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p.73 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
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the black one.
Jun 07, 2012 at 07:10 PM
p.73 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A Contax 35-70/F3.4 - now i got two of em 
Jun 07, 2012 at 07:14 PM
p.73 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
freaklikeme wrote:
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.
i only use the descriptors that matter to me. if it's to big for me to use it, doesn't matter how great a camera it is.
on the other hand that ikon/sonnar combo looks great.
sebboh wrote
i bet it's just the giant camera hiding behind it that makes it look short.Anyway, the giant camera makes that lens look like a fast 135.
i only use the descriptors that matter to me. if it's to big for me to use it, doesn't matter how great a camera it is.
on the other hand that ikon/sonnar combo looks great.
Jun 07, 2012 at 09:34 PM
p.73 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
due to some heavy expenses on my ah em geh, no lenses for a while.
Jun 07, 2012 at 09:42 PM
p.73 #6What 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
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
Jun 08, 2012 at 10:07 AM
p.73 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Canon FDn 70-210
Zeiss C/Y 50/1.7
MD Rokkor 50/1.4
Zeiss C/Y 50/1.7
MD Rokkor 50/1.4
Jun 08, 2012 at 11:29 AM
p.73 #9What 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?
Jun 08, 2012 at 02:37 PM
p.73 #10What 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.
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.
Jun 08, 2012 at 09:16 PM
p.73 #11What 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.
JJ
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.
JJ
Jun 08, 2012 at 10:26 PM
p.73 #12What 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.
Jim
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.
Jim
Jun 09, 2012 at 03:01 AM
p.73 #13What 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.
Jim
Thanks Jim.
All in good time.
JJ
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.
Jim
Thanks Jim.
All in good time.
JJ
Jun 09, 2012 at 05:00 AM
p.73 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
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.i only use the descriptors that matter to me. if it's to big for me to use it, doesn't matter how great a camera it is.
on the other hand that ikon/sonnar combo looks great.
Fair enough. And you're right, it does.
freaklikeme wrote
sebboh wrote
i bet it's just the giant camera hiding behind it that makes it look short.Anyway, the giant camera makes that lens look like a fast 135.
on the other hand that ikon/sonnar combo looks great.
Fair enough. And you're right, it does.
Jun 10, 2012 at 03:12 PM
p.73 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Paul Yi wrote:
Mine is this ....
You should check out the ZM 21/4.5, Paul. The lens doesn't do well with digital sensors, but it's amazing on film.
Mine is this ....
You should check out the ZM 21/4.5, Paul. The lens doesn't do well with digital sensors, but it's amazing on film.
Jun 10, 2012 at 03:13 PM
p.73 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just finalized the purchase of lattiboy's Rokkor 21/2.8. I'm very excited to try it out on the NEX-7.
Jun 10, 2012 at 03:18 PM
p.73 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Kodak Portrait Lens 305mm (12in.) f/4.8 R0171
Jun 10, 2012 at 06:45 PM
p.73 #18What 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+
Jun 10, 2012 at 08:16 PM
p.73 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I'll be happy to oblige you, LightShow. And they typically go for around $300 in EX condition. I'll PM you about a couple of options.
Jun 11, 2012 at 01:12 AM
p.73 #20What 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.
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.
Jun 11, 2012 at 01:12 PM