biotar 75/1.5: test shots on gxr m mount: wow!

[rbelyell]

i just traded for a biotar 75/1.5 in exakta mount. i got an exakta>konica ar and a konica ar>leica m mount adapters, strapped them all together to lens and camera, and had at it for test shots last night and today. nothing exotic, but i am really impressed. the first three are low light/high iso (between 2100-3200), not the camera's forte, but the results are pretty damn good, considering i was shooting wide open. the remaining portraits are 1.5-2.8, non landscapes at 5.6 and landscapes at 8.0. sharpness is insane, bokeh is creamy smooth.

the lens is heavier than i thought, and pretty bulky. it looks and feels pretty stupid on my tiny gxr, and ultimately this may be the combos undoing for me. but i'm going to shoot with it for a while because the test shots are so good and i want to try it out in real life situations.

comments always welcome and encouraged!
tony


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[Attila]

Finally you get one of the best lens congrats , great pictures as well. One of the lens what once we get we never want to sell.

[rbelyell]

thank you so much attila! i cant believe how good this lens is at 1.5, just crazy. i cant wait to do some real photography with it.
tony

[eddieitman]

Amazing lens what can i say fantastic, also some nice bourbons there hmmmm

[martyn_bannister]

[Kram]

[Attila]

One more note it has three version , you got latest ones we call it 'fat' one earliest post war is slim we call it 1951 slim version , finally rarest pre-war. Optically probably 1951 slim best , but difference is little if there is any at all.

[Orio]

great dog shots!

[nixland]

Congratulation! ... It's one of my lenses that I want to keep it forever (till I broke and need money )

[luisalegria]

Its not just a lens, its a financial asset.
Hold on to it. Its the best investment I've made since 2007. Its appreciated more than gold.

[Attila]

[kds315*]

Congratulations, certainly a keeper!!

[IAZA]

great series...
I dont want this lens as I use NEX. funny combo like gxr.

(actually cannot afford it LOL)

[rbelyell]

thanks everyone for your good wishes. i think i will enjoy the results very much, but like suat said, i will definately have to get used to this bulky lens on tiny gxr camera. perhaps i need an xpro1...
tony

[hoanpham]

I am enjoy your results as well.

[hifisapi]

Could you post a pic of the lens itself and how much do these usually go for in USD?

[Attila]

[rbelyell]

i have been pretty much monitoring sales in the US from ebay, and lens sells for $1000-1700. indeed i was contacted by a forum member recently who was selling his copy for about $1700usd. btw, that is not what i paid.
tony

[Katastrofo]

Tony, what's not to like with this outfit? Amazing results! Congrats.

[patrickh]

Stunning, what a keeper


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[hifisapi]

is it a preset aperture or a manual aperture?

[aleksanderpolo]

Very nice, Tony, like your #5

How big is the lens on GXR? My goto lens at this focal length is FA77, very small and a good fit for GXR, wonder if you will be able try it one day.

Congratulations!

[nixland]

[rbelyell]

thanks guys!
bill: nothing not to like, just a lot bulkier than my RF gear. i,ll get used to it!
hifi: its a preset ap
alex: its WAY big, i'd say 1.5 the size and weight of the camera. i'm not familiar with the FA77, i assume its a nikon slr lens? my 'go to' has been the cv color heliar 75/2.5, also very comoact and really beautiful rendering. i'm going to hold onto both these 75s for a while.
nix: yeah, having used a 5d for a long time, i think youre right in your assessment. but i'll aleays have film for FF experience.
tony

[kuuan]

congrats Tony on your fabulous lens!