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Excalibur
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Excalibur wrote:
| peterqd wrote: |
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| ..and I'd like to know if there is a difference in image quality between macro and non macro versions of Minolta f3.5 35-70mm . |
That's a good question - I've always assumed they're the same optically, but not having the non-macro version I can't say for certain. I've just aquired a Minolta lens catalogue, I'll see if I can dig anything up. |
Well, it tells me is that the optical formula is identical - 8 elements in 7 groups. There aren't any diagrams. The macro version was introduced in 1983, two years after the non-macro. Apart from being 3mm longer and 10g heavier, the only difference is the minimum focus distance - 0.8m against 1m. In macro mode MFD at 1:4 is about 15cm. |
Thanks....that's good news as I have the non macro version.
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NewStuff
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Location: Wales, UK
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NewStuff wrote:
I don't think I've posted in here yet...
By far my favourite film body is the Original EOS 1.
Can be picked up for pocket change, built like a brick outhouse, and the Controls are easy to figure out. I have no idea how many Rolls I've had through it, but I suspect it's easily over 2K.
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Yebisu
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Yebisu wrote:
I've only used a Nikon FE, Nikon F80, Spotmatic, and a Maxxum 7000. For me the best is the FE. It's light, has a big bright viewfinder, and has aperture priority auto exposure for grab shots. And all mf nikkors can be used on it. It's cheap too! |
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kansalliskala
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kansalliskala wrote:
Contax 139. Works like a clock.
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Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
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peterqd
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
| kansalliskala wrote: |
| Contax 139. Works like a clock. |
You have to wind it up??
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DigiChromeEd
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Location: Northern Ireland
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
| peterqd wrote: |
| kansalliskala wrote: |
| Contax 139. Works like a clock. |
You have to wind it up?? |
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kansalliskala
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:13 am Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
| peterqd wrote: |
| kansalliskala wrote: |
| Contax 139. Works like a clock. |
You have to wind it up?? |
No, it's Quartz. 
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Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
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scsambrook
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scsambrook wrote:
Olympus OM1 for best, Voigtlander Ultramatic for worst !
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estudleon
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estudleon wrote:
I had an ultramatic CS. It came with the zoomar that was my really purchase. Never have had any problemith it mechanical automatism. It had the original eye cup!!! Only the shutter firing was........a gun.
Rino
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CZJ: 4/20, 2,4/35, 1,8/50 aus jena, 3,5/135MC, Pentacon 1,8/50
Pentax S-M-C-1,4/50
Helios 44-3
Mamiya 2,8/135
Misc. : jupiter 9
Stuff used:
A) SRL
Alpa 10 D - kern macro Switar 1,9/50 -black, Kilffit apochromat 2/100.
Asahi pentax spotmatic super takumar 1,4/50
Contaflex super B tessar 2,8/50 Pro-tessar 115
Leica R3 electronic summicron 2/50 elmarit 2,8/35
Konica Autoreflex 3 (2 black and chrome one), TC, T4. 2,8/24, 3,5/28 not MC and MC, 1,8/40, 1,4/50, 1,7/50 MC and not MC, 1,8/85, 3,2/135, 3,5/135, 4/200
Minolta XG9 2,8/35, 2/45, 3,5/135
Nikkormat FTn 1,4/50, 2,8/135
Fujica ST 801, 605, 705n. 3,5/19, 1,4/50, 1,8/55, 4/85, 3,5/135.
Praktica MTL 5 and a lot of M42 lenses.
Voigtlander. Bessamatic m, bessamatix de luxe, bessamatic cs, ultramatic and ultramatic cs.
Skoparex 3,5/35, skopagon 2/40, skopar 2,8/50, skopar X 2,8/50, super lanthar (out of catalogue) 2,8/50, dinarex 3,4/90, dinarex 4,8/100, super dinarex 4/135, super dinarex 4/200, zoomar 2,8/36-83, portrait lens 0, 1 and 2. Curtagon 4/28 and 2,8/35
Canon AV1, 1,8/50
Rolleiflex SL35 and SL35 E. 2,8/35 angulon, 2,8/35 distagon, 1,4/55 rolleinar, 1,8/50 planar, 4/135 tessar, 2,8/135 rolleinar, x2 rollei, M42 to rollei adap.
Etc.
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Yashica Minister III
Voightlander Vito, vitomatic I, Vito C, etc.
Leica M. M2, M3 (d.s.) and M4. Schenider 3,4/21, 2/35 summaron 2,8/35 (with eyes). Summicron 2/35 (8 elements with eyes), 2/35 chrome, 2/35 black, 1,4/35 pre asph and aspheric - old -, 2/40 summicron, 2,8/50 elmar, 2/50 7 elements, 2/50 DR, 2/50 - minolta version, 1,4/50 summilux 1966 version, 1,4/75 summilux, 2/90 large version, 2/90 reduced version of 1987, 2,8/90 elmarit large version, 4/135 elmar. |
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scsambrook
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 11:56 am Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
Hi Rino ! Yes - it certainly went THWOCK when you pressed the release 
Maybe I'm being a bit unkind to Mr Voigtlander's finest creation . . . Surely the Kowa E was far worse - nearly as much THWOCK and nearly none of the quality !
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Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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peterqd
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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peterqd wrote:
| kansalliskala wrote: |
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| kansalliskala wrote: |
| Contax 139. Works like a clock. |
You have to wind it up?? |
No, it's Quartz. |
Not really a silly suggestion though!
http://www.shutterbug.com/content/clockwork-cameras-wind-advance-through-time
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womble
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womble wrote:
Either a Pentax LX or MX, I cannot make my mind up. The LX has all the features one could want, but the simplicity of the MX and its seemingly huge viewfinder are very appealing. Also, the LX's shutter makes a real "kerrr-chinggggg!" noise when fired whereas the MX is a much nicer and quieter sound.
K.
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Digital: Pentax K-3iii
35mm film SLRs: various Pentax bodies from a H2 to a SF7, favourites the MX and LX
Rangefinder: Zeiss Super Ikonta IV, FED2, Zorkii-4, Industar 26m, Jupiter 8, 11 and 12 lenses
Medium format: various folders, Yashica Mat 124 G. Lubitel 2
LF: Horseman LE 5x4 view camera.
MF lenses (favourites) Pentax "K" 200mm f/2.5; "K" 135mm f/2.5; "K" 50mm f/1.2; "K" 35mm f/2; "K" 30mm f/2.8; "K" 28mm f/3.5 shift; "K" 15mm f/3.5; M 100mm f/2.8; M 40mm f/2.8; Jupiter-9 85mm |
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martinsmith99
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Best full manual: Pentax Spotmatis SPii
Best manual focus: Canon T90
Best AF: The Canon EOS 50
If I have to pick just one, then the T90.
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TijmenDal
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TijmenDal wrote:
I love my Minolta XD-7 to death. But I could definitely work with a Srt 101 or 202. I love the metal, super clunky camera's. Not a big fan of plastic, especially the cheap plastic they started using in the 80's.
The other SLR that would probably be amazing would be the Spotmatic SPII. Never shot with one, but it just looks incredibly nice.
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DigiChromeEd
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
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I love my Minolta XD-7 to death. But I could definitely work with a Srt 101 or 202. I love the metal, super clunky camera's. Not a big fan of plastic, especially the cheap plastic they started using in the 80's.
The other SLR that would probably be amazing would be the Spotmatic SPII. Never shot with one, but it just looks incredibly nice. |
All the spotmatics are beautiful cameras but the SPII is particularily nice to use.
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Esox lucius
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:16 am Post subject: |
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Esox lucius wrote:
Nikon FM2, sturdy, excellent mechanical feel and classical control layout |
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
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| Nikon FM2, sturdy, excellent mechanical feel and classical control layout |
I totally agree, I also had an FM and an FE all very nice cameras and they got some punishment. But the FM2 had the edge.
My current fave cos I've had some great pics is Nikkormat ftn. Body cost me a tenner.
Obvious water damage inside, battery flat but cleaned up works like a treat! Its a black one with some nice shiny brass showing at all the edges. It weighs a ton but feels like a proper camera! |
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Laurence
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:07 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
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Best full manual: Pentax Spotmatis SPii
Best manual focus: Canon T90
Best AF: The Canon EOS 50
If I have to pick just one, then the T90. |
Martin, I've heard in a general way that the T90 might just be one of the best film cameras
ever made, especially for its functions. What is there about it that puts it at your favorite?
I'm simply curious. 
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Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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jjphoto
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jjphoto wrote:
The Canon 1V is also excellent. |
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