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p.41 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Swappo wrote:
Whoa!
My ring is so stiff the lens unscrew itself from the mount when turning one direction...
I guess it gets stiff from not being used.
sounds about right, mine must not have been used for a few decades (do the first 2 numbers from the serial indicate the year on these lenses?). i managed to get the front ring to the f/16 position after i clamped the optical assembly, so now i have the full aperture range using the quick ring.
sebboh wrote
ha, i just removed the optical assembly trying to turn it. the ring did wiggle a tiny bit first, so i guess that ring is supposed to turn. i may have to get out the vice grips to disassemble and relube the lens. i think i'll take some of that grease off the blades too, it looks like it's about to drip on the glass.My ring is so stiff the lens unscrew itself from the mount when turning one direction...
I guess it gets stiff from not being used.
sounds about right, mine must not have been used for a few decades (do the first 2 numbers from the serial indicate the year on these lenses?). i managed to get the front ring to the f/16 position after i clamped the optical assembly, so now i have the full aperture range using the quick ring.
Sep 23, 2011 at 12:13 PM
p.41 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I got some new alt glass! Yay! Not sure if I can modify them though. Komine made Vivitar 135/2.8 and a Canon 50/1.8. Both in FD mount.
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
Sep 23, 2011 at 01:29 PM
p.41 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Aaron D wrote:
I got some new alt glass! Yay! Not sure if I can modify them though. Komine made Vivitar 135/2.8 and a Canon 50/1.8. Both in FD mount.
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
If you have the Vivitar 135 f/2.8 "close focusing" version.....it's a superb lens and well worth converting.
I got some new alt glass! Yay! Not sure if I can modify them though. Komine made Vivitar 135/2.8 and a Canon 50/1.8. Both in FD mount.
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
If you have the Vivitar 135 f/2.8 "close focusing" version.....it's a superb lens and well worth converting.
Sep 23, 2011 at 03:39 PM
p.41 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
pengland wrote:
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!If you have the Vivitar 135 f/2.8 "close focusing" version.....it's a superb lens and well worth converting.
To the best of my knowledge, it isn't. Other than being able to confirm it's a Komine via the serial number, how can I tell if it's the close focusing version?
**EDIT**
Nevermind. I confirmed it is not the CF version.
Which is too bad. I really like the construction of this lens.
Aaron D wrote
I got some new alt glass! Yay! Not sure if I can modify them though. Komine made Vivitar 135/2.8 and a Canon 50/1.8. Both in FD mount.Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
To the best of my knowledge, it isn't. Other than being able to confirm it's a Komine via the serial number, how can I tell if it's the close focusing version?
**EDIT**
Nevermind. I confirmed it is not the CF version.
Which is too bad. I really like the construction of this lens.Sep 23, 2011 at 07:29 PM
p.41 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Aaron D wrote:
I got some new alt glass! Yay! Not sure if I can modify them though. Komine made Vivitar 135/2.8 and a Canon 50/1.8. Both in FD mount.
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
Or rather than adapting... you could always just hold onto the lenses in case you switch cameras someday. For example the NEX cameras that sony has released are supposed to have great IQ and are relatively inexpensive. Also they will adapt FD lenses with no issue.
I got some new alt glass! Yay! Not sure if I can modify them though. Komine made Vivitar 135/2.8 and a Canon 50/1.8. Both in FD mount.
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
Or rather than adapting... you could always just hold onto the lenses in case you switch cameras someday. For example the NEX cameras that sony has released are supposed to have great IQ and are relatively inexpensive. Also they will adapt FD lenses with no issue.
Sep 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM
p.41 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just picked up a like-new Canon FD 35/2.8 SSC tilt shift lens and had it converted to EOS by Jim Buchanan...looking to take it for a longer spin today. Initial test pics are very encouraging with sharpness and colors...
Sep 24, 2011 at 05:03 AM
p.41 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
dcad10 wrote:
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!Or rather than adapting... you could always just hold onto the lenses in case you switch cameras someday. For example the NEX cameras that sony has released are supposed to have great IQ and are relatively inexpensive. Also they will adapt FD lenses with no issue.
That's a thought as well. Regardless, I've pretty much decided to hang on to this AE-1 and the 135/2.8 "just in case" I take up film or get a m4/3 in the future. But the 50/1.8...I'm making plans for that.
Mike Ganz wrote:
Just picked up a like-new Canon FD 35/2.8 SSC tilt shift lens and had it converted to EOS by Jim Buchanan...looking to take it for a longer spin today. Initial test pics are very encouraging with sharpness and colors...
Very cool. An FD lens like this I would consider converting. Wonder of the EdMika adapters would work on this lens as opposed to doing a permanent conversion.
Aaron D wrote
I got some new alt glass! Yay! Not sure if I can modify them though. Komine made Vivitar 135/2.8 and a Canon 50/1.8. Both in FD mount.Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
That's a thought as well. Regardless, I've pretty much decided to hang on to this AE-1 and the 135/2.8 "just in case" I take up film or get a m4/3 in the future. But the 50/1.8...I'm making plans for that.
Mike Ganz wrote:
Just picked up a like-new Canon FD 35/2.8 SSC tilt shift lens and had it converted to EOS by Jim Buchanan...looking to take it for a longer spin today. Initial test pics are very encouraging with sharpness and colors...
Very cool. An FD lens like this I would consider converting. Wonder of the EdMika adapters would work on this lens as opposed to doing a permanent conversion.
Sep 24, 2011 at 07:55 PM
p.41 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The "thing" on the left...
Flexaret vs. Bessa III by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
It's a czechoslovakian copy/variant of a Rolleiflex from the 50:ies. The mirror is in very poor condition with only the center part still reflecting light properly, but I think it'll do for focusing. I just loaded it with Tmax 400 and will try to shoot them 12 frames tomorrow.
Flexaret vs. Bessa III by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
It's a czechoslovakian copy/variant of a Rolleiflex from the 50:ies. The mirror is in very poor condition with only the center part still reflecting light properly, but I think it'll do for focusing. I just loaded it with Tmax 400 and will try to shoot them 12 frames tomorrow.
Sep 26, 2011 at 03:33 PM
p.41 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I prefer the 'thing' on the right...
Sep 26, 2011 at 06:00 PM
p.41 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Bif, I took some pics during my last 44-2 CLA, I'll post a quick write up,
super easy to do.
And yes the preset ring is right, but the aperture ring is backwards on the Helios.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1047535/
super easy to do.
And yes the preset ring is right, but the aperture ring is backwards on the Helios.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1047535/
Sep 26, 2011 at 09:02 PM
p.41 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sometimes you just get really really lucky
IMG00072-20110926-2327.jpg by crazeazn, on Flickr
found another awesome copy of the rokk 58
IMG00072-20110926-2327.jpg by crazeazn, on Flickr
found another awesome copy of the rokk 58
Sep 26, 2011 at 11:14 PM
p.41 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
crazeazn wrote:
sometimes you just get really really lucky
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6187501825_4ca1c161f4_b.jpg
IMG00072-20110926-2327.jpg by crazeazn, on Flickr
found another awesome copy of the rokk 58
Are these really rare or you got a great price? Sorry for my lack of knowledge about these.
sometimes you just get really really lucky
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6187501825_4ca1c161f4_b.jpg
IMG00072-20110926-2327.jpg by crazeazn, on Flickr
found another awesome copy of the rokk 58
Are these really rare or you got a great price? Sorry for my lack of knowledge about these.
Sep 26, 2011 at 11:17 PM
p.41 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Rare fantastic lense and great price 
, one the right has the full JimB's conversion.
, one the right has the full JimB's conversion.Sep 26, 2011 at 11:25 PM
p.41 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nice pair, keeping both?Sep 26, 2011 at 11:45 PM
p.41 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nope, its going to a friend, lucky bastard.
Sep 26, 2011 at 11:55 PM
p.41 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
j.liam wrote:
I prefer the 'thing' on the right...
Me too, but it costed 40 times more.
I prefer the 'thing' on the right...
Me too, but it costed 40 times more.
Sep 27, 2011 at 12:18 AM
p.41 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The Standard 0.75mm EF-FD EdMika glassless brass adapter would not give the FD mount TS 35mm 2.8 SSC tilt shift lens enough focusing distance to be useful beyond macro distances. However we are 6 weeks from releasing a reversible conversion kit of this lens to EF along the same lines as our FL 55 1.2 conversion kit. This brass material kit is going to be slick, retaining all functions of the original lens including the base rotation feature. I love the little metal tilt shift lens, so much so that I just sold my TS-E 24mm 3.5 L II for lack of use. -Ed Mika
Aaron D wrote:
Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!Or rather than adapting... you could always just hold onto the lenses in case you switch cameras someday. For example the NEX cameras that sony has released are supposed to have great IQ and are relatively inexpensive. Also they will adapt FD lenses with no issue.That's a thought as well. Regardless, I've pretty much decided to hang on to this AE-1 and the 135/2.8 "just in case" I take up film or get a m4/3 in the future. But the 50/1.8...I'm making plans for that.
Very cool. An FD lens like this I would consider converting. Wonder of the EdMika adapters would work on this lens as opposed to doing a permanent conversion.
Aaron D wrote:
dcad10 wrote
Aaron D wrote
I got some new alt glass! Yay! Not sure if I can modify them though. Komine made Vivitar 135/2.8 and a Canon 50/1.8. Both in FD mount.Today's homework will be seeing if I can dig up some info regarding the modification of either of these to fit EF mount. If not, no money lost since I paid $0 for them!
Mike Ganz wrote
Just picked up a like-new Canon FD 35/2.8 SSC tilt shift lens and had it converted to EOS by Jim Buchanan...looking to take it for a longer spin today. Initial test pics are very encouraging with sharpness and colors...Sep 27, 2011 at 12:42 AM
p.41 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Sugoi!
Scored on another excellent hunk of glass!
Minolta Rokkor 85/1.7, an old MC PF model, with the old metal focusing ring type.
Scored on another excellent hunk of glass!
Minolta Rokkor 85/1.7, an old MC PF model, with the old metal focusing ring type.
Sep 29, 2011 at 02:37 PM
p.41 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Not a purchase - got a gift :-)
Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 (C/Y) - with a bit fungus
Schneider G-Claron 355mm f/9
Zeiss 50mm f/1.7 (C/Y) - with a bit fungus
Schneider G-Claron 355mm f/9
Sep 30, 2011 at 06:25 AM
p.41 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
buggz2k wrote:
Sugoi!
Scored on another excellent hunk of glass!
Minolta Rokkor 85/1.7, an old MC PF model, with the old metal focusing ring type.
i have exactly that lens for my 5D Mark II: Amazing !! Congratulations
Sugoi!
Scored on another excellent hunk of glass!
Minolta Rokkor 85/1.7, an old MC PF model, with the old metal focusing ring type.
i have exactly that lens for my 5D Mark II: Amazing !! Congratulations
Sep 30, 2011 at 09:39 AM