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PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The sigma's a very nice lens but the barrel has that awful Zen rubber coating that tends to make a sticky mess everywhere.

eggplant wrote:
Phalbert wrote:
Hi folks.
Here is my latest haul.
Nikkor 200-400/4 AIS. I've actually had that one for a couple of weeks already and made a posting, but without a picture. As mentioned before it's a bit dusty inside but no haze, and fine otherwise. According to different sources, only 495 were sold (one source says 295?) . A very lucky strike indeed.
All the other lenses (forgive me the AF ones...) were part of a deal where I swapped some of my unwanted gear for these.
Chinon flavoured tomioka 55/1.2 which I've wanted for a long time. That version is probably one of the latest versions, and seems to have better coatings than the others. It is in really good condition. Not really tested yet.
Nikkor 20-35/2,8. Good to have.
Nikkor 500/8 N later version. Pristine condition (with a tamron hood in the pic 🤔🤫) I already have the first version. Will compare them sometime.
Sigma 500/4,5 APO. Uncommon. Glass and mechanics are excellent. Cosmetics are from a used lens...
In this deal but not in the picture is also a tamron 350/5,6 mirror. I had to give that one back because of a bad misaligned element. (It's been opened and cleaned) It is currently being fixed and I hope that will be the subject of my next posting.
A very happy deal anyway.


Impressive haul. It would be interesting to compare the Sigma and Nikon zoom. I didn't know that few were made of the 200-400mm f/4.


PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
vivaldibow wrote:
Nikon AIs 50mm 1.4


This is one of nikon's better efforts at an all-around 50. Great MFD is nice and close. Bokeh is a bit different- even at 5.6 focused close in. It can get a bit glowy wide open in high contrast cross-lit situations, so it is not perfect, or a modern equivalent. Still very nice to work with.

I won't be parting with mine anytime soon.

-D.S.


PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
caspert79 wrote:
stevemark wrote:
Mamiya Sekor CS 2.8/35mm, finally! It was mis-labelled as a "Minolta" lens, and so the Mamiya collectors didn't find it and the Minolta poeple were not interested. One or two years ago I found the equally rare Mamiya Sekor EF 2.8/35mm which seems to have the same lens section. Let's see whether they perform identically.


S


The Mamiya is supposed to be good, congratulations.


For me it has been an excellent lens. Have no idea whether copy variation also was a flaw in the CS range.


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8
Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 (sn. 1.100.000+ version)


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Doc Sharptail wrote:
vivaldibow wrote:
Nikon AIs 50mm 1.4


This is one of nikon's better efforts at an all-around 50. Great MFD is nice and close. Bokeh is a bit different- even at 5.6 focused close in. It can get a bit glowy wide open in high contrast cross-lit situations, so it is not perfect, or a modern equivalent. Still very nice to work with.

I won't be parting with mine anytime soon.

-D.S.


Some also like the 50mm/2, which I don't have. Will see how this 1.4 performs.


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
vivaldibow wrote:
Some also like the 50mm/2, which I don't have. Will see how this 1.4 performs.


The K- based f2 50 is an excellent optical design, with fairly consistent rendering through all it's iterations.
(There is also an "H" 50 f2 that is popular with some)
I think I had as many as 8 of them here at one time, and have had at lest nearly 20 of them pass through my hands over the years.
I've got 3 immediate to hand here that I know of. The standout (not by a whole lot) was one of the last variants with an odd long prong over the rear element, and a three screw bayonet mount. This series is a lens that I would like to keep at least two of for it's good contrast. If you can get a chance at one for a reasonable price, it will be very much worth it. Full frame seems to bring out the best in this series, at least in my hands.

-D.S.


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Doc Sharptail wrote:
vivaldibow wrote:
Some also like the 50mm/2, which I don't have. Will see how this 1.4 performs.


The K- based f2 50 is an excellent optical design, with fairly consistent rendering through all it's iterations.
(There is also an "H" 50 f2 that is popular with some)
I think I had as many as 8 of them here at one time, and have had at lest nearly 20 of them pass through my hands over the years.
I've got 3 immediate to hand here that I know of. The standout (not by a whole lot) was one of the last variants with an odd long prong over the rear element, and a three screw bayonet mount. This series is a lens that I would like to keep at least two of for it's good contrast. If you can get a chance at one for a reasonable price, it will be very much worth it. Full frame seems to bring out the best in this series, at least in my hands.

-D.S.



i do have the H version and i have to admit that this one is the most robust nikon lens i have , never serviced like new and everything is smooth just like good lenses, but i do admit that i havent used it yet (its easier for me to grab the faster 50´s) - other f2 i like is septon - why would this H version would be any special? besides small amount of distorsion


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
[quote="BrianSVP"]The sigma's a very nice lens but the barrel has that awful Zen rubber coating that tends to make a sticky mess everywhere.

Yes. We all dread the infamous "Zen" finish, but this one is not bad. Maybe it has to do with the fact that our climate here is semi-desert and extremely dry except for a couple of weeks in the rainy season.

I 'll try to compare the lot sometime soon. (Nikkor 200-400, 2x 500/8, Sigma 500 and tamron 500/Cool


Impressive haul. It would be interesting to compare the Sigma and Nikon zoom. I didn't know that few were made of the 200-400mm f/4.


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:00 pm    Post subject: 1.4 auto yashinon S5400..sn Reply with quote
early auto yashinon 5cm 1.4 sn S5400.. in bad shape, frozen iris and focus(maybe optics affected) , but external body seems ok - couldnt find any info about this cm version early 1,4


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:09 pm    Post subject: Re: 1.4 auto yashinon S5400..sn Reply with quote
kiddo wrote:
early auto yashinon 5cm 1.4 sn S5400.. in bad shape, frozen iris and focus(maybe optics affected) , but external body seems ok - couldnt find any info about this cm version early 1,4


Very interesting, can you show an image of the lens?


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kiddo wrote:



i do have the H version and i have to admit that this one is the most robust nikon lens i have , never serviced like new and everything is smooth just like good lenses, but i do admit that i havent used it yet (its easier for me to grab the faster 50´s) - other f2 i like is septon - why would this H version would be any special? besides small amount of distorsion


The old "H" is another of those "classic" rendering lenses. Of all the nikon 50's I've used, it is the fastest to focus. It is by no means a modern lens~ it's warts are quite obvious. Still, at least here, it was a favorite of newsmen for it's speed of use. My particular copy has made some surprising images reversed on the equally ancient PB-2 bellows unit.

-D.S.


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
caspert79 wrote:
Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8
Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 (sn. 1.100.000+ version)


Like 1

see some tests and rankings here: https://theothersideofbokeh.wordpress.com/author/theothersideofbokeh/ all the 50 Fifties pages


PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ernst Dinkla wrote:
caspert79 wrote:
Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8
Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 (sn. 1.100.000+ version)


Like 1

see some tests and rankings here: https://theothersideofbokeh.wordpress.com/author/theothersideofbokeh/ all the 50 Fifties pages


Yes, I've seen this website before. The Zuiko's performance is impressive.


PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
G.A.S. had me again, I couldn´t resist getting this 35mm f2 Zuiko MC. It is like new, not even a single scratch, helicoid and aperture work just perfect, and very reasonably priced. Knowing of its reputation, loved by some, disregarded by some more, I since long wanted to see for myself, and here it is, proudly sitting on my beloved OM-3.



PostPosted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 7:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ZuikosHexanonsandVivitars wrote:
G.A.S. had me again, I couldn´t resist getting this 35mm f2 Zuiko MC. It is like new, not even a single scratch, helicoid and aperture work just perfect, and very reasonably priced. Knowing of its reputation, loved by some, disregarded by some more, I since long wanted to see for myself, and here it is, proudly sitting on my beloved OM-3.


You have a very nice looking copy there! Show some images here when you have them. You are also quite correct about user's interpretations of this focal length and aperture range~ at least on this forum.

-D.S.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 3:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
My first white lens!


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I guess this is basically the same lens as the Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 macro? I've never seen a white version.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
caspert79 wrote:
I guess this is basically the same lens as the Vivitar 90mm f/2.8 macro? I've never seen a white version.

I think so. This one focus a bit closer than the other versions. It focus down to 1.25:1 while the others only do 1:1.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
A version of the Komine made 90mm Macro. The white ones could focus closer and were meant for dentists or other medical purposes.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/elicar-super-macro-v-hq-1-25-1-90mm-f2-5.html


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is that an integral C-mount I see on the rear? Like you get with SLR lenses produced in mirrorless mounts, with tube on rear.

Curious for a few more pictures! If it is C-mount, I imagine quite high magnification at whatever sensor/tube size.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
D1N0 wrote:
A version of the Komine made 90mm Macro. The white ones could focus closer and were meant for dentists or other medical purposes.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/elicar-super-macro-v-hq-1-25-1-90mm-f2-5.html


the black medical macro version is different, it has the flash ring in front of the lens , i would assume it was meant for dentists


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
eggplant wrote:
Is that an integral C-mount I see on the rear? Like you get with SLR lenses produced in mirrorless mounts, with tube on rear.

Curious for a few more pictures! If it is C-mount, I imagine quite high magnification at whatever sensor/tube size.

It comes with the C-mount as shown. I think the mount might be removable but I am not able to do it at the moment.


PostPosted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi guys.
Got today a long due Vivitar 35/3,5 preset. Exc+ condition after I removed some fingerprints. Cost was $ 20. I was dreading a Tokina 47mm mount (the seller was showing a pic with a very long rear cap) but it turned out to be a T-mount with a blessed M42. Even the filter thread is 52mm and not 46 or 43 as in other similar lenses from the time. (I also have the earlier version under the Cunor name with a 43mm thread). I haven't tested much yet but it Seems sharp enough to me WO in the center so far. I'm using DSLRs only so I don't have any lens with soft corners. 😉

http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Vivitar_35mm_f/3.5_Compatible_T_System

Now I need the similar 35/2,8...

A very lovely little lens.


PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 1:38 pm    Post subject: Re: 1.4 auto yashinon S5400..sn Reply with quote
caspert79 wrote:
kiddo wrote:
early auto yashinon 5cm 1.4 sn S5400.. in bad shape, frozen iris and focus(maybe optics affected) , but external body seems ok - couldnt find any info about this cm version early 1,4


Very interesting, can you show an image of the lens?


Hello,just received the lens, I had to dismantle the optical, except the rear inner element ,I've cleaned em because they were in bad shape, the front external one is very bad, I could make iris work from wo to f8, but it won't focus more than 60cm. It could be the focus might be wrong mounted ?


PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 1:54 pm    Post subject: Re: 1.4 auto yashinon S5400..sn Reply with quote
kiddo wrote:
caspert79 wrote:
kiddo wrote:
early auto yashinon 5cm 1.4 sn S5400.. in bad shape, frozen iris and focus(maybe optics affected) , but external body seems ok - couldnt find any info about this cm version early 1,4


Very interesting, can you show an image of the lens?


Hello,just received the lens, I had to dismantle the optical, except the rear inner element ,I've cleaned em because they were in bad shape, the front external one is very bad, I could make iris work from wo to f8, but it won't focus more than 60cm. It could be the focus might be wrong mounted ?


.60m is the close focus distance of the that lens (for the DS and DS-m version it is .5m)
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