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Finally got me an 135mm f1.8
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
How many different versions of these third party 135/1.8 lenses exist?
And who actually produced them?

I only know the Porst one.


PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
blende8 wrote:
How many different versions of these third party 135/1.8 lenses exist?
And who actually produced them?

I only know the Porst one.


Good question...


PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Let's see.
There is the Porst aka Weltblick aka Apollo aka Formula 5, the Spiratone aka Raynox aka Samigon aka Javelin and the Sigmatel. If my memory serves me right, there is also a Zenit one. A Sigma also exists, probably the same as the Sigmatel. The Vivitar and the Soligor are said to be the same as the Spiratone, but I have never seen them.
There are some more floating around (e.g. Mitake and Rokunar) of which I have never even seen pictures, but I guess they are identical to either the Porst or the Spiratone.

Apart from the Sonnar and the Pentax, these are all the 135/1.8 I am aware of.

Additions or corrections, anyone?


PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 4:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have found two images of the Soligor on my harddisk:





PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alright, thanks, looks identical to the Spiratone and the rest of that bunch. 82mm filter thread and YS-mount.

Really cute lens hood, by the way Very Happy


PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
8310 wrote:
Alright, thanks, looks identical to the Spiratone and the rest of that bunch. 82mm filter thread and YS-mount.

Really cute lens hood, by the way Very Happy


A few parts is a little different, but it looks almost like my Spiratone Wink

I'll promise to post some pictures of the lens with samples soon! I has just been so hectic during daytime since I got it Wink


PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Zupremous wrote:
Nordentro wrote:
Wow, the lens showed up today! What a big chunk of glass!!! Very Happy

It was very nice too, looks like it never was used Wink


Please, curious....post a photo of it, and some samples Smile

DSG wrote:
I have the Sigmatel (yes, "Sigmatel", not "Sigma") Multi Scalmatic 135mm f1.8 and on examination it has a sigma symbol next to the serial number (74040032) so it is made by Sigma.


I always find this lens really beatiful esthetically, good to see it on a SD14 ...all Sigma Smile

I like to ask you, the eyecup for the SD14 you have, is from?
I've to choose and buy one.


Its a Pentax rubber eyecup I bought in Jessops...Dont know if they still sell them anymore though as they have downsized their business by closing many stores and reducing the items they stock, due to the recession.
You should be able to get one at any good camera shop though. The price was about £8 if I recall correctly.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Weather is terrible these days, but here are some early test shoots with it wide open Wink






Looks a little ridiculous on the PEN Laughing


PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That actually looks pretty decent for wide open. What/how much post processing did you perform?


PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
woodrim wrote:
That actually looks pretty decent for wide open. What/how much post processing did you perform?


I always sharpen up for web when resizing the pictures in PS and I adjusted the white balance.

Here is 100% with no sharpening


PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
sharpness wide open is okish, but the looking at the purple/green fringing in the right top is not that good
The squirel F4 shot looks very decent by the way.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
8310 wrote:
Let's see.
There is the Porst aka Weltblick aka Apollo aka Formula 5, the Spiratone aka Raynox aka Samigon aka Javelin and the Sigmatel. If my memory serves me right, there is also a Zenit one. A Sigma also exists, probably the same as the Sigmatel. The Vivitar and the Soligor are said to be the same as the Spiratone, but I have never seen them.
There are some more floating around (e.g. Mitake and Rokunar) of which I have never even seen pictures, but I guess they are identical to either the Porst or the Spiratone.

Apart from the Sonnar and the Pentax, these are all the 135/1.8 I am aware of.

Additions or corrections, anyone?


I've also seen lenses that look similar to the Spiratone with Rexatar and 5-star labels.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
savale wrote:
sharpness wide open is okish, but the looking at the purple/green fringing in the right top is not that good
The squirel F4 shot looks very decent by the way.


I guess both sharpness and fringing is better stopped down, I just have to wait for my YS to m42 adapter Wink

The squirel is taken with a Sigmatel and not this Spiratone, I am not sure if it has the same optical design.


PostPosted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nordentro wrote:


Nice collection! Cool What is the short lens in the lower right? Question


PostPosted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Scheimpflug wrote:


Nice collection! Cool What is the short lens in the lower right? Question


Industar 69, 28mm f2.8 Wink
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