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Archive 2017What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
p.230 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Well, it's definite. I'm incurable.
Here's an image of my most recent, awesome capture. It's not my photo, but it is my lens; apparently. The smoke on my CC is still settling.
It wasn't inexpensive, but it cost a lot less than the standard KevinCamera offering*.
There, all nice and rationalized.
* (like a fire alarm, you should only 'pull' on a KevinCamera lens in case of an emergency)
Vivitar Series 1 450/4.5 Solid Cat ;)
Here's an image of my most recent, awesome capture. It's not my photo, but it is my lens; apparently. The smoke on my CC is still settling.
It wasn't inexpensive, but it cost a lot less than the standard KevinCamera offering*.
There, all nice and rationalized.
* (like a fire alarm, you should only 'pull' on a KevinCamera lens in case of an emergency)
Vivitar Series 1 450/4.5 Solid Cat ;)
Oct 20, 2015 at 08:43 PM
p.230 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Well, it's definite. I'm incurable.
Here's an image of my most recent, awesome capture. It's not my photo, but it is my lens; apparently. The smoke on my CC is still settling.
It wasn't inexpensive, but it cost a lot less than the standard KevinCamera offering*.
There, all nice and rationalized.
* (like a fire alarm, you should only 'pull' on a KevinCamera lens in case of an emergency)
oh that guy....
that lens looks sick though. let me know how it performs, i've always been curious about those.
Well, it's definite. I'm incurable.
Here's an image of my most recent, awesome capture. It's not my photo, but it is my lens; apparently. The smoke on my CC is still settling.
It wasn't inexpensive, but it cost a lot less than the standard KevinCamera offering*.
There, all nice and rationalized.
* (like a fire alarm, you should only 'pull' on a KevinCamera lens in case of an emergency)
oh that guy....
that lens looks sick though. let me know how it performs, i've always been curious about those.
Oct 21, 2015 at 01:38 AM
p.230 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
yummy (big) donuts.... 
Oct 21, 2015 at 08:35 AM
p.230 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Mmmmm, forbidden donut. 
Oct 21, 2015 at 08:41 AM
p.230 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Picked up another SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5 K (with a K1000 body) for $76 shipped. Just couldn't resist, I'm hoping to have a backup to the current one I'm using.
-Tim
Oct 21, 2015 at 08:53 AM
p.230 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Steinheil München Culminar VL 135mm f4.5 ... maybe some little donuts if the bokeh is like the Meyer Gorlitz
Mike
Mike
Oct 21, 2015 at 11:13 AM
p.230 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My very first Leica lens; the Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. So far it's been great. Only caveat is that I couldn't get it without the attached Q body. Guess we can't have everything!
Oct 21, 2015 at 11:17 AM
p.230 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
beauport wrote:
My very first Leica lens; the Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. So far it's been great. Only caveat is that I couldn't get it without the attached Q body. Guess we can't have everything!
Free body ... sounds like a bargain. I've been thinking about getting that new 35mm/F2 Sony/Zeiss Sonnar that comes with a body attached ... birthday coming up
My very first Leica lens; the Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. So far it's been great. Only caveat is that I couldn't get it without the attached Q body. Guess we can't have everything!
Free body ... sounds like a bargain. I've been thinking about getting that new 35mm/F2 Sony/Zeiss Sonnar that comes with a body attached ... birthday coming up
Oct 21, 2015 at 11:24 AM
p.230 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I could not resist so I just bought a Canon FD mount Hanimex 80-200mm f4.5 macro multi-coated. It is mint and so smooth and well made. Japan made nice lenses in the 70's and 80's.
Oct 22, 2015 at 08:31 AM
p.230 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
just bought a olympus 100mm 2,8
i will try if its better than the Rolleinar 85mm 2,8
anyway its a lot smaller ...
i will try if its better than the Rolleinar 85mm 2,8
anyway its a lot smaller ...
Oct 22, 2015 at 11:33 AM
p.230 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Been getting out more from the Kaxinda 33mm 1.6($90 ebay) and NEX 3 at high iso, processed via alien skin exposure...
Very sloppy misaligned industrial lens. I like it.
macefield 10.2.1514193e by artistwithlight, on Flickr
macefield 10.2.1514109e by artistwithlight, on Flickr
macefield 10.2.1513785e by artistwithlight, on Flickr
Very sloppy misaligned industrial lens. I like it.
macefield 10.2.1514193e by artistwithlight, on Flickrmacefield 10.2.1514109e by artistwithlight, on Flickrmacefield 10.2.1513785e by artistwithlight, on FlickrOct 23, 2015 at 01:32 PM
p.230 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Minolta Close-Up Lens for Minolta MD 100-500 f8, a quite rare achromatic low diopter (+0.33) close-up lens.
Something I was looking for since a few months. Took me about 0.7s to press the "Buy Now"-button
It is actually so rare that it is missing in most lists of achromatic close-up lenses even though it is in high demand from people who film with anamorphic lenses.
Something I was looking for since a few months. Took me about 0.7s to press the "Buy Now"-button
It is actually so rare that it is missing in most lists of achromatic close-up lenses even though it is in high demand from people who film with anamorphic lenses.
Nov 04, 2015 at 03:50 AM
p.230 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a Vario Sonnar 35-70 f3.4 C/Y from Japan. Can't wait to get it in the mail
Nov 06, 2015 at 03:37 PM
p.230 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
mozza_m wrote:
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a Vario Sonnar 35-70 f3.4 C/Y from Japan. Can't wait to get it in the mail
Excellent decision.
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a Vario Sonnar 35-70 f3.4 C/Y from Japan. Can't wait to get it in the mail
Excellent decision.
Nov 06, 2015 at 05:04 PM
p.230 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
mozza_m wrote:
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a Vario Sonnar 35-70 f3.4 C/Y from Japan. Can't wait to get it in the mail
You've got me thinking I should do the same particularly since I recently sold my V-S 28-85.
If I buy the 35-70 I will sell Minolta and Canon FD zooms in the same range - should just about break even
I finally bit the bullet and ordered a Vario Sonnar 35-70 f3.4 C/Y from Japan. Can't wait to get it in the mail
You've got me thinking I should do the same particularly since I recently sold my V-S 28-85.
If I buy the 35-70 I will sell Minolta and Canon FD zooms in the same range - should just about break even
Nov 06, 2015 at 09:14 PM
p.230 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I've been on a fast 50ish bing lately. Using them on Sony mirrorless. I'm really enjoying getting back to manually focusing and using aperture rings, etc. - makes me feel more engaged. Most recent additions have been a Canon FL 55 f/1.2 for a great, can't say "no" price (a substantial, heavy chunk of glass, kinda love the aperture ring on the front of the lens), Nikkor 50 f/1.2 (nice size, nice image quality, terrific, smooth focus throw) and an MC Rokkor 58 f/1.2 (deserving of its reputation so far).
I'm excited to have a Canon FD 85L f/1.2 coming in the mail, hopefully tomorrow. Another great (but still a bit painful) price (with luck, we'll see).
I'm excited to have a Canon FD 85L f/1.2 coming in the mail, hopefully tomorrow. Another great (but still a bit painful) price (with luck, we'll see).
Nov 06, 2015 at 10:14 PM
p.230 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
finally i found both of the Batis. phewww..
Nov 07, 2015 at 07:27 PM
p.230 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Mamiya 645 N Sekors: 80/2.8 and 45/2.8 to accompany my Sekor 150/3.5N.Now the compact,lightweight walkaround Mamiya set for NEXes is ready.
I like the rendition of Mamiya 645 lenses on the A7/R.Unique image plasticity is achieved by combination of subtle yet vivid colours and soft transitions.
Minolta MC Tele Rokkor 200/3.5 - a typical,sharp and crisp late MC Rokkor with nice colour rendition.
Tiny,silver,sharp 135/4,M39 Jupiter from the late 1950ies - a very good lens.
And last,but not least - two heavy boxes containing 37 various manual lenses,lens hoods,extenders,flashguns,cable releases,filters ect,which I got for the equivalent of 70 Euro.Now some time is needed to dig through all this.The first lens I've chosen for testing is the huge 6x6 format, 300mm/f4 Meyer Optic Gorlitz Orestegor.
I like the rendition of Mamiya 645 lenses on the A7/R.Unique image plasticity is achieved by combination of subtle yet vivid colours and soft transitions.
Minolta MC Tele Rokkor 200/3.5 - a typical,sharp and crisp late MC Rokkor with nice colour rendition.
Tiny,silver,sharp 135/4,M39 Jupiter from the late 1950ies - a very good lens.
And last,but not least - two heavy boxes containing 37 various manual lenses,lens hoods,extenders,flashguns,cable releases,filters ect,which I got for the equivalent of 70 Euro.Now some time is needed to dig through all this.The first lens I've chosen for testing is the huge 6x6 format, 300mm/f4 Meyer Optic Gorlitz Orestegor.
Nov 08, 2015 at 04:28 AM
p.230 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Mamiya 645A 120mm f/4 Macro lens
Just bought one on ebay and hoping that it will live up to the high expectations set by recommendations here on the board
And a Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S to be used on my Nikon F2 and also for comparison in my 50mm lens comparison
Just bought one on ebay and hoping that it will live up to the high expectations set by recommendations here on the board
And a Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S to be used on my Nikon F2 and also for comparison in my 50mm lens comparison
Nov 08, 2015 at 01:55 PM
p.230 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Most recently got myself a Zeis Otus 85mmf/1.4 and straight away took it on a trip :-)
Zeis Otus f/1.4
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Zeis Otus f/1.4
Nov 08, 2015 at 09:43 PM