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walter g
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walter g wrote:
I've wanted to try this lens, and I came across this one on the Bay, and couldn't resist. I will have to make an adapter for it, but that will be fun. 
I will test it as soon as I get it, probably handheld.
Click here to see on Ebay
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I have this lens Walter, it's really good, sharp wide open, a unique 8 element design.
You can make an adapter as I did, I took the Miranda bayonet from a TC and stuck it on a NEX extension tube which I then adjusted for infinity by how far I screwed the two parts of the tube together, finally fixing it in that position with some epoxy:
Shot these wide open:
I forget what aperture these were at:
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walter g
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:22 am Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
Thanks, Ian. That looks like an easy way to make an adapter. I will try it.  Hopefully my 50 1.4 copy will be a good one, also.
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:35 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I've also made adapter for Werra, Petri and a couple of others this way, much better than modifying the lenses.
I got my copy dirt cheap because it has a scratch on the front lens, makes no difference to IQ though.
Look forward to seeing some samples from yours, I really rate this lens.
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
I'm suprised that no one is making adapters for Miranda to NEX and M4/3 yet.
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Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:27 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Not many lenses available. The 1.8/50 is fairly common as is the 3.5/135, but the others are altogether harder to find. Very few people seem to be aware of Miranda lenses, I found very few people using them when I searched the net.
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s58y
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:24 am Post subject: |
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s58y wrote:
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| I'm suprised that no one is making adapters for Miranda to NEX and M4/3 yet. |
There are Miranda M-L adapters, which allow Miranda lenses to attach to M39 (LTM) cameras. It might be possible to attach a Miranda lens to a mirrorless digital camera with this adapter combined with an M39 adapter. I haven't tried this.
These Miranda M-L adapters aren't that common E-bay. You might see one come up every few months.
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nukemall
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| Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:35 am Post subject: |
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nukemall wrote:
I'm also make Miranda - NEX adapter from the teleconverter and C-mount adapter.
Sony NEX-5N with Miranda 50/1.8 lens (i get this lens from junk, then make adapter, later buy 50/1.4 and 135/2. :
Samples from Miranda 50/1.4(at f/1.4):
Samples from Miranda 135/2.8(at f/2.:
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
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I'm also make Miranda - NEX adapter from the teleconverter and C-mount adapter.
Sony NEX-5N with Miranda 50/1.8 lens (i get this lens from junk, then make adapter, later buy 50/1.4 and 135/2.:
Samples from Miranda 50/1.4(at f/1.4):
Samples from Miranda 135/2.8(at f/2.:
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MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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luisalegria
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luisalegria wrote:
Thats a superb B&W portrait.
Full of life and character.
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iangreenhalgh1
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Cheers Luis, just a candid I snapped to test the lens when I first made the adapter, but it came out nice.
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walter g
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
1st test pic handheld against a m42 adapter. Shot at f2.8.
Both shots on overcast day.
2nd shot is at f1.4.
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MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:50 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I like those Walter, this is a lens that deserves to be more fully explored and appreciated so glad to see someone else putting it to good use.
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walter g
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 7:10 am Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
Thanks. I really like the colors this lens produces. I can't wait to make an adapter so I can get full use from the lens.
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Panasonic G5,Nikon J1,Pentax Q10,Sony Nex 6
Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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Pancolart wrote:
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| I like those Walter, this is a lens that deserves to be more fully explored and appreciated so glad to see someone else putting it to good use. |
+1 if you look photo of lady with orange hat/cap this bokeh is something exquisite i think; and another reason for me to get Nex since i already have the Miranda
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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Gerris2 wrote:
Oh no! Another lens to look for! 
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Don't worry Joseph, Miranda lenses are pretty cheap, an the 1.4/50 is not too hard to find, when it does come along it's the cheapest 1.4/50 around by a fair margin and well worth the investment.
The Miranda cameras are also excellent, the build quality puts most others to shame.
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walter g
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| Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:39 am Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
We're getting rain almost every day. Today was my first chance to try the 8 element version on my new adapter. It was still overcast and rainy, so this image does have some PP. Handheld, so I want to try it in better weather with a tripod.
Tree Lilly at f1.4
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MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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walter g
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| Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 12:36 am Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
Still overcast weather, but it cleared up just at dark.
This first shot needed a tripod, but I shot it handheld.
New Hybrid Dahlia, Shot at ISO 100, f2.8 at 1/15's on Panny G1.
Crop, shot at ISO 100, f2 at 1/15s handheld
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MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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willy35
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willy35 wrote:
This 50mm 1.4 is very cheap, I think with extender tube it can make a perfect macro lens.
The only problem, extension tube are more expansive than the lens itself
My 100% crop shot (not with extender)
@f2
Not 100% but still f2
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calvin83
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calvin83 wrote:
You can use E mount extension tubes if you use Sony A7....
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willy35
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willy35 wrote:
Oh shame on me, when my mind is focus on retro style, I don't see the solution in front of my eyes
Thank you
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melmount
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:14 pm Post subject: Auto Miranda EC 50mm f1.4 |
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melmount wrote:
I seen an auto Miranda EC 50mm f1.4 for £49.00, is this the same lens as the one mentioned above or a different lens internally or just an earlier or later lens with the same internal make up. Your input will be much appreciated.
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papasito
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:11 pm Post subject: Re: Auto Miranda EC 50mm f1.4 |
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papasito wrote:
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I seen an auto Miranda EC 50mm f1.4 for £49.00, is this the same lens as the one mentioned above or a different lens internally or just an earlier or later lens with the same internal make up. Your input will be much appreciated.
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No. The EC version has 7/5 scheme
http://www.mirandacamera.com/_lenses/_EE_EC/lenses_EE.htm |
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walter g
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walter g wrote:
Bumped foward for Tom. This is the 8 element Auto Miranda 50mm f1.4 that I mentioned in another thread.
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Minolta MC W SI 2.5/28, MD 2.8/28, MC W SG 3.5/28, MC Celtic 3.5/28, MC W HG 2.8/35, MD Celtic 2.8/35, QE 4/35, Rokkor X 2/45, MC Rokkor X PG 1.4/50, MC Rokkor X PG 1.7/50, MD Rokkor X 1.7/50, MD 2/50, MC Rokkor PF 1.7/55, MC Rokkor PF 1.9/55, Auto Tele Rokkor PG 2.8/135, MC Tele Rokkor QD 3.5/135, TC 4/135, MC Celtic 4/200, MC Tele Rokkor PE 4.5/200
MD 28-70 f3.5-4.8, MD Macro 35-70 f3.5, Md 70-210 f4, MD Rokkor X 75-200 f4.5, MD 100-200 f5.6
Nikon Nikkor 4/20, O Auto 2/35, S Auto 1.4/50..... Miranda Auto 2.8/28, Auto 2.8/35, Auto 1.4/50, Auto EC 1.4/50, Auto 1.8/50, Auto EC 1.8/50,Auto 1.9/50, Auto 3.5/135
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