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p.80 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
The recently introduced (Canon) 40mm pancake got me to re-appreciate the convenience of very ultra compact glass...something I had completely lost touch with after years of shooting with increasingly larger lenses. So, I ordered and received yesterday an OM Zuiko 24/2.8 & 28/3.5 (couldn't decide if I wanted 24mm or 28mm so I ordered both since the 28mm is so darn inexpensive
). Only had a chance for a quick inspection so far but I should be getting some pics up this weekend!
Omar
). Only had a chance for a quick inspection so far but I should be getting some pics up this weekend!Omar
Aug 02, 2012 at 07:18 AM
p.80 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
omarlyn wrote:
The recently introduced (Canon) 40mm pancake got me to re-appreciate the convenience of very ultra compact glass...something I had completely lost touch with after years of shooting with increasingly larger lenses. So, I ordered and received yesterday an OM Zuiko 24/2.8 & 28/3.5 (couldn't decide if I wanted 24mm or 28mm so I ordered both since the 28mm is so darn inexpensive ). Only had a chance for a quick inspection so far but I should be getting some pics up this weekend!
Omar
Post an image of it if you would!
The recently introduced (Canon) 40mm pancake got me to re-appreciate the convenience of very ultra compact glass...something I had completely lost touch with after years of shooting with increasingly larger lenses. So, I ordered and received yesterday an OM Zuiko 24/2.8 & 28/3.5 (couldn't decide if I wanted 24mm or 28mm so I ordered both since the 28mm is so darn inexpensive
). Only had a chance for a quick inspection so far but I should be getting some pics up this weekend!Omar
Post an image of it if you would!
Aug 02, 2012 at 05:52 PM
p.80 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Makten wrote:
Couldn't resist!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7694189548_7807b9658b_b.jpg
Olympus OM-1 by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
Beautiful!!!
I got a second Canon nFD 70-210 dust pump as my most recent buy. It came free with a Minolta 5400 HS flash unit - don't ask.
Couldn't resist!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7694189548_7807b9658b_b.jpg
Olympus OM-1 by Martin Hertsius, on Flickr
Beautiful!!!
I got a second Canon nFD 70-210 dust pump as my most recent buy. It came free with a Minolta 5400 HS flash unit - don't ask.
Aug 02, 2012 at 05:54 PM
p.80 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
so pretttty. i've been good this year. no new lenses!
Aug 03, 2012 at 02:39 AM
p.80 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just got it a day ago 
Nice bulky thing.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8288/7693107474_f9d8945b9e_c.jpg
Nice bulky thing.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8288/7693107474_f9d8945b9e_c.jpg
Aug 03, 2012 at 03:17 AM
p.80 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Bought a Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro from B&S here. Should be getting it pretty soon.
Aug 04, 2012 at 08:23 AM
p.80 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I keep sayin' I'm not lookin' for any new gear...but when the deal's there, I can't say no...
Got this puppy this morning for $30 at a thrift shop....
...the aperture leaves are slow to shut down to F16-32, but there's no oil on them
...and of course it's not a problem when used manually on the Canon...(I tend to use 5.6-8 most of the time anyway)
...the focusing barrel feels dampened, it's nice and silky smooth, unlike modern AF barrels
(and likely a lot slower AF than the newer versions...but again not a problem for MF use on my Canon)...
and while it is an AF lens, it has quite a long throw for an AF lens,
(another factor in slow AF when compared to more modern AF lenses),
but that makes for a very capable MF lens...
While not as cult-popular as earlier MF Micro Nikkors, and perhaps not as high an IQ as the newer 60mm AF Micro Nikkor,
this version has the advantage of not having the lubrication problems of the MF Nikkors,
and is cheaper than the newer AF Nikkors...so, recommended!
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/346/barrl.jpg
...here's a quick test shot @5.6...100% corner crop (only sharpening is 3 on the DPP scale)...
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7610/mg1209rc.jpg
...here are a few more 100% crop test shots (@ 5.6)....the flower cropped from the edge
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/746/mg1218cs4.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8642/mg1225cu13.jpg
Got this puppy this morning for $30 at a thrift shop....
...the aperture leaves are slow to shut down to F16-32, but there's no oil on them
...and of course it's not a problem when used manually on the Canon...(I tend to use 5.6-8 most of the time anyway)
...the focusing barrel feels dampened, it's nice and silky smooth, unlike modern AF barrels
(and likely a lot slower AF than the newer versions...but again not a problem for MF use on my Canon)...
and while it is an AF lens, it has quite a long throw for an AF lens,
(another factor in slow AF when compared to more modern AF lenses),
but that makes for a very capable MF lens...
While not as cult-popular as earlier MF Micro Nikkors, and perhaps not as high an IQ as the newer 60mm AF Micro Nikkor,
this version has the advantage of not having the lubrication problems of the MF Nikkors,
and is cheaper than the newer AF Nikkors...so, recommended!
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/346/barrl.jpg
...here's a quick test shot @5.6...100% corner crop (only sharpening is 3 on the DPP scale)...
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/7610/mg1209rc.jpg
...here are a few more 100% crop test shots (@ 5.6)....the flower cropped from the edge
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/746/mg1218cs4.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8642/mg1225cu13.jpg
Aug 04, 2012 at 10:53 PM
p.80 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Huh.. I should visit some nearby thrift shops now.
Aug 04, 2012 at 10:55 PM
p.80 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Got a Mamiya 120 A macro (again ) and have a SMC Takumar 135 3.5 and some more Mamiya glass coming.
I'll try to post a few pics soon!!
) and have a SMC Takumar 135 3.5 and some more Mamiya glass coming.I'll try to post a few pics soon!!
Aug 04, 2012 at 11:49 PM
p.80 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
jay tieger wrote:
I keep sayin' I'm not lookin' for any new gear...but when the deal's there, I can't say no...
Got this puppy this morning for $30 at a thrift shop....
...the aperture leaves are slow to shut down to F16-32, but there's no oil on them
...and of course it's not a problem when used manually on the Canon...(I tend to use 5.6-8 most of the time anyway)
...the focusing barrel feels dampened, it's nice and silky smooth, unlike modern AF barrels
(and likely a lot slower AF than the newer versions...but again not a problem for MF use on my Canon)...
and while...Show more →
Looks very nice!
And I wouldn't be so sure about it not being as sharp as the newer model. The Nikkor AF 105/2.8 and 2.8D are both sharper than the newer VR version!
I keep sayin' I'm not lookin' for any new gear...but when the deal's there, I can't say no...
Got this puppy this morning for $30 at a thrift shop....
...the aperture leaves are slow to shut down to F16-32, but there's no oil on them
...and of course it's not a problem when used manually on the Canon...(I tend to use 5.6-8 most of the time anyway)
...the focusing barrel feels dampened, it's nice and silky smooth, unlike modern AF barrels
(and likely a lot slower AF than the newer versions...but again not a problem for MF use on my Canon)...
and while...Show more →
Looks very nice!
And I wouldn't be so sure about it not being as sharp as the newer model. The Nikkor AF 105/2.8 and 2.8D are both sharper than the newer VR version!
Aug 05, 2012 at 12:43 AM
p.80 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Bifurcator wrote:
Got this puppy this morning for $30 at a thrift shop....
...the aperture leaves are slow to shut down to F16-32, but there's no oil on them
...and of course it's not a problem when used manually on the Canon...(I tend to use 5.6-8 most of the time anyway)Looks very nice!
And I wouldn't be so sure about it not being as sharp as the newer model. The Nikkor AF 105/2.8 and 2.8D are both sharper than the newer VR version!
Thanks...as for IQ...well, I just read it on the internet...and of course I believe everything I read on the internet,
jay tieger wrote
I keep sayin' I'm not lookin' for any new gear...but when the deal's there, I can't say no...Got this puppy this morning for $30 at a thrift shop....
...the aperture leaves are slow to shut down to F16-32, but there's no oil on them
...and of course it's not a problem when used manually on the Canon...(I tend to use 5.6-8 most of the time anyway)
And I wouldn't be so sure about it not being as sharp as the newer model. The Nikkor AF 105/2.8 and 2.8D are both sharper than the newer VR version!
Thanks...as for IQ...well, I just read it on the internet...and of course I believe everything I read on the internet,
Aug 05, 2012 at 04:45 AM
p.80 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Most recent alt purchase was a Leica Summicron-M 50mm v4. Going to need to sell a few lenses to help fund the purchase :/ does anyone own both this lens and the contax G 45 on a NEX? Did you end up keeping them both or only one?
Aug 05, 2012 at 05:58 AM
p.80 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
....and now this 250mm mirror lens I just picked up today....awaiting the adapter...
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2449/frbar.jpg
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2449/frbar.jpg
Aug 05, 2012 at 07:09 PM
p.80 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just got brand new Canon EF 400mm f/5.6, I will use it for fast events on 5D2 and for "artistic" on Sigma SD1 Merrill with a little conversion, ofcourse it keeps AF.
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Aug 05, 2012 at 08:43 PM
p.80 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
briantho 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.
I got the lens today, and it looks like new. The only fault is that it has a very thin hairline scratch on the front element. I didn't notice it at first, but when shining a flashlight through the lens it is visible.
I tested the lens, and the tiny scratch doesn't seem to affect picture quality at all. I didn't have to pay customs or taxes (it's always a lottery), so for $415, I consider this lens a real bargain. Thanks again Rico.
Here's a sample image, but it's hand held and it was windy. Will post more later.
DSC08772 by briantho, on Flickr
rico wrote
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.
Wow, bellows for $43 in EX? That's a steal, but I've already got one.
I got the lens today, and it looks like new. The only fault is that it has a very thin hairline scratch on the front element. I didn't notice it at first, but when shining a flashlight through the lens it is visible.
I tested the lens, and the tiny scratch doesn't seem to affect picture quality at all. I didn't have to pay customs or taxes (it's always a lottery), so for $415, I consider this lens a real bargain. Thanks again Rico.
Here's a sample image, but it's hand held and it was windy. Will post more later.
DSC08772 by briantho, on Flickr
Aug 06, 2012 at 08:09 AM
p.80 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Awesome, Brian! I look forward to seeing your photographic eye in action. For flower pics and other subjects nonplanar, the SP100 has the "good" bokeh in the background: always what I want, but rarely delivered by other CZ lenses in the C/Y line. I have a couple of microscratches on the front element of my Aposonnar, and there's no discernible effect, even in contre-jour settings.
Aug 06, 2012 at 02:12 PM
p.80 #17What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
@Brian: as I knew you already have Apo-Makro-Planar, the most sophisticated makro lens ever made, and it in nature is the next generation of the S-Planar and equipped with Apo elements, in another words, Apo-Makro-Planar optically is better S-Planar, although all are excellent.
For more:
http://applications.zeiss.com/C12578620052CA69/0/F57F3589D022C8D3C125786800233778/$file/apo-makro-planar4_120mm_e.pdf
and :
http://applications.zeiss.com/C12578620052CA69/0/735D5425A650FE53C125786900339398/$file/s-planar4_100mm_e.pdf
For more:
http://applications.zeiss.com/C12578620052CA69/0/F57F3589D022C8D3C125786800233778/$file/apo-makro-planar4_120mm_e.pdf
and :
http://applications.zeiss.com/C12578620052CA69/0/735D5425A650FE53C125786900339398/$file/s-planar4_100mm_e.pdf
Aug 06, 2012 at 08:01 PM
p.80 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Congrats Brian! Nice bee shot, especially handheld which is tough.
Here are some shots of the rig for Freaklikeme, sorry it took so long.
Also last one is shot through plastic cover which softens it a lot.
Here are some shots of the rig for Freaklikeme, sorry it took so long.
Also last one is shot through plastic cover which softens it a lot.
Aug 07, 2012 at 12:46 AM
p.80 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Is there some way to adapt such a rig to Nikon?
Aug 07, 2012 at 12:58 AM
p.80 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
Is there some way to adapt such a rig to Nikon?
That was going to be my next question to Rico or others here.
I thought he said in another thread awhile back that you can't.
Not sure as the smaller mount hole of the Nikon may be a problems as well as is there such a thing as a C/Y to Nikon adapter due to register length difference. LEITAX?
I'm getting a Leitax adapter mount for my 100 APO so I can shoot it on both my 1ds3 and D800E.
Getting a RRS macro rail for it too.
Is there some way to adapt such a rig to Nikon?
That was going to be my next question to Rico or others here.
I thought he said in another thread awhile back that you can't.
Not sure as the smaller mount hole of the Nikon may be a problems as well as is there such a thing as a C/Y to Nikon adapter due to register length difference. LEITAX?
I'm getting a Leitax adapter mount for my 100 APO so I can shoot it on both my 1ds3 and D800E.
Getting a RRS macro rail for it too.
Aug 07, 2012 at 01:17 AM