A Day with Pancolar 50mm 1.8

[Uzay]

Hi All, i've been lurking in this site for a long time and trying to learn something about the MF world, so i can be called as a MF newbee I saw too many beautiful shots here so i hasitated for posting my own photos.

My Pancolar arrived a week before and i've captured some images i hope you like them. My Pancolar is CZJ auto Pancolar (is this a good version? there is m/a switch on it but i'm not sure if i did it correctly, i pushed it now M is open i mean you can see later M is that true?)

D700 handheld

1-) F/1.8 1/2500 ıso 200



2-) f/1.8 1/640 ISO 800



3-) f/1.8 1/320 ISO 3200



4-) f/ 2.8 ? 1/100 ISO 200



100%



5-) f/1.8 1/125 ISO 800



6-) f/1.8 1/320 ISO 3200



7-) 1/5000 ISO 200



f/1.8 1/2000 ISO 800



I also want to know how i can use it as a macro, i mean you know with an adapter you can use the reverse of the lens etc... Where can i find such an adapter?

Thanks for your time

[Spotmatic]

Great shots, you have an excellent eye and PP skills!

The A/M switch should work: M means that the diaphragm will be closed to the f/stop on the diaphragm ring; A means that it's always wide open (the pin on the back needs to be pressed by a camera that supports this, the D700 doesn't). If it doesn't work in M, then don't be afraid, it can be repaired. But diaphragm problems are abundant with (especially the later) CZJ lenses.

Re: macro: it's probably a better idea to use (cheap and abundant) M42 extension tubes.

[Tharos]

I enjoyed your shots and I agree that you have a great eye of photography, keep us posted with new shots.

Great lens too... Congrats on the purchase...

[Andreas]

Great photos, especially the sarcophagus. Which kind of adapter did you use ? I'm asking because I received my Pancolar (zebra M42) this week and I'm still looking out for a good adapter.
Andreas

[Uzay]

Spotmatic


Thank for the info and the kind words but my ps skills are very very limited actually.


Tharos


Thanks for the kind words.

[patrickh]

Very fine start and welcome. The pancolar is well liked in this forum and very highly regarded with good reason


patrickh

[Attila]

Beautiful series! Pancolar is my all time favorite lens.

[Sven]

A great series!
I just recently bought a Pancolar and it immediately felt like a favorite.

[rbelyell]

hi
nice series! i really like this lens and you have used it nicely. really like 1 and the crop of the bee--did you sharpen in pp or was this straight from the camera?
i had the same question about a macro ring and atilla was nice enough to provide me with what you need, it is Macro Coupler / Reverse Ring 49mm to 42mm and you can find it on ebay. mine has not arrived yet but i will post photos when it does.
i look forward to more from you!
tony

[Uzay]

Hi Tony,

I sharpened it while converting the raw file to jpeg in PS even without sharpening it was more sharpen than my Nikon AF lenses.
Since i have no chance to reach to infinity i guess it's a better idea to use this lens as a macro. Do you have a link for me for the adapter,?

[rbelyell]

well it was a very sharp image at 100% crop--better than ive ever gotten w same lens! i would be very intd in seeing some pictures with your samyang lens--do you like it?

re the adapter, i went on ebay and found this link and i am pretty sure its the proper adapter:

http://cgi.ebay.com/M42-MACRO-REVERSE-ADAPTER-RING-49mm-JAPAN-PENTAX-FUJICA_W0QQitemZ370276395771QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLens_Accessories?hash=item5636316afb#ht_1683wt_1167

good luck with it!
tony

[Uzay]

Thanks for the link Tony, i'm still waiting for the Samyang, (you know they sent me the wrong mount and now the correct one is on the road to me) as soon as i got it, i'm gonna post pictures.

[martinsmith99]

I like the samples except for #5. The hexagons are not to my liking.

The flower shot with the bee & the statue look very good.