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Cyclop 85/1.5 various shots
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:06 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:06 pm
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Interesting how this lens is only really sharp in the center, and shows a lot of abberations towards the corners...

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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:27 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:27 pm
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great samples Peter, as always !

I like the character of the lens a lot, besides all the abberations. Pretty stunning is #3.

Cheers
Tobias


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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:34 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:34 pm
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So you wonder why a lens optimized for 750-1000nm (near IR) night vision system performs differently in visible light - you're just kidding, right?!

Nice shots btw. (as always...)!


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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:20 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:20 pm
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Thanks Tobias and Klaus! So far I have no reasons to believe that the Cyclop 85/1.5 is something else than your run-of-the-mill Helios-40-2. I have compared the reflections in the front element to a true Helios and those were exactly the same.

But how would you tell that this lens would have been optimized for certain IR ranges? Even the coating looks the same to a Helios-40-2.


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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:01 pm
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nice samples, they are all right except #6 too much aberrations
my favs #3#4


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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:27 pm
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What a character! I really like the results!

The bench shows an amazing 3D effect and the flowers a lovely.

But I'm not sure if it's the lens or the photographer, since you make every lens shine.


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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:00 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:00 pm
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Hello Peter. Very Happy

As always, your shots catch my attention !

I prefer the 2 first ones, as I find the blur too strong in the others.
But it's the lens character.


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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:07 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:07 pm
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You can make gold from any lens! Nice series!


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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:24 pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:24 pm
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Interesting lens!I want to see any portraits


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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:11 pm
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Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:11 pm
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karabud wrote:
Interesting lens!I want to see any portraits


Here's one, shot in a dark pub. ISO 400, 1/15s at 85mm and f/1.5. I think the lens does exceptionally well with portraits...



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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:00 pm
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:00 pm
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Just seeing these now Peter - oh man, you make that lens sing! Stunning samples.


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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:14 am
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:14 am
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He makes ANY lens sing! Very Happy


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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:23 am
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:23 am
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I will be receiving one shortly.
I am really interested in knowing two things.
One a direct comparison test with Helios 44-2 & Cyclop with the former wide open.

And the other being, if it is possible to to insert blades of some other lense to enable other apertures.


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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:10 pm
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LucisPictor wrote:
What a character! I really like the results!

The bench shows an amazing 3D effect and the flowers a lovely.

But I'm not sure if it's the lens or the photographer, since you make every lens shine.


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Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:06 pm
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Interesting and beautiful samples. My fave is the #2.

What is the difference between the cyclop and the Helios 40?


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i2b wrote:
Interesting and beautiful samples. My fave is the #2.

What is the difference between the cyclop and the Helios 40?


Thanks for your interest Wink

The Cyclop came from a night vision device and as such does not have a diaphragm built-in. So it cannot be used as a "normal" portrait lens with some stopping down to get rid of the swirly bokeh. Actually that's quite good Smile
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