I've been bad. Supposed to be selling lenses, but bought four.
Vivitar 28mm f/2 Close Focus
cool! i keep meaning to try mine on the a7.
I've been bad. Supposed to be selling lenses, but bought four.
Vivitar 28mm f/2 Close Focus
cool! i keep meaning to try mine on the a7.
Apr 03, 2014 at 08:20 PM
p.164 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Fuji XF 14mm. I love it.
Apr 03, 2014 at 10:59 PM
p.164 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Fuji XF 35/1.4 - it's completely replaced my Canon 5D Mark II & 50/1.4 combination.
Apr 04, 2014 at 07:14 AM
p.164 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Voigtlander Ultron 40/2 with Nikon AIS mount,which I came across by chance.At first I thought - yet another lens like this,but a few test pictures convinced me that I was wrong.
Rokkor 50/1.4 49mm mint- (the second one),Rokkor 35/2.8 55mm mint (the third one),Canon FD 135/2.8 exc and 135/3.5exc ++,SMC Pentax M 28/2.8 mint (the second one) and 135/3.5 mint,boxed (the second one),Sigma Mini Wide 28/2.8 Macro MD boxed as new - the whole lot for only 250 Euro - I just couldn't resist..Lucky day apparently.
Rokkor 50/1.4 49mm mint- (the second one),Rokkor 35/2.8 55mm mint (the third one),Canon FD 135/2.8 exc and 135/3.5exc ++,SMC Pentax M 28/2.8 mint (the second one) and 135/3.5 mint,boxed (the second one),Sigma Mini Wide 28/2.8 Macro MD boxed as new - the whole lot for only 250 Euro - I just couldn't resist.
.Lucky day apparently.Apr 05, 2014 at 10:32 AM
p.164 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Fuji XF 35/1.4 and Fuji XF 27/2.8 got in on the discounts for these lenses
Apr 05, 2014 at 10:35 AM
p.164 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I just picked up a Voigtlander 90mm f/3.5 APO SLII. It is a nice small lens that should be very well corrected and with a very short MFD. I am looking forward to putting it through its paces.
Apr 05, 2014 at 12:02 PM
p.164 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Steve Spencer wrote:
I just picked up a Voigtlander 90mm f/3.5 APO SLII. It is a nice small lens that should be very well corrected and with a very short MFD. I am looking forward to putting it through its paces.
This is what I'm looking for.There are fairly many Canon EF versions,whereas other mounts at reasonable prices are almost not seen in the EU.
I just picked up a Voigtlander 90mm f/3.5 APO SLII. It is a nice small lens that should be very well corrected and with a very short MFD. I am looking forward to putting it through its paces.
This is what I'm looking for.There are fairly many Canon EF versions,whereas other mounts at reasonable prices are almost not seen in the EU.
Apr 05, 2014 at 12:59 PM