Autumn colours

[sichko]

Everyone seems to be showing pictures of dead leaves so I though that I would join in. These were taken during the last few days. All at f/8.

1. Cotinus Volna 3


2. Embothrium coccineum (Chilean fire bush) Volna 3 (flash)


3. Maple (unknown species/variety) Tair 11A - a bit heavy with the PP maybe - not quite LOMO - but it seemed to demand it.


4. Maple Tair 11A


5. Cynara cardunculus Tair 11A

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John

Nikon D40x
Zenitar 2.8/16, Tokina 3.5/17, Arsat 2.8/20
Tamron 2.5/28
Mir 24N 2/35, Mir1 2.8/37, CZJ 2.4/35
Industar 50 3.5/50, Ind 50-2, 3.5/50, Helios 77M-4 1.8/50, Zenitar ME1 1.7/50, Ind 61/LZ 2.8/50, Volna 9 2.8/50
Helios 44x (44-2, 44M, 44M-4) 2/58
Jupiter 9 2/85, Volna 3 2.8/80, Vega 12 2.8/90
Jupiter 11A 4/135, Jupiter 37A 3.5/135, Tair 11A 2.8/135
Kaleinar 3b 2.8/150
Telear N 3.5/200, Soligor 3.5/200, Jupiter 21A 4/200

[Laurence]

Excellent results with that Volna! Yet another underdog lens.

I love that you have put in the scientific genus/species description, as it allows me to ascertain which plant family the various plants are in.
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[patrickh]

Great sichko. The Tair is one of my favourites, but so too is the Volna...



patrickh
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DSLR: Nikon D70 Nikon D200 Canon 40D
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M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Flektogon 35/2.4, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Arsat 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro,Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Jupiter 135/4, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8, 35/2.8
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8

[sichko]

Thanks guys. I'm trying to find a set of lenses that I can spend some time with. I've only had the Tair for a few days but already I feel that it's better than the Jupiter 11A and the Jupiter 37A. It's not simply the extra stop but the "build quality" which gives you extra confidence when focussing. I shall keep the 11A and 37A - they are lighter and more easily replaceable (cheaper) if lost.

I've had the Volna 3 for a couple of weeks now and I like it very much. Although it's quite heavy, the focussing ring is at the front which means I can focus and support at the same time. I know the Helios 40-2 is much heavier but the main problem I had with it was that the focus ring is at the back near the mount. I'm not strong enough!

So I've found two winners - and both give infinity on a Nikon without extra glass.

In connection with the naming of plants - my interest in plants long precedes my interest in photography.
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John

Nikon D40x
Zenitar 2.8/16, Tokina 3.5/17, Arsat 2.8/20
Tamron 2.5/28
Mir 24N 2/35, Mir1 2.8/37, CZJ 2.4/35
Industar 50 3.5/50, Ind 50-2, 3.5/50, Helios 77M-4 1.8/50, Zenitar ME1 1.7/50, Ind 61/LZ 2.8/50, Volna 9 2.8/50
Helios 44x (44-2, 44M, 44M-4) 2/58
Jupiter 9 2/85, Volna 3 2.8/80, Vega 12 2.8/90
Jupiter 11A 4/135, Jupiter 37A 3.5/135, Tair 11A 2.8/135
Kaleinar 3b 2.8/150
Telear N 3.5/200, Soligor 3.5/200, Jupiter 21A 4/200

[patrickh]

sichko

Check out the kaleinar 100/2.8 - surprising lens.


patrickh
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DSLR: Nikon D70 Nikon D200 Canon 40D
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M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Flektogon 35/2.4, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Arsat 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro,Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Jupiter 135/4, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8, 35/2.8
C/Y: Yashica 28/2.8, 50/1.7, 135/2.8
P6 : Mir 38 65/3.5, Biometar 80/2.8, Kaleinar 150/2.8, Sonnar 180/2.8

[Orio]

Good results, John!
We share the interest in plants.
Your maple looks like Acer platanoides to me.
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[Poolhall]

Lovely colours and positioning very impressive
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[Attila]

First one is awesome to me, color, composition just excellent!
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[sichko]

Thanks guys for your generous comments.

Patrick - thanks for the Kaleinar recommendation. I've probably got enough toys to play with (master ?) at the moment. But I had thought about the Kaleinar. Also the Kaleinar 3 (2.8/150). Orio recently produced some very impressive pictures with it. And does anyone recommend the Vega 28 (2.8/120) ? It gets a good review on the Pentacon 6 site.
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John

Nikon D40x
Zenitar 2.8/16, Tokina 3.5/17, Arsat 2.8/20
Tamron 2.5/28
Mir 24N 2/35, Mir1 2.8/37, CZJ 2.4/35
Industar 50 3.5/50, Ind 50-2, 3.5/50, Helios 77M-4 1.8/50, Zenitar ME1 1.7/50, Ind 61/LZ 2.8/50, Volna 9 2.8/50
Helios 44x (44-2, 44M, 44M-4) 2/58
Jupiter 9 2/85, Volna 3 2.8/80, Vega 12 2.8/90
Jupiter 11A 4/135, Jupiter 37A 3.5/135, Tair 11A 2.8/135
Kaleinar 3b 2.8/150
Telear N 3.5/200, Soligor 3.5/200, Jupiter 21A 4/200