New (For Me) Toy
Aug 11, 2018 00:31:50 #
I just finished putting this rig together. What we have here is an old 135mm Schneider f5.6 enlarging lens mounted on an aluminum M42 screw on body cap; mounted to a m42 to Nikon F adapter; and using a Nikon F Model II bellows focusing attachment as the helicoid.
I am attaching both images of the rig and three images shot with this lens.
I am attaching both images of the rig and three images shot with this lens.
Aug 11, 2018 07:00:45 #
Aug 12, 2018 08:19:15 #
The Sony a7 III and most other new digital cameras really kick that setups @@s. Amazing how the new technology works.
Aug 12, 2018 08:25:32 #
nikonbug wrote:
The Sony a7 III and most other new digital cameras really kick that setups @@s. Amazing how the new technology works.
None of them come with a bellows, so I don't get your point. Other than being snide about using an older camera.
Aug 12, 2018 08:37:03 #
Aug 12, 2018 09:12:32 #
jcboy3 wrote:
None of them come with a bellows, so I don't get your point. Other than being snide about using an older camera.
My point is just that the new technology is far superior to the old technology. It may be a thrill to use a bellows, but I may get a thrill out of a pinhole camera. But if I want to get a really nice photo, I will go for new technology.
Aug 12, 2018 09:30:38 #
Some folks like to build their own furniture while others prefer factory built. I get more satisfaction out of the furniture I build.
Dave created something ... and it works!!!
Nice work Dave
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Dave created something ... and it works!!!
Nice work Dave
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Aug 12, 2018 09:39:59 #
Aug 12, 2018 09:40:27 #
Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a look at what I put together.
The purpose of the bellows is to allow infinity focusing (and shorter focus points) since that enlarger lens has a flange to media distance of approximately 130mm. And as can be seen from the attached images the bellows allows for much shorter focus points from infinity. I will probably use this lens as a macro lens for the most part, and will probably investigate using the setup with other plasmat type enlarger lens and LF lens.
Oh and nikonbug the point of this post is about adaptation of older technology to uses that were not intended, not about what kind of sensor (or film) is used to record the light that falls on it, I'm going to refer you to one of your earlier posts:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-471300-1.html
The purpose of the bellows is to allow infinity focusing (and shorter focus points) since that enlarger lens has a flange to media distance of approximately 130mm. And as can be seen from the attached images the bellows allows for much shorter focus points from infinity. I will probably use this lens as a macro lens for the most part, and will probably investigate using the setup with other plasmat type enlarger lens and LF lens.
Oh and nikonbug the point of this post is about adaptation of older technology to uses that were not intended, not about what kind of sensor (or film) is used to record the light that falls on it, I'm going to refer you to one of your earlier posts:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-471300-1.html
Aug 12, 2018 09:42:29 #
jcboy3 wrote:
None of them come with a bellows, so I don't get your point. Other than being snide about using an older camera.
Welcome to the hog get used to that kind of response the place is full of them
Aug 12, 2018 09:49:42 #
Even after downloading, the pictures appear out of focus, soft. Do the originals look sharp?
Aug 12, 2018 09:57:53 #
DaveC1 wrote:
I just finished putting this rig together. What we have here is an old 135mm Schneider f5.6 enlarging lens mounted on an aluminum M42 screw on body cap; mounted to a m42 to Nikon F adapter; and using a Nikon F Model II bellows focusing attachment as the helicoid.
I am attaching both images of the rig and three images shot with this lens.
I am attaching both images of the rig and three images shot with this lens.
I'll throw up one other image from this "rig" that was shot with a tripod (the others were hand held.)
Aug 12, 2018 09:59:49 #
DaveC1 wrote:
I'll throw up one other image from this "rig" that was shot with a tripod (the others were hand held.)
I have one suggestion. Continue to use a tripod.
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Aug 12, 2018 10:17:45 #
Bill_de wrote:
I have one suggestion. Continue to use a tripod.
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Well that, in full disclosure, aren't the only differences. The last image was shot from a bit further away from the subject than the other two images. If you look at the first two images the closest flower parts are in good focus and the parts further away are what's getting a bit "fuzzy." It depends what effect one is after.
One point of using a telephoto lens in macro is getting very limited depth of field.
Aug 12, 2018 10:45:39 #
I didn't build it. Just putting things I have together to have this. I have several enlarging lenses from 40mm to 135mm. They are great for closeup with the bellow. The shorter ones are capable of more than 1:1 magnification. The 135mm with full bellow extension still can't get to 1:1 but close enough for most stuff. The good thing about the 135mm is that it can focus to infinity.
Attached are the pictures of the rig. All of the stuff are Nikon. The Nikon Df, Nikon PB-6 bellow and the Nikon EL-135mm f/5.6
The long shot with f/5.6, wide open.
The close up with f/16.
Attached are the pictures of the rig. All of the stuff are Nikon. The Nikon Df, Nikon PB-6 bellow and the Nikon EL-135mm f/5.6
The long shot with f/5.6, wide open.
The close up with f/16.
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