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p.72 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Hehe... Yeah, his is bigger if he's holding that many. I've been through almost 400 now but I only currently hold between 250 and 300. I need to recount again soon.
EDIT:
Just counted 199 clean operable lenses, 17 in need of cleaning, 6 junk lenses, and about 80 microscope objectives. Current number of camera bodies = 14 (4 digital, 10 film).
By the end of 2012 I hope to be down to about 10 or 15 lenses, 2 or 3 microscope objectives, half as many camera bodies, and a few toys - like bellows, macro rails, fx filters, and so on.
EDIT:
Just counted 199 clean operable lenses, 17 in need of cleaning, 6 junk lenses, and about 80 microscope objectives. Current number of camera bodies = 14 (4 digital, 10 film).
By the end of 2012 I hope to be down to about 10 or 15 lenses, 2 or 3 microscope objectives, half as many camera bodies, and a few toys - like bellows, macro rails, fx filters, and so on.
May 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM
p.72 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Bif, have you been seeking help?
May 26, 2012 at 05:02 PM
p.72 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Argh! Was biding on a nice Canon RF 85/1.9 and seller changed his mind. 
Oh well, working on a nice Rokkor 85/1.7
Oh well, working on a nice Rokkor 85/1.7
May 28, 2012 at 04:31 PM
p.72 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I finally found a nice Rokkor 85/1.7
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODUxWDEyODA=/$(KGrHqNHJBsE-+mI+KfoBPw)7,SPSw~~60_3.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODUxWDEyODA=/$(KGrHqNHJBsE-+mI+KfoBPw)7,SPSw~~60_3.JPG
May 29, 2012 at 08:09 PM
p.72 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I'm expanding my Zeiss G collection.Just bought 28/2.8 Biogon.Now only 45/2 Planar and I'm done.But wait....why not add 21/2.8 and 35-70...I have to think it over.
May 30, 2012 at 02:12 AM
p.72 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
just got a canon 55 f/1.2 aspherical for $512 shipped.
May 30, 2012 at 02:49 AM
p.72 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
SMC Pentax-M* 300mm f/4.
Note the dedicated, external hood. This is an unusual accessory when the lens already has a built-in hood. I've owned lenses that have an "extension hood", which attaches to the front of the built-in hood, but this is different - it's either/or.
Even more unusual is the fact that the external hood screws onto the lens front filter threads when facing forward in "shooting" position, and also when mounted backwards, for storage.
Is it just the angle making it look this way, or is that lens really short for a 300, Jim?
SMC Pentax-M* 300mm f/4.
Note the dedicated, external hood. This is an unusual accessory when the lens already has a built-in hood. I've owned lenses that have an "extension hood", which attaches to the front of the built-in hood, but this is different - it's either/or.
Even more unusual is the fact that the external hood screws onto the lens front filter threads when facing forward in "shooting" position, and also when mounted backwards, for storage.
Is it just the angle making it look this way, or is that lens really short for a 300, Jim?
May 30, 2012 at 12:12 PM
p.72 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
freaklikeme wrote:
Note the dedicated, external hood. This is an unusual accessory when the lens already has a built-in hood. I've owned lenses that have an "extension hood", which attaches to the front of the built-in hood, but this is different - it's either/or.
Even more unusual is the fact that the external hood screws onto the lens front filter threads when facing forward in "shooting" position, and also when mounted backwards, for storage.Is it just the angle making it look this way, or is that lens really short for a 300, Jim?
i bet it's just the giant camera hiding behind it that makes it look short.
jcolwell wrote
SMC Pentax-M* 300mm f/4. Note the dedicated, external hood. This is an unusual accessory when the lens already has a built-in hood. I've owned lenses that have an "extension hood", which attaches to the front of the built-in hood, but this is different - it's either/or.
Even more unusual is the fact that the external hood screws onto the lens front filter threads when facing forward in "shooting" position, and also when mounted backwards, for storage.
i bet it's just the giant camera hiding behind it that makes it look short.
May 30, 2012 at 02:43 PM
p.72 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Was given a Bausch & Lomb 70-220/3.5 Macro-focusing zoom today in MD mount. Wonder how this monster will do on the NEX-7.
Took it mainly because if it performs well I'll have a 16-300mm system for tripod shooting on the NEX with a constant 72mm filter size (in concert with my DT 16-50/2.8 SSM and a Nikkor 300/4.5)
Took it mainly because if it performs well I'll have a 16-300mm system for tripod shooting on the NEX with a constant 72mm filter size (in concert with my DT 16-50/2.8 SSM and a Nikkor 300/4.5)
May 30, 2012 at 02:47 PM
p.72 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just picked up a Pen FT & 38/1.8
May 30, 2012 at 06:09 PM
p.72 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Note the dedicated, external hood. This is an unusual accessory when the lens already has a built-in hood. I've owned lenses that have an "extension hood", which attaches to the front of the built-in hood, but this is different - it's either/or.
Even more unusual is the fact that the external hood screws onto the lens front filter threads when facing forward in "shooting" position, and also when mounted backwards, for storage.Is it just the angle making it look this way, or is that lens really short for a 300, Jim?It's one of the smallest 300mm f/4 lenses ever made. Very compact. Excellent IQ. The A* version is scarce. The M* version is rare. 
Holy hiking lens!
I'd ask for samples, but that would just be torture.
freaklikeme wrote
jcolwell wrote
SMC Pentax-M* 300mm f/4. Note the dedicated, external hood. This is an unusual accessory when the lens already has a built-in hood. I've owned lenses that have an "extension hood", which attaches to the front of the built-in hood, but this is different - it's either/or.
Even more unusual is the fact that the external hood screws onto the lens front filter threads when facing forward in "shooting" position, and also when mounted backwards, for storage.
Holy hiking lens!
I'd ask for samples, but that would just be torture.
May 30, 2012 at 10:39 PM
p.72 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
Note the dedicated, external hood. This is an unusual accessory when the lens already has a built-in hood. I've owned lenses that have an "extension hood", which attaches to the front of the built-in hood, but this is different - it's either/or.
Even more unusual is the fact that the external hood screws onto the lens front filter threads when facing forward in "shooting" position, and also when mounted backwards, for storage.Is it just the angle making it look this way, or is that lens really short for a 300, Jim?i bet it's just the giant camera hiding behind it that makes it look short.
You write "giant camera," and I read "rugged, dependable, high performing, high IQ, giant camera."
Anyway, the giant camera makes that lens look like a fast 135.
freaklikeme wrote
jcolwell wrote
SMC Pentax-M* 300mm f/4. Note the dedicated, external hood. This is an unusual accessory when the lens already has a built-in hood. I've owned lenses that have an "extension hood", which attaches to the front of the built-in hood, but this is different - it's either/or.
Even more unusual is the fact that the external hood screws onto the lens front filter threads when facing forward in "shooting" position, and also when mounted backwards, for storage.
You write "giant camera," and I read "rugged, dependable, high performing, high IQ, giant camera."
Anyway, the giant camera makes that lens look like a fast 135.
May 30, 2012 at 10:49 PM
p.72 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
freaklikeme wrote:
Holy hiking lens!
I'd ask for samples, but that would just be torture.
Hi Brad,
I'll post some samples in Bif's "300mm Or Over Primes (Image Thread)", when I have a chance to use it for real.
Cheers, Jim
Holy hiking lens!
I'd ask for samples, but that would just be torture.
Hi Brad,
I'll post some samples in Bif's "300mm Or Over Primes (Image Thread)", when I have a chance to use it for real.
Cheers, Jim
May 31, 2012 at 05:28 AM
p.72 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Thanks, Jim. Looking forward to/dreading it.
May 31, 2012 at 11:21 AM
p.72 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
just bought a contax G 90mm for my nex7.
220 euro should be ok.
it's black.
220 euro should be ok.
it's black.
May 31, 2012 at 02:46 PM
p.72 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
rsrsrs wrote:
just bought a contax G 90mm for my nex7.
220 euro should be ok.
it's black.
Congrats.It is a very reasonable price for the black 90/2.8 G version.
Today I bought 45/2 G Planar (and G1 body with it) so the quattro 28/2.8-35/2-45/2-90/2.8 will soon be in place.Kipon adapter also arrived yesterday and it's performance is as described by many FMs so no surprize - thanks!
I'm gonna test 35-70/3.5-5.6G next Saturday.Feedback from many say that with NEX7 at 35mm and 50mm there are significant colour shift.Let's see how it goes.
just bought a contax G 90mm for my nex7.
220 euro should be ok.
it's black.
Congrats.It is a very reasonable price for the black 90/2.8 G version.
Today I bought 45/2 G Planar (and G1 body with it) so the quattro 28/2.8-35/2-45/2-90/2.8 will soon be in place.Kipon adapter also arrived yesterday and it's performance is as described by many FMs so no surprize - thanks!
I'm gonna test 35-70/3.5-5.6G next Saturday.Feedback from many say that with NEX7 at 35mm and 50mm there are significant colour shift.Let's see how it goes.
Jun 06, 2012 at 03:35 AM
p.72 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
m.Zuiko 45 f/1.8. before this Sigma 85 f/1.4.
Jun 06, 2012 at 10:15 PM
p.72 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Contax Yashica 18mm f/4, at first it hit by 5D2 mirror, did correction the last element and go smoothly, will do conversion to SA mount.
Jun 06, 2012 at 10:25 PM