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p.200 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Yes, sorry missed those letters out, clearly not a Nikon man!
Nov 28, 2014 at 04:20 PM
p.200 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Makes a big difference for me: I already have the 35/2.8, and an XPan, but no PC lens 
I doubt the regular 35 comes anywhere near covering the XPan's negative.
I doubt the regular 35 comes anywhere near covering the XPan's negative.Nov 28, 2014 at 06:21 PM
p.200 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I'm sure it wouldn't! But I'm still surprised the image on the Xpan lenses is big enough, they're tiny!
Nov 28, 2014 at 06:42 PM
p.200 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
National Camera Exchange had a CY Sonnar 85/2.8 and Hassy XE 1.4x up for decent prices on the bay, so now they are mine. I wish they had gone up when the bucks percentage was higher, but these are the things we cannot control.
Please remind me that I said that when the percentage goes up tomorrow.
Please remind me that I said that when the percentage goes up tomorrow.
Nov 30, 2014 at 02:48 AM
p.200 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Not really a lens...
A TEWE 'Motivsucher', a director's viewfinder.
A TEWE 'Motivsucher', a director's viewfinder.
Nov 30, 2014 at 02:38 PM
p.200 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Vern Dewit wrote:
OK. I am not sure how the MATE is supposed to perform on the A7s. As I recall, it was not a good match for either the A7r or the A7.
RichHmmm. I can't find any reviews of the MATE on Sony A7 series? That's not encouraging though... Since I'm probably getting an "M" next year, I'm trying to double up on lenses that will work on both the Sony and the M. Can you PM me reviews of the MATE on an A7/R? (I've found positive stuff like http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53218488 - but nothing negative yet?)You may turn out to be a guinea pig. 
Be aware that the MATE must be used at the assigned 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm focal lengths unlike the newer designed WATE which can be adjusted at focal lengths between the assigned click stops of 16mm, 18mm, and 21mm. The WATE is actually then able to "zoom" to the in between focal lengths like a normal zoom lens though it has actual click stops for the focal lengths.
RichYes - I'll report my findings! And yes, I knew that the WATE was a true zoom, whereas the MATE is not. Thanks for your feedback!
Some testing of the MATE done here: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1332946 Please don't judge - I'm not a great lens tester... I just want to help out anyone else considering the MATE. Short version? On the A7S it's pretty sweet.
naturephoto1 wrote
Vern Dewit wrote
naturephoto1 wrote
Vern,OK. I am not sure how the MATE is supposed to perform on the A7s. As I recall, it was not a good match for either the A7r or the A7.
Rich
Be aware that the MATE must be used at the assigned 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm focal lengths unlike the newer designed WATE which can be adjusted at focal lengths between the assigned click stops of 16mm, 18mm, and 21mm. The WATE is actually then able to "zoom" to the in between focal lengths like a normal zoom lens though it has actual click stops for the focal lengths.
Rich
Some testing of the MATE done here: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1332946 Please don't judge - I'm not a great lens tester...
I just want to help out anyone else considering the MATE. Short version? On the A7S it's pretty sweet.Nov 30, 2014 at 02:52 PM
p.200 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Carl Zeiss Jena 45/2.8, with Werra 4 rear cover ;-)
Nov 30, 2014 at 04:55 PM
p.200 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Another non-purchase...
arduluth wrote:
I went to my aunt's memorial service last Thursday and found myself inheriting her photo gear. Not quite a purchase so it might not belong here, but it was an acquisition.
At this same memorial service, one of my dad's cousins came up to me and asked if I "liked Zeiss lenses." They're OK, I guess. :P She asked if I'd have any use for her mom's old Zeiss lenses. It turns out that I have a lot of keen photographers in my extended family!
On Saturday, they emailed to let me know that they had packed everything up and sent it my way, with an expected delivery later this week. I can't wait to see what my great aunt Ev - a great name for a photographer - used to shoot. I have no idea what kind of camera or mount these lenses might be, or what era they're from, but I look forward to continuing to keep her collection in use in the family.
arduluth wrote:
I went to my aunt's memorial service last Thursday and found myself inheriting her photo gear. Not quite a purchase so it might not belong here, but it was an acquisition.
At this same memorial service, one of my dad's cousins came up to me and asked if I "liked Zeiss lenses." They're OK, I guess. :P She asked if I'd have any use for her mom's old Zeiss lenses. It turns out that I have a lot of keen photographers in my extended family!
On Saturday, they emailed to let me know that they had packed everything up and sent it my way, with an expected delivery later this week. I can't wait to see what my great aunt Ev - a great name for a photographer - used to shoot. I have no idea what kind of camera or mount these lenses might be, or what era they're from, but I look forward to continuing to keep her collection in use in the family.
Dec 01, 2014 at 10:36 AM
p.200 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Of these three (and the SMC Pentax 50/1.2), I think the Oly is best.
I also agree with Brad that the CZ MP 50/2 ZE is an excellent choice. It's my choice, along with the Canon 501/2.L.
Oly 50/1.2 is a great performer, and its relatively small. My guess is the Oly 50/1.2 is smaller than the Zeiss ZE 50/2 MP (which I have not owned - to slow).
BenjaminSmith wrote
... To that end wondering what the most useful fast 50-55 would be - my Rokkor 58/1.2? Nikkor 50/1.2? Oly? ...I want tack sharp at f/2, no glow.I also agree with Brad that the CZ MP 50/2 ZE is an excellent choice. It's my choice, along with the Canon 501/2.L.
Oly 50/1.2 is a great performer, and its relatively small. My guess is the Oly 50/1.2 is smaller than the Zeiss ZE 50/2 MP (which I have not owned - to slow).
Dec 01, 2014 at 01:25 PM
p.200 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
pdmphoto wrote:
Oly 50/1.2 is a great performer, and its relatively small. My guess is the Oly 50/1.2 is smaller than the Zeiss ZE 50/2 MP (which I have not owned - to slow).
Oh yeah! The Oly 50/1.2 almost fits inside the hood of the CZ MP 50/2 ZE. Give me a few minutes...
Oops! Cancel that! I was comparing the 50 ZE to the Oly 21/3.5, I sold the Oly 50/1.2 a few years ago.
Anyway, the Oly 50/1.2 weighs 0.29 kg, is 43mm long, has 65mm diameter, and takes a 49mm filter. The CZ 50/2 ZE weighs 0.53 kg, is 88 mm long (without hood), has 72mm diameter, and takes a 67mm filter.
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Oly 50/1.2 is a great performer, and its relatively small. My guess is the Oly 50/1.2 is smaller than the Zeiss ZE 50/2 MP (which I have not owned - to slow).
Oh yeah! The Oly 50/1.2 almost fits inside the hood of the CZ MP 50/2 ZE. Give me a few minutes...
Oops! Cancel that! I was comparing the 50 ZE to the Oly 21/3.5, I sold the Oly 50/1.2 a few years ago.
Anyway, the Oly 50/1.2 weighs 0.29 kg, is 43mm long, has 65mm diameter, and takes a 49mm filter. The CZ 50/2 ZE weighs 0.53 kg, is 88 mm long (without hood), has 72mm diameter, and takes a 67mm filter.
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Dec 01, 2014 at 05:32 PM
p.200 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Last lens of the year.... I hope.
Leica R 100 APO macro E60 ROM.
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Leica R 100 APO macro E60 ROM.
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Dec 01, 2014 at 05:35 PM
p.200 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
But a nice one! Why would you hope for no more lenses? 
Dec 01, 2014 at 05:42 PM
p.200 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
But a nice one! Why would you hope for no more lenses?
I went a bit overboard this year, I'm not working Dec. or Jan. plus gifts to buy....
But a nice one! Why would you hope for no more lenses?
I went a bit overboard this year, I'm not working Dec. or Jan. plus gifts to buy....
Dec 01, 2014 at 06:19 PM
p.200 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Tamron SP 500/8, 82mm UV and 82mm CP filters, all for A$66 delivered - via a FB film shooters group in Australia. Can't say no to that!
It arrived today and works fine .
It arrived today and works fine .
Dec 01, 2014 at 11:42 PM
p.200 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
i broke down and bought the new olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 today. I paid $20 over the retail price. 
Dec 03, 2014 at 05:17 PM
p.200 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Sony FS7 comes in today.
Dec 04, 2014 at 06:53 PM
p.200 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Bubble which Otus is that? Also jealous of your camera!!
Dec 04, 2014 at 09:38 PM
p.200 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
I went a bit overboard this year, I'm not working Dec. or Jan. plus gifts to buy....
Me too man. Me too. The same 100/2.8 you got, 75/2.5 Summarit, CV75/2.5, CV75/1.8, C/Y 135/2.8, a D750 in addition to the A7 I got just before the year started, an 85/1.8 AF-S, 24-120 AF-S, 70-300 AF-S, Mamiya 645 Pro TL with 55, 110, and 150/2.8 and too many accessories, Mirex Tilt/Shift, and I don't even think that's it.
I'll definitely sell two of the 75's, and there are several other things in there I'll probably sell, but still, jeez.
I went a bit overboard this year, I'm not working Dec. or Jan. plus gifts to buy....
Me too man. Me too. The same 100/2.8 you got, 75/2.5 Summarit, CV75/2.5, CV75/1.8, C/Y 135/2.8, a D750 in addition to the A7 I got just before the year started, an 85/1.8 AF-S, 24-120 AF-S, 70-300 AF-S, Mamiya 645 Pro TL with 55, 110, and 150/2.8 and too many accessories, Mirex Tilt/Shift, and I don't even think that's it.
I'll definitely sell two of the 75's, and there are several other things in there I'll probably sell, but still, jeez.
Dec 04, 2014 at 09:44 PM
p.200 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Three Zeiss lenses: 2/25 1.4/35 2/135
Leica: 1.4/80
The 2/25 is my main landscape lens. The 1.4/35 will be an instrument to explore new techniques with as will the 2/135—not a typical focal length for me, but its reputation is so epic that I felt it worthwhile to play with it creatively. The 1.4/80 'Lux will be my main portrait lens. I also have Zeiss 2.8/25 2/50 2/100 and Leica 1.4/50. Also the Canon 24mm TS-E II, woefully underused (need adapter).
My collection is pretty much complete and it's time to do some major shooting but still on my radar are the CV 125 macro and 2.8/100 Leica.
Leica: 1.4/80
The 2/25 is my main landscape lens. The 1.4/35 will be an instrument to explore new techniques with as will the 2/135—not a typical focal length for me, but its reputation is so epic that I felt it worthwhile to play with it creatively. The 1.4/80 'Lux will be my main portrait lens. I also have Zeiss 2.8/25 2/50 2/100 and Leica 1.4/50. Also the Canon 24mm TS-E II, woefully underused (need adapter).
My collection is pretty much complete and it's time to do some major shooting but still on my radar are the CV 125 macro and 2.8/100 Leica.
Dec 04, 2014 at 09:56 PM
p.200 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
That's a nice list of lenses Lee, the 80/1.4 is tempting, but I'm not sure about how it would fit between my R 60 and R 100.
Dec 04, 2014 at 10:31 PM