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p.269 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
arduluth wrote:
If it's still there for $40, I'll give it a try. The additional size and weight is a downer, but not that bad - but a lot bigger and heavier than the tiny Contax G 90mm f/2.8. The G 90 is so sharp that I wouldn't mind giving up a little sharpness if it bought me something in exchange. The strength of the G 90 makes considering a different 85-100mm lens kind of silly for me - as a general purpose lens, it's already so great.I just borrowed a g90. Great size and landscape lens, way too contrasty and sharp for a people lens I think, so horses for courses.I love it for people, but I can see how it could be too sharp for a proper portrait, with good lighting and half-body and closer. I use it a lot for concerts (usually bad lighting), landscapes, and full-body environmental portrait type images. No issues with the lens being too sharp, at least for me.
This isn't my job, I'm not trying to flatter the client. Textures are a big thing for me visually, and I like to capture (and just see) that.
My Pentax 77mm f/1.8 makes a good stand-in for when I want something with a bit less bite....Show more →
That's lovely photo. It's more preferential than anything on sharpness. Contrast too is as important. Lots of people love an Otus! I also had a pentax 77 I loved for its size, and a bit softer WO.
nehemiahphoto wrote
arduluth wrote
Mathieu18 wrote
For what it's worth, I tested the Nikon 105 against the Contax G 90 a while back. In fairness I do not remember exactly which Nikon variant I shot. In regards to color and contrast, the Nikon held up very well actually. I was pleasantly surprised. However the sharpness was better on the Contax at every aperture, all across the frame. At $40 the Nikon is a good value, but already having the Contax it won't be a keeper.This isn't my job, I'm not trying to flatter the client. Textures are a big thing for me visually, and I like to capture (and just see) that.
My Pentax 77mm f/1.8 makes a good stand-in for when I want something with a bit less bite....Show more →
That's lovely photo. It's more preferential than anything on sharpness. Contrast too is as important. Lots of people love an Otus! I also had a pentax 77 I loved for its size, and a bit softer WO.
Dec 08, 2016 at 05:44 PM
p.269 #2What 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
Pretty sweet, Jae!
Thanks for buying my set-up. Great shot!
Karma must be working for me, as I scored a 65mm Hartblei Super Rotator (tilt/shift) in Canon mount, from the B&S board here (Jeff Laitila, seller). Also got a Canon EF 50-200L, Oly 28/3.5 and 35-70/4, and Pentax Super Tak 35/2.0 and 105/2.8 (and other stuff!). Jeff is a super nice guy (like you!) and sent all the extras as a surprise. I've been in hog heaven all week testing out the gear.
Enjoy that cool Pentax 67II -- I loved owning it, and got some really terrific images with it.
(Sorry for the added lens cap sitting on top of the Hartblei! ;o ) Shot with Auto Sears (early Tokina?) 28mm f/2.8 lens with dandelion adapter
got this in the mail yesterday.
Pentax 67II with 75mm f2.8AL and 105mm f2.4
Pretty sweet, Jae!
Thanks for buying my set-up. Great shot!
Karma must be working for me, as I scored a 65mm Hartblei Super Rotator (tilt/shift) in Canon mount, from the B&S board here (Jeff Laitila, seller). Also got a Canon EF 50-200L, Oly 28/3.5 and 35-70/4, and Pentax Super Tak 35/2.0 and 105/2.8 (and other stuff!). Jeff is a super nice guy (like you!) and sent all the extras as a surprise. I've been in hog heaven all week testing out the gear.
Enjoy that cool Pentax 67II -- I loved owning it, and got some really terrific images with it.
(Sorry for the added lens cap sitting on top of the Hartblei! ;o ) Shot with Auto Sears (early Tokina?) 28mm f/2.8 lens with dandelion adapter
Dec 08, 2016 at 06:22 PM
p.269 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Gunzorro wrote:
Pentax 67II with 75mm f2.8AL and 105mm f2.4Pretty sweet, Jae!
Thanks for buying my set-up. Great shot!
Karma must be working for me, as I scored a 65mm Hartblei Super Rotator (tilt/shift) in Canon mount, from the B&S board here (Jeff Laitila, seller). Also got a Canon EF 50-200L, Oly 28/3.5 and 35-70/4, and Pentax Super Tak 35/2.0 and 105/2.8 (and other stuff!). Jeff is a super nice guy (like you!) and sent all the extras as a surprise. I've been in hog heaven all week testing out the gear.
Enjoy that cool Pentax 67II -- I loved owning it, and got some really terrific images...Show more →
I see you got lots of goodies for Christmas
Haven't heard of those lenses but it's always fun testing out new gear. Enjoy and happy shooting!
jaehoppa wrote
got this in the mail yesterday.Pentax 67II with 75mm f2.8AL and 105mm f2.4
Thanks for buying my set-up. Great shot!
Karma must be working for me, as I scored a 65mm Hartblei Super Rotator (tilt/shift) in Canon mount, from the B&S board here (Jeff Laitila, seller). Also got a Canon EF 50-200L, Oly 28/3.5 and 35-70/4, and Pentax Super Tak 35/2.0 and 105/2.8 (and other stuff!). Jeff is a super nice guy (like you!) and sent all the extras as a surprise. I've been in hog heaven all week testing out the gear.
Enjoy that cool Pentax 67II -- I loved owning it, and got some really terrific images...Show more →
I see you got lots of goodies for Christmas
Haven't heard of those lenses but it's always fun testing out new gear. Enjoy and happy shooting!
Dec 08, 2016 at 08:52 PM
p.269 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
naturephoto1 wrote:
I just purchased a Sinar Sinaron 150mm f5.6 Digital lens in a Copal 0 shutter. It is coming from Seoul, South Korea, so I am not sure when it will arrive. It is the same design as the Rodenstock 150mm f5.6 Apo-Sironar Digital (it is the same lens with the Sinar Badge as confirmed by Rodenstock in Germany) lens in a Copal 0 shutter. The lens is to add to my Sony A7r and Cambo Actus system. The lens will replace my Rodenstock 150mm f5.6 Apo Sironar S lens which I will sell to help to pay for the lens.
I...Show more →
Well the Sinaron 150mm f5.6 digital lens arrived and is in E++ condition as advertised. However, and I should have confirmed this before purchase, though the lens has a black face Copal 0 shutter marked with -N0.0, the lens only has the 5 iris aperture blades.
I had thought that all of these newer Copal 0 shutters with these markings had the newer 7 Iris aperture blades. My following lenses with the same Copal notation all have the 7 Iris aperture blades: 20+ year old SK 120mm f5.6 Makro Symmar HM, 10+ year old SK 120mm f5.6 Apo-Symmar L MC, recently purchased SK 90mm f4.5 Apo Digitar, and recently purchased Rodenstock 55mm f4.5 Apo-Sironar digital.
So maybe many of the black faced Copal 0 shutters that I have been seeing marked with -N0.0 are in fact only have the 5 Iris Aperture Blades.
So, at least for now, I will use the Sinaron 150mm f5.6 digital lens with the 5 Iris aperture blades and consider a shutter replacement in the future when I am sure that the shutter has the 7 Iris aperture blades.
I am awaiting the delivery of a Cambo Actus 0 size lens board tomorrow and will test the lens soon after. For digital, it is supposed to perform even better than the older Rodenstock 150mm f5.6 Apo-Sironar S that I have found to be extremely sharp on my Sony A7r. The Sinaron 150mm digital/Rodenstock 150mm Apo-Sironar digital lens has an image circle of 150mm while the Rodenstock 150mm Apo-Sironar S has an image circle of 231mm.
Again, I am disappointed in the number of Iris Aperture blades for the lens and I will decide what to do with my Rodenstock 150mm f5.6 Apo-Sironar S.
Rich
I just purchased a Sinar Sinaron 150mm f5.6 Digital lens in a Copal 0 shutter. It is coming from Seoul, South Korea, so I am not sure when it will arrive. It is the same design as the Rodenstock 150mm f5.6 Apo-Sironar Digital (it is the same lens with the Sinar Badge as confirmed by Rodenstock in Germany) lens in a Copal 0 shutter. The lens is to add to my Sony A7r and Cambo Actus system. The lens will replace my Rodenstock 150mm f5.6 Apo Sironar S lens which I will sell to help to pay for the lens.
I...Show more →
Well the Sinaron 150mm f5.6 digital lens arrived and is in E++ condition as advertised. However, and I should have confirmed this before purchase, though the lens has a black face Copal 0 shutter marked with -N0.0, the lens only has the 5 iris aperture blades.
I had thought that all of these newer Copal 0 shutters with these markings had the newer 7 Iris aperture blades. My following lenses with the same Copal notation all have the 7 Iris aperture blades: 20+ year old SK 120mm f5.6 Makro Symmar HM, 10+ year old SK 120mm f5.6 Apo-Symmar L MC, recently purchased SK 90mm f4.5 Apo Digitar, and recently purchased Rodenstock 55mm f4.5 Apo-Sironar digital.So maybe many of the black faced Copal 0 shutters that I have been seeing marked with -N0.0 are in fact only have the 5 Iris Aperture Blades.
So, at least for now, I will use the Sinaron 150mm f5.6 digital lens with the 5 Iris aperture blades and consider a shutter replacement in the future when I am sure that the shutter has the 7 Iris aperture blades.
I am awaiting the delivery of a Cambo Actus 0 size lens board tomorrow and will test the lens soon after. For digital, it is supposed to perform even better than the older Rodenstock 150mm f5.6 Apo-Sironar S that I have found to be extremely sharp on my Sony A7r. The Sinaron 150mm digital/Rodenstock 150mm Apo-Sironar digital lens has an image circle of 150mm while the Rodenstock 150mm Apo-Sironar S has an image circle of 231mm.
Again, I am disappointed in the number of Iris Aperture blades for the lens and I will decide what to do with my Rodenstock 150mm f5.6 Apo-Sironar S.
Rich
Dec 13, 2016 at 11:22 AM
p.269 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My latest is a Schneider G-claron 210mm F/9 Enlarger lens that will probably be used on a bellows (I have one that just about extends enough) and later on my 4x5 monorail.
Before that was a 18mm f/2.8 microfiche lens that will be used for high power macro once I work out the best way to mount it (I suspect it will need a tube lens).
Before that was a 18mm f/2.8 microfiche lens that will be used for high power macro once I work out the best way to mount it (I suspect it will need a tube lens).
Dec 16, 2016 at 01:14 PM
p.269 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
In an impetuous moment I bid for a Pentax Spotmatic with 50 f/1.4 and a cheap flash. I paid $29.50 and including delivery the price was about A$50.
the camera and lens turned out to be in very poor shape and I already have a fine 50 f/1.4 8-element version, so why did I bother?
the camera and lens turned out to be in very poor shape and I already have a fine 50 f/1.4 8-element version, so why did I bother?
Dec 16, 2016 at 04:47 PM
p.269 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Mint Canon nFD 50/1.2 with hood to accompany my FD 50/1.2L,55/1.2 SSC and 55/1.2 FL
Mint nFD 55/3.5 macro with ring - will pair the SSC version I already have
Like new m42 SMC Takumars - 55/1.8 and 135/3.5 with hoods and cases
There aren't many things better than acquiring some new alt lenses from time to time.
Mint nFD 55/3.5 macro with ring - will pair the SSC version I already have
Like new m42 SMC Takumars - 55/1.8 and 135/3.5 with hoods and cases
There aren't many things better than acquiring some new alt lenses from time to time.
Dec 17, 2016 at 08:02 AM
p.269 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I picked up a minty Zuiko 21mm f3.5 MC after discovering I can use adapted lenses on my current Canon bodies with no metering limitations.
Dec 17, 2016 at 11:10 AM
p.269 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Next one is looking more and more like either a Batis 85, or Sigma Art 85...
Dec 17, 2016 at 12:36 PM
p.269 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Christmas time is alt lens bargain time This is really the best time for alt lens deals.
last purchases:
Konica Hexanon 1.8/40 - 5,70€
Konica Hexanon 3.5/28 (last 7 lens version) - 17,50€
Konica Hexanon 1.4/50 - 50€
Olympus OM 2/40 - 250€
Contax Makro-Planar 2.8/100 - 300€
This is really the best time for alt lens deals.last purchases:
Konica Hexanon 1.8/40 - 5,70€
Konica Hexanon 3.5/28 (last 7 lens version) - 17,50€
Konica Hexanon 1.4/50 - 50€
Olympus OM 2/40 - 250€
Contax Makro-Planar 2.8/100 - 300€
Dec 19, 2016 at 03:39 AM
p.269 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Jannik Peters wrote:
Christmas time is alt lens bargain time This is really the best time for alt lens deals.
last purchases:
Konica Hexanon 1.8/40 - 5,70�
Konica Hexanon 3.5/28 (last 7 lens version) - 17,50�
Konica Hexanon 1.4/50 - 50�
Olympus OM 2/40 - 250�
Contax Makro-Planar 2.8/100 - 300�
oooh, thats a pretty good price on the OM 40/2.
Christmas time is alt lens bargain time
This is really the best time for alt lens deals.last purchases:
Konica Hexanon 1.8/40 - 5,70�
Konica Hexanon 3.5/28 (last 7 lens version) - 17,50�
Konica Hexanon 1.4/50 - 50�
Olympus OM 2/40 - 250�
Contax Makro-Planar 2.8/100 - 300�
oooh, thats a pretty good price on the OM 40/2.
Dec 19, 2016 at 03:15 PM
p.269 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I agree, I picked this up last week for $15.
Dec 19, 2016 at 03:16 PM
p.269 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Look forward to hearing what you think. I picked up a Cosina Cosinon 55/1.4 in M42 mount this afternoon, though it cost me a bit more. Quick tests in the shop showed a lot of promise and great bokeh. From everything I can find these should be identical or very very similar.
schristle wrote:
I agree, I picked this up last week for $15.
schristle wrote:
I agree, I picked this up last week for $15.
Dec 19, 2016 at 09:19 PM
p.269 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Opted for a Nikon 85mm F1.8 G instead of the Batis. About a third of the price. Hope it scratches the itch
Dec 19, 2016 at 09:25 PM
p.269 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
oooh, thats a pretty good price on the OM 40/2.
Yes, I am really happy with that and excited about the lens. I like the 40mm a lot, it's a pity that there are not more lenses with that focal length.
The rare Hexanon AR 2/35 is missing in my list above.
oooh, thats a pretty good price on the OM 40/2.
Yes, I am really happy with that and excited about the lens. I like the 40mm a lot, it's a pity that there are not more lenses with that focal length.
The rare Hexanon AR 2/35 is missing in my list above.
Dec 20, 2016 at 06:59 AM
p.269 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Jannik Peters wrote:
Christmas time is alt lens bargain time This is really the best time for alt lens deals.
last purchases:
Konica Hexanon 1.8/40 - 5,70�
Konica Hexanon 3.5/28 (last 7 lens version) - 17,50�
Konica Hexanon 1.4/50 - 50�
Olympus OM 2/40 - 250�
Contax Makro-Planar 2.8/100 - 300�
Thats a pretty amazing price on the Contax as well. I was happy when I found a 80-200/4 for $117 yesterday but that deal beats it handily.
Christmas time is alt lens bargain time
This is really the best time for alt lens deals.last purchases:
Konica Hexanon 1.8/40 - 5,70�
Konica Hexanon 3.5/28 (last 7 lens version) - 17,50�
Konica Hexanon 1.4/50 - 50�
Olympus OM 2/40 - 250�
Contax Makro-Planar 2.8/100 - 300�
Thats a pretty amazing price on the Contax as well. I was happy when I found a 80-200/4 for $117 yesterday but that deal beats it handily.
Dec 20, 2016 at 07:41 AM
p.269 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Dec 20, 2016 at 07:47 AM
p.269 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
You guys must have some good, local sources. Lucky ducks...
Dec 20, 2016 at 08:17 AM
p.269 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
This is really the best time for alt lens deals.
last purchases:
Konica Hexanon 1.8/40 - 5,70�
Konica Hexanon 3.5/28 (last 7 lens version) - 17,50�
Konica Hexanon 1.4/50 - 50�
Olympus OM 2/40 - 250�
Contax Makro-Planar 2.8/100 - 300�oooh, thats a pretty good price on the OM 40/2.
Last year I paid equivaklent of 90 USD for my OM 40/2.And refused to buy another one for 120 USD a few months later.
But all other prices are very attractive.Especially the makro Planar C/Y.
Jannik Peters wrote
Christmas time is alt lens bargain time This is really the best time for alt lens deals.last purchases:
Konica Hexanon 1.8/40 - 5,70�
Konica Hexanon 3.5/28 (last 7 lens version) - 17,50�
Konica Hexanon 1.4/50 - 50�
Olympus OM 2/40 - 250�
Contax Makro-Planar 2.8/100 - 300�
Last year I paid equivaklent of 90 USD for my OM 40/2.And refused to buy another one for 120 USD a few months later.
But all other prices are very attractive.Especially the makro Planar C/Y.
Dec 20, 2016 at 09:16 AM
p.269 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
bluloo wrote:
You guys must have some good, local sources. Lucky ducks...
We are doing our best
We need to find good deals to do all that testing at reasonable costs... Owning a few modern lenses is expensive too in my opinion.
Peire, why did you let the second one go? It's like getting 200€ for free
You guys must have some good, local sources. Lucky ducks...
We are doing our best
We need to find good deals to do all that testing at reasonable costs... Owning a few modern lenses is expensive too in my opinion. Peire, why did you let the second one go? It's like getting 200€ for free
Dec 20, 2016 at 09:26 AM