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p.227 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
looks like i'll stick with cropping for now. i shoot with A7 and sony doesn't do 2.4:1 aspect ratio, makes it difficult to envision the end result 
buggz2k wrote:
For run and gun type work, you'd need one of the expensive single focus units.
I want the Rectilux 33F-W.
Currently, I found a macro extention ring that closely matches the rear of the
Sankor 16F and my Helios 50/f2 44-7M.
For quick play, I have it pipe taped, and duct taped together. *8^)
It is swirly with the Helios, and vignettes quite a bit, also difficult to focus.
Suppossedly, 80mm is the focal length for the taking lens using a FF sensor,
I'm using my good ol' 5DMkII with Magic Lantern.
I'm awaiting a couple of adapter clamps for a more permanent connection solution,...Show more →
buggz2k wrote:
For run and gun type work, you'd need one of the expensive single focus units.
I want the Rectilux 33F-W.
Currently, I found a macro extention ring that closely matches the rear of the
Sankor 16F and my Helios 50/f2 44-7M.
For quick play, I have it pipe taped, and duct taped together. *8^)
It is swirly with the Helios, and vignettes quite a bit, also difficult to focus.
Suppossedly, 80mm is the focal length for the taking lens using a FF sensor,
I'm using my good ol' 5DMkII with Magic Lantern.
I'm awaiting a couple of adapter clamps for a more permanent connection solution,...Show more →
banpreso wrote
looking forward to some reviews and results! I've thought about getting anamorphic lenses but they just look so unwieldy to use for street and portrait.Sep 15, 2015 at 09:56 AM
p.227 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just ordered an Olympus 50mm f/2 macro. Will post a comparison between it and my Canon 55mm f/1.2 FL - which is an absolute gem. Also ordered an adapter for a Pentax 135mm f/2.8.
I traded this sweet suit for the Pentax, I'm not sure who won that trade:
I traded this sweet suit for the Pentax, I'm not sure who won that trade:
Sep 15, 2015 at 11:43 PM
p.227 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
austinschutz wrote:
...I traded this sweet suit for the Pentax, I'm not sure who won that trade:
You did.
...I traded this sweet suit for the Pentax, I'm not sure who won that trade:
You did.
Sep 16, 2015 at 06:29 AM
p.227 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Pre-classic Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 AE (C/Y)
© jcolwell 2015
Sep 16, 2015 at 07:08 AM
p.227 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nothing too special for me but recently added a zf.2 35/2 for $400 mint! Been waiting for a good deal on this lens since I mounted it first when I had my d90. And for whatever reason put off getting more z glass for years. Looking to add more z glass even CZ. Love it!
Sep 16, 2015 at 07:40 AM
p.227 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My recent Alt additions include the Zeiss ZF.2 35mm f/2 lens, Tokina 16-28/2.8, Nikon 105/2.5 AIS, and a repurchase of a copy of the EF 17-35/2.8L -- only Alt in the sense of being out of production and ancient, like the Nikon above.
One recent shot from each.
One recent shot from each.
Sep 17, 2015 at 09:24 PM
p.227 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
i rebought my least favorite zeiss that i've owned – the contax g 35/2 planar. hopefully i'll like it better on FF than i did on aps-c.
unfortunately, the optical block has a slightly larger diameter than my g28 so i'll need to design new rings in order to rehouse it in a manual focus helicoid:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/21482058369_9f3604259e_b.jpg
landscape performance is surprisingly good with very good corners at f/8 and only the extreme corners suffering at large aperture. it appears to actually be better for landscape than the c/y 35/1.4.
the wide open bokeh at near distances sucks:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5795/21480962570_8b93400ed9_o.jpg
but stopping down to f/4 or smaller produces very nice bokeh.
i'll have to play with a while, but i think i might actually quite like it once i get a handle on it's quirks.
unfortunately, the optical block has a slightly larger diameter than my g28 so i'll need to design new rings in order to rehouse it in a manual focus helicoid:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/21482058369_9f3604259e_b.jpg
landscape performance is surprisingly good with very good corners at f/8 and only the extreme corners suffering at large aperture. it appears to actually be better for landscape than the c/y 35/1.4.
the wide open bokeh at near distances sucks:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5795/21480962570_8b93400ed9_o.jpg
but stopping down to f/4 or smaller produces very nice bokeh.
i'll have to play with a while, but i think i might actually quite like it once i get a handle on it's quirks.
Sep 23, 2015 at 10:24 PM
p.227 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
i rebought my least favorite zeiss that i've owned – the contax g 35/2 planar. hopefully i'll like it better on FF than i did on aps-c.
unfortunately, the optical block has a slightly larger diameter than my g28 so i'll need to design new rings in order to rehouse it in a manual focus helicoid:
http://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/21482058369_9f3604259e_b.jpg
landscape performance is surprisingly good with very good corners at f/8 and only the extreme corners suffering at large aperture. it appears to actually be better for landscape than the c/y 35/1.4.
the wide open bokeh at near distances sucks:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5795/21480962570_8b93400ed9_o.jpg
but stopping down to f/4 or smaller produces...Show more →
It's an interesting lens for sure on digital. On my a7r I see extreme field curvature, the middle focuses farther out than the centers so bokeh is never very high, performs more like an f4ish lens in terms of DoF. The curvature goes down as you stop down, but at infinity there's still the mid zone dip even at f16. Extreme corners are smeared too. Overall though contrast is high even wide open and the centers are insanely good, much better than the Canon FD 35mm f2 concave I had at the same time. It makes a good lowlight lens because of the deep DoF, great for deep interiors as well.
I don't use it a ton on the a7r, as the 45mm has less issues on the sensor. On film though, the 35mm is exceptional and doesn't have any of the issues I have with it on digital, it is an exceptional lens that gives up very little to the 45mm.
Sep 23, 2015 at 10:40 PM
p.227 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Sebboh, let me know if you're getting any rings made up for it, I may be interested in going in on a group deal.
Nice shot too.
Nice shot too.
Sep 23, 2015 at 11:15 PM
p.227 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
trogdon wrote:
It's an interesting lens for sure on digital. On my a7r I see extreme field curvature, the middle focuses farther out than the centers so bokeh is never very high, performs more like an f4ish lens in terms of DoF. The curvature goes down as you stop down, but at infinity there's still the mid zone dip even at f16. Extreme corners are smeared too. Overall though contrast is high even wide open and the centers are insanely good, much better than the Canon FD 35mm f2 concave I had at the same time. It makes a good lowlight lens...Show more →
interesting, on the a7 i only see fairly mild field curvature (especially compared to the g28) and less of a midzone dip than the c/y 35/1.4. the extreme corners look good at f/8 and smaller unless they are in the very close forground. i've just shot across the street though so i'll have to experiment more.
i've never really cared for the g45 for anything other than landscape, the g35 seems to have more pleasant bokeh to me (stopped down that is). they both seem to have more dof than my other lenses of similar focal length and speed.
It's an interesting lens for sure on digital. On my a7r I see extreme field curvature, the middle focuses farther out than the centers so bokeh is never very high, performs more like an f4ish lens in terms of DoF. The curvature goes down as you stop down, but at infinity there's still the mid zone dip even at f16. Extreme corners are smeared too. Overall though contrast is high even wide open and the centers are insanely good, much better than the Canon FD 35mm f2 concave I had at the same time. It makes a good lowlight lens...Show more →
interesting, on the a7 i only see fairly mild field curvature (especially compared to the g28
) and less of a midzone dip than the c/y 35/1.4. the extreme corners look good at f/8 and smaller unless they are in the very close forground. i've just shot across the street though so i'll have to experiment more.i've never really cared for the g45 for anything other than landscape, the g35 seems to have more pleasant bokeh to me (stopped down that is). they both seem to have more dof than my other lenses of similar focal length and speed.
Sep 23, 2015 at 11:32 PM
p.227 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
Sebboh, let me know if you're getting any rings made up for it, I may be interested in going in on a group deal.
Nice shot too.
i'll keep you posted, i expect i'll be having some made soon. i don't have access to lathe myself in portland yet.
Sebboh, let me know if you're getting any rings made up for it, I may be interested in going in on a group deal.
Nice shot too.
i'll keep you posted, i expect i'll be having some made soon. i don't have access to lathe myself in portland yet.
Sep 23, 2015 at 11:33 PM
p.227 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Canon nFD 200/4 macro in great shape with original box. Looks like a keeper. Not exactly cheap, but I think I got a fair deal at $215
Sep 25, 2015 at 08:16 AM
p.227 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
This is a very good and fairly compact telephoto with only 1,5 mfd.I'm just getting my second copy of the 200/4.0 in mint condition.For 35 Euro,but unboxed.Nevertheless it is an excellent lens that you'll enjoy.In simple words - 215$ is a tiny amount of money that will buy you a lot of pleasure.
Sep 25, 2015 at 10:01 AM
p.227 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
After playing a while with the Canon AE-1 that my father gave me some years ago, the film bug bit my wallet...and now I have a Nikon FM3A and a Leitaxed (F-mount) 35mm Elmarit-R on route.
Edit: Fixed a typo. Wrong lens posted. :P
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Edit: Fixed a typo. Wrong lens posted. :P
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Sep 27, 2015 at 02:28 PM
p.227 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Pre-classic Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 AE (C/Y)
hey man regarding your 6d and 50/1.4 Planar combo.... does the lens hitting mirror? I meant 6d's mirror.
Pre-classic Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 AE (C/Y)
hey man regarding your 6d and 50/1.4 Planar combo.... does the lens hitting mirror? I meant 6d's mirror.
Sep 27, 2015 at 08:54 PM
p.227 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Pre-classic Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 AE (C/Y)
bushwacker wrote:
hey man regarding your 6d and 50/1.4 Planar combo.... does the lens hitting mirror? I meant 6d's mirror.
Hi, it works just fine on my 6D. No mirror impact or hangup at infinity focus.
On the 5D, it's shown as "iffy" at peebleplace, and "OK" at 16-9.
Peeble Place compatibility list http://www.pebbleplace.com/Personal/Leica_db.html
Mark Hubsand 16:9 compatibility lists http://www.16-9.net/lens_tests/compatible.html
Pre-classic Contax Carl Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 AE (C/Y)
bushwacker wrote:
hey man regarding your 6d and 50/1.4 Planar combo.... does the lens hitting mirror? I meant 6d's mirror.
Hi, it works just fine on my 6D. No mirror impact or hangup at infinity focus.
On the 5D, it's shown as "iffy" at peebleplace, and "OK" at 16-9.
Peeble Place compatibility list http://www.pebbleplace.com/Personal/Leica_db.html
Mark Hubsand 16:9 compatibility lists http://www.16-9.net/lens_tests/compatible.html
Sep 29, 2015 at 11:04 AM
p.227 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
quite a few..
Link to my blogpost about new lenses
Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-s 50mm f/1.4
Fuji Fujinon EBC 50mm f/1.4
Auto Rikenon 55mm f/1.4
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 C/Y mount
and a Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7, though that won't work on my Canon DSLR
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Link to my blogpost about new lenses
Olympus OM-System G.Zuiko Auto-s 50mm f/1.4
Fuji Fujinon EBC 50mm f/1.4
Auto Rikenon 55mm f/1.4
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 C/Y mount
and a Konica Hexanon AR 50mm f/1.7, though that won't work on my Canon DSLR
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Sep 29, 2015 at 12:39 PM
p.227 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just purchased a Tokina 17mm f3.5 AT-X for my Sony a850. Wanted a small wide to compliment my 24-70 when 24mm just wasn't wide enough. I have an FD 20mm that I love on my a7r, might end up with one or the other I'm not sure if I should keep both
Sep 29, 2015 at 03:49 PM
p.227 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just arrived today: Leica R 280/4 apo. Am looking forward to trying this out on the Sony A7r2.... There is a considerable dent in the wallet, however.
Oct 01, 2015 at 01:31 PM
p.227 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My Nikon FM3A & Leitz Wetzlar 35mm Elmarit-R came in today! A 10 minute Leitax conversion had the lens ready to make its debut.
Nikon FM3A & Leitz Wetzlar 35mm Elmarit-R by Alpha Geist, on Flickr
Nikon FM3A & Leitz Wetzlar 35mm Elmarit-R by Alpha Geist, on Flickr
Oct 02, 2015 at 06:32 PM