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luisalegria
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 Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: Zeiss Biotar 75/1.5 - some test shots |
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luisalegria wrote:
So I couldn't resist, and since I'm getting rid of it anyway, I had to take some shots with it, holding it to the lens mount on the Pentax. It really is a pain to use it this way.
If I were to keep it though, I would use this thing all day. It lacks a bit of contrast probably on account of the dirt and haze, but its lovely otherwise. Its sharp at 1.5 !
Portraits, f/1.5
Flowers, all at f/4
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Attila
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Look at those! Beautiful captures! And you still want to sell it ?
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Orio
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
All fantastic quality samples, Luis.
Sigh... I would really love this lens. Who knows when. Before, I need to not get jailed by the state! 
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Fotal
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Fotal wrote:
Luis, you are simply too cruel showing such lovely captures with this lens ... to bad the timing is bad for me right now
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Bruce
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Bruce wrote:
Your daughter's gotta love that shot! If not now... in time! |
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luisalegria
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Unfortunately I can't really use it - unless -
a. I buy a Canon DSLR. I am saving for a Pentax K20D as it is. I made my bed with Pentax.
or,
b. I make some permanent changes to the lens, at minimum drill three holes for set-screws. This is feasible, there is room enough on the helical to re-set infinity focus using a modified T-mount. That would be a shame though.
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c. I get it cleaned. I can do it myself, but I risk botching it. I don't mind playing around with any old lens, but this one is special.
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Orio
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Please don't drill holes or things like that in such an old venerable lens. If you don't want to invest in a camera for it (it could also be a film camera, not necessarily digital!), then it's better that you sell it, like you are planning to do.
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bob955i
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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bob955i wrote:
Luis: It's Exakta mount and you have Exakta bodies - you can use it, albeit with film.
This is one lens you may regret selling if you do and I concur with Orio; don't modify it.
I can show you how to open it from the front if you wish to clean it. |
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poilu
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
beautiful lens! nice portrait!
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Louis , don't rush hold a little more and think about this gift of life, not many person have it!
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bob955i
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bob955i wrote:
| Attila wrote: |
| Louis , don't rush hold a little more and think about this gift of life, not many person have it! |
My sentiments exactly. 
AFAIK you're one of only three members on here to have a copy because of it's rarity and like I said earlier, you will regret selling it if you do. |
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Jesito
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
Wonderful lens, Luis. It's a keeper.
Why you need a K20D?.
Everybody is getting crazy here locally by the K20D and there are some K10D bodies being sold by around 400€.
The same happens with the Canons, 350D being sold by 300-350€, 400D by 350-400€.
For less than the price of a brand new K20D, if you sell your K100D body, you can afford to buy both a K10D and a Canon body...
Jes.
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A G Photography
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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A G Photography wrote:
If I were into portraiture I'd buy that lens without a second thought.
Just look at the girl shot and how the bokeh plays well with hairs and light and the balance of colors.
I concur, you'd better keep it. I wouldn't mind to buy a camera just to use it.
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luisalegria
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:31 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
You all have persuaded me.
I will keep it for a while, and I have a new idea for a non-destructive Exakta-M42-PK adapter. It will require some lathe work.
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Attila
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:08 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
You can make easily an Exakta-PK adapter from any PK adapter + Exakta body lens mount, it will not support infinity , but who care this lens is not designed for tourist photos.
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LucisPictor
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LucisPictor wrote:
Fantastic images!
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