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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:06 am Post subject: testing my lenses part 130 - Minolta MD Rokkor 40-80mm/2.8 |
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WolverineX wrote:
it's this lens:
samples made with Olympus E-M5
first 3 photos are made using close focus option on the lens
_________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3462 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:17 am Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
I've heard about this lens but never seen any sample images. The image quality appears to be excellent. Your version of this lens was introduced in November 1977 and discontinued less than a year later. _________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:20 am Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
DigiChromeEd wrote: |
I've heard about this lens but never seen any sample images. The image quality appears to be excellent. Your version of this lens was introduced in November 1977 and discontinued less than a year later. |
as far as i've seen on the web about this lens it was manufactured 3 years in total, first MC version then MD version _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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BeardsAreBest
Joined: 09 May 2014 Posts: 286 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:20 am Post subject: |
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BeardsAreBest wrote:
Me likey!
Nice shots! |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7785 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
Nothing wrong with that, the backlit shots are excellent. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:06 am Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
Who says old zooms are crap? this is not! _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
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TrueLoveOne
Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 1840 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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TrueLoveOne wrote:
Great results from a rare and odd lens! _________________ My Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chantalrene/
Sony A7, Canon 5D mkII, Minolta 7D + RD3000 and some more.....
Minolta and Konica collector.... slowly selling all the other stuff! |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
M4/3 hides the weakness of this lens - corner performance.
There's a nice comparison here between a couple of modern high-end Sony zooms and this wierd old Minolta and the old lens compares very favourably except in corner performance, which is to be expected given the older design. Still, an impressive performance for an old zoom.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwu124/sets/72157631194208878/ _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
iangreenhalgh1 wrote: |
M4/3 hides the weakness of this lens - corner performance.
There's a nice comparison here between a couple of modern high-end Sony zooms and this wierd old Minolta and the old lens compares very favourably except in corner performance, which is to be expected given the older design. Still, an impressive performance for an old zoom.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwu124/sets/72157631194208878/ |
well that is really fair comparison isn't it? compare 1977 short tele zoom with modern long tele zoom _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Fair in what sense? He simply wanted to see how the older lens compared to modern ones, and if you bothered to read the info, he tested it against two different modern zooms. As usual, no need for your negative attitude. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
i've read the info, long before today, and in second comparison, there is no difference in corner performance between this lens and the modern short zoom _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2015 11:35 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Well, if you've read it before, then your criticism is doubly unwarranted. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 7:10 am Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
whether i read that comparison before or not is completely irrelevant, because i didn't make any claims about this lens in regards of sharpness. you on the other hand, are quick to point out negative things about a lens, as usual, and conveniently use only part of that comparison that goes in your favor, omitting second part of the comparison. that comparison, being one of the rare comparison of this lens, is inconclusive at best. only thing it shows is that sony 70-200/2.8 lens is sharp across the frame. _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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Rolf
Joined: 02 May 2009 Posts: 4123 Location: NRW/Germany
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Rolf wrote:
It makes no sence to discuss. Best is to ignore.
These are very nice images and I'm still thinking that your post production skills are impressive.
_________________ Rolf |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 7:41 am Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
Rolf wrote: |
These are very nice images and I still thinking that your post production skills are impressive.
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thank you,all i do is correct black point and white point in levels _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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cyrano
Joined: 15 Feb 2013 Posts: 855 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:56 am Post subject: Re: testing my lenses part 130 - Minolta MD Rokkor 40-80mm/2 |
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cyrano wrote:
[quote="WolverineX"]it's this lens:
Is that the zoom mechanism on the side, I'm thinking this must be an auto focus lens or does the box/wheel function as the mf too?? This is a very unusual design , to my eyes anyway. Was it released with a particular model camera as well? _________________ A whole bunch of stuff. |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:59 am Post subject: Re: testing my lenses part 130 - Minolta MD Rokkor 40-80mm/2 |
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WolverineX wrote:
[quote="cyrano"]
WolverineX wrote: |
it's this lens:
Is that the zoom mechanism on the side? This is a very unusual design , to my eyes anyway. Was it released with a particular model camera as well? |
you change focal lenght with that lever on the side, focus with the wheel around the lever, and you have pin that engages the close focus function that is not seen here _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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Jeff Zen
Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 262 Location: Northwest USA
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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Jeff Zen wrote:
Great lens! I always watch for your tests. I've learned, though, that the 3D pop you excel at, may sometimes require an exceptional lens, but the superior results are often more due to your abilities as a photographer. Wonderful as always. |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
thank you , kindly _________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
few more samples
_________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7785 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
Outstanding pictures, as usual. Did the optics of this one off lens appear in a conventional lens ? _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
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Minolfan
Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 3437 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
According to http://minolta.eazypix.de/lenses/ there is no conventional zoom with this optics.
No absolute proof ofcourse but AFAIK this listing is the best inventory of Minolta SR mount lenses. |
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WolverineX
Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1694 Location: Zagreb , Croatia , Europe
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:26 am Post subject: |
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WolverineX wrote:
the lens that replaced this lens in this focal range was 35-70mm/3.5, but the optical design is completely different:
_________________ my tools:Oly E-M5 + 45mm/1.8 + Oly E-520 + 12-60 + 14-42 + 70-300 + Sigma 105mm + FL-50R + EC20 + SRF-11 ring flash
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