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Mar 9, 2016 16:08:52 #
chapjohn wrote:
The A7 line are great cameras, but there differenc... (show quote)
I agree. I have a few of the first dt lenses that have no motor, these need the laea4. The later Sam lenses do and as such can use either adapter. But personally I still prefer using my russky and German manuals...I'm able to focus fast enough for the things I shoot. If I need speed I still have the a77., but again that hasn't been the case the a7 series are great
Mar 8, 2016 21:23:02 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Bus, I just can't figure out why people do all this research and buy a camera then make a statement like, " I hope it works with non-native long lenses"!!
What I can't figure out for the life of me is why you just don't get a camera that's native to those long lenses?!?! Geeeeezz. :lol:
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What I can't figure out for the life of me is why you just don't get a camera that's native to those long lenses?!?! Geeeeezz. :lol:
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I'm using a combination of Minoltas which are great and cheap, and Zeiss Jenas for the most part. They are fantastic. I can't see spending a couple of thousand dollars for a piece of plastic made in a Malaysian sweatshop. Where I was referring to long lenses is the fact that this camera doesn't have any kind of stabilization...my a77 and a7ii do so in any case I'm covered for in case I'm shakier than I imagine. It's a hobby, not a profession, I can't see mortgaging myself in pursuit of a hobby. Besides a sharp lens is a sharp lens I don't care how old it is.
Mar 8, 2016 17:35:44 #
A couple of days ago I bit the bullet and bought a Sony a7r used, I'd read the reviews and the one thing that reviewers complained about was the focusing speed. They were right,but when coupled with the laea4 adapter the focusing speed is very quick with no hunting. I've tried using it with the laea3 adapter and focusing speed was miserable, so I saved a fortune off of getting an a7r2 and seem robe getting most .of the advantages I guess the real test will be when using the camera with long non native lenses.
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Mar 1, 2016 08:52:47 #
Parnold wrote:
A couple of my Nikon lenses are useable on a dslr, and that's why I'm thinking of Nikon camera. My daughter shots Canon, but I don't see myself borrowing her stuff anyway. The suggestion of getting my hands on both seems sensible.
At least from my experience I'd go for a Sony a7ii or if money is no object the a7rII. With cheap adapters you can use any of your current lenses. If you could use your daughter's Canons you could get an adapter that allows autofocus etc with her lenses. Could save you a fortune in acquiring new glass.
Feb 28, 2016 11:59:22 #
Feb 17, 2016 18:49:08 #
forjava wrote:
Gotta love those dogs in your avatar
Thanks!!
I keep it to remind me of Luna my little husky who got killed last summer. The other one is Odin who was her boyfriend at the dog park.
More to the point of the thread I'm awaiting 2 more russky lenses: a 300 sniper and an 85 f/2. At those prices I couldn't resist
Feb 17, 2016 16:11:47 #
forjava wrote:
Leaded optical-glass formulae in lens elements can... (show quote)
From what I've read, the thorium glasses were actually alpha emitting. Further, you could tell them by their yellowing tint which turned back after long exposure to the sun or UV. I've seen pictures on Flickr made with these lenses and they are superbly sharp.
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Feb 17, 2016 14:29:30 #
billnikon wrote:
There are a wide range of older Minolta AF lenses that with an adaptor will fit your camera. One is a 135mm lens. Also there is a 200MM f2.8 APO AF lens. These older Minolta lenses have a look to them, they produce a rich creamy quality to the photo. I think you should explore these lenses, they are inexpensive and produce a professional result.
Assuming you're ok with manual focusing, you might want to look into some Zeiss Jena or Meyer lenses. Especially the Meyer presets which have no click stops to interfere with your sound, the images definitely have "a Look", and are sharp with great colors to boot. Plus they're pretty cheap.
Feb 17, 2016 14:25:47 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
When you are laying in the box looking up at the cover, you will say" I should buy primo equipment" My suggestion is do it NOW! so when you are in the box looking up at the cover, you will say, I am glad I did it.
Redd Fox once said something I'll never forget: "I feel sorry for people who don't smoke, drink, or carouse because one day they'll be laying in the hospital bed next to you, and will never have had any fun".
Feb 16, 2016 19:09:01 #
selmslie wrote:
All three formulas contain(ed) a lot of sodium sul... (show quote)
I used hc110 with a dose of antifog agent. Very sharp very little grain and full film speed. I also used to mix batches of d23 which only had two components. Very easy to manipulate film variables with it, but I still rather pull a storage card and play on the computer.
Feb 16, 2016 13:05:42 #
boberic wrote:
Interesting. All the many ,many hours I spent pushing PanX 4 stops, It never occured to me to go 1 stop more, I guess it proves my lack of creativity. One more thing- I can not remember the name of the Kodak Professional color print film that had to be refridgerated, It was my preferred color print film. I just can't remember the name- I think it was 125 ASA. Please help. By any chance was it Vericolor-Professional? It is driving me Bongo in the Brain.
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Feb 11, 2016 11:25:09 #
marki3rd wrote:
I thought the Various Mfg'd Russian Jupiter 8 Lenses were 85mm primes, not 50mm. At least mine and all I ever saw for sale were 85's.
Nope, there's the mir 1 which is made in various wide angles from 20 to 39mm, there's the various 50mm's and then the telephotos culminating in the 300 sniper which actually has a buttstock and rifle like frame. I wanted to get that but my son who is a cop said I might get arrested if anyone sees that thing.
Feb 11, 2016 09:31:56 #
Bazbo wrote:
That is a great lens...I wish I still had mine.
Its been said before, but it is true...nothing wrong with old. I still use Zeiss glass that is 50 years old.
Cameras come and go. Lenses are forever.
Its been said before, but it is true...nothing wrong with old. I still use Zeiss glass that is 50 years old.
Cameras come and go. Lenses are forever.
Amen
Feb 11, 2016 09:23:17 #
asiafish wrote:
Best cheap lens I ever bought was an old Russian K... (show quote)
I have the same 50 and it's wonderful. My adapter was a little loose so I put a it of Teflon tape on the threads which tightened and smoothed the focusing,
Feb 11, 2016 09:19:08 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Enjoy the lens. Many of my older Nikon lenses do not have VR. I don't care. I am interested in image quality which your lens will deliver. Please post some images. Have fun with your lens
Amen