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Mir
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 Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 6:43 pm Post subject: MINOLTA 1.2 lens porn |
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Mir wrote:
State your case if you could keep only one....
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MISC: Tamron SP 35-80 (01A), Auto Chinon Tomioka 1.4/55, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90, Tamron SP 5,6/300 (54B)
ZEISS: WG Distagon 2.8/25, WG Distagon 2.8/35 HFT, WG Planar HFT 1.4/50, Ultron 1.8/50, WG Sonnar 2.8/85, WG Sonnar HFT 2.8/135
VOIGTLÄNDER : Ultron Aspherical 1.8/21, Ultron 2/28, Nokton Aspherical 1.2/35, Nokton Classic 1.4/40, Nokton Aspherical 1.5/50, Color-Heliar 2.5/75
MINOLTA: MD 3.5/35-70 Macro, MD 1.2/50, MC Rokkor-X 1.2/58, MD Macro 3.5/50
LEITZ: SUMMICRON-R 2/35 (II), SUMMICRON-R 2/50 (II), TELE ELMARIT-M 2,8/90 (Thin)
CANON RF: 2.8/28, 2/35, 1.2/50, 1.4/50, Serenar 1.8/50, 2/85, 2/100, 3.5/100
LTM : CHIYODA KOGAKU SUPER ROKKOR 1.8/5cm, CHIYOKO SUPER ROKKOR C 2/5cm, TOKYO KOGAKU Topcor-S 2/5cm, Nippon Kogaku NIKKOR-H.C 2/5cm, FUJI FILM CO. FUJINON L 2/5cm, KMZ Jupiter-8 2/5cm
And a small Minolta AF set: 2.8/20, 1.4/35, 1.4/50, 2/100, 4.5/100-200
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RTI
Joined: 15 Jul 2011
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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RTI wrote:
58/1.2 for sure
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notko
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notko wrote:
That's a tough one....
Since i don't have any experience with either, i'd probably do heads or tails 
Pity you can't keep both |
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jamaeolus
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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jamaeolus wrote:
I can't say but I hope some of you with experience with both of these will chime in as I am still looking for the "perfect" superfast normal MFL.
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
I don't. I have and keep both 
However the 58mm I have in the old fashioned metal grip design. |
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StillSanj
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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StillSanj wrote:
I have no experience with the 50mm, but I have the 1.2/58. To be honest, I am not as enamored as the next guy.
The 1.2/58 offers good sharpness wide open, and great contrast compared to some other 1.2/50. I realize it is a well made lens.
However, I just do not find myself wanting to use it that much. Also, not the biggest fan of its focusing. Maybe when I get my metal focus 1.2/58 back I will prefer that one.
My yashinon 1.2/55 has worse flaring, contrast, and sharpness wide open, but I somehow much prefer it. Go figure. I also have a zuiko 1.2/55, which I find rather weak in most aspects, probably getting sold soon. pictures require heavy PP.
Jamaleous- the Minolta 1.2/58 is supposed to be up there. Don't let me discredit it. if you're looking for a well rounded and well regarded 1.2/50, I'd look into the Pentax-A 1.2/50 and the AI-S Nikkor 1.2/50.
They both offer superior 1.2 sharpness and contrast, and great bokeh, subjectively. Zuiko 1.2/50 (not 55) is supposed to be very good. Otgers will be quick to tell you, no such thing as the perfect lens ;p it always helps to look at sample images online, and see what images appeal to you.
Hope that was of some help, and not just self-indulgent nonsense. |
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Lightshow
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
I'm happy with my MC PF 58/1.2, it's a joy to use, perfect for portraits.
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woodrim
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| Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
C'mon, Marcel, you CAN keep them both. Definitely the 58mm, but maybe you should provide some comparative samples.
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kds315*
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kds315* wrote:
Nice ones, a pleasure to see!
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calvin83
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calvin83 wrote:
I sold my MD 50/1.2 as I found don't need one faster than F1.4. It is a good, relatively compact and and works pretty good at night.
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leemik
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:38 am Post subject: |
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leemik wrote:
fantastic!
I have both of these as well.. the older versions though
They both have such different characteristics you need to keep them both  |
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mkopec1
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mkopec1 wrote:
Dont you need a optical adapter for the minolta stuff on current dslrs? |
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woodrim
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| Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
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| Dont you need a optical adapter for the minolta stuff on current dslrs? |
For the most part, yes, but not with mirrorless.
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Rick1779
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| Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:45 am Post subject: |
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Rick1779 wrote:
I'd gladly take the other one 
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leemik
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leemik wrote:
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| Dont you need a optical adapter for the minolta stuff on current dslrs? |
both of mine were converted to EOS by Jim Buchanon.. I think he still does them
http://www.jimbuchananspace.com/Camera_Services.html |
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stevemark
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject: Re: MINOLTA 1.2 lens porn |
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stevemark wrote:
| Mir wrote: |
State your case if you could keep only one....
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MC 1.2/58mm of course.
While the MC 1.2/58mm is not "better" (=sharper) than the MD 1.2/50mm, it renders quite different from e. g. an MC/MD 1.4/50mm. The MC 1.2/58mm is, in fact, a 60mm lens - resulting in a visibly smoother background compared to the 1.2 or 1.4/50mm lenses!
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Lloydy
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| Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: MINOLTA 1.2 lens porn |
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Lloydy wrote:
[quote="Mir"]State your case if you could keep only one....
Sell children into slavery and keep both.
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meanwhile
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meanwhile wrote:
58/1.2 for all the reasons given above, plus it has eight aperture blades versus six on the 50mm.
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Gardener
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Gardener wrote:
Had the 58, don't miss it one bit. |
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ChromaticAberration
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ChromaticAberration wrote:
If you are on an APS-C sensor the 58mm will probably serve as a very nice portait lens when used wide-open due to the subject-background isolation and pimple-hiding-softness but then again, regardless of the sensor we are speaking of an 8mm difference, I guess it should be down to imagem quality and lens operation preference.
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Mir
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:35 am Post subject: |
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Mir wrote:
Hopeless....
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MISC: Tamron SP 35-80 (01A), Auto Chinon Tomioka 1.4/55, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90, Tamron SP 5,6/300 (54B)
ZEISS: WG Distagon 2.8/25, WG Distagon 2.8/35 HFT, WG Planar HFT 1.4/50, Ultron 1.8/50, WG Sonnar 2.8/85, WG Sonnar HFT 2.8/135
VOIGTLÄNDER : Ultron Aspherical 1.8/21, Ultron 2/28, Nokton Aspherical 1.2/35, Nokton Classic 1.4/40, Nokton Aspherical 1.5/50, Color-Heliar 2.5/75
MINOLTA: MD 3.5/35-70 Macro, MD 1.2/50, MC Rokkor-X 1.2/58, MD Macro 3.5/50
LEITZ: SUMMICRON-R 2/35 (II), SUMMICRON-R 2/50 (II), TELE ELMARIT-M 2,8/90 (Thin)
CANON RF: 2.8/28, 2/35, 1.2/50, 1.4/50, Serenar 1.8/50, 2/85, 2/100, 3.5/100
LTM : CHIYODA KOGAKU SUPER ROKKOR 1.8/5cm, CHIYOKO SUPER ROKKOR C 2/5cm, TOKYO KOGAKU Topcor-S 2/5cm, Nippon Kogaku NIKKOR-H.C 2/5cm, FUJI FILM CO. FUJINON L 2/5cm, KMZ Jupiter-8 2/5cm
And a small Minolta AF set: 2.8/20, 1.4/35, 1.4/50, 2/100, 4.5/100-200
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 1:54 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Yep - have to agree.
You are a lost cause for sure
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TAo2
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:04 am Post subject: |
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TAo2 wrote:
Agree with Stillsanj. Sold my 58mm, feeling that my 1.4 was as good. IMO my f1.7/50mm AF, is sharper (and better)than all three...   |
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Lightshow
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Lightshow wrote:
If I want absolute sharpness, I won't be picking up any f1.2 lens, Topcor 58/1.4 would be the first I think.
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Mir
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:22 am Post subject: |
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Mir wrote:
I suspect a bunch of lenses to be sharper than those..... And have a few of my own.....
This wasn't really meant to be a serious/scientific/pixel peeper's post (...)
What a bunch of party poopers ! ..... 
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"There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness"
MISC: Tamron SP 35-80 (01A), Auto Chinon Tomioka 1.4/55, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90, Tamron SP 5,6/300 (54B)
ZEISS: WG Distagon 2.8/25, WG Distagon 2.8/35 HFT, WG Planar HFT 1.4/50, Ultron 1.8/50, WG Sonnar 2.8/85, WG Sonnar HFT 2.8/135
VOIGTLÄNDER : Ultron Aspherical 1.8/21, Ultron 2/28, Nokton Aspherical 1.2/35, Nokton Classic 1.4/40, Nokton Aspherical 1.5/50, Color-Heliar 2.5/75
MINOLTA: MD 3.5/35-70 Macro, MD 1.2/50, MC Rokkor-X 1.2/58, MD Macro 3.5/50
LEITZ: SUMMICRON-R 2/35 (II), SUMMICRON-R 2/50 (II), TELE ELMARIT-M 2,8/90 (Thin)
CANON RF: 2.8/28, 2/35, 1.2/50, 1.4/50, Serenar 1.8/50, 2/85, 2/100, 3.5/100
LTM : CHIYODA KOGAKU SUPER ROKKOR 1.8/5cm, CHIYOKO SUPER ROKKOR C 2/5cm, TOKYO KOGAKU Topcor-S 2/5cm, Nippon Kogaku NIKKOR-H.C 2/5cm, FUJI FILM CO. FUJINON L 2/5cm, KMZ Jupiter-8 2/5cm
And a small Minolta AF set: 2.8/20, 1.4/35, 1.4/50, 2/100, 4.5/100-200
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