MF Adapted Lens Image Samples - Post Your Best! [Archive] - Page 16

ekie

29th of June 2011 (Wed), 09:37

^^^ can yours focus to infinity? i been meaning to sell mines since i was been trying to get rid of gear that i dont use much and only keep the essentials. but after using it for some shots from engagement shoots. i might just keep it. i love the look of the lens ... tough decision lol

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5034/5883619850_a5ec671b80_b.jpg

ZoneV

29th of June 2011 (Wed), 10:38

^^^ can yours focus to infinity?...

After my DIY conversin I could focus to infinity - but with some tilt in it. I realized that with a star trail image I made at 1.2. After that I used my mini lathe to make a new ring and now it seems to be more parallel to the film plane. And I still can focus to infinity - but have not tested it on the stars. Mirror of 5D is unshaved. And my infinity setting is not perfect, need sometimes to make several images till I got good sharpness on far objects.

Close focus objects are easier for me:
"Gold" Minolta 58mm/1.2 with extension tube, on EOS 5D
http://4photos.de/galerie/Sonstiges/slides/Gold.jpg

mtiotuico

29th of June 2011 (Wed), 13:15

Nikon 100mm 2.8 AI-S Series E

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5844121155_c037124c84_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtiotuico/5844121155/)
Siena (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtiotuico/5844121155/) by MT04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mtiotuico/), on Flickr

rusty.jg

29th of June 2011 (Wed), 13:40

Close focus objects are easier for me:
"Gold" Minolta 58mm/1.2 with extension tube, on EOS 5D
http://4photos.de/galerie/Sonstiges/slides/Gold.jpg

THAT......................IS...................... AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont even know what it is and I dont care - looks like digital art - exactly the kind of thing I want from photography. Brilliant.

BlueTsunami

29th of June 2011 (Wed), 15:32

Nikkor 28/2 AI

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/5864447725_49a10e2c35_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetsunami/5864447725/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/5864933350_bacefc222c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetsunami/5864933350/)

Zeiss C/Y 50/1.7

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/5844308998_2c169ff45a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetsunami/5844308998/)

ZoneV

30th of June 2011 (Thu), 02:28

THAT......................IS...................... AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont even know what it is and I dont care - looks like digital art - exactly the kind of thing I want from photography. Brilliant.

Thanks a lot!
Its simply rain water on a table of a closed shop at night.

shoenberg3

30th of June 2011 (Thu), 11:32

C/Y Zeiss 50 1.7

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5271/5886890116_b062b1860b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5886890116/)
sss (1 of 1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5886890116/) by shoenberg3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84512959@N00/), on Flickr

Waleriy

1st of July 2011 (Fri), 01:58

Canon nFD 50/1.4, F4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/660282w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/660282.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:660282)

killwilly

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 00:50

Canon nFD 50/1.4, F4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/660282w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/660282.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:660282)

Valery, you have some great shots. What FD-EOS adapter do you use?

Waleriy

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 02:24

Thanks.. :)
What FD-EOS adapter do you use?
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/654772.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:654772)
I'm using the M42-EOS adapter. ;) I had to change mount, now there's infinity, without correction...

killwilly

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 08:33

Thanks.. :)

http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/654772.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:654772)
I'm using the M42-EOS adapter. ;) I had to change mount, now there's infinity, without correction...

So, you had to remove the breech-lock fitting from the lens and then permanently fix the M42 adapter, if so, was it difficult?

cptrios

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 09:05

Thanks.. :)

http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/14428i29cjFJlGR/654772.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:654772)
I'm using the M42-EOS adapter. ;) I had to change mount, now there's infinity, without correction...

Unfortunately it looks like the rear element may protrude enough to hit the mirror on a 5D2. Have you had a chance to try it on a FF camera yet?

killwilly

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 09:44

So, you had to remove the breech-lock fitting from the lens and then permanently fix the M42 adapter, if so, was it difficult?

From a translation of the wording below the photograph of the 50mm lens, it would appear that the breech-lock is removed and the M42 adapter is glued to the rear of the lens. I have a couple of FD lenses which I am not too worried about, so might have a go one of the days when I have nothing else to do, :D watch this space.:lol:

Waleriy

2nd of July 2011 (Sat), 10:05

if so, was it difficult?
Oh, yeah Alan...
1. to do this you need to make a metal ring 60.5 x 42 x 1.5
2. need to fix the diaphragm mechanism
3. stick M42-EOS adapter (you can use glue)
Have you had a chance to try it on a FF camera yet?
No, I have not tried yet. But I think you're right.

killwilly

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 04:00

This was taken with a CZ Tessar f2.8/50 purchased recently from a charity shop for £8.

Not much done, apart from a bit of sharpening and removal of some electric/telephone cables from the sky area.

Exif in tact, but aperture was f8 and not f1.4. I also used a CP filter.

The building is opposite me and is a 17th century windmill, now converted into a private dwelling.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5240/5896105943_989cf965bb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5896105943/)
IMG_5544 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5896105943/) by killwilly (http://www.flickr.com/people/killwilly/), on Flickr

Waleriy

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 09:29

now converted into a private dwelling
A house without corners... :)
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Canon nFD 50/1.4
F1.4 (1/8000)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/660927w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/660927.jpg)
F1.4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/660942w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/660942.jpg)
F4 (crop 60%) FullHD
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/660929w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/660929.jpg)

chrisepperson

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 09:34

Yashica 50mm f2 @ 2
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5272/5896854743_f231fb4f6d.jpg
Mamiya m645 150mm f3.5N @ 3.5
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5156/5895443296_3a98d6e8c0.jpg

buggz

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 10:00

Quick snap, and quick laptop edit from my recent purchase, Contax/Yashica Zeiss 35/1.4
f2.0:

http://www.cornbread.com/~buggz/TreeWork-resized.jpg

newworld666

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 14:59

I bought a FD 35TS and just made it convert to EF mount. My outdoor testing

http://photos.corbi.eu/Architecture/Lyon/Outdoor-Daytime/i-kq3V685/0/XL/MG0863-copie-XL.jpg (http://photos.corbi.eu/Architecture/Lyon/Outdoor-Daytime/i-kq3V685/0/O/MG0863-copie-O.jpg)

http://photos.corbi.eu/Architecture/Lyon/Outdoor-Daytime/i-txVwxdB/0/XL/MG0833-copie-XL.jpg (http://photos.corbi.eu/Architecture/Lyon/Outdoor-Daytime/i-txVwxdB/0/O/MG0833-copie-O.jpg)

http://photos.corbi.eu/Architecture/Lyon/Outdoor-Daytime/i-QNFv4Q3/0/XL/MG0921-copie-XL.jpg (http://photos.corbi.eu/Architecture/Lyon/Outdoor-Daytime/i-QNFv4Q3/0/O/MG0921-copie-O.jpg)

Really sharp from edge to edge !!! but it's still complicated to understand how to mix shift, tilt and aperture. It will take a few months to learn, but I am nearly sure that this lens will fit perfectly in my lineup.

Tony-S

3rd of July 2011 (Sun), 19:01

I bought a FD 35TS and just made it convert to EF mount... it's still complicated to understand how to mix shift, tilt and aperture. It will take a few months to learn, but I am nearly sure that this lens will fit perfectly in my lineup.

Tilt and shift are easy for me. It's doing an FD to EOS mount conversion that's difficult! You should photo or video document somewhere.

newworld666

4th of July 2011 (Mon), 02:37

Tilt and shift are easy for me. It's doing an FD to EOS mount conversion that's difficult! You should photo or video document somewhere.

:rolleyes: combining :
- 180° rotating capability,
- F2.8-F22 DOF,
- tilting
- and shifting on a full frame,
is far from evident to get the right DOF and DOF angle, when handhold on a 5DMKII even with EG-S focus screen ... On a tripod, it's more comfortable.

http://newworld666.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-FD-35F28-TS-SSC/i-PLC4ppp/0/XL/DSC3118-copie-XL.jpg (http://newworld666.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-FD-35F28-TS-SSC/i-PLC4ppp/0/O/DSC3118-copie-O.jpg)

http://newworld666.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-FD-35F28-TS-SSC/i-SmFHqrb/0/XL/DSC3117-copie-XL.jpg (http://newworld666.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-FD-35F28-TS-SSC/i-SmFHqrb/0/O/DSC3117-copie-O.jpg)

http://newworld666.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-FD-35F28-TS-SSC/i-sgHNn2t/0/XL/DSC3110-copie-XL.jpg (http://newworld666.smugmug.com/Other/Canon-FD-35F28-TS-SSC/i-sgHNn2t/0/O/DSC3110-copie-O.jpg)

some other pics in the gallery
http://photos.corbi.eu/Other/Canon-FD-35F28-TS-SSC/17872363_SPCtqs

It's really tricky to convert it, as the mechanic is far more complicated with the rotating system. I wouldn't do it by myself. I made it convert by cameraserviceone for 90£. A very good job, he had to change for different size of both spring and bearing ball, otherwise rotating the lens, wouldn't have been fully functional. Fully reversible ... But now, I expect to use it on a 5DMKII and Sony NEX5 in EF mount, no expectation to go to FD mount again. I was going to buy in the future an EF 17F4 TS-E, but now I am wondering, if I won't stay on this lens.

I will post some new pics in the future, with hoping I will progress. Actually I made a comparison with a 24L1.4II and definitely FD 35F2.8TS SSC is much sharper from edge to edge and can be closed to F22 without any risk ...

ekie

5th of July 2011 (Tue), 15:26

zeiss 35/1.4 rollei mount

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/5903419091_061d7ed501_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/5903418627_29fbe7602d_b.jpg

I weston I

6th of July 2011 (Wed), 16:41

my 'new' rikenon 135mm f/2.8. artifacts are from imageshack...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5492/landscape1x.jpg

only problem is the uncoated elements...not too much contrast under some conditions.

banpreso

6th of July 2011 (Wed), 16:46

zeiss 35/1.4 rollei mount

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/5903419091_061d7ed501_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/5903418627_29fbe7602d_b.jpg
is this the 3 aperture blade version? any problem with 5D mirror?

ekie

6th of July 2011 (Wed), 17:33

is this the 3 aperture blade version? any problem with 5D mirror?

yup, 3 aperture blade version. no issues on my 5D2 .. but it does hit the mirror on my 5d1 when focusing at infinity. my 5D1 is pretty sucky though when it comes to MF lenses. my other lens adapted zeiss lens tend to hit the mirror on it as well but works perfectly fine on the 5D2

mzondeki

7th of July 2011 (Thu), 00:57

Contax Zeiss Distagon 28/2.8
Some road in Oregon

stetzam

7th of July 2011 (Thu), 04:18

Tamron Twin Tele 135mm / 2.8, T2 mount
Low contrast lens, has signs of wear on the paint, preset diaphragm is difficult to turn, it was the only 135mm I found the last month.
Bought used for 30 euros, no caps or case, just a small leather soft pouch.

stetzam

7th of July 2011 (Thu), 04:27

Hoya 28mm 2.8 M42 shot wide open @ F2.8
Soft lens and low contrast. Not bad for 10 euros (with leather case).
Focuses down to 30cm.

Waleriy

8th of July 2011 (Fri), 11:12

Canon nFD 50/1.4, F8
crop 60%
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/662535w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/662535.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:662535)

kjj512

8th of July 2011 (Fri), 19:44

Tried my hand at video for the first time recently. Shooting it was the easy part. Editing not so much. I shot it with mostly my flektogon 35mm f/2.4 and a few shots with the planar t* 50mm f/1.4 . The 35mm has such a great flare. Let me know what you think.

http://vimeo.com/26183536

nyy

9th of July 2011 (Sat), 10:19

Zuiko 50/1.4

http://www.mikedeep.com/Space-Shuttle/STS-135-Atlantis/i-dzfchBj/0/L/2011053121043830D1087-L.jpg

Tamron 300/2.8 60B

http://www.mikedeep.com/Space-Shuttle/STS-135-Atlantis/i-FvJh5W3/0/L/2011053121510130D1233-L.jpg

http://www.mikedeep.com/Space-Shuttle/STS-135-Atlantis/i-bH826s4/1/L/2011053122151430D1277-L.jpg

http://www.mikedeep.com/Space-Shuttle/STS-135-Atlantis/i-X5tRkJM/0/L/2011053122401330D1336-L.jpg

Excellent shots. Yesterday was a bittersweet day.

Katzé

9th of July 2011 (Sat), 16:37

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/5919409320_62e7ca941a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizakgn/5919409320/)
Moon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizakgn/5919409320/) by Odysséus (http://www.flickr.com/people/azizakgn/), on Flickr

Takumar 80-200 + MC Revue 2x

buggz

10th of July 2011 (Sun), 11:10

Wee, circle bokeh!
Hehe.
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100/2.8, 5DMkII:
http://www.cornbread.com/~buggz/CircleBokeh-resized.jpg

maruhar83

10th of July 2011 (Sun), 17:17

banpreso

11th of July 2011 (Mon), 02:59

stetzam

11th of July 2011 (Mon), 03:33

seems like a solid performer! great job using tele for landscapes. i still don't have a good grasp of it.

Thanks,

I just found a Beroflex 135mm / 2.8 at the Sunday flea market for 5 euros.
It looks sharper than the tamron, but the Tamron has more saturated colors and nicer bokeh in close ups. Still testing both 135s, they need a very steady hand.

ZoneV

11th of July 2011 (Mon), 03:53

Wee, circle bokeh!
Hehe.
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 100/2.8, 5DMkII:
...

More of the unique Trioplan 100/2.8 - @2.8 on EOS 5D

http://www.4photos.de/galerie/Natur/slides/Meyer_Trioplan-100mm_f2.8-Test.jpg

See more from this lens in the Bokeh Thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=12681366&postcount=44)!
Love mine!

Waleriy

11th of July 2011 (Mon), 11:17

:) Bokeh
Canon nFD 80-200/4, F4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/663463w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/RLTvLQ42KU/663463.jpg)

Glueeater

11th of July 2011 (Mon), 13:25

Just went back to some pics I took with my new super-tak.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5926757023_ed1cd26177_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/5926757023/)
bee. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/5926757023/) by mstrcrz (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6135/5926957383_910fce9997_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/5926957383/)
biker. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/5926957383/) by mstrcrz (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/5927517832_4ed9d12377_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/5927517832/)
radioactive. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crzyazninvazn/5927517832/) by mstrcrz (http://www.flickr.com/people/crzyazninvazn/), on Flickr

chrisepperson

11th of July 2011 (Mon), 22:14

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5923910765_0e6a743bfc_z.jpg
Yashica 50mm f/2 5d2 @ f/2

stetzam

12th of July 2011 (Tue), 02:46

Beroflex 135mm F2.8-16 M42 mount. Bought at the flea market. The seller asked 8 euros but settled down to 5 euros.

It is similar to my Tamron 135mm twin tele T2 mount
Sharper at eternity, shorter, thicker (55mm), lighter than the Tamron
Tamron has nicer bokeh and more saturated colours.

Olive field with flowers in the hot summer
http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/052f3c666b190bd63e86a13ab2aa4b992fad6072b66b15f4b9 fe047f3f268dfc6g.jpg

Donkey portrait
http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/8e6f839d0075d0535ff923a42751b3694dfd6a630500e36ff3 e65b2e0707b76a6g.jpg

At the Kiosk
http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/807b585562dc326118e7595b260b66d07702f50ddfa43db154 310f66c9e8ea2a6g.jpg

All images, applied warmer temperature to compensate for the harsh midday light, raised a bit some blacks and clarity.

killwilly

13th of July 2011 (Wed), 02:23

:) Bokeh
Canon nFD 80-200/4, F4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/663463w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/RLTvLQ42KU/663463.jpg)

Valery,

You have some superb photographs taken with you converted FD lenses.

I have a number of FD lenses which I would like to convert for use on my EOS camera. I can get decent results from my 100mm FD macro using an FD-EOS converter, but using the converter with my other lenses gives very poor results.

Would it be possible, if you have the time to write a tutorial how to do the conversion? Or do you know of one already on the Internet?

I recently bought a CZ Jena DDR 50mm f2.8 M42 fit, which I like very much, but I would like to have a go at converting a 28mm FD.

Many thanks.

chrisepperson

13th of July 2011 (Wed), 10:49

C/Y Zeiss 135mm f/2.8 Sonnar T* on 5D2 @ 2.8 Just received this yesterday from KEH and I think I'm going to be very pleased with it.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/5932055891_07ce978f6e_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/5932611224_380ceb21ab_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5932608838_3d0772b75b_z.jpg

mzondeki

13th of July 2011 (Wed), 11:45

^ you will be pleased . Keep posting.

jj_glos

13th of July 2011 (Wed), 16:04

Tamron 135mm f2.8 M42 mount:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6149/5934462925_6ed489dcf6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/5934462925/)
Jennie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/5934462925/) by jj_glos (http://www.flickr.com/people/jj_glos/), on Flickr

and another
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5935025342_f5ea91cf2a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/5935025342/)
Jennie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/5935025342/) by jj_glos (http://www.flickr.com/people/jj_glos/), on Flickr

ZoneV

14th of July 2011 (Thu), 03:10

...Would it be possible, if you have the time to write a tutorial how to do the conversion? Or do you know of one already on the Internet?
....

You should join the General MF Lens Discussion (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=653759) here. There are some people around that convert lenses.
Furthermore you could visit my own DIY work, with contains 5 FD-EF lens mount conversions at the moment - but most in German language - but with pictures. FD 24/1.4L is in my DIY drawer for conversion :-)

And on my photo tinkering directory there are some more FD-EF conversions linked.

djchrono

14th of July 2011 (Thu), 22:24

A couple shots taken with my Canon 50mm 1.4 FD w/ glassless adapter (on a 60D).

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5031/5886351203_0ed231da9e_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5317/5886351391_7e25b63db3_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5312/5904044318_3f08ebea0d_b.jpg

Waleriy

15th of July 2011 (Fri), 05:35

Would it be possible, if you have the time to write a tutorial how to do the conversion? Or do you know of one already on the Internet?
Ok. I will try to find detailed instructions for "transplanting". ;)
p/s/ By the way, if you use a translator, you can find here the answer: LINK (http://club.foto.ru/forum/view_topic.php?topic_id=382673&mode=l&page=1) and LINK (http://club.foto.ru/forum/view_topic.php?topic_id=452963&mode=l&page=1)
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Canon nFD 80-200/4
200mm, F4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/664796w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/RLTvLQ42KU/664796.jpg)

chrisepperson

15th of July 2011 (Fri), 23:18

More of the Zeiss 135mm f/2.8 Sonnar T*

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/5941606729_b74c7588b1_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/5941607131_7afa95c303_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5941606227_30757fdf25_z.jpg

mosesport

16th of July 2011 (Sat), 22:00

^--Such an awesome combo.

BlueTsunami

17th of July 2011 (Sun), 00:18

Ok. I will try to find detailed instructions for "transplanting". ;)
p/s/ By the way, if you use a translator, you can find here the answer: LINK (http://club.foto.ru/forum/view_topic.php?topic_id=382673&mode=l&page=1) and LINK (http://club.foto.ru/forum/view_topic.php?topic_id=452963&mode=l&page=1)
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Canon nFD 80-200/4
200mm, F4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/664796w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/RLTvLQ42KU/664796.jpg)

Now that's a lovely rendering style

killwilly

17th of July 2011 (Sun), 01:50

Thanks Valery, appreciate that.

I took this pic using my FD-EOS converter on a Tokina 28-70 FD. Has I have said before, close-ups aren't too bad. The problem is focus above a few meters.

I have just won a Helios 44m-4 f2 on eBay for £9.95. Will post some pics when it arrives.

I shall soon have to add my M42 lenses to my signature.:)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5943142996_a71d66cce5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5943142996/)
IMG_5779.jpg Tok (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5943142996/) by killwilly (http://www.flickr.com/people/killwilly/), on Flickr

killwilly

17th of July 2011 (Sun), 02:05

This was taken with the Zeiss lens in my previous post. Out of the two lenses, the Tokina is by far the best in every respect. I like that lens a lot.
I bought it 1985 with my first SLR, a Canon T50. A couple of years later I sold the T50 and bought a T90, that's when I bought the Canon, but never did use it a lot.

There is a dent in the filter ring on the Tokina, which I must remove one
day.:)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/5943142988_90d76fa4a5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5943142988/)
IMG_5794 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5943142988/) by killwilly (http://www.flickr.com/people/killwilly/), on Flickr

Waleriy

17th of July 2011 (Sun), 03:55

Now that's a lovely rendering style
A few more from different angles: LINK (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=album:36640)
I shall soon have to add my M42 lenses to my signature
Congratulations on your purchase. :cool:
I bought it 1985 with my first SLR
A good lens pump. :) New FD (nFD)

ZoneV

19th of July 2011 (Tue), 06:58

Canon FD 20/2.8

http://www.4photos.de/galerie/Sonstiges/slides/Marienkaefer.jpg

Davivascaino

19th of July 2011 (Tue), 16:08

Hi guys, quick question;

If you buy any nikkor pre-AI, like the 105 2.5, can you use a M42 adapter and use in your camera or it needs another type of modification?>

kitacanon

19th of July 2011 (Tue), 17:49

You can't use an M42 adapter...and all Nikkors work with the same Nikkor -> EOS adapter for the Canon...

cptrios

19th of July 2011 (Tue), 18:16

Yeah, the AI status of the lens has no bearing on using it on a Canon camera with a plain old Nikon adapter. It's a good thing, because a lot of the pre-AI lenses have the same optics as their descendants and go for lower prices.

Davivascaino

19th of July 2011 (Tue), 21:17

so I can use any nikkor manual lens on my t2i with an adapter u can by on eBay? nicw

chrisepperson

21st of July 2011 (Thu), 23:24

Received my c/y Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 today. It was listed as having some small scratches on the rear element but looks to be a small amount of fungus. Doesn't seem to affect image quality and I paid under $200 so I think I'll take it to a local shop and see what they can do.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/5963215530_e1e68d674f_z.jpg

Davivascaino

22nd of July 2011 (Fri), 06:53

I love my Super Takumar 50 1.4

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/davivascaino/make5.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/davivascaino/make7.jpg?t=1311335485

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/davivascaino/make8.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/davivascaino/make10.jpg

Waleriy

22nd of July 2011 (Fri), 07:18

Canon nFD 80-200/4
80mm, F4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/667221w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36640uGuuiBjLyO/RLTvLQ42KU/667221.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:667221)

Davivascaino

22nd of July 2011 (Fri), 10:10

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/davivascaino/make3.jpg

Another one with SMC 50 1.4. Focus on r eye.

killwilly

23rd of July 2011 (Sat), 03:21

Canon 35-105 FD, using an FD-EOS adapter, exif in tact. I have found that this lens is not too bad at close focus.

I was thinking of getting a second hand 4/3 body just for using my FD lenses, Panasonic G1, or similar. I know I shall still need an adapter, but at least I shall be able to focus to infinity. Does anyone else do this?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5966462454_977781fb46_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5966462454/)
IMG_5825.jpg Can (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5966462454/) by killwilly (http://www.flickr.com/people/killwilly/), on Flickr

Waleriy

23rd of July 2011 (Sat), 04:01

I have found that this lens is not too bad at close focus
Yep. Not bad ;)

jabtas

23rd of July 2011 (Sat), 08:44

Just picked this up for a rock bottom price, looks immaculate

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss181/jabtas/IMGP1879.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss181/jabtas/IMGP1880.jpg

Will be sat watching the mailbox all week for the M42 adapter

killwilly

24th of July 2011 (Sun), 01:33

That looks a nice clean copy Tim. Will look forward to some pics when you get your adapter.:)

F-Stran

24th of July 2011 (Sun), 12:33

So I was just scrolling through this tread and I was impressed at the images that can be produced with adapted MF lens. Then I was blind sided by these images. A cheap Super Takumar reversed producing almost 3d macro images which are better than some 1K macro lens:confused:. This should be illegal. In any case I have been bitten by the adapted MF bug. Can anyone tell me which is better a Zuiko f/1.4 or a Canon fd f/1.4? I am thinking of getting one of these lens.
Reversed Super Takumar 28/3.5

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5283118781_776605990d_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5283718050_6212841755_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5283718258_f98f95b4ce_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5283718432_ac9eaa9859_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5283720384_ccecf37c82_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5283120989_2c32017b6f_b.jpg

Waleriy

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 06:20

Canon nFD 50/1.4
F2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/668077w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/668077.jpg)

ride5000

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 06:26

Ballen Photo

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 09:45

Canon nFD 50/1.4
F2
Very nice Valery, I note you seem to be using your Canon FD lenses more than the Russian ones lately? :)
-Bruce

Waleriy

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 11:06

Very nice Valery, I note you seem to be using your Canon FD lenses more than the Russian ones lately? :)
-Bruce
Thank Bruce. :) Yes it is. I am now without the Soviet lenses. ;)
Wanted to try FD lenses, so I had to sell them.
-----------------------------------
Canon nFD 50/1.4, F1.4
"positive"
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/668108w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/668108.jpg)

shoenberg3

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 11:55

Contax 50 1.7

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5972827453_d705a05d36_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5972827453/)
IMG_5600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5972827453/) by shoenberg3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84512959@N00/), on Flickr

mzondeki

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 12:13

^ nice one. looks like painting

ekie

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 13:01

Rokkor 58/1.2

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5956475127_0c4fde907b_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6011/5956475327_6ef4a66920_b.jpg

shoenberg3

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 13:10

Really lovely bokeh, ekie. Composition of 1 is also very balanced.

Another with contax 50 1.7

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/5974987550_dae9755fe0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5974987550/)
dark (1 of 9) Panorama (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5974987550/) by shoenberg3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84512959@N00/), on Flickr

cptrios

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 14:35

^ Your CY 50/1.7 images have been fantastic. Do you have any larger copies of them out there?

shoenberg3

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 14:42

Thanks. I can make you some wallpaper sized ones if you want.

Another with the contax.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/5974820655_da93c8c005_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5974820655/)
IMG_5569 Panorama (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5974820655/) by shoenberg3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84512959@N00/), on Flickr

jasongraaf

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 16:50

Stunning!

gonças

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 17:05

WOW that bokeh is killing me!

Davivascaino

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 19:52

Hey Guys,

I just bought a Super TAkumar 135 3.5 on ebay. I paid only 15 bucks, so I was pretty happy with the deal.

I got my lens today, and I was surprised with it:

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee168/davivascaino/takumar.jpg

The ring that I am pointing with the arrow is loose, so it moves freely. I can still focus without any problems. However, I noticed that I can't change the aperture. The aperture ring does move properly, like it is working. However, all the pictures look the same in terms of blur, which points to the fact that I can't change the aperture in this particular lens.

So, the ring that was supposed to be fixed is loose, and I can't change the aperture. Other than that, the lens is working fine, and the glass is very good. Since I paid only 15 bucks, I do not want to return it, but I was wondering if I can fix this in anyway.

Thanks guys!!

ekie

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 20:45

Really lovely bokeh, ekie. Composition of 1 is also very balanced.

thanks man. excellent landscape with that 50/1.7! i have that as well but havent really shot landscape with it. planning to sell it though since i also have the 50/1.4 ... along with that Rokkor, got too many 50 ish lens lol

Tony-S

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 20:55

The ring that I am pointing with the arrow is loose, so it moves freely. I can still focus without any problems. However, I noticed that I can't change the aperture. The aperture ring does move properly, like it is working. However, all the pictures look the same in terms of blur, which points to the fact that I can't change the aperture in this particular lens.

Sounds like your aperture blades are stuck and the distance ring has come loose. Either junk it and try again, or you can send it to Eric Hendrickson (pentaxrepairs@aol.com) who will fix it if it can be fixed. I sent him a 100mm f/4 SMC Takumar with stuck blades and $65 and 11 days later I had a lens that was working perfectly.

If you're REALLY brave, you can attempt the 135/3.5 take-apart and fix it yourself.

http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/pentaxtakumar.html

Davivascaino

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 21:00

Sounds like your aperture blades are stuck and the distance ring has come loose. Either junk it and try again, or you can send it to Eric Hendrickson (pentaxrepairs@aol.com) who will fix it if it can be fixed. I sent him a 100mm f/4 SMC Takumar with stuck blades and $65 and 11 days later I had a lens that was working perfectly.

If you're REALLY brave, you can attempt the 135/3.5 take-apart and fix it yourself.

http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/pentaxtakumar.html

Let me ask you something: If I put the switch to AUTO, I am able to open and close the blades of the lens easily, the blades can be fully open or closed. Maybe I need to go outdoors and make sure I have enough space in the background in order to blow it up, I do not know!

Tony-S

25th of July 2011 (Mon), 21:04

Well, then, your blades are fine. My recollection was that manual only allowed that, but perhaps your adapter is depressing the aperture pin that protrudes from the lens mount? At any rate, you need to shoot stopped down - you will not get aperture control from the camera.

Waleriy

26th of July 2011 (Tue), 02:58

nFD 50/1.4
F2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/668601w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/668601.jpg)

bongEstrella

26th of July 2011 (Tue), 15:05

Do you guys know any cheap manual lens at around 20mm with aperture not slower than f2?

shoenberg3

26th of July 2011 (Tue), 15:19

sounds like you are asking for a lens that simply doesnt exist

jabtas

26th of July 2011 (Tue), 15:27

Well you wait all day and two come along at once
Bought a CZ 135 3.5 just the other day and now I have just been given this

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss181/jabtas/rps20110726_212001.jpg

Problem us, the aperture blades are stuck wide open
Does anybody know the inner workings, is it an easy fix or is it even wortth attempting it

bongEstrella

26th of July 2011 (Tue), 15:33

sounds like you are asking for a lens that simply doesnt exist

I was afraid I was. Anyone else?

shoenberg3

26th of July 2011 (Tue), 15:58

There is a oly 21/2 , which meets three of your criteria but not all.
IE, it isn't exactly cheap

jabtas

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 10:27

First test shot from my newly acquired lens, loving the bokah wide open

20D & CZ 135mm f3.5 @ 3.5 ISO 400
http://www.pbase.com/image/136758880.jpg

bongEstrella

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 10:34

There is a oly 21/2 , which meets three of your criteria but not all.
IE, it isn't exactly cheap

Yeah definitely not cheap. I might just consider the sigma 20mm f1.8, around $350 used. thanks!

cptrios

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 10:39

Yeah definitely not cheap. I might just consider the sigma 20mm f1.8, around $350 used. thanks!

Yeah and as you can see from that Sigma, a sub-f/2 20mm is an incredibly difficult lens to design...hence corners that don't become reasonable until like f/11 (and still aren't too good). Though it should be nice on a crop cam!

Ballen Photo

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 17:46

Thank Bruce. :) Yes it is. I am now without the Soviet lenses. ;)
Wanted to try FD lenses, so I had to sell them.
YOU are without Soviet Lenses? :shock:
BTW, Another nice photo. :)
-Bruce

20DNewbie

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 18:09

^ Your CY 50/1.7 images have been fantastic. Do you have any larger copies of them out there?

Thanks. I can make you some wallpaper sized ones if you want.

Another with contax 50 1.7

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/5974987550_dae9755fe0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5974987550/)
dark (1 of 9) Panorama (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84512959@N00/5974987550/) by shoenberg3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84512959@N00/), on Flickr

Hell, I'd buy a copy of this one if I had the room to hang it. :(

Fuzzmuffin

27th of July 2011 (Wed), 19:19

Contax Zeiss 28mm f2.8, 5D Mk II

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k532/moobie1/eh4.jpg

Waleriy

28th of July 2011 (Thu), 05:02

YOU are without Soviet Lenses?
:D Yeah...
Another nice photo. :)
^^) Here's another:
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/669523w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/669523.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:669523)
original
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/669536w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/669536.jpg)
Can nFD 50/1.4, F1.4
--------------------------
F1.4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/669676w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/669676.jpg)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/669677w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/669677.jpg)

BlueTsunami

28th of July 2011 (Thu), 14:03

Zeiss Contax/Yashica 50/1.7

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5984063451_eb7bb1698c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetsunami/5984063451/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6013/5984063409_b99ef18924.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetsunami/5984063409/) http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/5978473042_73bb62a43f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetsunami/5978473042/) http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/5943572117_e836f49d0d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetsunami/5943572117/)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/5963160863_d2ef23f59c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetsunami/5963160863/)

jwicaksana

28th of July 2011 (Thu), 21:36

50D+Helios 44-2 @f/5.6
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/5986021469_cdfdf7b04b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41138421@N03/5986021469/)
kimmy_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41138421@N03/5986021469/) by jwicaksana (http://www.flickr.com/people/41138421@N03/), on Flickr
Taken this morning, SOOC except for resize and watermark.
It gives such a warm and nice vintage tone to the images - love it.

jabtas

30th of July 2011 (Sat), 06:21

First 'real' shots from my CZ 135mm f3.5 on my 20D

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/136816993.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jabtas/image/136816871.jpg

Waleriy

30th of July 2011 (Sat), 06:50

Can nFD 50/1.4
F1.4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/670331w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/670331.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:670331)

IdiotsAbound

30th of July 2011 (Sat), 23:14

Elicar Automatic 200mm f:3.5 M42 mount

1/250
ISO 400
f:4

Love this lense. Some CA seen around the tops of the seeds but very sharp, very heavy (all metal construction), and very cheap, lol.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5992304419_0e943e7d42_b.jpg

killwilly

31st of July 2011 (Sun), 04:08

I posted this over on the discussion thread, but will post it here too for comments.

Vivitar 80-200 Macro Zoom, which cost me £7 from a charity shop.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6012/5992870121_f250244793_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5992870121/)
IMG_6105.jpg Viv (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/5992870121/) by killwilly (http://www.flickr.com/people/killwilly/), on Flickr

20DNewbie

31st of July 2011 (Sun), 11:35

Zeiss C/Y 50 1,7

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6139/5994386826_9053e83667_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xians_pics/5994386826/)
Yellow flower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xians_pics/5994386826/) by shavedmonkey7871 (http://www.flickr.com/people/xians_pics/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/5994386756_ef7577643f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xians_pics/5994386756/)
White flower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xians_pics/5994386756/) by shavedmonkey7871 (http://www.flickr.com/people/xians_pics/), on Flickr

artemisn

1st of August 2011 (Mon), 10:53

I think I've posted the first one before, but looking back, it's one of my favorite 'bokehlicious' shots...

First from the SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4, second from the Super Takumar 135mm f/3.5.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5690415483_b9850b121a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5690415483/)
SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5690415483/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5646599387_4e5544866d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5646599387/)
4/23/2011 - Tak Tak Takumar #2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/artemisn/5646599387/) by Anvil Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/artemisn/), on Flickr

Waleriy

2nd of August 2011 (Tue), 03:51

nFD 50/1.4
F4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/671579w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/671579.jpg)

killwilly

3rd of August 2011 (Wed), 08:30

Taken with a Vivitar 75-300 FD, using an FD-EOS adapter.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6004840279_30035be791_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/6004840279/)
IMG_6306.jpg Viv 75-300 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/6004840279/) by killwilly (http://www.flickr.com/people/killwilly/), on Flickr

chrisepperson

3rd of August 2011 (Wed), 20:03

C/Y Zeiss 135mm f2.8
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/6007228778_1d514e6bb5_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6006685837_6f17587be2_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/6006684953_7c9e6f91fa_z.jpg

NeverFollow

3rd of August 2011 (Wed), 21:36

Both taken with a Vivitar 135 2.8 Nikon mount to EOS using fotodiox adaptor

http://www.ckphotoonline.com/Digital-Archive/People/Marina-Ferreira/i-BgvTLXT/0/L/IMG4812-L.jpg

http://www.ckphotoonline.com/Digital-Archive/People/Marina-Ferreira/i-X6ttTh8/0/L/IMG4795-L.jpg

Waleriy

4th of August 2011 (Thu), 08:05

nFD 50/1.4
F1.4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/672315w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/672315.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:672315)

killwilly

7th of August 2011 (Sun), 08:53

Canon 100mm FD Macro with FD-EOS adapter.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6138/6017363515_a3668205c5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/6017363515/)
IMG_6462.jpg 100mm FD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/killwilly/6017363515/) by killwilly (http://www.flickr.com/people/killwilly/), on Flickr

chrisepperson

7th of August 2011 (Sun), 20:07

C/Y Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 Distagon
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6018516191_c93eca72e0_z.jpg

Waleriy

8th of August 2011 (Mon), 03:29

Can nFD 50/1.4
F2
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/673364w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/673364.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:673364)
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/673367w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/673367.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:673367)

sandeepsaman

8th of August 2011 (Mon), 11:49

Dear all
Posting two pics which has been taken by super takumar 50mm f1.4

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5073/img5308fh.jpg

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8277/img5304c.jpg

ekie

8th of August 2011 (Mon), 13:26

Rokkor 58/1.2

wide open .. awkward pose but it was done purpose, just having fun :D
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/6012289087_031e82e313_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/6012289745_b57aae434b_b.jpg

natums

10th of August 2011 (Wed), 14:49

Do manual focus lenses built of EF mount count?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/6028180379_08b2462c62_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/natums/6028180379/)
Creepin' through traffic (http://www.flickr.com/photos/natums/6028180379/) by IAmNatums (http://www.flickr.com/people/natums/), on Flickr
Rokinon 85/1.4
taken while stuck in traffic on an overpass.

JReady

10th of August 2011 (Wed), 21:25

Great stuff in here everyone! I took these today with a super tak 50mm f/1.4 on a 40D
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6073/6030474075_007b0cbed1_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6031042906_d3095783c9_z.jpg

kwu

10th of August 2011 (Wed), 23:21

Just got my K mount adapter.

What a 50mm looks like on a 7D.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6122/6030495767_69b688db2d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwu/6030495767/)
Pentax 50 on Canon 7D (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwu/6030495767/) by kwazy (http://www.flickr.com/people/kwu/), on Flickr

Also received my Sigma 24 today.. shot with the 50.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6200/6030447811_1e6444d9d9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwu/6030447811/)
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG Macro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kwu/6030447811/) by kwazy (http://www.flickr.com/people/kwu/), on Flickr

banpreso

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 02:02

olympus 55mm f1.2

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/08-07-2011-bp/i-gSWgWnW/0/XL/08-07-2011-6-of-33-XL.jpg

jwicaksana

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 03:47

Helios 44-2
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6191/6031282091_7dbab14c66_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41138421@N03/6031282091/)
nini_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41138421@N03/6031282091/) by jwicaksana (http://www.flickr.com/people/41138421@N03/), on Flickr

fefo.1979

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 11:47

contax zeiss planar 100/2

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2856/700contrast0.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/225/700contrast0.jpg/)

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/5342/7005295.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/7005295.jpg/)

Waleriy

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 12:13

contax zeiss planar 100/2
http://zoneland.ru/forum/images/smiles/smile.gif What's in a bucket?

fefo.1979

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 12:29

a coloured bucket that a farmer uses to collect drinking water for his horses in a quiet river
:D

a coloured bucket that a farmer uses to collect drinking water for his horses in a quiet river
a coloured bucket that a farmer uses to collect drinking water for his horses in a quiet river
a coloud bucket that a farmer uses to collect drinking water for his horses in a quiet ria coloured bucket that a farmer uses to collect drinking water for his horses in a quiet riverver

BrandonSi

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 19:35

5D + M42 Takumar SMC 55 1.8 (@1.8)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6034001102_20fe1174e8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6034001102/)
big smile. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6034001102/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

banpreso

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 20:21

5D + M42 Takumar SMC 55 1.8 (@1.8)

do you have mirror issues? i thought the taks don't play well with 5D

BrandonSi

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 20:28

do you have mirror issues? i thought the taks don't play well with 5D

No mirror issues on the 55 1.8.

Here's a good reference for the 5D (Mk I).

http://www.panoramaplanet.de/comp/

A lot of people focus on the Tak 50 1.4 because of the slightly larger aperture, but from what I've seen (just my opinion) the 55 1.8 is actually the sharper lens. It's certainly a cheaper lens.. and as you can see, plays nice with the 5D.

BrandonSi

11th of August 2011 (Thu), 22:34

One more from today with the 5D + SMC Tak 55 1.8

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6034388368_6e83298c87_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6034388368/)
the ride home (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6034388368/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

JeremyJ

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 04:38

do you have mirror issues? i thought the taks don't play well with 5D
I got a Tak 50 f/1.4 and it does well with the 5D.

Waleriy

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 08:26

Can nFD 50/1.4
F1.4
http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/675082w.jpg (http://fotkidepo.ru/photo/429101/36304srKSnAREXC/sEfH0Zrji1/675082.jpg)
Link (http://fotkidepo.ru/?id=photo:675082)

guyzer09

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 10:51

Just picked up a vivitar 135 in m42 mount. Photos taken looks very promising can't wait to post pictures

mzondeki

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 15:35

Is this M42 mount or PK mount ? Does it hit mirror ?
If PK , how did you get rid of back protruding lever ?

One more from today with the 5D + SMC Tak 55 1.8

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6034388368_6e83298c87_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6034388368/)
the ride home (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6034388368/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

BrandonSi

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 19:21

Is this M42 mount or PK mount ? Does it hit mirror ?
If PK , how did you get rid of back protruding lever ?

M42! No problems with the mirror hitting on the 5D (Mark I)

BrandonSi

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 19:22

Two portraits today with the Tak 55.. this is the first.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6036451221_c4e50bd5ee_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6036451221/)
Casual Friday. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6036451221/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

SeattleSpeedster

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 22:08

Have the following on the way and adapters.....

CY Zeiss 50/1.4
Chinon 55/1.4

my ex gf walked off with my nifty fifty somehow i dont think I will miss it

Cant wait to experiment :)

BrandonSi

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 22:42

#2..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6083/6037286418_1212f9cb9b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6037286418/)
Hat Man (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tycn/6037286418/) by Βrandon (http://www.flickr.com/people/tycn/), on Flickr

mzondeki

12th of August 2011 (Fri), 23:30

^ Pretty nice bokeh . Also like your processing style.

BrandonSi

13th of August 2011 (Sat), 00:23

^ Pretty nice bokeh . Also like your processing style.

Thanks! :)

Ballen Photo

13th of August 2011 (Sat), 09:14

Very nice work Brandon. Where did you find the guy in the second one? His attire makes me think you took a time machine back to the fifties to take his photograph. ;)
-Bruce

stetzam

13th of August 2011 (Sat), 09:59

Brandon, great BW portraits, I like them all, especially the bus shot.

Hoya 28mm F2.8

http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/50e2dd4e2b3f5efcaf96cd9df52cd8a6ae6f1a1173daa3c750 bcf263c90df62e6g.jpg

http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/a0200ff26d79e0fdbb11770e7482d3247e03459d218610a64a 0368c9e445f2f66g.jpg

BrandonSi

13th of August 2011 (Sat), 18:59

Very nice work Brandon. Where did you find the guy in the second one? His attire makes me think you took a time machine back to the fifties to take his photograph. ;)
-Bruce

Brandon, great BW portraits, I like them all, especially the bus shot.

Thanks! :)

The guy was just walking around Daley Plaza, his hat caught my eye, and clearly he knew he was looking good.. He was more than happy to pose for a bit.

banpreso

14th of August 2011 (Sun), 00:11

here are a few from hasselblad zeiss 80mm f2.8 planar CF-T*. as you can see this lens is not optimized for bokeh. sharpness and contrast on the other hand are very good.

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/07-31-2011/i-9fthRpH/0/XL/07-31-2011-13-of-35-XL.jpg

http://banpreso.smugmug.com/Other/07-31-2011/i-N8hBrcH/0/XL/07-31-2011-24-of-35-XL.jpg