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p.174 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
freaklikeme wrote:
At 2.8, one of the aperture blades doesn't completely retract, but all the blades close up correctly at each stop...I don't think this is going to be an issue.
There is some rotational play in the rear section (from the rotating tripod mount)...maybe a bit more than I'd like, but I can probably live with it...for others that have this lens, is this an issue on your copy?I don't have any rotational play in mine at all Dave. It's very solid.
Can't wait to see the astro shots, though. What kind of tripod head do you use for long lenses and astro?
I removed the rear assembly last night and put a very thin coat of silicone grease on the barrel...that has removed the slop...there's still a small amount of play as I think the notches for the barrel lock have worn a bit...but problem solved I think!
For my astrophotography, I use an Orion Atlas German Equatorial Mount (GEM) with a guide scope. Here it is with one of my other alt-lens purchases..a very nice Pentax 6x7 150 f/2.8 connected to my QHY9 camera.
DSC01427 by crosseyed-cricket, on Flickr
DSC01429 by crosseyed-cricket, on Flickr
astrodave wrote
I just picked up a Canon fd 300 2.8 from KEH in BGN condition. Pretty worn on the exterior, but the glass looks good and focus is smooth.At 2.8, one of the aperture blades doesn't completely retract, but all the blades close up correctly at each stop...I don't think this is going to be an issue.
There is some rotational play in the rear section (from the rotating tripod mount)...maybe a bit more than I'd like, but I can probably live with it...for others that have this lens, is this an issue on your copy?
Can't wait to see the astro shots, though. What kind of tripod head do you use for long lenses and astro?
I removed the rear assembly last night and put a very thin coat of silicone grease on the barrel...that has removed the slop...there's still a small amount of play as I think the notches for the barrel lock have worn a bit...but problem solved I think!
For my astrophotography, I use an Orion Atlas German Equatorial Mount (GEM) with a guide scope. Here it is with one of my other alt-lens purchases..a very nice Pentax 6x7 150 f/2.8 connected to my QHY9 camera.
DSC01427 by crosseyed-cricket, on FlickrDSC01429 by crosseyed-cricket, on FlickrJun 18, 2014 at 05:38 AM
p.174 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Alpha_Geist wrote:
I have the VME Close Up Adapter. It's construction is solid without any play on my a7. The close focusing helicoid is smooth, but a bit stiff. What really seals the deal is the ability to lock the helicoid at infinity and when fully extended. If you're on the fence about it, I would definitely make the purchase. 
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/982966/168#12273293
+1 on the VME. Its expensive, but it allows me to get some unique close shots with my RF glass that would not have been possible otherwise. Very well made and easy to use.
crazeazn wrote
any of yall have the voigtlander close focus adapter? how do you like it?https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/982966/168#12273293
+1 on the VME. Its expensive, but it allows me to get some unique close shots with my RF glass that would not have been possible otherwise. Very well made and easy to use.
Jun 18, 2014 at 05:40 AM
p.174 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
joanlvh wrote:
Molson, you could throw the Voigt 28mm 2.8 into the mix, like to know how you think it compares!
We have been in Alberta for the last 8 days, first time, your province is beautiful
Are you enjoying our annual monsoon rains?
Sorry, I don't have any of the Voigtlander lenses to test - but I am happy to accept donations...
Molson, you could throw the Voigt 28mm 2.8 into the mix, like to know how you think it compares!
We have been in Alberta for the last 8 days, first time, your province is beautiful
Are you enjoying our annual monsoon rains?
Sorry, I don't have any of the Voigtlander lenses to test - but I am happy to accept donations...
Jun 18, 2014 at 05:42 AM
p.174 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
astrodave wrote:
At 2.8, one of the aperture blades doesn't completely retract, but all the blades close up correctly at each stop...I don't think this is going to be an issue.
There is some rotational play in the rear section (from the rotating tripod mount)...maybe a bit more than I'd like, but I can probably live with it...for others that have this lens, is this an issue on your copy?I don't have any rotational play in mine at all Dave. It's very solid.
Can't wait to see the astro shots, though. What kind of tripod head do you use for long lenses and astro?I removed the rear assembly last night and put a very thin coat of silicone grease on the barrel...that has removed the slop...there's still a small amount of play as I think the notches for the barrel lock have worn a bit...but problem solved I think!
For my astrophotography, I use an Orion Atlas German Equatorial Mount (GEM) with a guide scope. Here it is with one of my other alt-lens purchases..a very nice Pentax 6x7 150 f/2.8 connected to my QHY9 camera.
I'm glad it worked out for you. And that rig is some very cool stuff.
freaklikeme wrote
astrodave wrote
I just picked up a Canon fd 300 2.8 from KEH in BGN condition. Pretty worn on the exterior, but the glass looks good and focus is smooth.At 2.8, one of the aperture blades doesn't completely retract, but all the blades close up correctly at each stop...I don't think this is going to be an issue.
There is some rotational play in the rear section (from the rotating tripod mount)...maybe a bit more than I'd like, but I can probably live with it...for others that have this lens, is this an issue on your copy?
Can't wait to see the astro shots, though. What kind of tripod head do you use for long lenses and astro?
For my astrophotography, I use an Orion Atlas German Equatorial Mount (GEM) with a guide scope. Here it is with one of my other alt-lens purchases..a very nice Pentax 6x7 150 f/2.8 connected to my QHY9 camera.
I'm glad it worked out for you. And that rig is some very cool stuff.
Jun 18, 2014 at 04:11 PM
p.174 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The Fuji 56 f1.2 ... but darn it ... waiting for it to get to the shop is really, really a test of patience - which I don't have!
Jun 18, 2014 at 09:51 PM
p.174 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
And I picked up the Fuji 23 f 1.4 on Monday. A remarkable lens.
Jun 18, 2014 at 09:52 PM
p.174 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I picked up another Sony/Zeiss Vario-Tessar FE 24-70mm f4 ZA OSS zoom, and third time's the charm - this one seems quite sharp throughout the zoom range.
Jun 19, 2014 at 08:27 PM
p.174 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
molson wrote:
I picked up another Sony/Zeiss Vario-Tessar FE 24-70mm f4 ZA OSS zoom, and third time's the charm - this one seems quite sharp throughout the zoom range.
That's interesting news... how well does yours perform at the corners of 24mm stopped down to f/8 or f/11, compared to other reviews like Photozone or Phillip Reeve's review ?
I picked up another Sony/Zeiss Vario-Tessar FE 24-70mm f4 ZA OSS zoom, and third time's the charm - this one seems quite sharp throughout the zoom range.
That's interesting news... how well does yours perform at the corners of 24mm stopped down to f/8 or f/11, compared to other reviews like Photozone or Phillip Reeve's review ?
Jun 19, 2014 at 09:57 PM
p.174 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
atwl77 wrote:
That's interesting news... how well does yours perform at the corners of 24mm stopped down to f/8 or f/11, compared to other reviews like Photozone or Phillip Reeve's review ?
It performs much better in the corners at 24mm than the first two copies I tried; still not up to the pro standards of a Canon or Nikon zoom, but definitely usable for walk-around shots - it's just too bad you have to disable the OSS when you use it on an A7R.
molson wrote
I picked up another Sony/Zeiss Vario-Tessar FE 24-70mm f4 ZA OSS zoom, and third time's the charm - this one seems quite sharp throughout the zoom range.It performs much better in the corners at 24mm than the first two copies I tried; still not up to the pro standards of a Canon or Nikon zoom, but definitely usable for walk-around shots - it's just too bad you have to disable the OSS when you use it on an A7R.
Jun 20, 2014 at 08:58 AM
p.174 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I bought a Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 last Friday, from a local camera shop for like half of what they usually go for. I don't think the front element has ever been touched. The UV filter was probably on there since the 70's. Had to use my shoe to get it to come off.
Other recent purchases are a Minolta Celtic 135mm f/3.5 and a Minolta Rokkor-PF 135mm f/2.8. Both of these lenses are SHAAAARP from wide open, but the Celtic has a lot of vignetting that goes away once stopped down.
Other recent purchases are a Minolta Celtic 135mm f/3.5 and a Minolta Rokkor-PF 135mm f/2.8. Both of these lenses are SHAAAARP from wide open, but the Celtic has a lot of vignetting that goes away once stopped down.
Jun 20, 2014 at 09:52 AM
p.174 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The VME seems to be well made, the only issue I can see at the moment is that lenses may focus a touch past infinity when it's locked.
Jun 20, 2014 at 03:38 PM
p.174 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just got a brand new old stock Hasselblad X-Pan, looking forward to shooting a few rolls this weekend
Jun 20, 2014 at 04:05 PM
p.174 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
An old acquaintance.
Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC
Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC Jun 20, 2014 at 04:13 PM
p.174 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
The VME seems to be well made, the only issue I can see at the moment is that lenses may focus a touch past infinity when it's locked.
I don't recall being able to focus to infinity when the VME is extended and locked. I believe you loose infinity focusing ability. I've only tried the VME with the CV 50 nokton 1.5 ASPH and a 90mm cron-M pre ASPH.
Otherwise, like you said, the adapter is very well made.
Edit: Oops! I misread your post as the VME was focusing past infinity when extended and locked for close focus. I will have to try mine out again. I rarely shoot at infinity, so this experiment will be fun!
The VME seems to be well made, the only issue I can see at the moment is that lenses may focus a touch past infinity when it's locked.
I don't recall being able to focus to infinity when the VME is extended and locked. I believe you loose infinity focusing ability. I've only tried the VME with the CV 50 nokton 1.5 ASPH and a 90mm cron-M pre ASPH.
Otherwise, like you said, the adapter is very well made.
Edit: Oops! I misread your post as the VME was focusing past infinity when extended and locked for close focus. I will have to try mine out again. I rarely shoot at infinity, so this experiment will be fun!
Jun 20, 2014 at 06:28 PM
p.174 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Picked up the Sony 70-200mm f/4 FE yesterday.
Jun 21, 2014 at 11:00 PM
p.174 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Alpha_Geist wrote:
I don't recall being able to focus to infinity when the VME is extended and locked. I believe you loose infinity focusing ability. I've only tried the VME with the CV 50 nokton 1.5 ASPH and a 90mm cron-M pre ASPH.
Otherwise, like you said, the adapter is very well made.
Edit: Oops! I misread your post as the VME was focusing past infinity when extended and locked for close focus. I will have to try mine out again. I rarely shoot at infinity, so this experiment will be fun!
Haha, yeah, it feels like the lenses lose a slight touch of sharpness when both are at infinity, with mainly wides.
LightShow wrote
The VME seems to be well made, the only issue I can see at the moment is that lenses may focus a touch past infinity when it's locked.Otherwise, like you said, the adapter is very well made.
Edit: Oops! I misread your post as the VME was focusing past infinity when extended and locked for close focus. I will have to try mine out again. I rarely shoot at infinity, so this experiment will be fun!
Haha, yeah, it feels like the lenses lose a slight touch of sharpness when both are at infinity, with mainly wides.
Jun 21, 2014 at 11:38 PM
p.174 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/19/960219.jpg
How do you like the SMC M 20?
I really miss my 1DIII, it felt at home in my hand, I sure don't miss the size and weight.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/19/960219.jpg
How do you like the SMC M 20?
I really miss my 1DIII, it felt at home in my hand, I sure don't miss the size and weight.
Jun 22, 2014 at 12:07 AM
p.174 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Hi James,
The SMCP-M 20/4 is very nice. It's sharper in Zones A and B than my (best-of-three) Oly 21/3.5, while it lags behind the Oly at the edges and corners. It's actually slightly smaller and lighter than the Oly.
Just before going on a trip two weeks ago, I shot a head-to-head comparison of the SMCP-M 20/4, Oly 21/3.5, Canon 16-35/L II, and Fuji XR 14/2.8 (first three on 6D, last on X-E2), which I will post here in a few days. Basically, the SMCP-M and Oly are both spanked by the newer lenses.
The SMCP-M 20/4 is very nice. It's sharper in Zones A and B than my (best-of-three) Oly 21/3.5, while it lags behind the Oly at the edges and corners. It's actually slightly smaller and lighter than the Oly.
Just before going on a trip two weeks ago, I shot a head-to-head comparison of the SMCP-M 20/4, Oly 21/3.5, Canon 16-35/L II, and Fuji XR 14/2.8 (first three on 6D, last on X-E2), which I will post here in a few days. Basically, the SMCP-M and Oly are both spanked by the newer lenses.
Jun 22, 2014 at 07:23 AM
p.174 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Finally picked up some Nikon PK for my Novoflex bellows w/105mm
Would a Tachihara 4x5 w/Nikkor 210mm couny as an alt lens purchase?
Spent all morning developing 4x5 negatives using the Taco method in a Paterson tank. Worked perfectly. Got to slow down and be more thoughtful about the 4x5 process. No light leaks.
Would a Tachihara 4x5 w/Nikkor 210mm couny as an alt lens purchase?
Spent all morning developing 4x5 negatives using the Taco method in a Paterson tank. Worked perfectly. Got to slow down and be more thoughtful about the 4x5 process. No light leaks.
Jun 22, 2014 at 05:20 PM
p.174 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
fstopperdown wrote:
...Would a Tachihara 4x5 w/Nikkor 210mm couny as an alt lens purchase? ...
Yes, definitely.
...Would a Tachihara 4x5 w/Nikkor 210mm couny as an alt lens purchase? ...
Yes, definitely.
Jun 22, 2014 at 06:55 PM