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JJB
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 Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 12:36 am Post subject: Kiron 70-150 f4 macro focusing zoom - some test shots |
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JJB wrote:
I saw scattered references to this lens here on this forum and I saw one going cheaply on ebay so I grabbed it. I gather this is the same lens design that Kiron made for Vivitar as the 70-150 3.8. I took a few late afternoon test shots, mostly between 5.6 - 11. I biffed the focus a few times but I think with some practice, I will enjoy using it. Post processing consisted of some modest cropping in some instances and boosting contrast. I got a bit of glare; next time I'll use a hood. Thanks for looking.
The white rabbit is always a challenge to photograph - he's so bright that he usually ends up over-exposed.
For this last, I got the rock in focus, not the rabbit, but I found the composition pleasing so here it is.
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Nikon D80 with 18/55 kit lens
Fujifilm XE-1 with 18/55 kit lens
Lenses:
Konica Hexanon: 28/3.5, 50/1.7 (EE), 55/3.5 macro, 135/3.2 28-135/4-4.5, 80-200/4
Mamiya Sekor SX 28/2.8, 50/2, 55/1.4, 135/2.8
Minolta: 50/1.7, 35-70/3.5, 35-105/3.5-4.5
Olympus Zuiko: 28/3.5, 50/1.8, 85/2
Rikenon: 55/1.4
Soligor: 135s made by Tamron, Komura, Tokina
Takumar/Asahi/Pentax: Pentax M 35/2.8, SMC Takumar 35/3.5, 50/1.7 (Pentax) 55/1.8 (Super Tak), 105/2.8, 200/4
Tokina 60-300, 4-5.6
Tamron: 103A 80-210/3.8-4, 46A 70-210/3.8-4, 300/5.6 (Vernon Edonar)
Vivitar: 28/2.5, S1 28-90/2.8 (Komine), S1 70-210/3.5 (Kiron)
Yashica: ML 28/2.8, 50/2
Yashinon: 50/1.4
German: Meyer Gorlitz Oreston 50/1.8, CZJ Tessar 50/2.8, Isco Gottingen 135/3.5, Schneider-Kreuzach 200/5.5
Soviet: Helios 44/2, Helios 44/4, Industar 50/3.5 (both silver and black) |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013
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Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:47 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Is this the one touch zoom or the two ring version?
A decent lens nonetheless
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JJB
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:14 am Post subject: |
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JJB wrote:
One touch. I found it easy to use.
I think it will prove versatile as part of a kit for traveling light along with my Minolta 35-70 3.5 and a fast prime. This Kiron is surprisingly compact.
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Nikon D80 with 18/55 kit lens
Fujifilm XE-1 with 18/55 kit lens
Lenses:
Konica Hexanon: 28/3.5, 50/1.7 (EE), 55/3.5 macro, 135/3.2 28-135/4-4.5, 80-200/4
Mamiya Sekor SX 28/2.8, 50/2, 55/1.4, 135/2.8
Minolta: 50/1.7, 35-70/3.5, 35-105/3.5-4.5
Olympus Zuiko: 28/3.5, 50/1.8, 85/2
Rikenon: 55/1.4
Soligor: 135s made by Tamron, Komura, Tokina
Takumar/Asahi/Pentax: Pentax M 35/2.8, SMC Takumar 35/3.5, 50/1.7 (Pentax) 55/1.8 (Super Tak), 105/2.8, 200/4
Tokina 60-300, 4-5.6
Tamron: 103A 80-210/3.8-4, 46A 70-210/3.8-4, 300/5.6 (Vernon Edonar)
Vivitar: 28/2.5, S1 28-90/2.8 (Komine), S1 70-210/3.5 (Kiron)
Yashica: ML 28/2.8, 50/2
Yashinon: 50/1.4
German: Meyer Gorlitz Oreston 50/1.8, CZJ Tessar 50/2.8, Isco Gottingen 135/3.5, Schneider-Kreuzach 200/5.5
Soviet: Helios 44/2, Helios 44/4, Industar 50/3.5 (both silver and black) |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013
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Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
These are from the Vivitar 2 touch version by Kiron and similar maximum aperture -f3.8
Probably not as compact though I think
OH
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