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p.193 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
just received Canon FD 55mm 1:1,2
did not pay that much.
it is pretty sharp wide open and also quite contrasty for 1,2
but it tends to glow sometimes have to see/learn when, how ...
i like it.
reinhard
did not pay that much.
it is pretty sharp wide open and also quite contrasty for 1,2
but it tends to glow sometimes have to see/learn when, how ...
i like it.
reinhard
Nov 05, 2014 at 10:19 AM
p.193 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
rsrsrs wrote:
but it tends to glow sometimes have to see/learn when, how ...
wait, the lens itself is glowing?
I have the older FL version, it has that glow wide open yes, when stopped down at f/8 it's a very good landscape lens.
Since Sony can't be bothered to release a native wide angle prime, I just ordered the FDn 20/2.8 from evilbay, hope I get lucky cos all lenses seem to be sold in "mint" or excellent condition these days
but it tends to glow sometimes have to see/learn when, how ...
wait, the lens itself is glowing?
I have the older FL version, it has that glow wide open yes, when stopped down at f/8 it's a very good landscape lens.Since Sony can't be bothered to release a native wide angle prime, I just ordered the FDn 20/2.8 from evilbay, hope I get lucky cos all lenses seem to be sold in "mint" or excellent condition these days
Nov 05, 2014 at 11:26 AM
p.193 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A Canon FDn 20mm f/2,8 is on the way as a smaller/ lighter alternative to the Distagon 2,8/21 ZE.
Looking forward to compare the performance.
Looking forward to compare the performance.
Nov 06, 2014 at 07:28 AM
p.193 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Recently got the Fuji 56mm 1.2.
Wow, wow, wow, wow...
Oh, and wow.
Wow, wow, wow, wow...
Oh, and wow.
Nov 06, 2014 at 09:01 AM
p.193 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
twoeye wrote:
A Canon FDn 20mm f/2,8 is on the way as a smaller/ lighter alternative to the Distagon 2,8/21 ZE.
The Contax version of the Distagon 21mm f2.8 is also a slightly smaller and lighter alternative to the ZF/ZE versions... I love mine.
I came across a nice-looking Zuiko 21mm f3.5 on Ebay recently and took the plunge; the last one I had didn't seem to be a very good performer, but that copy had seen a lot of use - I'm hoping one in better condition will be more likely to live up to expectations (although condition is never a guarantee of performance...)
A Canon FDn 20mm f/2,8 is on the way as a smaller/ lighter alternative to the Distagon 2,8/21 ZE.
The Contax version of the Distagon 21mm f2.8 is also a slightly smaller and lighter alternative to the ZF/ZE versions... I love mine.
I came across a nice-looking Zuiko 21mm f3.5 on Ebay recently and took the plunge; the last one I had didn't seem to be a very good performer, but that copy had seen a lot of use - I'm hoping one in better condition will be more likely to live up to expectations (although condition is never a guarantee of performance...)
Nov 06, 2014 at 12:37 PM
p.193 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Igor had what looks to be a really nice copy of the Hassy F Tele-Tessar 250/4 (he put it on eBay, so there were photos) at an irresistible price, so it should be on its way to me soon.
Nov 07, 2014 at 10:22 PM
p.193 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I had that lens and found it so-so. i would be interested to see if you like yours better. In the end I traded mine for the Schneider 150/4 for Rolleiflex.
Nov 08, 2014 at 04:10 AM
p.193 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
twoeye wrote:
A Canon FDn 20mm f/2,8 is on the way as a smaller/ lighter alternative to the Distagon 2,8/21 ZE.
Looking forward to compare the performance.
I've been eyeing the Dist21 for the last little while, so I'm interested in what your opinion will be after shooting both.
A Canon FDn 20mm f/2,8 is on the way as a smaller/ lighter alternative to the Distagon 2,8/21 ZE.
Looking forward to compare the performance.
I've been eyeing the Dist21 for the last little while, so I'm interested in what your opinion will be after shooting both.
Nov 08, 2014 at 07:38 AM
p.193 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
Looking forward to compare the performance.I've been eyeing the Dist21 for the last little while, so I'm interested in what your opinion will be after shooting both.
I can tell you,because I got both.Distagon sweeps the 20/2.8 FDn away.On the A7 it is sharp across the frame without corner smearing wide open.To reach comparable level of sharpness/lack of smearing,you need to stop the Canon down to f8.
My newest acquisition: Nikkor 20/2.8 AF-D is at least as good as Canon FDn 20/2.8,but smaller,lighter and with nicer Nikon rendition.
Another new lens:Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 90/3.5 original SL with m42 mount. - on the way.
twoeye wrote
A Canon FDn 20mm f/2,8 is on the way as a smaller/ lighter alternative to the Distagon 2,8/21 ZE.Looking forward to compare the performance.
I can tell you,because I got both.Distagon sweeps the 20/2.8 FDn away.On the A7 it is sharp across the frame without corner smearing wide open.To reach comparable level of sharpness/lack of smearing,you need to stop the Canon down to f8.
My newest acquisition: Nikkor 20/2.8 AF-D is at least as good as Canon FDn 20/2.8,but smaller,lighter and with nicer Nikon rendition.
Another new lens:Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 90/3.5 original SL with m42 mount. - on the way.
Nov 08, 2014 at 09:51 AM
p.193 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
snagged a PC-Nikkor AIS 35mm 2.8 for $200, my plan is to use it on the Xpan and maybe I'll play with it on the A7 as well
Nov 08, 2014 at 09:54 AM
p.193 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Peire wrote:
Looking forward to compare the performance.I've been eyeing the Dist21 for the last little while, so I'm interested in what your opinion will be after shooting both.I can tell you,because I got both.Distagon sweeps the 20/2.8 FDn away.On the A7 it is sharp across the frame without corner smearing wide open.To reach comparable level of sharpness/lack of smearing,you need to stop the Canon down to f8.
My newest acquisition: Nikkor 20/2.8 AF-D is at least as good as Canon FDn 20/2.8,but smaller,lighter and with nicer Nikon rendition.
Another new lens:Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 90/3.5 original SL with m42 mount. - on the way.
I am not expecting Distagon 21/2,8 performance from the FDn 20/2,8 but if it is not too far behind at f8 it will be a good alternative when size/weight is a concern at less than half the weight with adapter.
LightShow wrote
twoeye wrote
A Canon FDn 20mm f/2,8 is on the way as a smaller/ lighter alternative to the Distagon 2,8/21 ZE.Looking forward to compare the performance.
My newest acquisition: Nikkor 20/2.8 AF-D is at least as good as Canon FDn 20/2.8,but smaller,lighter and with nicer Nikon rendition.
Another new lens:Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 90/3.5 original SL with m42 mount. - on the way.
I am not expecting Distagon 21/2,8 performance from the FDn 20/2,8 but if it is not too far behind at f8 it will be a good alternative when size/weight is a concern at less than half the weight with adapter.
Nov 08, 2014 at 12:47 PM
p.193 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
I had that lens and found it so-so. i would be interested to see if you like yours better. In the end I traded mine for the Schneider 150/4 for Rolleiflex.
You're not the first person I've heard that from, so my expectations aren't high, and if I were shooting it on film, the samples I've seen would be enough to dissuade me, but the samples I've seen on the small digital sensors look very good. I'll post my impressions once I have it.
I had that lens and found it so-so. i would be interested to see if you like yours better. In the end I traded mine for the Schneider 150/4 for Rolleiflex.
You're not the first person I've heard that from, so my expectations aren't high, and if I were shooting it on film, the samples I've seen would be enough to dissuade me, but the samples I've seen on the small digital sensors look very good. I'll post my impressions once I have it.
Nov 08, 2014 at 01:44 PM
p.193 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Not so much a new purchase, but it might as well be. I've been considering selling my Leica R 180/2 for a few years now simply because I don't use it enough the way that I used to, so can't justify the cost if it laying around, gathering dust. Having used it recently, and refreshed my previous appreciation for this beast, I now see the errors of my ways. In effect I've bought myself a R 180/2, simply because I know now that I won't be selling it. I'll post some recent pic in the R thread when I get a chance.
Nov 08, 2014 at 02:28 PM
p.193 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I have a similar thing with my Mamiya A 645 200/2.8 APO, except I got it for a really good price so I won't be selling it. Whenever I do use it my appreciation of the sublime optics is refreshed.
I haven't bought any new lenses in a long time, but I did buy a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 1.8-4.9/10.4-37.1 mm, attached to a Sony RX100 II.
Really nice lens, stunningly sharp in the center. So many functions to explore in this little camera...
I haven't bought any new lenses in a long time, but I did buy a Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 1.8-4.9/10.4-37.1 mm, attached to a Sony RX100 II.
Really nice lens, stunningly sharp in the center. So many functions to explore in this little camera...Nov 08, 2014 at 03:11 PM
p.193 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I admit that I recently thought about selling my A 200/2.8 APO, but then I realized that it would be a big mistake.
If I had to 'reduce' to only one Alt lens, it would be the A 200/2.8 APO and the CZ 35-70/3.4...
If I had to 'reduce' to only two Alt lenses, they would be the A 200/2.8 APO, CZ 35-70/3.4, and Summicron-R 50/2...
If I had to 'reduce' to only three Alt lenses, they would be the A 200/2.8 APO, CZ 35-70/3.4, Summicron-R 50/2, and A 120/4 Macro...
"Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!"
If I had to 'reduce' to only one Alt lens, it would be the A 200/2.8 APO and the CZ 35-70/3.4...
If I had to 'reduce' to only two Alt lenses, they would be the A 200/2.8 APO, CZ 35-70/3.4, and Summicron-R 50/2...
If I had to 'reduce' to only three Alt lenses, they would be the A 200/2.8 APO, CZ 35-70/3.4, Summicron-R 50/2, and A 120/4 Macro...
"Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!"
Nov 08, 2014 at 04:58 PM
p.193 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Olympus micro 4/3rds 75mm (150mm FF equivalent) 1.8.
Extremely sharp lens. I use it on my OM-D EM-1 Olympus mirrorless camera. BEAUTIFUL BOKEH
Extremely sharp lens. I use it on my OM-D EM-1 Olympus mirrorless camera. BEAUTIFUL BOKEH
Nov 08, 2014 at 06:02 PM
p.193 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just bought a Helios 44 No. 0000xxx red Π
Nov 09, 2014 at 03:10 AM
p.193 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
- Fujinon 27/2.8 pancake to have a real compact one-lens setup. Very sharp, better than expected.
- Fujinon 60/2.4 macro. Also very sharp and has great bokeh.
Fuji lenses are on sale in The Netherlands
- Fujinon 60/2.4 macro. Also very sharp and has great bokeh.
Fuji lenses are on sale in The Netherlands
Nov 09, 2014 at 04:26 AM
p.193 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Fujifilm TCL-X100S teleconverter, for those intimate moments.
Nov 09, 2014 at 06:46 AM
p.193 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A Zeiss 15mm zf.2 is on its way.
Nov 09, 2014 at 03:03 PM