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Cyclop - The One-Eyed Monster
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'll throw my 2 cents into this as well. The Cyclop is essentially a novelty lens; it has an interesting effect when used successfully and is a substitute for the much more expensive Helios-40. For those that end up using a fast lens wide open virtually all the time, it could be a good alternative to the Helios-40, but only when the money difference is enough to make it a worthwhile alternative to any given user. When the price of the Cyclop gets driven up by the hype resulting from activity on forums like this one, it makes less sense in my opinion. Mine cost me about $50 including shipping; if it had a price tag as high as they are going for today, I wouldn't have bought it.

I'd rather have the Helios-40 and maybe will at some point if I find one I deem affordable, and at that time would sell my Cyclop as redundant. And to be honest, if I were looking at the Cyclop vs. the 85/1.4 and considered the cost difference insignificant, I'd go with the 85/1.4. In fact, I'd love to own that lens. As for the longevity of lenses, any lens that will last longer than me is worth buying. And I don't buy lenses for investment, I buy them for their photographic value to me; you see, for me it's more about the end result than the equipment I use to get there.

As for resale values, I suspect at some point the Cyclop will lose some of its attraction after those who have been intrigued have been satisfied. It will not likely be an ever increasing value. But for that matter, the same may hold true for most other lenses.

One more thing, although on another subject... When I first got my Cyclop, I was getting some very weird (this is a good thing) bokeh effects. I was having challenges getting the focus right, but did do so at some percentage. I discovered a loose rear element as others have also reported, and when I fixed it the bokeh also calmed down (this is a bad thing).


PostPosted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
this is latest version 85mm f1.2 , lighter and faster than older one.
http://forum.mflenses.com/cyclop-m1-85mm-f1-2-night-vision-lens-long-thread-t50871.html


PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 2:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
This thread has gone too long without a post. I fnally got around to trying my Cyclop on the NEX-5N and it seems to get the same improvements as my other lenses do at fully open. The NEX focusing aids also make a huge difference.





PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A few more.






PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
WOW Very Happy

Woodrim, that cyclop shines in your hands !


PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you, but I must give some credit to the NEX-5N and its focusing aids for opening up the lens' capabilities.


PostPosted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My contribution.
Cyclop 1.5/85 on 5D MkII



PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just curious...who here kept the night vision attachment? What happens if you add a different focal length lens to it?


PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
russc wrote:
Just curious...who here kept the night vision attachment? What happens if you add a different focal length lens to it?

It works fine, just not as bright in the eyepiece, if you put a 50m 1.8 on.


PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks. Looks like I may have a use for it then, once I remove the 85mm eyepiece. It'll be fun on the paintball field. Laughing


PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
One more with that Cyclop 1.5/85.
I like to paint with this guy. Smile



PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, "painting" with this lens makes a lot of fun



PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
when using said lens, do you find yourself biting the tongue from making machine gun sounds as in effort to pretend you are firing at someone? Razz


PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
tromboads wrote:
when using said lens, do you find yourself biting the tongue from making machine gun sounds as in effort to pretend you are firing at someone? Razz

No... Smile



PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi!

I have a question about this lens! I have found one on the local market, but the seller states that it is not possible to remove the lens from the nightvision system's body. As far as I know it is simple screw mount lens, so is it possible just screw it off without any additional work?


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mark wrote:
Hi!

I have a question about this lens! I have found one on the local market, but the seller states that it is not possible to remove the lens from the nightvision system's body. As far as I know it is simple screw mount lens, so is it possible just screw it off without any additional work?


Finally he managed to get it off. Is this the "right version"? Thanks for your help!




PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, it is the right version.
Cheers.


PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've just received my New(!!!) Helios 40-2 85 1.5. I were really surprised to find a new piece with original box and new guarantee from Zenit.
Someone know if Zenit survived to CCCP disgregation or the new Zenit is a proget like Impossible project for Polaroid?

Thank you


PostPosted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Received a cyclop some days ago. It's the one with rear long element, but I just unscrewed the rear optics, doesn't cause any problem with the Nex...

I've tried some "things" with it Very Happy



#1


#2


#3


#4


#5 (without macro ring, to reach infinity)



And the cyclop itself :







PostPosted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
BurstMox wrote:

#2
Image

Nice one.


PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pierre, they are GREAT !!!
Beautiful results. Very creative.


For Malsano about Zenit :
http://forum.mflenses.com/production-resumed-helios-40-2-zenitar-telezenitar-t52875,highlight,%2Bhelios+%2B40.html


PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 3:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
True, Pierre you made wonders with lens that has nothing to do with Helios 1.5/85mm clone.


PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
These lenses are very challenging, but you did quite well with yours, BurstMox. Without fail, these posts always inspire me to get mine out again. Hmmm, I wonder how it would do with my pelican friends.


PostPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks Smile


PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think you must also try out the proper Cyclop version.
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