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p.239 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
danski0224 wrote:
Pictures, or it didn't happen.....
Dread you danski0224 (gdański?,danziger?-you're from Chicago,aren't you?)!You spoiled my precious free Christmas afternoon.I hate doing product/test photos.
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1451072027.SEQ.0.jpg
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Pictures, or it didn't happen.....
Dread you danski0224 (gdański?,danziger?-you're from Chicago,aren't you?)!You spoiled my precious free Christmas afternoon.I hate doing product/test photos.
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1451072027.SEQ.0.jpg
http://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1451072035.SEQ.1.jpg
Dec 25, 2015 at 01:39 PM
p.239 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Peire wrote:
-Late MC W.Rokkor 35/2.8,55mm - (my first!),to my delight - every bit and piece as good as the MD Rokkor 35/2.8,55mm and plain Minolta MD35/2.8,49mm
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Of all the older Minolta 35/2.8's, the MC W.Rokkor is the one to own imo as it was the first to get the improved optical design that the later MD's have but still retains the more robust, solid build quality of the earlier Minolta's.
-Late MC W.Rokkor 35/2.8,55mm - (my first!),to my delight - every bit and piece as good as the MD Rokkor 35/2.8,55mm and plain Minolta MD35/2.8,49mm
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Of all the older Minolta 35/2.8's, the MC W.Rokkor is the one to own imo as it was the first to get the improved optical design that the later MD's have but still retains the more robust, solid build quality of the earlier Minolta's.
Dec 25, 2015 at 05:06 PM
p.239 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Can't remember if I already posted this, but my latest is an excellent 135/3.4 APO Telyt.
Now I'm looking for a 75/2.5 Leica to fill the gap between the Telyt and my 40/1.4 Voigtlander. Also a 180/3.4 Telyt of more recent vintage is on my list of lenses for this year as well.
135/3.4 APO Telyt
Now I'm looking for a 75/2.5 Leica to fill the gap between the Telyt and my 40/1.4 Voigtlander. Also a 180/3.4 Telyt of more recent vintage is on my list of lenses for this year as well.
135/3.4 APO Telyt
Dec 25, 2015 at 06:17 PM
p.239 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
tomo i will pick up a canon 55mm 1.2 aspherical.
it will cannibalize my minolta 58mm 1.2.
for sure, i cant afford both. will be a hard decision.
and i will always think on the one that did lose ...
it will cannibalize my minolta 58mm 1.2.
for sure, i cant afford both. will be a hard decision.
and i will always think on the one that did lose ...
Dec 26, 2015 at 09:42 AM
p.239 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Olympus OM Zuiko 24/2.0 MC silver nose.It has the same optical construction and coatings than my latest "Japan" version.Very nice,fast wa lens.It's good to have two of those anyways.I'll post some pictures later on.
Olympus F Zuiko 85/2.0 silver nose.The first 6/4 lens.Now I have all 3 iterations of that lens,i.e "Japan",MC and the silver nose.Compared to the newer MC and "Japan" that have a little different optical construction i.e.5/4,,it shows more veiling wide open,but sharpness is still there,so it isn't soft in fact.
And lastly - an outstanding lens I came across today and hope to get soon - the Pentax A 85/1.4 "green star"At f1.4 it is sharper with little to no fringing on the A7/R - better that the ZF Planar 85/1.4,latest 85/1.4 C/Y Planar MM and Canon FD SSC Aspherical 85/1.2 that I have.There was no time for extensive testing,but for sure that's the 85mm to get.I will work on my friendly supplier to sell it aqap.
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Olympus F Zuiko 85/2.0 silver nose.The first 6/4 lens.Now I have all 3 iterations of that lens,i.e "Japan",MC and the silver nose.Compared to the newer MC and "Japan" that have a little different optical construction i.e.5/4,,it shows more veiling wide open,but sharpness is still there,so it isn't soft in fact.
And lastly - an outstanding lens I came across today and hope to get soon - the Pentax A 85/1.4 "green star"At f1.4 it is sharper with little to no fringing on the A7/R - better that the ZF Planar 85/1.4,latest 85/1.4 C/Y Planar MM and Canon FD SSC Aspherical 85/1.2 that I have.There was no time for extensive testing,but for sure that's the 85mm to get.I will work on my friendly supplier to sell it aqap.
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Jan 02, 2016 at 10:50 AM
p.239 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The handsome bastard to the left, to accompany its brother on the right:
Decisions, decisions... by scepticswe, on Flickr
Decisions, decisions... by scepticswe, on FlickrJan 02, 2016 at 11:01 AM
p.239 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
rokkor plain MD 85/2:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1477/23793855269_27fdaf26a8_o.jpg
filling out my late MD collection. have the 24/2.8 and 28/2, still need the 35/1.8, 50/1.4, 100/2.5, and maybe the 200/2.8.
looks like a great match to the a7 – size is perfect. it's very sharp and contrasty with a distinctive look – nice focus fall off, good bokeh at some distance and bad at others. some pics with it:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1614/23533460844_ce101c9128_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1643/23996212571_7ced8d9e5f_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5760/23996212601_8b8ffdb62b_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1477/23793855269_27fdaf26a8_o.jpg
filling out my late MD collection. have the 24/2.8 and 28/2, still need the 35/1.8, 50/1.4, 100/2.5, and maybe the 200/2.8.
looks like a great match to the a7 – size is perfect. it's very sharp and contrasty with a distinctive look – nice focus fall off, good bokeh at some distance and bad at others. some pics with it:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1614/23533460844_ce101c9128_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1643/23996212571_7ced8d9e5f_o.jpg
http://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5760/23996212601_8b8ffdb62b_o.jpg
Jan 03, 2016 at 09:23 PM
p.239 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
looks very nice Derek
Jan 03, 2016 at 09:36 PM
p.239 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Canon FD 20-35/3.5L, which I probably didn't need since I have the EF17-40L, but figured why not and picked it up anyway. Nice lens...crisp, sharp, good colors...just what you'd expect from an L lens. Corners seem to hold up well, even at 20mm. Sample pics of potted yucca in the back yard:
20mm @ f/8:
https://northlake.smugmug.com/FD-20-3535L-Test-Shots/i-FXzW52V/0/X2/FD2035-20f8_6353-X2.jpg
35mm @ f/8:
https://northlake.smugmug.com/FD-20-3535L-Test-Shots/i-McrQPHf/0/X2/FD2035-35f8_6351-X2.jpg
20mm @ f/8:
https://northlake.smugmug.com/FD-20-3535L-Test-Shots/i-FXzW52V/0/X2/FD2035-20f8_6353-X2.jpg
35mm @ f/8:
https://northlake.smugmug.com/FD-20-3535L-Test-Shots/i-McrQPHf/0/X2/FD2035-35f8_6351-X2.jpg
Jan 08, 2016 at 04:59 PM
p.239 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Not so alt, but I finally picked up the FE 16-35/4. I rented it twice last year (once to review, once for my trip to NY), and I realized that around 30% of my favorite photos from last year were taken in those two weeks. Great lens.
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Jan 08, 2016 at 05:05 PM
p.239 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Well, not a lens, but I have 2 of the Leica M back to back rear lens caps and a Leica M body cap coming so that I can pack and travel with at least some of my M mount lenses in a smaller space:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361460729928?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
This will go with my similar Leica R back to back lens caps that I use for my Leica R !.4X Apo Extender, Leica R 2 X Apo Extender and my Leica R Macro adapter R. I use a second of these to attach 2 smaller R lenses together if they are not mounted on my Leica R to NEX adapter.
Rich
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361460729928?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
This will go with my similar Leica R back to back lens caps that I use for my Leica R !.4X Apo Extender, Leica R 2 X Apo Extender and my Leica R Macro adapter R. I use a second of these to attach 2 smaller R lenses together if they are not mounted on my Leica R to NEX adapter.
Rich
Jan 08, 2016 at 05:22 PM
p.239 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
What situations does the bokeh get bad on the Mino 85 f2 Derek? And is it sharp WO? I almost purchased that lens, twice.
Also, nice PDX stuff--used to live NE.
I should say, I thought it was well spec'ed and sized for my liking, but I ended up with the 85 f2 Contarex and never got around to trying it.
Also, nice PDX stuff--used to live NE.
I should say, I thought it was well spec'ed and sized for my liking, but I ended up with the 85 f2 Contarex and never got around to trying it.
Jan 08, 2016 at 05:35 PM
p.239 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
nehemiahphoto wrote:
What situations does the bokeh get bad on the Mino 85 f2 Derek? And is it sharp WO? I almost purchased that lens, twice.
Also, nice PDX stuff--used to live NE.
I should say, I thought it was well spec'ed and sized for my liking, but I ended up with the 85 f2 Contarex and never got around to trying it.
the rokkor 85/2 can have bright ring bokeh at certain distances, haven't gotten a good handle on when it'll be a problem yet (the snow shot above was really the only chance i've had for outdoor portraits so far). it also only has six aperture blades, which gives obnoxious hexagons at f/2.8 or smaller. at any rate, not near as smooth as the rokinon 85/1.4. for portraits i think the contarex is better because it has more glow and the classic sonnar bokeh (a little funky but more predictable) and can be stopped down further before the ninja stars become objectionable.
i love the size and ergonomics of the lens. there is surprisingly little size difference between it and the contarex or the contax g, but the rokkor is lighter and has a better focus throw for shooting quickly. here's the three next to each other:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1613/24263897035_24d37f6ddb_o.jpg
it is impressively sharp wide open over most of the frame at near and far distances. definitely better than the contarex for landscape and competitive with the g90.
here's an infinityish comparison with the contarex:
rokkor f/2
contarex f/2
rokkor f/8
contarex f/8
i think i'll take the contarex when i intend to do mainly portraits or bokeh shots, but if i don't know what i'm shooting i'll just take the rokkor.
What situations does the bokeh get bad on the Mino 85 f2 Derek? And is it sharp WO? I almost purchased that lens, twice.
Also, nice PDX stuff--used to live NE.
I should say, I thought it was well spec'ed and sized for my liking, but I ended up with the 85 f2 Contarex and never got around to trying it.
the rokkor 85/2 can have bright ring bokeh at certain distances, haven't gotten a good handle on when it'll be a problem yet (the snow shot above was really the only chance i've had for outdoor portraits so far). it also only has six aperture blades, which gives obnoxious hexagons at f/2.8 or smaller. at any rate, not near as smooth as the rokinon 85/1.4. for portraits i think the contarex is better because it has more glow and the classic sonnar bokeh (a little funky but more predictable) and can be stopped down further before the ninja stars become objectionable.
i love the size and ergonomics of the lens. there is surprisingly little size difference between it and the contarex or the contax g, but the rokkor is lighter and has a better focus throw for shooting quickly. here's the three next to each other:
http://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1613/24263897035_24d37f6ddb_o.jpg
it is impressively sharp wide open over most of the frame at near and far distances. definitely better than the contarex for landscape and competitive with the g90.
here's an infinityish comparison with the contarex:
rokkor f/2
contarex f/2
rokkor f/8
contarex f/8
i think i'll take the contarex when i intend to do mainly portraits or bokeh shots, but if i don't know what i'm shooting i'll just take the rokkor.
Jan 08, 2016 at 11:23 PM
p.239 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The CY Distagon 28/2.8. All it took was a glance in the wrong thread. Sigh. I mean, I do have a need for it, having nothing wider than 35 for my Sony A7, but... it just blind-sided me. Time will tell if my next order is for a Novoflex adapter.
Jan 09, 2016 at 08:38 AM
p.239 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
koban wrote:
Two months ago I decide to sell most of my Fujifilm X gear and go the Sony a7r2 route. Reason the lack of Service of Fujifilm.
Seriously? Fuji's service is several orders of magnitude better than Sony... at least here in Canada.
Two months ago I decide to sell most of my Fujifilm X gear and go the Sony a7r2 route. Reason the lack of Service of Fujifilm.
Seriously? Fuji's service is several orders of magnitude better than Sony... at least here in Canada.
Jan 09, 2016 at 10:02 AM
p.239 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Very helpful Derek. Thanks much
What is the MFD/performance on the rokkor?
What is the MFD/performance on the rokkor?
Jan 09, 2016 at 10:20 AM
p.239 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
molson wrote:
Seriously? Fuji's service is several orders of magnitude better than Sony... at least here in Canada.
Sorry, not what I experianced in the Netherlands. More then once I got problems. During Repair they damaged my 56mm. Did not told me just send it back. After complain I recieved an appoligy and new lens. Same with the X T1. Most lenses had dust problems 18, 27, 56, 10-24, 16-55. Communication about this was slow same as the cleaning. Some where remplaced by New ones... Repair of the 50-140 was also no fun. Defect AF. So for me happy with my switch to Sony...
koban wrote
Two months ago I decide to sell most of my Fujifilm X gear and go the Sony a7r2 route. Reason the lack of Service of Fujifilm.Sorry, not what I experianced in the Netherlands. More then once I got problems. During Repair they damaged my 56mm. Did not told me just send it back. After complain I recieved an appoligy and new lens. Same with the X T1. Most lenses had dust problems 18, 27, 56, 10-24, 16-55. Communication about this was slow same as the cleaning. Some where remplaced by New ones... Repair of the 50-140 was also no fun. Defect AF. So for me happy with my switch to Sony...
Jan 10, 2016 at 06:12 AM
p.239 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
koban wrote:
Seriously? Fuji's service is several orders of magnitude better than Sony... at least here in Canada.Sorry, not what I experianced in the Netherlands. More then once I got problems. During Repair they damaged my 56mm. Did not told me just send it back. After complain I recieved an appoligy and new lens. Same with the X T1. Most lenses had dust problems 18, 27, 56, 10-24, 16-55. Communication about this was slow same as the cleaning. Some where remplaced by New ones... Repair of the 50-140 was also no fun. Defect AF. So for me happy with my switch to Sony...
Once you get to deal with Sony service, you'll understand... best of luck!
molson wrote
koban wrote
Two months ago I decide to sell most of my Fujifilm X gear and go the Sony a7r2 route. Reason the lack of Service of Fujifilm.Once you get to deal with Sony service, you'll understand... best of luck!
Jan 10, 2016 at 06:59 AM
p.239 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Sigma 600/8 Mirror,Nikon fit
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 90/3.5 SL II,Nikon fit
Nikon Series E 75-150/3.5
Canon nFD 28/2.8
Pentax M 50/2
Revuenon 50/1.4,Pentax K mount
MD Rokkor 50/1.7,55mm
Vario Sonnar N 28-80/3.5-5.6 (no adapter though)
Mamiya N 50/4.5 for Mamiya 7
Mamiya N 150/4.5 for Mamiya 7
Tessar CB 160/4.8 for Hasselblad
Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 90/3.5 SL II,Nikon fit
Nikon Series E 75-150/3.5
Canon nFD 28/2.8
Pentax M 50/2
Revuenon 50/1.4,Pentax K mount
MD Rokkor 50/1.7,55mm
Vario Sonnar N 28-80/3.5-5.6 (no adapter though)
Mamiya N 50/4.5 for Mamiya 7
Mamiya N 150/4.5 for Mamiya 7
Tessar CB 160/4.8 for Hasselblad
Jan 10, 2016 at 10:04 AM