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p.43 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
helimat wrote:
Yea, I have had no less than 6 or 7 lenses pass through his shop. Even met him for coffee once... I just figured since I already have one, I would see if someone around here might want one for their mirror-less cam before sending it off.
if you got it for a great price and are willing to sell it for a similarly great price i'd take it for my film camera, but i don't need a second one badly enough to pay typical prices now. i currently have one that i gave a reversible a-mount conversion, but it's too much trouble to convert back and forth so i mostly just use the 50/1.4 on my film camera.
LightShow wrote
I believe that Jim's conversion is reversible if you keep the original mount, so I say convert it.if you got it for a great price and are willing to sell it for a similarly great price i'd take it for my film camera, but i don't need a second one badly enough to pay typical prices now. i currently have one that i gave a reversible a-mount conversion, but it's too much trouble to convert back and forth so i mostly just use the 50/1.4 on my film camera.
Oct 07, 2011 at 11:50 PM
p.43 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Here they all are!
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0258_1024.jpg
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0262_1024.jpg
CY 100 F2 AEG, CY 35 1.4 MMJ, and a Rokkor 58 1.2
Got the hood for the 100 too:
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0273_1024.jpg
And my Buchanan conversion kit which I had before the lens! Doesn't make infinity so will file down the retainer ring when I have some spare time.
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0285_1024.jpg
Its a little yellow though, and has a lot of tiny dust particles or evenly condensed oil on one of the internal elements.
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0286_1024.jpg
But I actually quite like the character of what it creates:
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0214_1024.jpg
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http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0258_1024.jpg
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0262_1024.jpg
CY 100 F2 AEG, CY 35 1.4 MMJ, and a Rokkor 58 1.2
Got the hood for the 100 too:
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0273_1024.jpg
And my Buchanan conversion kit which I had before the lens! Doesn't make infinity so will file down the retainer ring when I have some spare time.
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0285_1024.jpg
Its a little yellow though, and has a lot of tiny dust particles or evenly condensed oil on one of the internal elements.
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0286_1024.jpg
But I actually quite like the character of what it creates:
http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/86362/2093521/VT6S0214_1024.jpg
Edited on Oct 08, 2011 at 10:12 AM · View previous versions
Oct 08, 2011 at 04:19 AM
p.43 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
R.Young wrote:
Here they all are!
Nice pick ups! The yellowing on the Rokkor can be reversed if you ever feel the need. The 100mm hood is the #5 I believe.... But the #4 will work fine I'm sure. Add a #2 for the 35mm and you will be set.
Here they all are!
Nice pick ups! The yellowing on the Rokkor can be reversed if you ever feel the need. The 100mm hood is the #5 I believe.... But the #4 will work fine I'm sure. Add a #2 for the 35mm and you will be set.
Oct 08, 2011 at 09:39 AM
p.43 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/contax/shared/accessory/hoods.htm
According to this site it's the number 4. I may eventually get the 2 for the but so far am happy without for size reasons.
According to this site it's the number 4. I may eventually get the 2 for the but so far am happy without for size reasons.
Oct 08, 2011 at 10:15 AM
p.43 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Oooops, 
checking Pebble Place it appears you are right. The 100/2.8 uses the #5, but not the 100/2.
checking Pebble Place it appears you are right. The 100/2.8 uses the #5, but not the 100/2. Oct 08, 2011 at 10:28 AM
p.43 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
Yup, me too, but it was really butchered. I cannot quite imagine how you would make a scratch that nasty while keeping a level head. It was about 1/3 of the way round, perhaps 3/4 of the way to the edge, and multiple times on top of each other. As if they took a screwdriver, wrapped it in a piece of cloth and went scritch-scratch all the way round until all the dust was gone, not realizing the metal was making contact through the cloth. Nasty. I hope he doesn't flip out and accuse me of having done it. It...Show more →
The refund came through from the 35-70/3.4, and I used this money and the proceeds from selling another lens, to pick up a ZF.2 28/2, so all is well now
Robert, I am very sorry to hear about your ordeals. I hope that it works out well in the end. Their story is so full of holes that hopefully even they will realize it, and just set things right.
Yup, me too, but it was really butchered. I cannot quite imagine how you would make a scratch that nasty while keeping a level head. It was about 1/3 of the way round, perhaps 3/4 of the way to the edge, and multiple times on top of each other. As if they took a screwdriver, wrapped it in a piece of cloth and went scritch-scratch all the way round until all the dust was gone, not realizing the metal was making contact through the cloth. Nasty. I hope he doesn't flip out and accuse me of having done it. It...Show more →
The refund came through from the 35-70/3.4, and I used this money and the proceeds from selling another lens, to pick up a ZF.2 28/2, so all is well now
Robert, I am very sorry to hear about your ordeals. I hope that it works out well in the end. Their story is so full of holes that hopefully even they will realize it, and just set things right.
Oct 08, 2011 at 04:11 PM
p.43 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Thanks Carsten. I'll keep you updated
Oct 08, 2011 at 05:03 PM
p.43 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My Contax 50/1.7 arrived, and is in very nice shape indeed, but it has that white powder look on the focusing rubber. Does anyone have a tip for how to get it black again?
Oct 10, 2011 at 03:36 PM
p.43 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
In all seriousness, I think just some finger grease will moisturise the rubber again. I think thats how it turns grey, drying out in the sun.
Oct 10, 2011 at 03:47 PM
p.43 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I don't know about you, but I wash my hands, so I have no finger grease. Erm, what is finger grease?
Oct 10, 2011 at 03:52 PM
p.43 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Hmmm... Well at least all my Contax lenses look like new... but yeah, maybe I'll go have a wash
Oct 10, 2011 at 03:56 PM
p.43 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I think I get what you meant now I'll try using it for a few days and see what happens to it. Maybe I'll cut down on the washing of hands a bit to speed it up.
I'll try using it for a few days and see what happens to it. Maybe I'll cut down on the washing of hands a bit to speed it up.Oct 10, 2011 at 03:58 PM
p.43 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Looks like a ZE 35/1.4 is en route.
Oct 10, 2011 at 08:33 PM
p.43 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
My Contax 50/1.7 arrived, and is in very nice shape indeed, but it has that white powder look on the focusing rubber. Does anyone have a tip for how to get it black again?
I had the same problem with a Planar 50/1.4 that I recently bought. The rubber grip was a bit white and felt slightly sticky. I just rubbed it with a sponge+dishwashing soap+water and it looked (and felt) a lot better after that (pretty much the same as my Distagon 28/2.8 and MP100/2.8).
My Contax 50/1.7 arrived, and is in very nice shape indeed, but it has that white powder look on the focusing rubber. Does anyone have a tip for how to get it black again?
I had the same problem with a Planar 50/1.4 that I recently bought. The rubber grip was a bit white and felt slightly sticky. I just rubbed it with a sponge+dishwashing soap+water and it looked (and felt) a lot better after that (pretty much the same as my Distagon 28/2.8 and MP100/2.8).
Oct 10, 2011 at 09:19 PM
p.43 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
My Contax 50/1.7 arrived, and is in very nice shape indeed, but it has that white powder look on the focusing rubber. Does anyone have a tip for how to get it black again?
Remove the rubber focus grip from the lens, and use a toothbrush with dilute comet cleanser or other bleach powder product. The diluted water/bleach powder will clean the oils that have built up over time and should improve the appearance.
My Contax 50/1.7 arrived, and is in very nice shape indeed, but it has that white powder look on the focusing rubber. Does anyone have a tip for how to get it black again?
Remove the rubber focus grip from the lens, and use a toothbrush with dilute comet cleanser or other bleach powder product. The diluted water/bleach powder will clean the oils that have built up over time and should improve the appearance.
Oct 10, 2011 at 09:28 PM
p.43 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I use a toothbrush and silicon spray. Apply to toothbrush sparingly, rub on grip, wipe with tissue, done.
Jim is probably an old pro but for us common folk ya don't typically want to remove the grip if not absolutely necessary! They can become stretched, need re-glueing, and can rip or break in some cases.
Jim is probably an old pro but for us common folk ya don't typically want to remove the grip if not absolutely necessary! They can become stretched, need re-glueing, and can rip or break in some cases.
Oct 11, 2011 at 06:59 AM
p.43 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Jim, I am reluctant to remove the rubber from the lens, since it might stretch a bit and not bounce back. The lens is from '89. I will try the other tips carefully, and see how far I get. Thanks everyone!
Oct 11, 2011 at 07:14 AM
p.43 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
helimat wrote:
Oooops, checking Pebble Place it appears you are right. The 100/2.8 uses the #5, but not the 100/2.
I like to use the #4 with my MP 100/2.8. The #5 is longer but it's not needed. The MP 100/2.8 has just about no flare at all anyway and the front element is already recessed.
Oooops,
checking Pebble Place it appears you are right. The 100/2.8 uses the #5, but not the 100/2. I like to use the #4 with my MP 100/2.8. The #5 is longer but it's not needed. The MP 100/2.8 has just about no flare at all anyway and the front element is already recessed.
Oct 11, 2011 at 07:31 AM
p.43 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Carsten -- I use the automotive vinyl restorer, Armorall. Apply to a Q-tip (so as not to apply too much, or accidentally smear the lens glass), and rub over the entire rubbery surface. Then use an old toothbrush to work into all the tiny nooks and crannies in the ribbing/knurling. Finally, wipe with a dry, lint-free cloth (even paper towel will do) to remove any excess slickness.
I also use this treatment on the camera body leatherette/rubber on used camera bodies, after a gentle cleaning with paper towel and mild soap and water (or rubbing alcohol) -- looks and feels like new when finished.
Hope that helps.
I also use this treatment on the camera body leatherette/rubber on used camera bodies, after a gentle cleaning with paper towel and mild soap and water (or rubbing alcohol) -- looks and feels like new when finished.
Hope that helps.
Oct 11, 2011 at 07:40 AM