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p.99 #1What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
crazeazn wrote:
zeiss and nikon make some nice scopes too!
Indeed. And just like with camera lenses, the Zeiss scopes come at a hefty price!
cogitech wrote
Does this count?zeiss and nikon make some nice scopes too!
Indeed. And just like with camera lenses, the Zeiss scopes come at a hefty price!
Dec 05, 2012 at 11:50 AM
p.99 #2What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
sebboh wrote:
Yes, the older version has one more element and is considered the better version.
I have not done side by side comparisons but I think the MC W is sharper wide open and has less vignetting with the larger front element.what are you waiting for compare them!!!
or we can meet up and compare them. from my experience with other rokkors i would expect the 49mm version to have more vignetting and weaker corners but higher contrast and better closeup performance. wide open performance i don't have a guess.
Ok, I will try to post some comparison shots soon!
wayne seltzer wrote
I have both versions both converted excellently by Jim.Yes, the older version has one more element and is considered the better version.
I have not done side by side comparisons but I think the MC W is sharper wide open and has less vignetting with the larger front element.
or we can meet up and compare them. from my experience with other rokkors i would expect the 49mm version to have more vignetting and weaker corners but higher contrast and better closeup performance. wide open performance i don't have a guess.
Ok, I will try to post some comparison shots soon!
Dec 05, 2012 at 11:55 AM
p.99 #3What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
wayne seltzer wrote:
Yes, the older version has one more element and is considered the better version.
I have not done side by side comparisons but I think the MC W is sharper wide open and has less vignetting with the larger front element.what are you waiting for compare them!!!
or we can meet up and compare them. from my experience with other rokkors i would expect the 49mm version to have more vignetting and weaker corners but higher contrast and better closeup performance. wide open performance i don't have a guess.Ok, I will try to post some comparison shots soon!
sweet!
sebboh wrote
wayne seltzer wrote
I have both versions both converted excellently by Jim.Yes, the older version has one more element and is considered the better version.
I have not done side by side comparisons but I think the MC W is sharper wide open and has less vignetting with the larger front element.
or we can meet up and compare them. from my experience with other rokkors i would expect the 49mm version to have more vignetting and weaker corners but higher contrast and better closeup performance. wide open performance i don't have a guess.
sweet!
Dec 05, 2012 at 11:58 AM
p.99 #4What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
carstenw wrote:
.....The ring surrounding this actually comes off, but it was hella stiff, and I had to resort to using the two ring-removal tools with a pair of thick leather gloves and a surface I could push down on for leverage. Finally I got it off, and the last two lenses came out.
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I have some of these macro teleconverters. I take the teleconverter lenses away, and use this for different lenses, for example as wideangle macro lens with a Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.8 or for a projection lens as helicoid.
And on every single of these macro converters the inner lens tube is extremely hard to screw out :-/
.....The ring surrounding this actually comes off, but it was hella stiff, and I had to resort to using the two ring-removal tools with a pair of thick leather gloves and a surface I could push down on for leverage. Finally I got it off, and the last two lenses came out.
...
I have some of these macro teleconverters. I take the teleconverter lenses away, and use this for different lenses, for example as wideangle macro lens with a Carl Zeiss Jena 35mm f/2.8 or for a projection lens as helicoid.
And on every single of these macro converters the inner lens tube is extremely hard to screw out :-/
Dec 05, 2012 at 12:05 PM
p.99 #5What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Do you have any tricks for making it easier?
Dec 05, 2012 at 12:55 PM
p.99 #6What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Pure force at the moment.
I use a car-oil-filter tool (with a rubber band and grip) to get more power. And leather working gloves in case I slip off.
I use a car-oil-filter tool (with a rubber band and grip) to get more power. And leather working gloves in case I slip off.
Dec 05, 2012 at 03:09 PM
p.99 #7What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A store near my workplace had a Mamiya 645 1000S with a 80/2.8C and A 120 macro for £199. I thought about it for a minute then stopped thinking and bought it
Dec 07, 2012 at 08:29 AM
p.99 #8What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Pics or it didn't happen, John
Dec 07, 2012 at 04:15 PM
p.99 #9What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
No pics of the gear yet, but here's one from this morning using the Mamiya 80mm on the mirex adapter
Dec 08, 2012 at 03:48 PM
p.99 #10What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Nice! Is that a shifting adapter?
Dec 08, 2012 at 03:53 PM
p.99 #11What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Which shop was that? Any other bargains going?
Dec 08, 2012 at 03:59 PM
p.99 #12What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
It's the tilt shift, but the pic above is a straight shot that's been cropped in post
Dec 08, 2012 at 03:59 PM
p.99 #13What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I think I saw that kit, but passed on. If it had 80/1.9 I would have taken - I have the 80/2.8. I am glad you are using the lens already!
I have just picked up 2 polaroids (95 and 900). Been thinking of doing the conversion to 4x5 one day. With my speed it will be after my retirement in 30 years!
Dec 08, 2012 at 05:47 PM
p.99 #14What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
I have a Leica f4 80-200mm Vario Elmar on its way. I hope to have it later this week.
Rich
Rich
Dec 09, 2012 at 11:25 AM
p.99 #15What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Just picked up:
28/2.8 Elmarit II M 1976 according to
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/28mm_f/2.8_Elmarit_II
So far it's sharp with minimal color shift and no smearing(looking on camera).
Included with the lens is the funky hood, and a leather Olympus bag(and a bag for the Topcor below too)
And a Topcor R 13.5cm f3.5 preset(12 blade), it looked sharp, but may need a re-grease. Edit: I have cleaned and relubed the lens, she will be fun to use, although a bit on the long side for me.
The main page:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Main_Page
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28/2.8 Elmarit II M 1976 according to
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/28mm_f/2.8_Elmarit_II
So far it's sharp with minimal color shift and no smearing(looking on camera).
Included with the lens is the funky hood, and a leather Olympus bag(and a bag for the Topcor below too)
And a Topcor R 13.5cm f3.5 preset(12 blade), it looked sharp, but may need a re-grease. Edit: I have cleaned and relubed the lens, she will be fun to use, although a bit on the long side for me.
The main page:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Main_Page
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Dec 10, 2012 at 08:19 PM
p.99 #16What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A weekend rental (gave my girlfriend a fashion shoot with a professional make-up artist for her birthday), not a purchase, but I thought you guys might enjoy this picture anyway.
Sony A99 + Sony-Zeiss 135mm f/1.8
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Sony A99 + Sony-Zeiss 135mm f/1.8
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Dec 11, 2012 at 01:33 AM
p.99 #18What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Great idea for a present Lee. But... this has to be said: it looks like 4 of those top 6 buttons are 3-year old girl size! A77 or A99?
A77 or A99?Dec 11, 2012 at 03:58 AM
p.99 #19What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
A99.
Actually I agree, I couldn't push those buttons very well. Luckily they're ones you don't need often (well, maybe the backlight).
That lens, by the way, is unbelievable. Even wide open it's too sharp for portraits (even for my girlfriend who's only 22)! I'm going to have to soften in post.
Actually I agree, I couldn't push those buttons very well. Luckily they're ones you don't need often (well, maybe the backlight).
That lens, by the way, is unbelievable. Even wide open it's too sharp for portraits (even for my girlfriend who's only 22)! I'm going to have to soften in post.
Dec 11, 2012 at 12:24 PM
p.99 #20What is your most recent (alt) lens purchase?
Here's a sample from the shoot, if you're curious.
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Dec 11, 2012 at 01:51 PM