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  Topic: Distagon C/Y 28mm f/2 vs SMC Pentax K 28mm f/2
rbelyell

Replies: 15
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PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 1:17 pm   Subject: Distagon C/Y 28mm f/2 vs SMC Pentax K 28mm f/2
just out of curiosity if anyone knows: i recently bought the 'new' zeiss 28/2 in native zk (pentax) mount. is it the same optical formula as the contax 'hollywood'? it seems much more compact a lens t ...
  Topic: swap C/Y Zeiss for M-Lenses
rbelyell

Replies: 6
Views: 1448

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:53 pm   Subject: swap C/Y Zeiss for M-Lenses
i did exactly the same thing and never regretted it. rangefinder lenses are a marvel in that imo they produce every bit as good in almost all resoects as much larger slr lenses, but are simply much ea ...
  Topic: that pocket rangefinder with manual
rbelyell

Replies: 11
Views: 3319

PostForum: Film Rangefinder / Viewfinder Cameras   Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 11:58 am   Subject: that pocket rangefinder with manual
there are many small rfs, choice is subjective. the smallest of all is the contax t--thats objective. it is fully front pocket pocketable--if you can fit a deck of cards you can fit this camera. it ha ...
  Topic: Hasselblad "game changer" livestream
rbelyell

Replies: 21
Views: 3279

PostForum: Official News and Announcements   Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:07 pm   Subject: Hasselblad "game changer" livestream
Here what Ming Thein says about it:

Unfortunately, if this Hasselblad official on getdpi is to be believed, there will be no electronic shutter:

2: Is there plans to impliment an electronic shu ...
  Topic: Hasselblad "game changer" livestream
rbelyell

Replies: 21
Views: 3279

PostForum: Official News and Announcements   Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:56 am   Subject: Hasselblad "game changer" livestream
about the same price as the leica sl. it looks about half the size ): and has a format and sensor upgrade, so i'd say yeah, its as reasonable as a $9000 camera can be. i did read some chatter that, de ...
  Topic: Hasselblad "game changer" livestream
rbelyell

Replies: 21
Views: 3279

PostForum: Official News and Announcements   Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 1:05 pm   Subject: Hasselblad "game changer" livestream
i read about a rumor of a new M mount camera with ccd sensor and 'unusual' shape. could this be that?
  Topic: CZJ Biometar 2.8/120 street
rbelyell

Replies: 7
Views: 2288

PostForum: Digital Gallery MF   Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 12:10 pm   Subject: CZJ Biometar 2.8/120 street
great shots pepe. this is my absolute favorite portrait lens, and your pictures show some of its special character. colors are beautiful as well. unfortunately putting mine up for sale, but it will al ...
  Topic: Leitz Summarit 50/1.5 + Ricoh GXR
rbelyell

Replies: 18
Views: 2981

PostForum: Digital Gallery MF   Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 1:18 pm   Subject: Leitz Summarit 50/1.5 + Ricoh GXR
thats a lovely shot and very typical of the color and wide open signature of the lens. if you stop down to 2.8-8.0 it sharpens up a whole bunch.
  Topic: Leitz Summarit 50/1.5 + Ricoh GXR
rbelyell

Replies: 18
Views: 2981

PostForum: Digital Gallery MF   Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 12:25 pm   Subject: Leitz Summarit 50/1.5 + Ricoh GXR
it really has magic for portraits doesnt it?
  Topic: Leitz Summarit 50/1.5 + Ricoh GXR
rbelyell

Replies: 18
Views: 2981

PostForum: Digital Gallery MF   Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 11:57 am   Subject: Leitz Summarit 50/1.5 + Ricoh GXR
extremely underrated lens. my copy is awesome. try it for portraits, its just lovely. when people talk about lenses with 'character', this shoukd be near the top of the list.
  Topic: Pentax full frame is coming...
rbelyell

Replies: 50
Views: 11644

PostForum: Official News and Announcements   Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 3:04 pm   Subject: Pentax full frame is coming...
for a variety of reasons i recently gave pentax a try--the KS2 plus the da lt wr 20-40mm. honestly, i couldnt be happier. i surely miss the manual controls of my rf cameras, but the build quality, wea ...
  Topic: Am I Crazy? Considering a Leica M9
rbelyell

Replies: 5
Views: 3184

PostForum: Digital Rangefinder / Viewfinder Cameras   Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:19 pm   Subject: Am I Crazy? Considering a Leica M9
well life is about more than sharpness. the rangefinder experience is simply not something that can be duplicated with a non rf body. if you enjoy that experience, and if non modern rendering pleases ...
  Topic: 75 Summarit 2.5 version is almost cheap :)
rbelyell

Replies: 28
Views: 3260

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 1:56 pm   Subject: 75 Summarit 2.5 version is almost cheap :)
yes andreas, it really is all relative. putting leica products aside, i am certain there are hundreds who love photography who cannot possibly afford the cv75. and there are millions who could feed an ...
  Topic: 75 Summarit 2.5 version is almost cheap :)
rbelyell

Replies: 28
Views: 3260

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:36 pm   Subject: 75 Summarit 2.5 version is almost cheap :)
good for you uhoh. i for one am tired of people who know nothing about a persons life circumstances making negative comments about their spending habits--especially on a forum devoted to gear aquisiti ...
  Topic: 75 Summarit 2.5 version is almost cheap :)
rbelyell

Replies: 28
Views: 3260

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:23 pm   Subject: 75 Summarit 2.5 version is almost cheap :)
ive used both the summarit and the voigtlander. certainly, the cv is a very nice lens. the summarit feels better in hand. the focusing ring provides better feedback imo, and the lens overall feels mor ...
  Topic: 75 Summarit 2.5 version is almost cheap :)
rbelyell

Replies: 28
Views: 3260

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:20 pm   Subject: 75 Summarit 2.5 version is almost cheap :)
ive used both the summarit and the voigtlander. certainly, the cv is a very nice lens. the summarit feels better in hand. the focusing ring provides better feedback imo, and the lens overall feels mor ...
  Topic: Schneider Retina Tele Arton 85mm images
rbelyell

Replies: 5
Views: 1872

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:27 pm   Subject: Schneider Retina Tele Arton 85mm images
its a non macro super compact 85mm--it was not made for 'close up' work. for that, kodak provided an excelkent 'close up' kit, which works excellently, provides great results, and can now be had for a ...
  Topic: Schneider Retina Tele Arton 85mm images
rbelyell

Replies: 5
Views: 1872

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:26 pm   Subject: Schneider Retina Tele Arton 85mm images
its a non macro super compact 85mm--it was not made for 'close up' work. for that, kodak provided an excellent 'close up' kit, which works wonderfully, provides great results, and can now be had for a ...
  Topic: Olympus Pen F vs Sony Nex 6300
rbelyell

Replies: 8
Views: 9073

PostForum: Micro Four Thirds (Micro 4/3) Cameras   Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 12:09 pm   Subject: Olympus Pen F vs Sony Nex 6300
yes, youre right. first, sony system has far fewer lens choices than m4/3. second, sony has been known to have quality control issues regarding the few lenses they do have, so sample variation seems t ...
  Topic: Olympus Pen F vs Sony Nex 6300
rbelyell

Replies: 8
Views: 9073

PostForum: Micro Four Thirds (Micro 4/3) Cameras   Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:48 pm   Subject: Olympus Pen F vs Sony Nex 6300
may i ask what are the criteria for crowning the sony 'best' for adapted lenses? i have seen many lovely results from the pen with adapted lenses. both have focus peaking and focus magnification, as d ...
  Topic: Kodak Retina Reflex III
rbelyell

Replies: 16
Views: 3138

PostForum: Equipment Gallery   Posted: Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:05 pm   Subject: Kodak Retina Reflex III
yup, ive had the iii (rf) and still have the iv (slr) and used the same set of wonderful lenses with both. unfortunately, i dont shoot film anymore, so my rig is up for sale. but along with my now sol ...
  Topic: Techart Leica M to Sony E mount AUTPFOCUS adapter!!!!!!
rbelyell

Replies: 8
Views: 2756

PostForum: Official News and Announcements   Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 1:22 pm   Subject: Techart Leica M to Sony E mount AUTPFOCUS adapter!!!!!!
it is not true that they can only be used on the a7ii line. techart presently has similar contax g adapters that have been used for a while on the original a7 line. the issue is they work best with pd ...
  Topic: Fujifilm X-T10: good for Mf lens enthusiasts?
rbelyell

Replies: 12
Views: 4497

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:27 pm   Subject: Fujifilm X-T10: good for Mf lens enthusiasts?
wayno thank you so much for the excellent detailed compariosn between the xt1 and 10 focusing aids. i really appreciate it and found it extremely helpful.
tony
  Topic: Fujifilm X-T10: good for Mf lens enthusiasts?
rbelyell

Replies: 12
Views: 4497

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:31 am   Subject: Fujifilm X-T10: good for Mf lens enthusiasts?
wayno, it seems you use 'focus peaking', which is fine, and as you said, really good on the gxr which i shot for a couple years. for me, i dont like that mf aid, and was much more interested in the 's ...
  Topic: Fujifilm X-T10: good for Mf lens enthusiasts?
rbelyell

Replies: 12
Views: 4497

PostForum: Manual Focus Lenses   Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:46 pm   Subject: Fujifilm X-T10: good for Mf lens enthusiasts?
i am in the same situation. i would like to use the 'split csreen' manual focus aid, which is similar to old slr film cameras ive had. is there a difference between the xt1 and the xt10 in how it impl ...
 
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