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PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Olivier wrote:
Thank you.
It's a Helios copy, so, on Canon, as it is shown on your photo it should reach infinity.
I don't have a Nikon, so I don't know for your Nikon.
Maybe Burstmox is right.


Register distance on Nikon is longer than m42, so yes, this is the reason why you can't reach infinity Wink


PostPosted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
romans001 wrote:
hi folks

i found this one

NZT 1M2 , 1,5/85

this is the wrong one? with that attached element and it is not possibleto mount it on camera? or it is ok one?


I really don't know Roman.
Maybe somebody could answer ?


PostPosted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Olivier wrote:
romans001 wrote:
hi folks

i found this one

NZT 1M2 , 1,5/85

this is the wrong one? with that attached element and it is not possibleto mount it on camera? or it is ok one?


I really don't know Roman.
Maybe somebody could answer ?


Not OK. Not a Helios-40-2 clone.


PostPosted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you Jure.

Roman, you have your answer. Smile


PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Idea How about this one-eyed monster I just constructed this morning:


Cyclop + Step-down ring to 180 degree fish-eye adapter.

Yes, I know, it certainly does look ridiculous Laughing

I now have an ultra wide angle Cyclop with a very deep depth of field. This may seem contrary to the ideal purposes of this lens...

But...when using for super close focus, Shocked depth of field can be very shallow. This was the main purpose of my experiment, to see if the character of this lens can be taken to the macro level and if the distorting nature of the fish-eye would accentuate the swirling effect.

This particular setup won't have any of that swirl because the area of glass used by this adapter is so small. But I am still wondering what kind of results would come from a larger diameter wide angle adapter with a native filter thread of 67mm or larger...?

Last edited by significantimagery on Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:12 pm; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I realize this should be posted in the adapters forum, but I find it of particular interest for the Cyclop. This is an adapter to NEX that has a built in adjustable diaphragm for aperture setting. However, I have not found on for M42 to NEX. I suppose one could first use an M42 to EOS, then this adapter?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-aperture-Canon-EOS-EF-Lens-to-Sony-NEX-E-Mount-Adapter-For-NEX-5-NEX3-/160867634808?pt=US_Filter_Rings_Holders&hash=item2574754e78


PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have thought about this one before (M42 to M42):
Click here to see on Ebay

(edited to use "ebay" tags in message pane)
Farside.


PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Doesn't that one extend the registration?


PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah, it would become a close-focus only lens with that in between.


PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It is probably better to by a Helios 40-2 Very Happy


PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here's a couple photos from the Cyclop + Soligor Aux Fish-eye:



PostPosted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Boah, it was hard for me to register !
I buyed a Cyclop and like it, but i still have no overview how much different lenses exists on these Cyclops ... Question

I can not attach the pic of the lens, because i dont know which plugin i have to activate, but i put a video in utube showing moving Focus of the lens:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D_8M4qNJQ

Have fun with it and many THX for all the Tips here Smile)
Ralf


PostPosted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ralf wrote:
Boah, it was hard for me to register !
I buyed a Cyclop and like it, but i still have no overview how much different lenses exists on these Cyclops ... Question

I can not attach the pic of the lens, because i dont know which plugin i have to activate, but i put a video in utube showing moving Focus of the lens:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0D_8M4qNJQ

Have fun with it and many THX for all the Tips here Smile)
Ralf

Welcome Ralf.

1st time on the site, no links available for antispam measures.

Now you should be okay. Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hello Oli, THX, This is my Cyclop:





When i shake the Lens, i hear a little 'clicedi-clack', did this is a problem ? Should i open it ??


PostPosted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ralf wrote:
Hello Oli, THX, This is my Cyclop:
When i shake the Lens, i hear a little 'clicedi-clack', did this is a problem ? Should i open it ??

Do you notice issues on your pictures such as lack of sharpness ?
I had also such a noise when shaking my Cyclop.
I opened it and checked front lenses. Nothing really obvious here. I screwed tightly back.
I opened the rear and found the back glass loose. I put it back and screwed it tightly.
Beware when unscrewing the back, draw a mark on both parts, front and back, to remount it correctly.
Maybe this could help you.

If you don't notice any issue on your pictures, let it this way. Smile

Here is mine :
http://forum.mflenses.com/cyclop-h3-t1-1-5-85mm-no-coating-t47883,highlight,%2Bcyclop.html
Including pictures before and after adjusting bacl lenses
http://forum.mflenses.com/cyclop-85mm-1-5-t47953,highlight,%2Bcyclop.html

Others
http://forum.mflenses.com/cyclop-85mm-1-5-t49289,highlight,%2Bcyclop.html
http://forum.mflenses.com/cyclop-1-5-85mm-citron-t51212,highlight,%2Bcyclop.html


PostPosted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you Olli. Hmm maybe sharpness is not so perfect, but i must check for it.
Maybe i open it, then i will post some more pics from open Cyclone...


PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 3:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cyclopic autumn Smile



PostPosted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
These are very nice colours ! Smile


PostPosted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 10:36 am    Post subject: Snowflakes with cyclop Reply with quote
The Cyclop is rotated (Front to back), awesome. Which Helios is it ??

http://www.demilked.com/macro-snowflakes-diy-camera-alexey-kljatov/


Here annother pic with my cyclop lens.



PostPosted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 12:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A fakir carpet ?


PostPosted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I really love this lens, here is some shots with it and Nikon D3100:




PostPosted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Superb colors and plenty of detail when enlarged.


PostPosted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pancolart wrote:
Superb colors and plenty of detail when enlarged.

Thank you! Smile


PostPosted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here are some more shots with Cyclop. Smile




I'm in love with this lens Very Happy


PostPosted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maybe somebody has some new results with this lens? Smile
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