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p.267 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I also got one partially on Phillips recommendation and it's a spectacular lens. So far field curvature isn't near as bad as I feared.
Zeiss ZF 35/2 came in today, Is looking forward to comparing the two of them. The Ultron is smaller, the Zeiss focuses a lot closer natively.
robgo2 wrote:
Phillip, I bought the CV 35/1.7 Ultron on your recommendation. Little did I realize that you had returned it, but I feel validated knowing that you have re-purchased it. Actually, I already felt validated just from using the lens. Despite its flaws on A7x cameras, it is one of the best 35s out there.
Rob
Zeiss ZF 35/2 came in today, Is looking forward to comparing the two of them. The Ultron is smaller, the Zeiss focuses a lot closer natively.
robgo2 wrote:
Phillip Reeve wrote
Just bought a CV 1.7/35 after I returned the first copy and regretted that forever after.Rob
Nov 21, 2016 at 05:56 PM
p.267 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The last piece of the Novoflex jigsaw puzzle arrived today, the Pigriff-B focus-grip.
I can't fit it to my Pentax K-1 yet, as the eBay supplier happily took payment while awaiting stock from Novoflex- still waiting! 😤
My naïve purchase of a A$160 lens became A$533 after all of these necessary components were added 😳
Here is the assembly (lens being the Noflexar 400 f5.6) on my old LeicaflexSL.
Novoflex Noflexar 400 f5.6, with adapters and Pigriff focus-grip, mounted on a Leicaflex SL. by David M, on Flickr
I can't fit it to my Pentax K-1 yet, as the eBay supplier happily took payment while awaiting stock from Novoflex- still waiting! 😤
My naïve purchase of a A$160 lens became A$533 after all of these necessary components were added 😳
Here is the assembly (lens being the Noflexar 400 f5.6) on my old LeicaflexSL.
Novoflex Noflexar 400 f5.6, with adapters and Pigriff focus-grip, mounted on a Leicaflex SL. by David M, on FlickrNov 22, 2016 at 12:15 AM
p.267 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
lenticular11 wrote:
The last piece of the Novoflex jigsaw puzzle arrived today, the Pigriff-B focus-grip.
Note to self:
don't use at political rallies or anywhere else that govt snipers are scanning the crowds.
The last piece of the Novoflex jigsaw puzzle arrived today, the Pigriff-B focus-grip.
Note to self:
don't use at political rallies or anywhere else that govt snipers are scanning the crowds. Nov 22, 2016 at 07:36 AM
p.267 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Absolutely! This one will be very carefully used at a nature reserve and I might even talk to the visitor centre rangers first, to warn them of a gunlike camera in operation!
Nov 22, 2016 at 01:38 PM
p.267 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Not a purchase, but I have a Canon FDn 28mm f/2.8 on its way to me, care of another member of a forum my wife is on. Started as a "do people use film gear any more, or should I just throw this stuff away?" Even though the Sony FE 28mm f/2 is a near-perfect 28mm for my purposes, I've always wanted to try the Canon FDn 28/2.8. 
Nov 22, 2016 at 02:48 PM
p.267 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nikon 35MM F2.8 AIS in mint condition at a Goodwill Store on Tuesdays, seniors get 25% off.
Nov 22, 2016 at 04:24 PM
p.267 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sold my 90APO per /55 and bought a g-master 85 1.4
Nov 23, 2016 at 10:50 PM
p.267 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Picked up two lenses this weekend at National Camera Exchange. Whenever I'm in the Twin Cities visiting relatives, I try to check Natcam's used listings - their used MF lenses are usually fairly priced, and sometimes you come across a pretty good deal.
- Canon FDn 135mm f/2.8 - I've been wanting a light 135mm f/2.8 (or faster) with a built-in hood, narrowed it down to the FDn, Nikkor AI-S, or Olympus OM. I think the OM is 30g lighter, but the FD is impressively small and light. It might replace my OM 200mm f/5 for those times when I want a tele in my back pocket. A compromise between 90mm and 200mm. Looking forward to trying it out some concerts.
- Minolta MC Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8 - Big, heavy, and beautiful. Lovely lens. I'll probably end up selling it due to size and weight, but the images it makes really are lovely. Contrast and detail are quite good in the center wide open, quite a bit better than I was expecting for a fast wide this old.
Almost picked up a Nikon 105mm f/2.5 AI'd for a $40, but held off for now. They listed it as having "separation," but I'm not seeing it, just the usual dust. If it's still there, I might grab it when I'm back down in the Cities for Christmas. Been wanting to try one of those for a while, even though I suspect I'll still want to stick with my Contax G 90mm f/2.8.
I received the Canon FD 28mm f/2.8, slightly bummed that it turned out to be the FD SC rather than the FDn, but who am I to complain! Going to pay it forward - someone else on that forum was looking for an old Apple Newton to play with, and I've got a few lying around.
- Canon FDn 135mm f/2.8 - I've been wanting a light 135mm f/2.8 (or faster) with a built-in hood, narrowed it down to the FDn, Nikkor AI-S, or Olympus OM. I think the OM is 30g lighter, but the FD is impressively small and light. It might replace my OM 200mm f/5 for those times when I want a tele in my back pocket. A compromise between 90mm and 200mm. Looking forward to trying it out some concerts.
- Minolta MC Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8 - Big, heavy, and beautiful. Lovely lens. I'll probably end up selling it due to size and weight, but the images it makes really are lovely. Contrast and detail are quite good in the center wide open, quite a bit better than I was expecting for a fast wide this old.
Almost picked up a Nikon 105mm f/2.5 AI'd for a $40, but held off for now. They listed it as having "separation," but I'm not seeing it, just the usual dust. If it's still there, I might grab it when I'm back down in the Cities for Christmas. Been wanting to try one of those for a while, even though I suspect I'll still want to stick with my Contax G 90mm f/2.8.
I received the Canon FD 28mm f/2.8, slightly bummed that it turned out to be the FD SC rather than the FDn, but who am I to complain! Going to pay it forward - someone else on that forum was looking for an old Apple Newton to play with, and I've got a few lying around.
Nov 28, 2016 at 12:10 PM
p.267 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nice list. I also have the Minolta MC Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8. I had it converted to the Canon EOS mount a few years back. This was major surgery and it still really can't focus at infinity with a FF Canon body. However I just bought my first mirrorless body, aR7II, and all my old manual focus lenses are getting another fresh look. Lots of fun. The Minolta MC Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8 is a beautiful lens with silky smooth focus action. Its a little heavy but worth it my book. I like the look at f/2.8.
Nov 28, 2016 at 12:29 PM
p.267 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
PhotoMaximum wrote:
The Minolta MC Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8 is a beautiful lens with silky smooth focus action. Its a little heavy but worth it my book. I like the look at f/2.8.
+1
I love the look at f/2.8 especially when combined with an Elpro 4 close-up lens.
The Minolta MC Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8 is a beautiful lens with silky smooth focus action. Its a little heavy but worth it my book. I like the look at f/2.8.
+1
I love the look at f/2.8 especially when combined with an Elpro 4 close-up lens.
Nov 28, 2016 at 12:48 PM
p.267 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I have a Schneider Kreuznach 90mm f4.5 Digitar in Copal 0 shutter (7 iris aperture blades) coming to use with my A7r cameras and my Cambo Actus camera. This will add to my kit for the system and will provide better Bokeh than my Apo Enlarger lenses and many of my Large Format and even my Leica R 28mm f2.8 Super Angulon lens which have only 5 aperture blades.
Rich
Rich
Nov 28, 2016 at 04:41 PM
p.267 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Should have a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.5 inbound in the next week or so.
Sort of "cheaped out" and bought the black version. Though I might have preferred the chrome, it would have been ~ $300 more.
Sort of "cheaped out" and bought the black version. Though I might have preferred the chrome, it would have been ~ $300 more.
Nov 28, 2016 at 04:53 PM
p.267 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
bluloo wrote:
Should have a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.5 inbound in the next week or so.
Sort of "cheaped out" and bought the black version. Though I might have preferred the chrome, it would have been ~ $300 more.
Once you start using it, you will love the Nokton in any color. Besides, black is always more elegant.
Rob
Should have a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1.5 inbound in the next week or so.
Sort of "cheaped out" and bought the black version. Though I might have preferred the chrome, it would have been ~ $300 more.
Once you start using it, you will love the Nokton in any color. Besides, black is always more elegant.
Rob
Nov 28, 2016 at 06:57 PM
p.267 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
So, earlier Nokton 50 turned out to be an LTM mount, and the seller wanted to much for it, so I took a pass.
Should have new M-mount versions of the Nokton 50 F1.5 (in chrome
) and a Nokton 35 II F1.2 inbound tomorrow.
Should have new M-mount versions of the Nokton 50 F1.5 (in chrome
) and a Nokton 35 II F1.2 inbound tomorrow.Dec 02, 2016 at 12:42 PM
p.267 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I was doing well on my self-imposed lens moratorium, but the glut of lower-priced APO-Summicron-M 75's on the used market tested that resolve. The availability of a like-new local copy snapped it completely.
So, next year, if you see me whining on the boards about not having the funds for a Fuji GFX, please point me to this post and tell me, "You have no one to blame but yourself, you spoiled man-child."
So, next year, if you see me whining on the boards about not having the funds for a Fuji GFX, please point me to this post and tell me, "You have no one to blame but yourself, you spoiled man-child."
Dec 04, 2016 at 04:40 PM
p.267 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
SMC Pentax 1:2/35
After having too many 28mm and 50mm lenses, I extend my "lens problem" to the 35mm range...
But that one doesn't pop up too often so I couldn't resist.
After having too many 28mm and 50mm lenses, I extend my "lens problem" to the 35mm range...
But that one doesn't pop up too often so I couldn't resist.
Dec 04, 2016 at 04:50 PM
p.267 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nikkor-P.C 10.5cm f/2.5 in LTM mount. Heavy with a very long focus throw but the built-in tripod foot plus a grip handle make it easy to use with the Techart PRO.
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Dec 04, 2016 at 05:58 PM
p.267 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Olaf G wrote:
SMC Pentax 1:2/35
After having too many 28mm and 50mm lenses, I extend my "lens problem" to the 35mm range...
But that one doesn't pop up too often so I couldn't resist.
Nice! I would be interested in seeing some pics from that lens. I wonder how it compares to the Minolta MC Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8 performance wise? I know the Pentax is quite a bit smaller...
SMC Pentax 1:2/35
After having too many 28mm and 50mm lenses, I extend my "lens problem" to the 35mm range...
But that one doesn't pop up too often so I couldn't resist.
Nice! I would be interested in seeing some pics from that lens. I wonder how it compares to the Minolta MC Rokkor-HH 35mm f/1.8 performance wise? I know the Pentax is quite a bit smaller...
Dec 04, 2016 at 06:13 PM
p.267 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
got this in the mail yesterday.
Pentax 67II with 75mm f2.8AL and 105mm f2.4
Pentax 67II with 75mm f2.8AL and 105mm f2.4
Dec 04, 2016 at 06:16 PM
p.267 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jaehoppa wrote:
got this in the mail yesterday.
Pentax 67II with 75mm f2.8AL and 105mm f2.4
Looks brand new!
got this in the mail yesterday.
Pentax 67II with 75mm f2.8AL and 105mm f2.4
Looks brand new!
Dec 04, 2016 at 06:28 PM