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p.58 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
An Industar 69 is on it's way to me, I was going to bid on a pair of Pen F 40/1.4 lenses, but was in the middle of work when the auction ended and just missed them both
Feb 11, 2012 at 09:02 PM
p.58 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Last night I picked up a Rokkor W MC SG 28mm 3.5 for the tidy sum of $13. $20 landed to home. So if it is in as good condition as described by seller on ebay, I'll be very happy.
Feb 11, 2012 at 09:21 PM
p.58 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
What do you mean exactly? Do you mean allowing AF with MF override with the distance scale?sorry didn't see your reply until just now. no, what i mean is the when the distance scale is exposed turning the focus ring does not give continuous manual focus. the focus distance jumps from one set distance to the next without allowing you to focus in between them. manual focus is more precise when the distance scale is not exposed.
a description of how it works can be found here:
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2011/11/olympus-12mm-review.html
I tried it tonight with mine, and you are indeed correct. I can't say I would have ever noticed that. It is somewhat odd...maybe they feel fine focus isn't as possible with the shorter throw?
Anyway, it's not a huge deal, because most of the time if I'm going to pull back the ring, it's going to be to zone focus / hyperfocal etc...especially since the AF is so fast and accurate. It is odd, though. Wonder why they did it that way.
Jman13 wrote
sebboh wrote
that is pretty sweet. i'm very disappointed that they marred something so great by not allowing continuous manual focus when you use the distance scale though.a description of how it works can be found here:
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2011/11/olympus-12mm-review.html
I tried it tonight with mine, and you are indeed correct. I can't say I would have ever noticed that. It is somewhat odd...maybe they feel fine focus isn't as possible with the shorter throw?
Anyway, it's not a huge deal, because most of the time if I'm going to pull back the ring, it's going to be to zone focus / hyperfocal etc...especially since the AF is so fast and accurate. It is odd, though. Wonder why they did it that way.
Feb 11, 2012 at 10:07 PM
p.58 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
cavewalker wrote:
Enna Munich Ennaston 1.5/85mm C
M42 mount
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6855572823_40d069d7e8_b.jpg
Ennaston 1.5/85 on 5DMKII by Urmelchen, on Flickr
That is a beauty! Is it as good as its looks?
Enna Munich Ennaston 1.5/85mm C
M42 mount
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6855572823_40d069d7e8_b.jpg
Ennaston 1.5/85 on 5DMKII by Urmelchen, on Flickr
That is a beauty! Is it as good as its looks?
Feb 12, 2012 at 03:55 AM
p.58 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Jman13 wrote:
Yeah, Olympus is making real photographic gems as of late. The E-M5 looks fantastic...a great blend of retro mechanical solidity and modern features. Their newest lenses all look (and perform) great...from the 12/2 and 45/1.8 to the new 75/1.8 (which looks to be the same build style as the 12/2) and the 60/2.8 Macro. Maybe we'll see a 150/2.8 prime next!
Wouldn't it be nice to see a real birding lens?!?!!!
Say, a 300/2.8 or an 800/4
Or even a nice zoom maybe! https://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=106
http://www.dirtcheapcameras.com.au/images/SIGMA_300-800mm_F5.6_EX_DG_APO_HSM_plate_sm.jpg
Yeah, Olympus is making real photographic gems as of late. The E-M5 looks fantastic...a great blend of retro mechanical solidity and modern features. Their newest lenses all look (and perform) great...from the 12/2 and 45/1.8 to the new 75/1.8 (which looks to be the same build style as the 12/2) and the 60/2.8 Macro. Maybe we'll see a 150/2.8 prime next!
Wouldn't it be nice to see a real birding lens?!?!!!
Say, a 300/2.8 or an 800/4
Or even a nice zoom maybe! https://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=106
http://www.dirtcheapcameras.com.au/images/SIGMA_300-800mm_F5.6_EX_DG_APO_HSM_plate_sm.jpg
Feb 12, 2012 at 04:41 AM
p.58 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
wfrank wrote:
M42 mount
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6855572823_40d069d7e8_b.jpg
Ennaston 1.5/85 on 5DMKII by Urmelchen, on FlickrThat is a beauty! Is it as good as its looks?
Thx!
Of course it's optical not perfect. But it's the most magical lens i ever used.
cavewalker wrote
Enna Munich Ennaston 1.5/85mm CM42 mount
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6855572823_40d069d7e8_b.jpg
Ennaston 1.5/85 on 5DMKII by Urmelchen, on Flickr
Thx!
Of course it's optical not perfect. But it's the most magical lens i ever used.
Feb 12, 2012 at 09:38 AM
p.58 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
My last aquisitions:
Minoltas - MD 24/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 28/2,MD 28/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 35/2.8,MD Rokkor 50/1.4,MD Rokkor 50/1.7,MD Rokkor 50/2,MD Tele Rokkor 100/2.5,MC Tele Rokkor 135/2.8,MC Tele Rokkor 200/4,MC Tele Rokkor PF 300/5.6 and the Tokina 17/3.5 with MD Mount.
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1329048249.SEQ.0.jpg
Testing 100-300/5.6 and 85-300/4.5 Canons FD,but will probably let them go.
Minoltas - MD 24/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 28/2,MD 28/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 35/2.8,MD Rokkor 50/1.4,MD Rokkor 50/1.7,MD Rokkor 50/2,MD Tele Rokkor 100/2.5,MC Tele Rokkor 135/2.8,MC Tele Rokkor 200/4,MC Tele Rokkor PF 300/5.6 and the Tokina 17/3.5 with MD Mount.
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1329048249.SEQ.0.jpg
Testing 100-300/5.6 and 85-300/4.5 Canons FD,but will probably let them go.
Feb 12, 2012 at 10:35 AM
p.58 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
cavewalker wrote:
M42 mountThat is a beauty! Is it as good as its looks?Thx!
Of course it's optical not perfect. But it's the most magical lens i ever used.
Great! Have you posted anything here?
wfrank wrote
cavewalker wrote
Enna Munich Ennaston 1.5/85mm CM42 mount
Of course it's optical not perfect. But it's the most magical lens i ever used.
Great! Have you posted anything here?
Feb 12, 2012 at 11:44 AM
p.58 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Wow...went lookikng on eBay, and the M39 mount version of the Ennaston 85 is selling for between $1800 and $4500. Guess I'm not getting one of those!
Feb 12, 2012 at 11:55 AM
p.58 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Tamron SP 90mm f2.8 Macro (72B)....first shots looks nice and the lens is smaller than I expected.
Feb 12, 2012 at 03:53 PM
p.58 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
wfrank wrote:
M42 mountThat is a beauty! Is it as good as its looks?Thx!
Of course it's optical not perfect. But it's the most magical lens i ever used.Great! Have you posted anything here?
Some stuff on Flickr. I just got that lens on weekend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/urmelchen/sets/72157629267786223/
cavewalker wrote
wfrank wrote
cavewalker wrote
Enna Munich Ennaston 1.5/85mm CM42 mount
Of course it's optical not perfect. But it's the most magical lens i ever used.
Some stuff on Flickr. I just got that lens on weekend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/urmelchen/sets/72157629267786223/
Feb 12, 2012 at 11:34 PM
p.58 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
wfrank wrote:
M42 mountThat is a beauty! Is it as good as its looks?Thx!
Of course it's optical not perfect. But it's the most magical lens i ever used.Great! Have you posted anything here?
Some stuff on Flickr. I just got that lens on weekend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/urmelchen/sets/72157629267786223/
cavewalker wrote
wfrank wrote
cavewalker wrote
Enna Munich Ennaston 1.5/85mm CM42 mount
Of course it's optical not perfect. But it's the most magical lens i ever used.
Some stuff on Flickr. I just got that lens on weekend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/urmelchen/sets/72157629267786223/
Feb 12, 2012 at 11:35 PM
p.58 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Jman13 wrote:
Wow...went lookikng on eBay, and the M39 mount version of the Ennaston 85 is selling for between $1800 and $4500. Guess I'm not getting one of those!
LTM39 ist the most rare mount. M42 or Exakts should go for less.
Wow...went lookikng on eBay, and the M39 mount version of the Ennaston 85 is selling for between $1800 and $4500. Guess I'm not getting one of those!
LTM39 ist the most rare mount. M42 or Exakts should go for less.
Feb 12, 2012 at 11:36 PM
p.58 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Magic was the word! That bokeh is something extra
Feb 13, 2012 at 01:56 AM
p.58 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just picked up a OM Zuiko 3.5 from my local camera store. Adapter is still on its way. My shoes appear to be loosing their grip.
Feb 13, 2012 at 09:07 AM
p.58 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just picked up:
FD SSC 50/1.4(to hold me over till I get the 55/1.2asph)
Topcor 58/1.8
SMC M 50/1.7
Fujian 35/1.7 C-mount (in route)
FD SSC 50/1.4(to hold me over till I get the 55/1.2asph)
Topcor 58/1.8
SMC M 50/1.7
Fujian 35/1.7 C-mount (in route)
Feb 14, 2012 at 09:24 PM
p.58 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Peire wrote:
My last aquisitions:
Minoltas - MD 24/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 28/2,MD 28/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 35/2.8,MD Rokkor 50/1.4,MD Rokkor 50/1.7,MD Rokkor 50/2,MD Tele Rokkor 100/2.5,MC Tele Rokkor 135/2.8,MC Tele Rokkor 200/4,MC Tele Rokkor PF 300/5.6 and the Tokina 17/3.5 with MD Mount.
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1329048249.SEQ.0.jpg
Testing 100-300/5.6 and 85-300/4.5 Canons FD,but will probably let them go.
Today I added up MD Zoom Rokkor 35-70/3.5 to the collection above.
Excellent lens,sharp and contrasty with nice colour rendition.IQ wise it is on par with primes at 35mm and 50mm,both w/o and stopped.It gets slightly worse at 70mm,but f5,6 solves all problems.No wonder Leica utilized it's optical construction.Found it very similar to my Zeiss Vario Sonnar 35-70/3.5 by means of it's ability to replace 35, 50 and to some extent 70mm primes.
My last aquisitions:
Minoltas - MD 24/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 28/2,MD 28/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 35/2.8,MD Rokkor 50/1.4,MD Rokkor 50/1.7,MD Rokkor 50/2,MD Tele Rokkor 100/2.5,MC Tele Rokkor 135/2.8,MC Tele Rokkor 200/4,MC Tele Rokkor PF 300/5.6 and the Tokina 17/3.5 with MD Mount.
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1329048249.SEQ.0.jpg
Testing 100-300/5.6 and 85-300/4.5 Canons FD,but will probably let them go.
Today I added up MD Zoom Rokkor 35-70/3.5 to the collection above.
Excellent lens,sharp and contrasty with nice colour rendition.IQ wise it is on par with primes at 35mm and 50mm,both w/o and stopped.It gets slightly worse at 70mm,but f5,6 solves all problems.No wonder Leica utilized it's optical construction.Found it very similar to my Zeiss Vario Sonnar 35-70/3.5 by means of it's ability to replace 35, 50 and to some extent 70mm primes.
Feb 15, 2012 at 10:28 AM
p.58 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Peire wrote:
My last aquisitions:
Minoltas - MD 24/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 28/2,MD 28/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 35/2.8,MD Rokkor 50/1.4,MD Rokkor 50/1.7,MD Rokkor 50/2,MD Tele Rokkor 100/2.5,MC Tele Rokkor 135/2.8,MC Tele Rokkor 200/4,MC Tele Rokkor PF 300/5.6 and the Tokina 17/3.5 with MD Mount.
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1329048249.SEQ.0.jpg
Testing 100-300/5.6 and 85-300/4.5 Canons FD,but will probably let them go.
Today I added up MD Zoom Rokkor 35-70/3.5 to the collection above.
Excellent lens,sharp and contrasty with nice colour rendition.IQ wise it is on par with primes at 35mm and 50mm,both w/o and stopped.It gets slightly worse at 70mm,but f5,6 solves all problems.No wonder Leica utilized it's optical construction.Found it very similar to my Zeiss Vario Sonnar 35-70/3.5 by means of it's ability to replace 35, 50 and to some extent 70mm primes.
My last aquisitions:
Minoltas - MD 24/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 28/2,MD 28/2.8,MC W.Rokkor 35/2.8,MD Rokkor 50/1.4,MD Rokkor 50/1.7,MD Rokkor 50/2,MD Tele Rokkor 100/2.5,MC Tele Rokkor 135/2.8,MC Tele Rokkor 200/4,MC Tele Rokkor PF 300/5.6 and the Tokina 17/3.5 with MD Mount.
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1329048249.SEQ.0.jpg
Testing 100-300/5.6 and 85-300/4.5 Canons FD,but will probably let them go.
Today I added up MD Zoom Rokkor 35-70/3.5 to the collection above.
Excellent lens,sharp and contrasty with nice colour rendition.IQ wise it is on par with primes at 35mm and 50mm,both w/o and stopped.It gets slightly worse at 70mm,but f5,6 solves all problems.No wonder Leica utilized it's optical construction.Found it very similar to my Zeiss Vario Sonnar 35-70/3.5 by means of it's ability to replace 35, 50 and to some extent 70mm primes.
Feb 15, 2012 at 10:28 AM
p.58 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Finally I picked up today mint - copy of Minolta MC W Rokkor SI ( 55mm filter thread, 9lenses/7groups) told to be the best out of all 24mm Minoltas,optical sibling of the Leica 24/2.8 Elmarit.
Compared to my copy of Minolta 24/2.8 MD it is sharper in corners,crisper overall and has nice Leica-like rich,clean colours.It outperforms my 24/2.8 Zuiko (sharper,contrastier,better colours) and rivals 25/2.8 C/Yand ZF Distagons for better corner sharpness at close distances.A keeper for sure.
Compared to my copy of Minolta 24/2.8 MD it is sharper in corners,crisper overall and has nice Leica-like rich,clean colours.It outperforms my 24/2.8 Zuiko (sharper,contrastier,better colours) and rivals 25/2.8 C/Yand ZF Distagons for better corner sharpness at close distances.A keeper for sure.
Feb 18, 2012 at 08:18 AM
p.58 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I picked up my first ZF from the post office today - 25/2.8. Pleasanty suprised at the size and handling, I was missing my 28 ZE and this hopefully will help with that.
Feb 18, 2012 at 03:09 PM