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Archive 2017What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
p.254 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Found one of these for a ridiculously low price on Craigslist, had sat there for a whole 12 days unsold. Probably my best deal yet!
It's the Minolta Rokkor 250mm f5.6 mirror lens. Super small and great telephoto reach, a perfect match for mirrorless
It's the Minolta Rokkor 250mm f5.6 mirror lens. Super small and great telephoto reach, a perfect match for mirrorless
Jun 12, 2016 at 09:11 PM
p.254 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
my recent purchases, because lens images are so pretty to look at 
My Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8
the Summicron-R 50mm f/2
and the Summicron-R 90mm f/2
the Samyang and Fuji lenses are quite boring to look at so, I didn't include them.
But here's a silhouette, so you can guess them
My Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8
the Summicron-R 50mm f/2
and the Summicron-R 90mm f/2
the Samyang and Fuji lenses are quite boring to look at so, I didn't include them.
But here's a silhouette, so you can guess them
Jun 14, 2016 at 02:39 PM
p.254 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My most recent alt lens acquisition is the CV 35/1.7 Ultron Aspherical for use on an A7ii. At first, I was considering selling it, because of vignetting and color shifts on the Sony, but since I learned how to correct these defects with CornerFix, I am definitely keeping it. It is a stunner.
Rob
Rob
Jun 14, 2016 at 02:49 PM
p.254 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I can hardly resist if I see mint and low priced alt lenses and can test them before purchase...
- SMC Pentax M 40/2.8 pancake - my first copy
- Canon FD SSC 300/5.6 - first copy,with better than expected IQ
- Minolta "plain" MD 28/2.8 - I have many 28/2.8 Minolta MC/MD W.Rokkors,but that MD is first
- Revuenon MC/Cosina 135/2.8 with PK mount - solid,compact lens with very good/excellent IQ,like the Revuenon MC 50/1.4 that I have purchased before.On par with Pentax M equivalents.
- MD Macro Rokkor 100/4.0+1:1 Tube - 3rd Macro 100/4.0 lens from Minolta,but for 90 Euro in mint conditions?-I couldn't pass
- MD Rokkor 50/1.7,49mm - similar story
-Canon nFD 28/2.8,boxed with boxed hood - as above
- SMC Pentax M 40/2.8 pancake - my first copy
- Canon FD SSC 300/5.6 - first copy,with better than expected IQ
- Minolta "plain" MD 28/2.8 - I have many 28/2.8 Minolta MC/MD W.Rokkors,but that MD is first
- Revuenon MC/Cosina 135/2.8 with PK mount - solid,compact lens with very good/excellent IQ,like the Revuenon MC 50/1.4 that I have purchased before.On par with Pentax M equivalents.
- MD Macro Rokkor 100/4.0+1:1 Tube - 3rd Macro 100/4.0 lens from Minolta,but for 90 Euro in mint conditions?-I couldn't pass
- MD Rokkor 50/1.7,49mm - similar story
-Canon nFD 28/2.8,boxed with boxed hood - as above
Jun 19, 2016 at 02:01 AM
p.254 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
mbphoto_2.8 wrote:
my recent purchases, because lens images are so pretty to look at
My Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7798/27448313892_6b322bdd6b_c.jpg
the Summicron-R 50mm f/2
https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7494/26938476933_9ca547308f_c.jpg
and the Summicron-R 90mm f/2
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7053/27596666561_bf357b2323_c.jpg
I have the 24/2.8 which was better than I expected from all the negativity from the Leica users seem to spout, the 28 which I have is good, even if it's not the better second version, I haven't got the 35 or 50 yet, I do have the 60 which is great, and I have ignored the 90 because I have the M 90AA, bought and sold the 135/2.8, and love my 180/3.4 APO, and I do like the 35-70/3.4 my only complaint is the MFD is a bit far.
my recent purchases, because lens images are so pretty to look at
My Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7798/27448313892_6b322bdd6b_c.jpg
the Summicron-R 50mm f/2
https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7494/26938476933_9ca547308f_c.jpg
and the Summicron-R 90mm f/2
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7053/27596666561_bf357b2323_c.jpg
I have the 24/2.8 which was better than I expected from all the negativity from the Leica users seem to spout, the 28 which I have is good, even if it's not the better second version, I haven't got the 35 or 50 yet, I do have the 60 which is great, and I have ignored the 90 because I have the M 90AA, bought and sold the 135/2.8, and love my 180/3.4 APO, and I do like the 35-70/3.4 my only complaint is the MFD is a bit far.
Jun 19, 2016 at 08:22 AM
p.254 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
eBay global shipping program....
"Global" describes it quite well, the items go on a global trip!
Just bought the Topcor 9cm that I posted at the top of the previous page.
It was located in Bozeman Montana(just across the border to Alberta), just a short trip right? Guess again, it's first stop: Billings Montana, then on to Cincinnati Ohio, then to Elanger Kentucky, then to Mississauga Ontario, then Winnipeg Manitoba, and it's finally in Calgary..... Wow, talk about efficiency.
"Global" describes it quite well, the items go on a global trip!
Just bought the Topcor 9cm that I posted at the top of the previous page.
It was located in Bozeman Montana(just across the border to Alberta), just a short trip right? Guess again, it's first stop: Billings Montana, then on to Cincinnati Ohio, then to Elanger Kentucky, then to Mississauga Ontario, then Winnipeg Manitoba, and it's finally in Calgary..... Wow, talk about efficiency.
Jun 19, 2016 at 08:51 AM
p.254 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I bought some "junk" off of a local auction site..
m42
Fujinon EBC 28mm f/3.5
Fujinon EBC 55mm f/1.8
Westanar 50mm f/2.8 (gorgeous looking Tessar, can't wait to test it on my DSLR)
Tokina
Tokina 70-220mm f/3.5 macro (new!)
Those came with cameras attached, allegedly all working fine
A Konica Autoreflex T3 (mine is lacking seals, can't have enough of these to defend yourself, can you?)
Edixa Reflex (not sure what model, can't tell from the cellphone pictures he took)
and a Fujica ST901 (I really hope this works, would love to bring that one along to the US for my vacation)
The Fuji set also has a 2x teleconverter, a Yashica CS202 auto flash unit, some extension tubes and a hood for the 28mm Fujinon.
Got all this for the amount somebody paid me for my 105/4 Nikkor Ai Macro with sticky focus ring.
m42
Fujinon EBC 28mm f/3.5
Fujinon EBC 55mm f/1.8
Westanar 50mm f/2.8 (gorgeous looking Tessar, can't wait to test it on my DSLR)
Tokina
Tokina 70-220mm f/3.5 macro (new!)
Those came with cameras attached, allegedly all working fine
A Konica Autoreflex T3 (mine is lacking seals, can't have enough of these to defend yourself, can you?)
Edixa Reflex (not sure what model, can't tell from the cellphone pictures he took)
and a Fujica ST901 (I really hope this works, would love to bring that one along to the US for my vacation)
The Fuji set also has a 2x teleconverter, a Yashica CS202 auto flash unit, some extension tubes and a hood for the 28mm Fujinon.
Got all this for the amount somebody paid me for my 105/4 Nikkor Ai Macro with sticky focus ring.
Jun 19, 2016 at 01:37 PM
p.254 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just saw a clean looking Contax 28/2.0 'Hollywood' on a ffordes for £449, couldn't resist at that price. Never owned the hollywood so worth a shot
Jun 23, 2016 at 03:28 AM
p.254 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I went looking for a Canon LTM 35/2 and stumbled upon a 35/1.5 for the best price I've seen in a while. Hopefully it's as minty as it looks in the photos.
Jun 24, 2016 at 03:59 PM
p.254 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nice, I've wanted to try the 35/1.5 for a while now, I look forward to pics.
Jun 27, 2016 at 09:14 AM
p.254 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Summicron R 50/2.0 and OM Zuiko 21/3.5 "Japan".Both second copies.Just in case the first one is lost,you know
Jun 30, 2016 at 12:22 PM
p.254 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Gitzo G1505 and a Benro monoball head.
6Kg total addition of weight for that ultimate compact mountain hiking kit in combination with RZ67..
6Kg total addition of weight for that ultimate compact mountain hiking kit in combination with RZ67..
Jul 04, 2016 at 08:28 PM
p.254 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I've just received my third (I was buying every sample in Europe that turned up at a price of EUR 300 or below, I've sent back the second one) sample of the Contax Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f3.4 and this one is just superb. No play mechanically, it is basically like new, better than the one I use, which gives me really good results though. I will keep using my beaten sample (which I Leitaxed to Canon EOS) but I know I will have the perfect backup once it fails. IMHO this is one of the most undervalued lenses ever, because it gives me better results (mid-field resolution and especially colour) at 35mm f8 and beyond than any of my other fixed focal 35mm lenses, including Minolta MC 35mm f1.8 HH (which I love), Minolta MD 35mm f2.8, Pentax K 35mm f3.5, Pentax-M 35mm f2.8, Rollei Carl Zeiss Distagon 35mm f2.8 QBM1, Canon FD 35mm f2 SSC concave and Canon FD 35mm f2.8 (which has superb resolution but the colours suck IMHO).
Jul 05, 2016 at 01:31 PM
p.254 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
not a purchase but a loaner to review it: Laowa 2/105 STF
Jul 05, 2016 at 01:46 PM
p.254 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Phillip Reeve wrote:
not a purchase but a loaner to review it: Laowa 2/105 STF
I look forward to reading the review.
not a purchase but a loaner to review it: Laowa 2/105 STF
I look forward to reading the review.
Jul 05, 2016 at 02:29 PM
p.254 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Voigtlander 125mm f2.5 APO.
It has replaced both my Zeiss 100mm f2.0 and 135mm f2.0.
Cheers,
Bernard
It has replaced both my Zeiss 100mm f2.0 and 135mm f2.0.
Cheers,
Bernard
Jul 05, 2016 at 03:41 PM
p.254 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Picked up a nice copy of the Minolta MC Rokkor 58mm F1.2.
Jul 06, 2016 at 07:41 AM
p.254 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Nokton (chrome). So far so very sweet.
Nikon D750 + Zeiss 100 MP @ f/2
Sony a7rII + Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton @ f/1.5
Sony a7rII + Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton @ f/1.5
Sony a7rII + Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton @ f/1.5
Sony a7rII + Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton @ f/1.5
© craigjohn 2016
Nikon D750 + Zeiss 100 MP @ f/2
© craigjohn 2016
Sony a7rII + Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton @ f/1.5
© craigjohn 2016
Sony a7rII + Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton @ f/1.5
© craigjohn 2016
Sony a7rII + Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton @ f/1.5
© craigjohn 2016
Sony a7rII + Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton @ f/1.5
Jul 06, 2016 at 10:15 AM
p.254 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Trying out B&W film for the first time. Since it's not C-41, DIY seemed like a no brainer. Haven't done a roll yet, but looking forward to my first attempts at developing film! Have a 5-pack of Tri-X in 120 on the way for my Yashica-Mat.
Recreational Chemistry by diogenic, on Flickr
Recreational Chemistry by diogenic, on Flickr
Jul 06, 2016 at 02:22 PM