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Orlie
Joined: 07 Dec 2009
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Location: Seattle, WA
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 Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:50 am Post subject: Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Oreston 1.8 50 |
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Orlie wrote:
Hello,
I am new to the forum and am have started using MF lenses (after 20 years away from them).
I purchased two Nova 1B cameras along with this lens from a great older man. Lots of fun hearing his stories and seeing his collection of photos and cameras.
I really enjoy the close focus ability of this lens. I like the way it slows the process down and I like the way it looks.
I am not entirely sure how to post photos to this forum, so am including a link. http://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/200912/2251_IMG_5539_4.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35476421@N04/ |
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my_photography
Joined: 03 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:21 am Post subject: Re: Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Oreston 1.8 50 |
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my_photography wrote:
Welcome to the board Orlie. Don't think you can add a new image with your first post here. Here is your picture and link. Interesting image you have there. What is it?
| Orlie wrote: |
Hello,
I am new to the forum and am have started using MF lenses (after 20 years away from them).
I purchased two Nova 1B cameras along with this lens from a great older man. Lots of fun hearing his stories and seeing his collection of photos and cameras.
I really enjoy the close focus ability of this lens. I like the way it slows the process down and I like the way it looks.
I am not entirely sure how to post photos to this forum, so am including a link.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35476421@N04/ |
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Other Germany: Meyer Primoplan 50/1.8, Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8
Takumar: SMC 50/1.4 Super Tak 55/2, Super Tak 85/1.9, S-M-C 135/3.5, Super Tak 150/4
Russian: Zenith 16/2.8, Mir-24M 2/35, Volna-9 50/2.8, Helios 44M (58/2), Helios 44M-3 MC (58/2), Helios 40 (85/1.5), Tair 11A (135/2.8 )
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009
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Location: UK
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| Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
It's a bit more difficult to show a len's sharpness on round objects unless you have a good DOF....the Meyer is a very good lens for the money and great for people with DSLRs.
But as a film user if I had to choose between say MTL3 with Meyer or Helios lens for £10 or canon T70 or Om20 with their standard 50mm lenses for £25, I'd pay the £15 more
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Orlie
Joined: 07 Dec 2009
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Location: Seattle, WA
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| Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:39 pm Post subject: Lens Sharpness |
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Orlie wrote:
I agree on DOF for sharpness. I have done some shots stopping down and like the results. I chose to keep this shot at f /2 and wanted to compose it hand held.
I am guessing a modern day lens as you suggest would provide a higher image quality, however, this is a fun lens to explore at this time. |
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008
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martinsmith99 wrote:
As a film user I'm happy with the Pentacon (later version of your Meyer). They're great lenses and better than the cheap plastic primes that you pay 10x as much for.
Welcome to the forum.
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Excalibur
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| Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: Lens Sharpness |
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Excalibur wrote:
| Orlie wrote: |
I am guessing a modern day lens as you suggest would provide a higher image quality, however, this is a fun lens to explore at this time. |
Well it wasn't that, as in my tests the Meyer stands up with a range of my lenses. It's just inconvenient remembering to stop down for all m42 lens on a more modern camera.
The Meyer is very annoying trying to take a shot whilst holding the manual/auto f stop switch down, using an adapter.
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indianadinos
Joined: 06 Jul 2008
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Location: Toulouse, France
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indianadinos wrote:
Hi Orlie,
Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay.
I too, i have an Oreston, and i'm quite happy with its bokeh ...
Cheers
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Pentax-K: M28/2.8, K28/3.5, M50/1.4, A50/1.7, M50/4 Macro, K85/1.8, K105/2.8, K135/2.5, M200/4, M70-150/4
Zeiss: Flektogon 20/2.8, 20/4, 35/2.4, 35/2.8, Tessar 50/2.8, Pancolar 50/1.8, Biotar 58/2, Sonnar 135/3.5, Sonnar 180/2.8
Meyer: Primagon 35/4.5, Domiplan 50/2.8, Oreston 50/1.8, Primoplan 58/1.9, Trioplan 100/2.8, Orestor 100/2.8, Orestor 135/2.8
Schacht/Steinheil: Travenar 90/2.8, Travenon 135/4.5, Quinar 135/2.8, Quinar 135/3.5
Russian: MIR 37B, Industar 50/3.5, Helios 44M & 44M-2, Jupiter 37A
P6: Flektogon 50/4, Biometar 80/2.8, Orestor 300/4
Nikkor: Nikkor-O 35/2, Micro 55/3.5, Nikkor-S 50/1.4, Nikkor-Q 135/2.8
Fuji: EBC 28/3.5, EBC 55/3.5 Macro, EBC 135/2.5
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Orlie
Joined: 07 Dec 2009
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Location: Seattle, WA
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| Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:00 pm Post subject: Description of Photo |
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Orlie wrote:
The image is of a lamp base (or middle of the lamp) in front of a window overlooking our yard. I simply enjoyed the light and color while trying out the lens.
The lamp is about 80 years old and I felt the warmth cast by the light presented an interesting contrast to the colder view outside.
I would not have taken this photo if I did not have the lens; I guess if you try something new it opens up some exploration and a lot of fun.
I have also read that this lens may work well reversed for macro photography, especially with bellows. At some point I may try that. One of the other lenses I purchased was a Vivitar 90mm 2.5 Macro that allows for 1:1. This is a wonderful lens to explore.
I agree that MF lenses are not as convenient as more modern lenses and I am getting used to focusing wide open and then stopping down. I still like my modern AF prime lenses, but am enjoying slowing down with the MF. |
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