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iangreenhalgh1
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 Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject: Topcon RE Topcor3.5/135 on NEX-3 |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Hi folks
This is very similar to it's 200mm big brother and has the same qualities - beautiful silver finish with superb build quality (really cool sliding telescopic hood design) and is laser sharp with great contrast and colours. #1 and #4 are wide open, others are at f8.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Excellent as well! You are deep trouble now , so many excellent lens what you have to buy 
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I know, every time I go out to shoot I have so many really good lenses to chose from, such a hard life!
Definitely want to buy more Topcors though, I really like the two I have, something about how they render really appeals to me.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Bruce wrote:
The RE AUTO 2.8/35mm one of my all time fav's 
but so is this 135
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I'll keep my eye out for a 2.8/35, thanks for the tip!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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FluffPuppy wrote:
Modest-aperture lenses are easier to design and manufacture. These results are therefore not surprising. |
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
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| Excellent as well! You are deep trouble now , so many excellent lens what you have to buy |
My addiction kicked in again when I saw a vgc 1.8/58 and I was able to grab it for 26ukp which I think is very reasonable. Looking forward to comparing it to my Pancolar 1.8/50 on my Exakta mount Sony a200. I've got a mint 2.8/50 Tessar as well so be interesting to compare their renderings, I already know tall three are very sharp and have great IQ, what I'm interested in is their character...
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jiimaa
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jiimaa wrote:
Sorry to hijack this thread, but would any of you have any info on 135mm f/2.8 AM Topcor?
Edit: oh, the picture looks broken to me but seems you can see it. Added it again.
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
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Sorry to hijack this thread, but would any of you have any info on 135mm f/2.8 AM Topcor, here:
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Not heard of that one, looks like a typical 1970s Japanese or Korean 2.8/135, probably not made by Topcor and dates from when the name was being put on cheap SLRs (Cosina? Chinon?)
Shot this today in poor light with my Topcor 3.5/135, pretty sharp imho, I forget what aperture now, wide open I think.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry to hijack this thread, but would any of you have any info on 135mm f/2.8 AM Topcor?
Edit: oh, the picture looks broken to me but seems you can see it. Added it again. |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
That Topcor 135 f2.8 is the same as my Super Paragon 135 2.8 - which is a Cimko lens and very good indeed, one of my favorites. The only cosmetic difference I can see is the focusing grip, on my 'Cimko' it's got a straight line finish instead of the pyramids. The printing and the green diamond are exactly the same, apparently the green diamond is a sure sign of a Cimko lens.
Mine also has a neat built in sliding hood.
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jiimaa
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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jiimaa wrote:
Thank you!
This has also the built-in hood. No problems except a bit stiff focus and haven't had the time to shoot with it, or with anything for that matter, lately.
Some more pics:
 
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
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The Super Paragon - Cimko - Topcon.
I've been using mine today, with good results.[/img]
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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jiimaa wrote:
My god you're right, clearly they are separated at birth.
Except...are you on half-stop there? Mine only does full stops. |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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Bruce wrote:
That "AM Topcor" is a K-mount lens right?
The RE AUTO's are the Exakta/Topcon, and their "best glass" I believe?
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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| That "AM Topcor" is a K-mount lens right? |
Yes. |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
Ian - is that your cat? It's a beauty.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:16 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
No, not my cat, just one that I noticed was watching me.
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Some shots I made today with the Topcor 135mm, all at f8 apart from #1 which is wide open.
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Attila wrote:
such a beauty picture last one!
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Cheers, that is Skiddaw, one of the highest mountains in England.
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Lloydy wrote:
Great shot Ian. The rest are good as well.
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iangreenhalgh1
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Thanks David. Here's a HDR version:
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Lloydy wrote:
That's very good, the detail's all there and it's not too strident, it looks natural.
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Yes, it's not too bad, shame about the wall and the sheep going a bit yellow.
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