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p.218 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Not arrived yet but yesterday I clicked on a Kyoei Optical 80mm/3.5.
I'm courious about it because another Komura lens I bought delivered a good color presentation on APS-C cameras
I'm courious about it because another Komura lens I bought delivered a good color presentation on APS-C cameras
May 21, 2015 at 04:56 AM
p.218 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I got two parcels this afternoon, and neither one of them was the X-E2. 
Pardon the rather direct lighting on this photo. My strobes are set up elsewhere at the moment. To make up for that, I used a Meyer Primoplan 58/1.9 V at f/5.6 to take this photo.
Canon RF 50/1.4 LTM on Fujifilm X-E2, on Arca-Swiss C1 Cube
Pardon the rather direct lighting on this photo. My strobes are set up elsewhere at the moment. To make up for that, I used a Meyer Primoplan 58/1.9 V at f/5.6 to take this photo.
© jcolwell 2015
Canon RF 50/1.4 LTM on Fujifilm X-E2, on Arca-Swiss C1 Cube
May 22, 2015 at 02:02 PM
p.218 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
I got two parcels this afternoon, and neither one of them was the X-E2.
Pardon the rather direct lighting on this photo. My strobes are set up elsewhere at the moment. To make up for that, I used a Meyer Primoplan 58/1.9 V at f/5.6 to take this photo.
Ohhh. Arca-Swis gives good head.
I got two parcels this afternoon, and neither one of them was the X-E2.
Pardon the rather direct lighting on this photo. My strobes are set up elsewhere at the moment. To make up for that, I used a Meyer Primoplan 58/1.9 V at f/5.6 to take this photo.
Ohhh. Arca-Swis gives good head.
May 22, 2015 at 02:12 PM
p.218 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Oooh, a Cube....
Good thing that my phone is in a somewhat water resistant case.
Good thing that my phone is in a somewhat water resistant case.
May 22, 2015 at 02:14 PM
p.218 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Getting the Cube has postponed my next camera acquisition until at least the fall. I'm OK with that.
May 22, 2015 at 02:17 PM
p.218 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Very nice, cube, how easy is it to use?
May 22, 2015 at 11:56 PM
p.218 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
lenticular11 wrote:
Lightshow - thanks a lot for your comment re MD 35-70 differences. If optical performance is otherwise ok then I'm reassured.
I also agree with your comment on the CV90/3.5 APO. I bought a real beater (body only) off here and I love it.
SoulNibbler - I am extremely envious of your fortitude.
I've just bought a P645 A 150 f3.5. Still to arrive...
My only real complaint from my Leica badged version, is that the MFD is a bit too long, otherwise it's as sharp as I'll ever need, Color is good too.
I was so very close to getting the CV90APO, only the f2 of the 90AA was too tempting.
Lightshow - thanks a lot for your comment re MD 35-70 differences. If optical performance is otherwise ok then I'm reassured.
I also agree with your comment on the CV90/3.5 APO. I bought a real beater (body only) off here and I love it.
SoulNibbler - I am extremely envious of your fortitude.
I've just bought a P645 A 150 f3.5. Still to arrive...
My only real complaint from my Leica badged version, is that the MFD is a bit too long, otherwise it's as sharp as I'll ever need, Color is good too.
I was so very close to getting the CV90APO, only the f2 of the 90AA was too tempting.
May 23, 2015 at 12:06 AM
p.218 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My latest is a Zeiss Distagon 1.4/35 ZM. Marvelous piece of glass. I use it on my Fuji XT1 with a Fuji adapter.
May 23, 2015 at 06:11 AM
p.218 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
Very nice, cube, how easy is it to use?
It's very nice to use. Just like it looks. I'll probably take it out tomorrow for some T-S shooting. Also, I plan to post a comparison/review of three geared heads in the next week or so: Arca-Swiss C1 Cube, SunwayPhoto GH-Pro, and Manfrotto 410.
Very nice, cube, how easy is it to use?
It's very nice to use. Just like it looks. I'll probably take it out tomorrow for some T-S shooting. Also, I plan to post a comparison/review of three geared heads in the next week or so: Arca-Swiss C1 Cube, SunwayPhoto GH-Pro, and Manfrotto 410.
May 23, 2015 at 07:38 AM
p.218 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
After my last trip to Washington state, I found a big void at the 35mm focal length for the D800e lenses (14, 20, 25, 50, 60, 80. Unsatisfied with the 35/2.8 AI lens I have, I looked for other inexpensive alternatives, finding the Mamiya 645 35/3.5 here on B&S. Although not fast, it turns in some great potential. Looking forward to trying it in the outdoors. Also works on Canon (shown here) with additional adapter (Fotodiox for both M645 -> Nikon, and Nikon -> EOS).
With daylight, flash fill, and fluorescent fill, AWB.
Taken with 35/3.5 at f/3.5 hand held under fluorescent lighting, AWB
Edited on May 23, 2015 at 08:15 AM · View previous versions
With daylight, flash fill, and fluorescent fill, AWB.
Taken with 35/3.5 at f/3.5 hand held under fluorescent lighting, AWB
Edited on May 23, 2015 at 08:15 AM · View previous versions
May 23, 2015 at 08:09 AM
p.218 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
It's very nice to use. Just like it looks. I'll probably take it out tomorrow for some T-S shooting. Also, I plan to post a comparison/review of three geared heads in the next week or so: Arca-Swiss C1 Cube, SunwayPhoto GH-Pro, and Manfrotto 410.
Having used one of those 3, I can say that the GH-Pro sucks for anything with any weight- even a 5D and 180mm Canon macro is troublesome. It may be fine for a small camera and small lens though. Their weight rating is highly optimistic and there is no way to lock the head down so that it doesn't move. Put enough camera and lens on it, and the head will flop over on its own- well below the rating of the head. I sold mine soon after getting it.
I took a chance on a KPS T5 geared ball head based on some feedback on FM, and that is certainly worth the investment. The performance of the KPS T5 is what I expected from the GH-Pro. Once locked down, it doesn't move. Small adjustments are easy without losing the whole framing and starting over.
I would tell anyone looking at geared heads that find the Cube out of reach to buy the KPS T5. It is taking me some time to get used to the controls as I normally have the plain ballhead knob set to use with my left hand (I am right handed).
I do hope to own a Cube at some point... but not yet.
It's very nice to use. Just like it looks. I'll probably take it out tomorrow for some T-S shooting. Also, I plan to post a comparison/review of three geared heads in the next week or so: Arca-Swiss C1 Cube, SunwayPhoto GH-Pro, and Manfrotto 410.
Having used one of those 3, I can say that the GH-Pro sucks for anything with any weight- even a 5D and 180mm Canon macro is troublesome. It may be fine for a small camera and small lens though. Their weight rating is highly optimistic and there is no way to lock the head down so that it doesn't move. Put enough camera and lens on it, and the head will flop over on its own- well below the rating of the head. I sold mine soon after getting it.
I took a chance on a KPS T5 geared ball head based on some feedback on FM, and that is certainly worth the investment. The performance of the KPS T5 is what I expected from the GH-Pro. Once locked down, it doesn't move. Small adjustments are easy without losing the whole framing and starting over.
I would tell anyone looking at geared heads that find the Cube out of reach to buy the KPS T5. It is taking me some time to get used to the controls as I normally have the plain ballhead knob set to use with my left hand (I am right handed).
I do hope to own a Cube at some point... but not yet.
May 23, 2015 at 08:10 AM
p.218 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
danski0224 wrote:
Having used one of those 3, I can say that the GH-Pro sucks for anything with any weight- even a 5D and 180mm Canon macro is troublesome. It may be fine for a small camera and small lens though. Their weight rating is highly optimistic and there is no way to lock the head down so that it doesn't move. Put enough camera and lens on it, and the head will flop over on its own- well below the rating of the head. I sold mine soon after getting it.
I took a chance on a KPS T5 geared ball head...Show more →
Here's a good review on the KPS T5:
https://luminous-landscape.com/the-kps-t5-geared-ballhead-review-and-users-report/
jcolwell wrote
It's very nice to use. Just like it looks. I'll probably take it out tomorrow for some T-S shooting. Also, I plan to post a comparison/review of three geared heads in the next week or so: Arca-Swiss C1 Cube, SunwayPhoto GH-Pro, and Manfrotto 410.I took a chance on a KPS T5 geared ball head...Show more →
Here's a good review on the KPS T5:
https://luminous-landscape.com/the-kps-t5-geared-ballhead-review-and-users-report/
May 23, 2015 at 08:37 AM
p.218 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
molson wrote:
Here's a good review on the KPS T5:
https://luminous-landscape.com/the-kps-t5-geared-ballhead-review-and-users-report/
Yes, that is what did it for me. If I am not mistaken, the same person provided the review in the general gear forum.
I have the "standard" version with the knob release.
Here's a good review on the KPS T5:
https://luminous-landscape.com/the-kps-t5-geared-ballhead-review-and-users-report/
Yes, that is what did it for me. If I am not mistaken, the same person provided the review in the general gear forum.
I have the "standard" version with the knob release.
May 23, 2015 at 08:41 AM
p.218 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Gunzorro wrote:
After my last trip to Washington state, I found a big void at the 35mm focal length for the D800e lenses (14, 20, 25, 50, 60, 80. Unsatisfied with the 35/2.8 AI lens I have, I looked for other inexpensive alternatives, finding the Mamiya 645 35/3.5 here on B&S. Although not fast, it turns in some great potential. Looking forward to trying it in the outdoors. Also works on Canon (shown here) with additional adapter (Fotodiox for both M645 -> Nikon, and Nikon -> EOS).
Lovely colors from that lens. It's also very usable for perspective control on Kipon's M645-EOS or Nikon TS adapter.
Speaking of Mamiya lenses, GetDPI member Mark Saperstein has three tough to find Mamyia lenses in good condition, the 80/1.9, 150/2.8A, and APO 200/2.8, listed on their boards, all for decent prices. I don't know Mark, so this isn't an endorsement. Just thought some here might find it interesting.
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/gear-fs-or-wtb/54819-fs-mamiya-200-2-8-apo-80-1-9-n-150-2-8-2x-n-h-adapter.html
After my last trip to Washington state, I found a big void at the 35mm focal length for the D800e lenses (14, 20, 25, 50, 60, 80. Unsatisfied with the 35/2.8 AI lens I have, I looked for other inexpensive alternatives, finding the Mamiya 645 35/3.5 here on B&S. Although not fast, it turns in some great potential. Looking forward to trying it in the outdoors. Also works on Canon (shown here) with additional adapter (Fotodiox for both M645 -> Nikon, and Nikon -> EOS).
Lovely colors from that lens. It's also very usable for perspective control on Kipon's M645-EOS or Nikon TS adapter.
Speaking of Mamiya lenses, GetDPI member Mark Saperstein has three tough to find Mamyia lenses in good condition, the 80/1.9, 150/2.8A, and APO 200/2.8, listed on their boards, all for decent prices. I don't know Mark, so this isn't an endorsement. Just thought some here might find it interesting.
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/gear-fs-or-wtb/54819-fs-mamiya-200-2-8-apo-80-1-9-n-150-2-8-2x-n-h-adapter.html
May 23, 2015 at 12:16 PM
p.218 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
It's very nice to use. Just like it looks. I'll probably take it out tomorrow for some T-S shooting. Also, I plan to post a comparison/review of three geared heads in the next week or so: Arca-Swiss C1 Cube, SunwayPhoto GH-Pro, and Manfrotto 410.
I am curious to hear what you think of the GH-PRO. I have wanted a geared head for a while.
LightShow wrote
Very nice, cube, how easy is it to use?I am curious to hear what you think of the GH-PRO. I have wanted a geared head for a while.
May 23, 2015 at 02:57 PM
p.218 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just won a very mint looking late Tele-Elmar 135/4
It's my first M mount lens, and was lucky to find a novoflex leica-m to nex adapter for 50quid so ordered that too
It's my first M mount lens, and was lucky to find a novoflex leica-m to nex adapter for 50quid so ordered that too
May 23, 2015 at 05:14 PM
p.218 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
johnahill wrote:
Just won a very mint looking late Tele-Elmar 135/4
It's my first M mount lens, and was lucky to find a novoflex leica-m to nex adapter for 50quid so ordered that too
Congrats, John. It's a superb lens.
Just won a very mint looking late Tele-Elmar 135/4
It's my first M mount lens, and was lucky to find a novoflex leica-m to nex adapter for 50quid so ordered that too
Congrats, John. It's a superb lens.
May 23, 2015 at 05:42 PM
p.218 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I hope its not a slippery slope to a collection of expensive m mount glass
May 23, 2015 at 05:45 PM
p.218 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Getting the Cube has postponed my next camera acquisition until at least the fall. I'm OK with that.
The cube will last a lifetime, new cameras come and go..................
Getting the Cube has postponed my next camera acquisition until at least the fall. I'm OK with that.
The cube will last a lifetime, new cameras come and go..................
May 23, 2015 at 05:49 PM