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std
Joined: 09 Feb 2010 Posts: 1827 Location: Bulgaria
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:40 am Post subject: AUTO MIRANDA MACRON 1:3.5 f=55mm - is it rare? |
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std wrote:
Hi Guys,
I have found a nice AUTO MIRANDA MACRON 1:3.5 f=55mm which I can get for a reasonable price, but couldn't find much info abut it.
It looks similar to Mamiya 2.8/60 to me which was an excellent lens.
Any experience with it?
What is the resale value if i decide not to keep it?
Thanks _________________ Stefan
My lens list:
SLR MD: Rokkor 1,7/50 Exakta: Kilfitt-Makro-Kilar E 3.5/4cm; CZJ 2/50 Pancolar;M42: CZJ 2.8/50 Tessar; Mir-1B 2.8/37; Jupiter-9 2/85 T-mount: Tamron 5.9/200; Tamron 6.9/300; Tamron 7.5/400 C-mount: Cosmicar 1.8/50 Y/S: Sun 3.5/38-90, Sun 4/70-210 RF Contax RF: Jupiter-8 2/50; Contax G:CZ 2,8/21 Biogon T; CZ 2,8/28 Biogon T; CZ 2/35 Planar T; CZ 2/45 Planar T; CZ 2,8/90 Sonnar T |
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15685
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Never seen nor heard of it. Miranda are more common in the US than EU. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
It's not that common here either, the Canon FD 50/3.5 and Nikkor 55/2.8 are far more common. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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std
Joined: 09 Feb 2010 Posts: 1827 Location: Bulgaria
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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std wrote:
Thanks guys,
seems like a very capable macro lens from what I've seen on flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/49576306@N08/sets/72157629860415711
Don't know if i will get it as I'm out of free money for this month already _________________ Stefan
My lens list:
SLR MD: Rokkor 1,7/50 Exakta: Kilfitt-Makro-Kilar E 3.5/4cm; CZJ 2/50 Pancolar;M42: CZJ 2.8/50 Tessar; Mir-1B 2.8/37; Jupiter-9 2/85 T-mount: Tamron 5.9/200; Tamron 6.9/300; Tamron 7.5/400 C-mount: Cosmicar 1.8/50 Y/S: Sun 3.5/38-90, Sun 4/70-210 RF Contax RF: Jupiter-8 2/50; Contax G:CZ 2,8/21 Biogon T; CZ 2,8/28 Biogon T; CZ 2/35 Planar T; CZ 2/45 Planar T; CZ 2,8/90 Sonnar T |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3669 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
I think we all could handle more free money... _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
My lens list
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightshow-photography/ |
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:52 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Miranda Macron are quite collectible.
Not common, though they had a bit of a cult following from early on.
Miranda did a great deal to appeal to the scientific macro market. It wanted to take this over from Exakta. This one should be 1:1 as it has a double helical.
US ebay should get you $100 at least.
If you want an affordable macro like this I suggest Nikkor, but that's a single helical and only goes to 1:2 _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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D. P.
Joined: 26 Apr 2015 Posts: 146
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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D. P. wrote:
I do not know if it's rare or not, but it's an inexpensive and very interesting lens.
Miranda Macron 55/3.5 + A7:
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Yes, it had a reputation as a good lens, at least for its time.
Results look very good.
What camera/adapter did you use?
They are not too common and the prices can be quite variable due to small numbers coming up for sale. _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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D. P.
Joined: 26 Apr 2015 Posts: 146
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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D. P. wrote:
luisalegria wrote: |
What camera/adapter did you use?
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Sony A7 + noname adapter, bought from Ebay seller 'ramir73' (before that I bought from him an excellent adapter for Canon 50/0.95) |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 2:45 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Some further shots with this lens
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walter g
Joined: 20 Feb 2010 Posts: 2463 Location: NC, USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:28 am Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
http://miranda.s32.xrea.com/miranda/MSJ_html/lens/macron.html
http://www.mirandacamera.com/_lenses/_macro/macro.htm _________________
Main cameras
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
Various Soligor,Sun,Fujita,Komura,Spitatone, etc. Lenses
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walter g
Joined: 20 Feb 2010 Posts: 2463 Location: NC, USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:48 am Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
Congrats, Tom. I must say I'm a little bit jealous.
I've wanted a Macron for years. _________________
Main cameras
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
Various Soligor,Sun,Fujita,Komura,Spitatone, etc. Lenses
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6627 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 4:06 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Not that easy to find, the Miranda Macron. _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 4:19 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
walter g wrote: |
Congrats, Tom. I must say I'm a little bit jealous.
I've wanted a Macron for years. |
Thanks Walter.
I recognised it in this picture from a Miranda lot.
It was the only lens in the lot that I was interested in, but had to buy the full case of course.
All the lenses are in good shape but the Macron has some issues between the rear two cemented elements - little things that look like snowflakes.
It still performs well though.
Tom
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walter g
Joined: 20 Feb 2010 Posts: 2463 Location: NC, USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:14 am Post subject: |
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walter g wrote:
Nice catch. The upside down lens is an Auto Miranda 50mm f1.9, I believe.
The camera on the left, has an Auto Miranda 135mm f2.8 lens mounted on it.? _________________
Main cameras
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
Various Soligor,Sun,Fujita,Komura,Spitatone, etc. Lenses
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:20 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
walter g wrote: |
Nice catch. The upside down lens is an Auto Miranda 50mm f1.9, I believe.
The camera on the left, has an Auto Miranda 135mm f2.8 lens mounted on it.? |
Yes, I was hoping it was the 1.9/50 but it turned out to be the 1.8.
The 135mm lens is a Soligor with a T4 adapter for Miranda. Mot a Miranda labelled lens, but still quite capable.
I have just done a few more with the Macron.
Here we go.
Tom
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