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KEO
Joined: 27 Sep 2018 Posts: 756 Location: USA
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Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:47 pm Post subject: Suggest a 150mm Prime Lens |
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KEO wrote:
Recently I found myself in the position of wishing I had a prime to fill the gap between my 135s and my 180 Nikkor. Of course I could use any number of zooms, but I'm never quite satisfied using a zoom.
I've realized I don't actually know that much about 150s. The only 150 I think of off the top of my head is a Meyer Telemegor, and that would be okay, but I'd like some more suggestions to look into. 155mm would be just as good - anything as long as it fits nicely in the middle between 135 and 180.
My preferred mounts are M39, M42, Exakta, Nikon, Leica M, DKL, T, and Konica AR, but I'm open to considering other options as well if there's a particularly good reason. C/Y and Contax Rangefinder are mounts I've been considering anyway.
I'll be using the lens on mirrorless digital: a Fujifilm X-T2, to be exact.
Thanks in advance! Hopefully this topic will be useful to other readers as well. |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
The Super-Takumar and the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 4/150 are very good and a good sized fit for the Fuji.
You might also like to consider the Mamiya 645 150mm and the Pentax 67 2.8/150mm and 2.8/165mm lenses as possible alternatives.
The Pentaxes are excellent but quite big though.
Tom |
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blotafton
Joined: 08 Aug 2013 Posts: 1534 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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blotafton wrote:
Mamiya A 150mm 2.8. Good in every way so far on my a7. Had to get it from Japan, they sent it extraordinarily fast.
But my Minolta 70-210mm f4 is almost as good. I hear the 70-150mm is even better. But yeah, they are zooms.
Here are some pictures with each of them.
Mamiya gallery:
https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=60398074%40N03&view_all=1&text=mamiya%20150mm
Minolta gallery:
https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=60398074%40N03&view_all=1&text=minolta%2070-210 |
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D1N0
Joined: 07 Aug 2012 Posts: 2483
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:40 am Post subject: |
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D1N0 wrote:
You could also look at a 70/75-150mm zoom. Most of them are pretty compact and they tend to perform well.
http://forum.mflenses.com/whats-the-best-75-150mm-zoom-lens-t75397.html _________________ pentaxian |
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dickb
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:11 am Post subject: |
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dickb wrote:
Schneider made 150/4 Tele Xenar lenses in C mount and Robot Royal mount, the Robot one covers full frame, the c mount may vignette. There are also Kalejnar 150/2.8 in Pentacon Six mount. And several enlarger lenses, Nikon EL 150/5.6, Rodagon and Componon in 150/5.6 and their Apo versions. |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16498 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
dickb wrote: |
Schneider made 150/4 Tele Xenar lenses in C mount and Robot Royal mount, the Robot one covers full frame, the c mount may vignette. There are also Kalejnar 150/2.8 in Pentacon Six mount. And several enlarger lenses, Nikon EL 150/5.6, Rodagon and Componon in 150/5.6 and their Apo versions. |
This would have been my proposal too, there are some excellent 150mm enlarger lenses, but a bit clumsier to use compared to a real camera lens like the proposed Pentax 4/150mm. An then there is the 150mm Printing Nikkor, but only for shooting macro at amazing resolution (it is an APO lens)! _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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dickb
Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 821
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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dickb wrote:
kds315* wrote: |
dickb wrote: |
Schneider made 150/4 Tele Xenar lenses in C mount and Robot Royal mount, the Robot one covers full frame, the c mount may vignette. There are also Kalejnar 150/2.8 in Pentacon Six mount. And several enlarger lenses, Nikon EL 150/5.6, Rodagon and Componon in 150/5.6 and their Apo versions. |
This would have been my proposal too, there are some excellent 150mm enlarger lenses, but a bit clumsier to use compared to a real camera lens like the proposed Pentax 4/150mm. An then there is the 150mm Printing Nikkor, but only for shooting macro at amazing resolution (it is an APO lens)! |
The Printing Nikkor 150 just covers APS C, right? Not a lens I would recommend unless you have a very specific need/want. Great lens for what it was designed to do.
If price and weight are no objection, there is also a 150/1.8 Astro Berlin Tachar. And there are projection lenses, I rather like the Leitz Elmaron 150/2.8.
But for general use, the 150mm I use most is the Sigma Apo Macro. Not available in manual focus mounts AFAIK though. |
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blotafton
Joined: 08 Aug 2013 Posts: 1534 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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blotafton wrote:
dickb wrote: |
Schneider made 150/4 Tele Xenar lenses in C mount and Robot Royal mount, the Robot one covers full frame, the c mount may vignette. There are also Kalejnar 150/2.8 in Pentacon Six mount. And several enlarger lenses, Nikon EL 150/5.6, Rodagon and Componon in 150/5.6 and their Apo versions. |
I can report that the Kaleinar 3b is quite difficult to use, at least on an a7. It will help if the focus ring is smooth but mine isn't unfortunately.
Contrast is fairly low. Compared to my 150mm Mamiya and 180mm Sonnar I rank it at 3rd place. |
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visualopsins
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 10463 Location: California
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
The Super-Takumar and the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 4/150 are very good and a good sized fit for the Fuji.
You might also like to consider the Mamiya 645 150mm and the Pentax 67 2.8/150mm and 2.8/165mm lenses as possible alternatives.
The Pentaxes are excellent but quite big though.
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+1! Those are my suggestions too.
That's those medium format lenses are big; the M42 Taks are only slighly larger than the 135s, however f/4. _________________ ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮ like attracts like! ☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮☮
Cameras: Sony A7Rii, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
M42 Asahi Optical Co., Lenses:
Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200
Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300
Macro-Takumar 1:4/50
Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm
Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element),
Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17
Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500
Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100
Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100
SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
Other lenses:
Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51BB), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto
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dickb
Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 821
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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dickb wrote:
dickb wrote: |
Schneider made 150/4 Tele Xenar lenses in C mount and Robot Royal mount, the Robot one covers full frame, the c mount may vignette. |
I knew I had tested it once, the C mount version does vignette on APS-C:
http://forum.mflenses.com/quick-and-dirty-image-circle-comparisons-t76370.html
I now have Robot Royal to M39 adapters made by RafCamera, so I can use my Robot Royal lenses on a Leica M to Sony E helicoid. This combination gives me a nice small package with extended close focus capability. |
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noddywithoutbigears
Joined: 13 Jan 2010 Posts: 215 Location: Leek, Staffordshire
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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noddywithoutbigears wrote:
My vote is for the Takumar 150mm also, had one for years, love it, smooth focus and not too heavy. I wouldn’t worry about it being f4, never been a concern, it’s just a joy to use. _________________ Sony A7
Super Takumar 55mm F18, Helios 44-2 58mm f2, Super Takumar 85mm f1.9, Pentacon 50mm f1.8, Zenitar 16mm f2.8 Fisheye, Carl Zeiss Vario Prakticar 35-70mm f2.7-3.5. Carl Zeiss Prakticar 35mm f2.4 |
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KEO
Joined: 27 Sep 2018 Posts: 756 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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KEO wrote:
Thank you everyone for all the replies! You gave me a lot of ideas I hadn't considered, especially the Takumar.
The projector and medium format lenses are interesting, but while I will be using the 150 for many different applications, one of the most prominent will involve trekking through the woods and hills to advantageous shooting positions, so size, weight, and ease-of-use are a factor I'll be considering.
Speed is not a big consideration for this lens, since it will often be used stopped down anyway, except for certain portraits; but I probably won't use it much for portraits because I already have other telephoto lenses I prefer for portraits.
That 150 1.8 Astro Berlin is fascinating. I doubt I'll get one, but I'll have to look it up - it must be huge!
Thanks again for all the recommendations!
I notice there's also an old ISCO 150 Westanar 4.5 - I may have to investigate that... |
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dickb
Joined: 04 Apr 2008 Posts: 821
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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dickb wrote:
KEO wrote: |
That 150 1.8 Astro Berlin is fascinating. I doubt I'll get one, but I'll have to look it up - it must be huge! |
It is large indeed, I have a projection version of it. I would only recommend it if you really plan to use the f/1.8.. |
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Kei
Joined: 08 Jan 2015 Posts: 142 Location: S. Wales UK
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Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Kei wrote:
The mamiya 150mm f2.8 A is definitely very worthy of consideration. It's probably the best lens I own. Sharp wide open right into the corners and really beautiful bokeh. Gallery of shots from mine.
Here it is mounted to my X-E3. For comparison I've put a Nikon 135 f2.8, a Tamron 180 f2.5 and the modern fuji 50-140 f2.8 next to it for size comparison. It's a bit smaller and lighter than the 180, but not by much. (67mm filter vs 77mm too)
_________________ Contax Zeiss Distagon 35mm f1.4, Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Zeiss Vario-sonnar 35-70mm f3.4
Mamiya RB/RZ67 RZ67 Pro II, 65mm f4 L-A, 75mm f4.5 Shift, 127mm f3.5 K/L
Mamiya m645 645 1000S, 645J, 645AFD M 35mm f3.5 C, 55mm f2.8 AF, 80mm f1.9 N, 80mm f2.8 C, 120mm f4 macro, 150mm f2.8 A, 210mm f4 ULD, 210mm f4 C
Tamron Primes 17mm f3.5, 24mm f2.5, 90mm f2.8, 135mm f2.5, 180mm f2.5, 300mm f5.6
Tamron Zooms 24-48mm f3.5-3.8, 28-80 f3.5-4.2, 35-80 f2.8-3.8, 70-210mm f3.5, 75-250mm f3.5-5.6
Olympus OM Zuiko 24mm f2.8, Zuiko 28mm f2.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Sigma 600mm f8
Nikon MF 24mm f2.8 N.C, 28mm f2 AI-s, 35mm f1.4 AI-s, 50mm f1.2 AI-s, 50mm f1.8 AI-s, 135mm f2.8 AI, 300mm f2.8 AI-s
Nikon AF F5, D810 16mm f2.8 AF-D, 20mm f1.8 AF-S, 55mm f2.8 AF micro, Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro, 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D
Canon FD T90, T50, AT-1, 50mm f1.8, 135mm f3.5
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16498 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:48 am Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
dickb wrote: |
kds315* wrote: |
dickb wrote: |
Schneider made 150/4 Tele Xenar lenses in C mount and Robot Royal mount, the Robot one covers full frame, the c mount may vignette. There are also Kalejnar 150/2.8 in Pentacon Six mount. And several enlarger lenses, Nikon EL 150/5.6, Rodagon and Componon in 150/5.6 and their Apo versions. |
This would have been my proposal too, there are some excellent 150mm enlarger lenses, but a bit clumsier to use compared to a real camera lens like the proposed Pentax 4/150mm. An then there is the 150mm Printing Nikkor, but only for shooting macro at amazing resolution (it is an APO lens)! |
The Printing Nikkor 150 just covers APS C, right? Not a lens I would recommend unless you have a very specific need/want. Great lens for what it was designed to do.
If price and weight are no objection, there is also a 150/1.8 Astro Berlin Tachar. And there are projection lenses, I rather like the Leitz Elmaron 150/2.8.
But for general use, the 150mm I use most is the Sigma Apo Macro. Not available in manual focus mounts AFAIK though. |
The Printing Nikkor 150mm A and N versions covers much more than full format if used within it designed linits (88mm image circle) _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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e6filmuser
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:31 am Post subject: |
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e6filmuser wrote:
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dickb wrote: |
An then there is the 150mm Printing Nikkor, but only for shooting macro at amazing resolution (it is an APO lens)! |
Macro only, not for mid-distance or infinity. _________________ Dedicated to using manual focus lenses with digital. Equiped for photography from macro to panoramic & from ultra-wide to extreme telephoto. Mostly shooting outdoor macro. Experienced entomological taxonomist. |
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dickb
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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dickb wrote:
kds315* wrote: |
dickb wrote: |
The Printing Nikkor 150 just covers APS C, right? Not a lens I would recommend unless you have a very specific need/want. Great lens for what it was designed to do. |
The Printing Nikkor 150mm A and N versions covers much more than full format if used within it designed linits (88mm image circle) |
Nikon literature states a 30mm image diameter for at least a version of the Printing Nikkor 150/2.8, at its intended 1:1 magnification. The usable image diameter may well be larger than that, but 88mm is a scarcely believable jump in size. |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16498 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
dickb wrote: |
kds315* wrote: |
dickb wrote: |
The Printing Nikkor 150 just covers APS C, right? Not a lens I would recommend unless you have a very specific need/want. Great lens for what it was designed to do. |
The Printing Nikkor 150mm A and N versions covers much more than full format if used within it designed linits (88mm image circle) |
Nikon literature states a 30mm image diameter for at least a version of the Printing Nikkor 150/2.8, at its intended 1:1 magnification. The usable image diameter may well be larger than that, but 88mm is a scarcely believable jump in size. |
I'm happy that the Nikon lens developers did believe it when they made it possible:
https://redbook-jp.com/redbook-e/record3/pr2.html _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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e6filmuser
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e6filmuser wrote:
kds315* wrote: |
The Printing Nikkor 150mm A and N versions covers much more than full format if used within it designed linits (88mm image circle) |
While that may be the case, my (original?) version does not cover FF, the images circle being about 30mm. _________________ Dedicated to using manual focus lenses with digital. Equiped for photography from macro to panoramic & from ultra-wide to extreme telephoto. Mostly shooting outdoor macro. Experienced entomological taxonomist. |
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dickb
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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dickb wrote:
kds315* wrote: |
dickb wrote: |
kds315* wrote: |
dickb wrote: |
The Printing Nikkor 150 just covers APS C, right? Not a lens I would recommend unless you have a very specific need/want. Great lens for what it was designed to do. |
The Printing Nikkor 150mm A and N versions covers much more than full format if used within it designed linits (88mm image circle) |
Nikon literature states a 30mm image diameter for at least a version of the Printing Nikkor 150/2.8, at its intended 1:1 magnification. The usable image diameter may well be larger than that, but 88mm is a scarcely believable jump in size. |
I'm happy that the Nikon lens developers did believe it when they made it possible:
https://redbook-jp.com/redbook-e/record3/pr2.html |
This site says there is a version with a 30mm image circle and two with a an 88mm image circle, and that the lenses are not marked A or N, so if you were to buy one for use on an APS-C or larger sensor, be careful which version you get. Also, the page refers to these lenses as Printing Nikkor 105mm F2.8A and Printing Nikkor 105mm F2.8N, so there are certainly some typos on this page. It mentions a picture angle of 5° 50′ for the first generation lens and 16° 43′ for the second gen, so my guess is there has been some incorrect copying / pasting going on. If you can refer to an alternative source for information on the second generation lens, I would like to see that. |
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dickb
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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dickb wrote:
I just came across the post I vaguely remembered from Jonathan Sager on the photomacrography.net forum
https://www.photomacrography.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38462
So far, I have found that there are at least three distinct models of 150mm Printing-Nikkor:
Version A: 150mm Printing-Nikkor 1/4-4X ~30-86mm IC
Version B: 150mm Printing-Nikkor fixed 1X ~30mm IC
Version C: 150mm Printing-Nikkor fixed 1X ~86mm IC
While researching the 150mm Printing-Nikkors I got in touch with the Technical Director at Fotokem. He was able to confirm the lens they used for IMAX transfers (IMAX and 65mm 5-perf film for Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk was processed at Fotokem for instance). There is a newer version of the 150mm Printing-Nikkor that has a 86mm image circle which is the primary "off-the-shelf" lens for IMAX 1:1 film printing. This is the only model Printing-Nikkor with a large image circle other than the variable model which only reaches this IC at 3X. BTW: The specs on redbook are for the newest 150mm PN from the early to mid 1990's even though the pics are of a variable model from the 70's/80's. I have the feeling this is the source of some of the confusion around image circle for the 150mm lens |
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KEO
Joined: 27 Sep 2018 Posts: 756 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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KEO wrote:
Kei wrote: |
The mamiya 150mm f2.8 A is definitely very worthy of consideration. It's probably the best lens I own. Sharp wide open right into the corners and really beautiful bokeh. |
Thanks, Kyle! I will certainly give it a look. I like the Mamiya lenses I've used. |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:45 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Also check out the SMC Pentax-M 3.5/150.
It is a good lens with a small footprint - easily fits Fuji digital
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KEO
Joined: 27 Sep 2018 Posts: 756 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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KEO wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
Also check out the SMC Pentax-M 3.5/150.
It is a good lens with a small footprint - easily fits Fuji digital |
Very nice! I'll take a look at that one. Thanks. |
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woodrim
Joined: 14 Jan 2010 Posts: 4060 Location: Charleston
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Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
There is also an ISCO Westanar 4.5/150. _________________ Regards,
Woodrim |
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