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Elicar Automatic 35mm f2.8 M42
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:19 am    Post subject: Elicar Automatic 35mm f2.8 M42 Reply with quote
Hello,

I picked this lens up at auction today by mistake - it was supposed to be a 'Takumar 55mm lens' Confused - just lucky I didn't pay too much for it I suppose!
It appears in very good condition - infact it doesn't even look like it's been used- the only problem I had was it was a bit tight getting it on and off the K mount adaptor.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this lens before? I googled it, but did not come up with much information.

I will hopefully get a chance to have a play with it tomorrow, and will post some test shots. Any info in the meantime would be appreciated. Very Happy

Cheers,

Matt


PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Interesting - I had a very quick chance to take a couple of shots with this lens today - all taken using Pentax K20D

First two of the flowers taken this morning just before sunrise at ISO 800, so some noise reduction done, but no other sharpening. Taken at f2.8



Next ones were taken at ISO 100 with no sharpening or noise reduction.


and 100% crop of above image


Overall I am quite happy with this lens so far - it has an interesting bokeh, and no CA from what I have seen (I haven't as yet tested it all situations). I think is certainly is sharp enough at f2.8 - I am just not sure about the focal length, but it will certainly spend some time on my camera until I work out the best use for it.

Cheers,

Matt


PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It doesn't seem to be too shabby a performer. You in Oz?


PostPosted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes - in Adelaide.
Thanks for looking Very Happy


PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
The flowers were a give away, mid winter flower I've taken a few pics of lately in neighbourhood gardens.
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