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p.79 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
CV 180/4 APO-Lanthar. I'm liking it!
DSC03921.jpg by Taylor Sherman, on Flickr
DSC03921.jpg by Taylor Sherman, on Flickr
Jul 29, 2012 at 05:44 PM
p.79 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Bifurcator wrote:
Wow, I wanna see a pic of your collection! All together, how lenses do you have now?
Not as many as you Bif.Last week-end purchase makes it about 70 - far from your score I suppose.
I got Zeiss ZE backpack,Zeiss ZF backpack,Zeiss C/Y backpack and Minolta MD backpack.Each contains up to 13 lenses, NEX or Canon EOS body and relevant accesories.The rest of lenses - Yashica,SMC Pentax,Canon FD,Oly Zuiko,Contax G,others (Tamron,Tokina,Sigma,Sony E,Vivitar ect.) are placed on the desks and shelves in my bedroom/office.
When I got some free time,which is not very often
,I usually pick up 2-3 lenses,depending on the mood and go out to take some photos.
If I find more time and energy I'll display them all to make a pic of the whole collection,but now only a very quick,very dirty and very noisy pic of the desk where most recent acquisitions (about 30 lenses) are placed and where this week-end purchase of 8 lenses will eventually land when it arrives.
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1343626357.SEQ.0.jpg
Wow, I wanna see a pic of your collection! All together, how lenses do you have now?
Not as many as you Bif.Last week-end purchase makes it about 70 - far from your score I suppose.
I got Zeiss ZE backpack,Zeiss ZF backpack,Zeiss C/Y backpack and Minolta MD backpack.Each contains up to 13 lenses, NEX or Canon EOS body and relevant accesories.The rest of lenses - Yashica,SMC Pentax,Canon FD,Oly Zuiko,Contax G,others (Tamron,Tokina,Sigma,Sony E,Vivitar ect.) are placed on the desks and shelves in my bedroom/office.
When I got some free time,which is not very often
,I usually pick up 2-3 lenses,depending on the mood and go out to take some photos.If I find more time and energy I'll display them all to make a pic of the whole collection,but now only a very quick,very dirty and very noisy pic of the desk where most recent acquisitions (about 30 lenses) are placed and where this week-end purchase of 8 lenses will eventually land when it arrives.
http://zeissimages.com/gallery/951/med_U951I1343626357.SEQ.0.jpg
Jul 29, 2012 at 11:23 PM
p.79 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Taylor Sherman wrote:
CV 180/4 APO-Lanthar. I'm liking it!
This is the one I'm hunting down,but can not find any reasonably priced copy.
CV 180/4 APO-Lanthar. I'm liking it!
This is the one I'm hunting down,but can not find any reasonably priced copy.
Jul 30, 2012 at 01:33 AM
p.79 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
What mount? I think worldinlens has a Nikon copy in great condition that he is selling.
Jul 30, 2012 at 02:33 AM
p.79 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
What mount? I think worldinlens has a Nikon copy in great condition that he is selling.
Thank you for the info.Nikon or Contax would be ideal,but worldinlens lives in the US so the taxes and the likes will automatically make the price about 30% higher .
What mount? I think worldinlens has a Nikon copy in great condition that he is selling.
Thank you for the info.Nikon or Contax would be ideal,but worldinlens lives in the US so the taxes and the likes will automatically make the price about 30% higher
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p.79 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Peire wrote:
Thank you for the info.Nikon or Contax would be ideal,but worldinlens lives in the US so the taxes and the likes will automatically make the price about 30% higher .
Hi, I'm live on the other end of the Earth, in St.Petersburg
...not very far from Poland
carstenw wrote
What mount? I think worldinlens has a Nikon copy in great condition that he is selling. .Hi, I'm live on the other end of the Earth, in St.Petersburg
...not very far from PolandJul 30, 2012 at 07:57 AM
p.79 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Sorry Worldinlens.I thought it was St Petersberg in the US.O mi stupido! 
This however doesn't change much.Customs rates from outside of the EU,doesn't matter where,will increase the final price for about 30%.
This however doesn't change much.Customs rates from outside of the EU,doesn't matter where,will increase the final price for about 30%.
Jul 30, 2012 at 09:08 AM
p.79 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I'm not sure mine was reasonably priced ;-) I'm also on the fence about the 125/2.5 prices I'm seeing these days. Would love one of those, but wow.
Jul 30, 2012 at 12:22 PM
p.79 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just got my Contax S 100/4 Planar macro lens and mated it to my Contax bellows.
Its a sweet bellows T/S macro rig!
Thanks Rico for all your help!
Here's a quick one handheld at 1/100, didn't feel like getting out and setting up the tripod this time.
One sharp lens like all Zeiss 100 planars, but with T/S possibilities.
Its a sweet bellows T/S macro rig!
Thanks Rico for all your help!
Here's a quick one handheld at 1/100, didn't feel like getting out and setting up the tripod this time.
One sharp lens like all Zeiss 100 planars, but with T/S possibilities.
Copyright Wayne Seltzer 2012
Jul 30, 2012 at 07:43 PM
p.79 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nice, Wayne. Can we get a picture of that rig?
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:08 AM
p.79 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Taylor Sherman wrote:
I'm not sure mine was reasonably priced ;-) I'm also on the fence about the 125/2.5 prices I'm seeing these days. Would love one of those, but wow.
I dunno the 180/4 (perhaps someone can offer a comparison) but the 125/2.5 is pretty worth it. What price range are you seeing them in? Which mount?
Bifurcator wrote:
Wow, I wanna see a pic of your collection! All together, how lenses do you have now?
Peire wrote:
Not as many as you Bif.Last week-end purchase makes it about 70 - far from your score I suppose.
I got Zeiss ZE backpack,Zeiss ZF backpack,Zeiss C/Y backpack and Minolta MD backpack.Each contains up to 13 lenses, NEX or Canon EOS body and relevant accesories.The rest of lenses - Yashica,SMC Pentax,Canon FD,Oly Zuiko,Contax G,others (Tamron,Tokina,Sigma,Sony E,Vivitar ect.) are placed on the desks and shelves in my bedroom/office.
When I got some free time,which is not very often ,I usually pick up 2-3 lenses,depending on the mood and go out to take some photos.
If I find more time and energy I'll display...Show more →
Thanks! I look forward to more pics! Anyway, a nice collection you have there! FYI, I wasn't keeping score tho - just interested in which models you're into and didn't wanna ask you to list them all.
I'm not sure mine was reasonably priced ;-) I'm also on the fence about the 125/2.5 prices I'm seeing these days. Would love one of those, but wow.
I dunno the 180/4 (perhaps someone can offer a comparison) but the 125/2.5 is pretty worth it. What price range are you seeing them in? Which mount?
Bifurcator wrote:
Wow, I wanna see a pic of your collection! All together, how lenses do you have now?
Peire wrote:
Not as many as you Bif.Last week-end purchase makes it about 70 - far from your score I suppose.
I got Zeiss ZE backpack,Zeiss ZF backpack,Zeiss C/Y backpack and Minolta MD backpack.Each contains up to 13 lenses, NEX or Canon EOS body and relevant accesories.The rest of lenses - Yashica,SMC Pentax,Canon FD,Oly Zuiko,Contax G,others (Tamron,Tokina,Sigma,Sony E,Vivitar ect.) are placed on the desks and shelves in my bedroom/office.
When I got some free time,which is not very often
,I usually pick up 2-3 lenses,depending on the mood and go out to take some photos.If I find more time and energy I'll display...Show more →
Thanks! I look forward to more pics! Anyway, a nice collection you have there! FYI, I wasn't keeping score tho - just interested in which models you're into and didn't wanna ask you to list them all.
Jul 31, 2012 at 01:43 AM
p.79 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
wayne seltzer wrote:
Just got my Contax S 100/4 Planar macro lens and mated it to my Contax bellows. ...
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/11/691911.jpg
Congrats! We look forward to seeing some T/S magic. I find the VF (even that of the 1Ds) to be very difficult to see critical focus in this regime. Plan for repeated shots, or extended use of live view. When it comes together, results are rewarding:
Just got my Contax S 100/4 Planar macro lens and mated it to my Contax bellows. ...
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/ufiles/11/691911.jpg
Congrats! We look forward to seeing some T/S magic.
I find the VF (even that of the 1Ds) to be very difficult to see critical focus in this regime. Plan for repeated shots, or extended use of live view. When it comes together, results are rewarding:Jul 31, 2012 at 01:52 AM
p.79 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I can vouch for the Voigtlander 180/4 on M4/3 bodies:
http://gtikeda.zenfolio.com/img/s11/v37/p933914843.jpg
It provides lots of reach while still being relatively compact and light.
The Voigtlander 125/2.5 is also great, but a bit on the heavy side with respect to handling.
http://gtikeda.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v9/p464108840.jpg
I ended up selling my 125. I'll use my Tokina 90/2.5 macro in its place.
http://gtikeda.zenfolio.com/img/s11/v37/p933914843.jpg
It provides lots of reach while still being relatively compact and light.
The Voigtlander 125/2.5 is also great, but a bit on the heavy side with respect to handling.
http://gtikeda.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v9/p464108840.jpg
I ended up selling my 125. I'll use my Tokina 90/2.5 macro in its place.
Jul 31, 2012 at 09:56 AM
p.79 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
wayne seltzer wrote:
Just got my Contax S 100/4 Planar macro lens and mated it to my Contax bellows.
Its a sweet bellows T/S macro rig!
Thanks Rico for all your help!
Here's a quick one handheld at 1/100, didn't feel like getting out and setting up the tripod this time.
One sharp lens like all Zeiss 100 planars, but with T/S possibilities.
Grats, the 100mm S-Planar is reputed to be the best there is for macro, much better than any of the regular Makro Planars. I'm looking for one for my T/S macro bellows, but prices are way too high.
One alternative I have is to mount the 645 Apo-Makro-Planar on my rig, but that would require me to buy a €200 adapter.
Of course there's also the Contax 645 macro bellows unit, but the price is in its own league.
Just got my Contax S 100/4 Planar macro lens and mated it to my Contax bellows.
Its a sweet bellows T/S macro rig!
Thanks Rico for all your help!
Here's a quick one handheld at 1/100, didn't feel like getting out and setting up the tripod this time.
One sharp lens like all Zeiss 100 planars, but with T/S possibilities.
Grats, the 100mm S-Planar is reputed to be the best there is for macro, much better than any of the regular Makro Planars. I'm looking for one for my T/S macro bellows, but prices are way too high.
One alternative I have is to mount the 645 Apo-Makro-Planar on my rig, but that would require me to buy a €200 adapter.
Of course there's also the Contax 645 macro bellows unit, but the price is in its own league.
Jul 31, 2012 at 12:16 PM
p.79 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Couldn't resist!
Olympus OM-1 by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
Olympus OM-1 by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
Aug 01, 2012 at 04:41 PM
p.79 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nice! An OM-2 was my first camera, but the chrome OM-1 is just one of the most beautiful cameras ever made. Super elegant.
Aug 01, 2012 at 05:04 PM
p.79 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
makten -- Talk about a clean camera! Beautiful.
For my first camera in 1979, it was a toss up between the Olympus OM-1 or the Canon A-1. The Canon rep was in the store (Frank's) that day. . . I never looked back, but that Oly is still a beauty!
Enjoy!
For my first camera in 1979, it was a toss up between the Olympus OM-1 or the Canon A-1. The Canon rep was in the store (Frank's) that day. . . I never looked back, but that Oly is still a beauty!
Enjoy!
Aug 01, 2012 at 05:19 PM
p.79 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Makten nice set of oly lenses and a beautytiful camera. Just wish I liked to shoot film.
Just picked up a Vivitar Series 1 90mm 2.5 in Olympus mount. It just showed up so I made a rush decision to buy.
ex condition from Keh. I know it's supposed to be pretty sharp with good bokeh.
Just picked up a Vivitar Series 1 90mm 2.5 in Olympus mount. It just showed up so I made a rush decision to buy.
ex condition from Keh. I know it's supposed to be pretty sharp with good bokeh.
Aug 01, 2012 at 05:20 PM
p.79 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
briantho wrote:
Grats, the 100mm S-Planar is reputed to be the best there is for macro, much better than any of the regular Makro Planars. I'm looking for one for my T/S macro bellows, but prices are way too high.
Don't know if Sweden is served, but KEH has a fresh listing for the SP100, perhaps the third I have seen at that site in the last decade. Condition is BGN, price $415. I strongly recommend someone get it, pronto.
http://www.keh.com/camera/Contax-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-CX060050054990
For those lacking the prerequisite Contax bellows, KEH is listing one of them as well.
Grats, the 100mm S-Planar is reputed to be the best there is for macro, much better than any of the regular Makro Planars. I'm looking for one for my T/S macro bellows, but prices are way too high.
Don't know if Sweden is served, but KEH has a fresh listing for the SP100, perhaps the third I have seen at that site in the last decade. Condition is BGN, price $415. I strongly recommend someone get it, pronto.
http://www.keh.com/camera/Contax-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-CX060050054990
For those lacking the prerequisite Contax bellows, KEH is listing one of them as well.
Aug 02, 2012 at 12:21 AM
p.79 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
rico wrote:
Don't know if Sweden is served, but KEH has a fresh listing for the SP100, perhaps the third I have seen at that site in the last decade. Condition is BGN, price $415. I strongly recommend someone get it, pronto.
http://www.keh.com/camera/Contax-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-CX060050054990
For those lacking the prerequisite Contax bellows, KEH is listing one of them as well.
Thanks for the heads up, bought it. I don't usually buy from KEH because of high shipping costs and customs taxes, but at this price it will still be cheap provided the condition is OK. I'll return it otherwise.
Wow, bellows for $43 in EX? That's a steal, but I've already got one.
briantho wrote
Grats, the 100mm S-Planar is reputed to be the best there is for macro, much better than any of the regular Makro Planars. I'm looking for one for my T/S macro bellows, but prices are way too high.http://www.keh.com/camera/Contax-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-CX060050054990
For those lacking the prerequisite Contax bellows, KEH is listing one of them as well.
Thanks for the heads up, bought it. I don't usually buy from KEH because of high shipping costs and customs taxes, but at this price it will still be cheap provided the condition is OK. I'll return it otherwise.
Wow, bellows for $43 in EX? That's a steal, but I've already got one.
Aug 02, 2012 at 02:55 AM