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Topcor RE 85/1.8
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 12:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
calvin83 wrote:
This is one the reason why KevinCameras can sell some rare items at much higher than average price.

Agreed.


PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
BTW, there is a copy with hood and case in eBay now Click here to see on Ebay.


PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
calvin83 wrote:
BTW, there is a copy with hood and case in eBay now Click here to see on Ebay.


Be careful,this lens blades function had a problem!

I had another Re auto topcor lens that had same problem,the blades almost close at F22.

When I open the lens,and found the min. aperture stopper had broken.


PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ysyyu wrote:
calvin83 wrote:
BTW, there is a copy with hood and case in eBay now Click here to see on Ebay.


Be careful,this lens blades function had a problem!

I had another Re auto topcor lens that had same problem,the blades almost close at F22.

When I open the lens,and found the min. aperture stopper had broken.

I think you are right. The blades should not be nearly completely closed even it is at F22. Surprised


PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
calvin83 wrote:
ysyyu wrote:
calvin83 wrote:
BTW, there is a copy with hood and case in eBay now Click here to see on Ebay.


Be careful,this lens blades function had a problem!

I had another Re auto topcor lens that had same problem,the blades almost close at F22.

When I open the lens,and found the min. aperture stopper had broken.

I think you are right. The blades should not be nearly completely closed even it is at F22. Surprised


Is that problem only when fully stopped down? Who uses f/22?


PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
woodrim wrote:


Is that problem only when fully stopped down? Who uses f/22?


the problem maybe is,when you use this lens with a adapter to "another camera" , the aperture will out of control !!

this problem which I encountered. Sad


PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've never had that problem on a Topcor.

Just to update, my 85 is off being cleaned.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I finally had a chance to shoot my 85, as I posted in another thread, it's my best 85mm lens.
All on the A7r, hand held, and wide open.





Click through for full resolution versions.


PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
hmm, what shall I say: lacking contrast, blown colors, sorry but that's what I see (could be the camera though...).
The sunflower is "somewhat" OK Crying or Very sad


PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like it. If you ever want to sell it cheap, I'm a buyer Smile


PostPosted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 9:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kds315* wrote:
hmm, what shall I say: lacking contrast, blown colors, sorry but that's what I see (could be the camera though...).
The sunflower is "somewhat" OK Crying or Very sad

On my calibrated monitor they look fine to me, and none of the colors are clipped in Lightroom according to the histogram.
Edit:
I will add that these are just quick un-cropped test shots to show the wide open sharpness and bokeh, any artistic value is by coincidence.


PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sharpness is there and it consistent with my indoor test result. Look forward to more photos from your side. I will post mine when I take some better photos.


PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice results, I like the purple flowers and the sunflower as well.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
calvin83 wrote:
Sharpness is there and it consistent with my indoor test result. Look forward to more photos from your side. I will post mine when I take some better photos.


Did you find some time to take photos with yours? I'll joined the club but mine needs some TLC first...


PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kds315* wrote:
hmm, what shall I say: lacking contrast, blown colors, sorry but that's what I see (could be the camera though...).
The sunflower is "somewhat" OK Crying or Very sad

Hah, i could not disagree more on this one Smile. IMHO lens very close to perfection.


PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
At least someone here understands what irony means...


PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Irony over the internet without the appropriate emoticons just comes across as the opposite of what was intended.


PostPosted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
kds315* wrote:
calvin83 wrote:
Sharpness is there and it consistent with my indoor test result. Look forward to more photos from your side. I will post mine when I take some better photos.


Did you find some time to take photos with yours? I'll joined the club but mine needs some TLC first...

My copy need to be re-lubed too as the focus ring is quite stiff. Before that, I will bring it for a short walk within few days as the weather is pretty good these days.

P.S. I find my Summicron-R 2/90 might be a better lens for portraits http://forum.mflenses.com/leica-summicron-r-90mm-f2-on-nex-5n-t68876.html .


PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mine is on its way back from TLC + CLA, happy to have it here soon, ready for Spring Wink



PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You got the 101st copy and I got the 85th copy. Wink


PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Couldn't resist this serial number! 100 would have been great or 111, but 101 is fine too! Wink


PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good to hear, Im glad mine was looked after, feels like new.


PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 2:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
From the 160th copy





PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've got number 149. A very much loved lens.


PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congrats, now post some pics. Smile
Edit: The please was implied, but I'll say it any way, Please.

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