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Benoist Berthiot Elliptar 1.8/105 freelensing
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:03 pm
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:03 pm
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Here are some quick test shots taken with this huge projection lens (more than 70mm in diameter). I haven't found any details about it online, so it might be rather rare, and for sure not easily adaptable.

Having no appropriate adapter I took the shots freelensing on Sony A7. This way tilt effects are unavoidable and the images do not speak justly about the lens sharpness. I am pretty impressed though with microcontrast delivered by such a fast glass. The bokeh is pleasing.

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#4 A 100% crop from an indoor shot. I should have raised ISO to get a better image shape, reserve that for the next time...


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As for the lens itself, pictures from this ended ebay auction of its close relative may give an idea. Please refer to the page bottom for other images, as they seem to be kept there and no more in the main place.



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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:18 pm
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:18 pm
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Nice one. French glass. I got a projection lens recently as well and in the process of adapting it.

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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:24 pm
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Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:24 pm
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vivaldibow wrote:
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Nice one. French glass. I got a projection lens recently as well and in the process of adapting it.


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Please, share your adaptation and test shots when you finish! That is always a fascinating matter.


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visualopsins wrote:


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Thanks. Will do. Actually I wish the reply button could be by the side of Quote button or there is an option to quote the text only.


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alex ph wrote:
Please, share your adaptation and test shots when you finish! That is always a fascinating matter.

Waiting for a caliper to do some measurements.


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Good chance with measurements and adaptation!
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