p.73 #6 · What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I was researching the Konica Hexanon 28mm in Leica M mount because I heard it's design was more retro focus than the other M mount 28's, thinking it would do well in the NEX-7 corners. Seems the going rate for that lens is about $800.
Instead, I bought this AR 28/3.5 for $25 shipped. The Konica AR register is in no-man's land at 40mm, so conversion to another mount is not practical. When I get the AR-NEX adapter, I'll put it up against the Sigma 30/2.8. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7351729194_0c47cda0a7.jpg
p.73 #9 · What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I just bought a Contaflex 126 Carl Zeiss Distagon 32mm f2.8. I want to use this on my NEX, and I know there are adapters available in Hong Kong, but I currently can't find any on ebay. Anyone know where I can buy one?
p.73 #10 · What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
JimBuchanan wrote:
I was researching the Konica Hexanon 28mm in Leica M mount because I heard it's design was more retro focus than the other M mount 28's, thinking it would do well in the NEX-7 corners. Seems the going rate for that lens is about $800.
Instead, I bought this AR 28/3.5 for $25 shipped. The Konica AR register is in no-man's land at 40mm, so conversion to another mount is not practical. When I get the AR-NEX adapter, I'll put it up against the Sigma 30/2.8. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7351729194_0c47cda0a7.jpg
I was testing a bunch of lenses for low light night shooting, my AR EE 28/3.5 was producing some nasty streaks, I might have to get another to see if it's better, I'd be interested in seeing some shots from it on the 7, thanks.
p.73 #11 · What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Jim, any idea how the Graphic Raptars are different to the standard Raptars? I have a 74mm F4.5 Graphic Raptar that I haven't been able to test due to adapter issues (lack of dedication to sorting it out really), so I'm curious how they might be different, better, worse etc.
p.73 #12 · What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Hi JJ.
I also have a Wollensak Enlarging Raptar 90mm f/4.5. I don't know them well, due to similar challenges (i.e. I haven't got around to it yet). I plan to use them on my Auto Bellows N, where they should achieve infinity focus, as well as very close focus. I hope they'll lend their own particular character to certain styles of images, but I haven't figured it out yet.
p.73 #13 · What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jcolwell wrote:
Hi JJ.
I also have a Wollensak Enlarging Raptar 90mm f/4.5. I don't know them well, due to similar challenges (i.e. I haven't got around to it yet). I plan to use them on my Auto Bellows N, where they should achieve infinity focus, as well as very close focus. I hope they'll lend their own particular character to certain styles of images, but I haven't figured it out yet.
p.73 #18 · What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I'm looking forward to seeing more pics of the Rokk 21 on a 7, I've been looking for one at a bargain price but have not as yet found any, just a few @$1000+
p.73 #20 · What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
LightShow wrote:
I'm looking forward to seeing more pics of the Rokk 21 on a 7, I've been looking for one at a bargain price but have not as yet found any, just a few @$1000+
wow, those are some crazy prices. for what it's worth i have my doubts about how it hold up to the 7's sensor. i'm guessing a fair bit of CA and softness towards the edges. ought to be pretty nice for closeups though.
