Vintage Lens: Union Pacific #7927..................
Dec 16, 2015 06:30:43 #
I participate in our great hobby by using old, vintage manual operated lenses of the late 1960's thru the 1980's. This enables me to acquire some great lenses at bargain prices from places like eBay, Craig's List, and some of the Internet camera stores that sell used camera gear. By operating on a budget, you gain the opportunity of building a nice collection of lenses, some that will pretty near produce a picture equal to some of the modern made lenses that are presently being sold in the market place.
Two weeks ago, I purchased a mint condition Tokina 28-70mm F2.8 zoom lens that was probably made in the early 1980's best that I can tell. The other day, I finally got the opportunity to give it a test. I drove over to Kirby, Texas and took a few train pictures at the train yard located there.
Below are a few of the test pictures produced using this vintage Tokina lens. After viewing the test pictures taken at the train yard, I am of the opinion that this lens is a keeper. Tejaswrangler :)
Two weeks ago, I purchased a mint condition Tokina 28-70mm F2.8 zoom lens that was probably made in the early 1980's best that I can tell. The other day, I finally got the opportunity to give it a test. I drove over to Kirby, Texas and took a few train pictures at the train yard located there.
Below are a few of the test pictures produced using this vintage Tokina lens. After viewing the test pictures taken at the train yard, I am of the opinion that this lens is a keeper. Tejaswrangler :)
Dec 16, 2015 06:55:52 #
tejaswrangler wrote:
I participate in our great hobby by using old, vin... (show quote)
Very nice. Looks like you got a winner.
--Bob
Dec 16, 2015 07:00:04 #
Dec 16, 2015 07:03:16 #
I don't see any Soo Line rolling stock. So what good is the lens? Ha, ha!
O.k., the lens is just fine!
O.k., the lens is just fine!
Dec 16, 2015 07:16:06 #
Dec 16, 2015 07:27:02 #
rmalarz wrote:
Very nice. Looks like you got a winner.
--Bob
--Bob
Bob, thanks for viewing the pictures and nice words! Tejaswrangler :)
Dec 16, 2015 07:29:36 #
rlaugh wrote:
Absolute keeper...good job!
rlaugh, thanks for the nice words and input on the lens. Tejaswrangler :)
Dec 16, 2015 07:34:34 #
Very nice! Looks like you got a keeper. BUT I think it is the guy behind the lens and camera too!!
Dec 16, 2015 07:36:12 #
tainkc wrote:
I don't see any Soo Line rolling stock. So what good is the lens? Ha, ha!
O.k., the lens is just fine!
O.k., the lens is just fine!
tainkc, thanks for viewing the train pictures and letting me know that the lens is just fine. Tejaswrangler :)
Dec 16, 2015 07:40:11 #
sb wrote:
Nice sharp photos!
sb, thank you, that confirms for me that the lens is indeed a keeper. Tejaswrangler :)
Dec 16, 2015 07:47:00 #
Erv wrote:
Very nice! Looks like you got a keeper. BUT I think it is the guy behind the lens and camera too!!
Erv, thanks for letting me know that you think that the vintage lens is a keeper. I am still learning all that I can about photography and having lots of fun...thanks for the nice words! Tejaswrangler :)
Dec 16, 2015 07:49:06 #
Dec 16, 2015 07:49:55 #
Nice Series. Looks like the lens works just fine after all these years.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Dec 16, 2015 07:58:51 #
ejrmaine wrote:
Nice Series. Looks like the lens works just fine after all these years.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
:thumbup: :thumbup:
ejrmaine, thanks for viewing the pictures and for the double thumbup! Much appreciated. Tejaswrangler :)
Dec 16, 2015 08:14:37 #
Certainly no problem with sharpens and colours clarity, it looks like a bargain and really good advice for future lensed buyers-- look at the used lens sites first. Well done tjw, great purchase,
Geoff
Geoff
tejaswrangler wrote:
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