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Olympus PEN Zuiko 42mm 1.2 and 60mm 1.5
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nordentro wrote:
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Canon 100mm f/3.5 is very good indeed. The PEN F 100mm f/3.5 is also just as good, but slightly bigger.

C mount lenses from around 50mm should work good on APS-C, but I have one Soligor 2" lens that vignettes slightly on m43 too, so there is no rule in "blueprint" that all lenses from 50mm should cover APS-C.

Braun Paxette lenses can be found for cheap. I have seen 35mm, 38mm, 50mm, 85mm, 90mm and 135mm focal length lenses in Braun Paxette m39 mount. You need an Braun Paxette m39 to LTM m39 adapter to get the right register distance. I have found 3 of these adapters on eBay. And they usually comes with the lens and is difficult to discover as they seem to look like they are a part of the lens.
.... the 35mm lenses are nice "everyday" walk around lenses and much cheaper than the 35mm LTM lenses out there Wink


thank you very much for the comprehensive answer Nordentro Smile
( and sorry for the late answer, only had discovered it right now )

regards, andreas


PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
hoanpham wrote:
Nordentro wrote:
..But the 35mm lenses are nice "everyday" walk around lenses and much cheaper than the 35mm LTM lenses out there Wink

that's a very nice looking lens - and the adapter too Shocked

I am still using the canon 50/1.2 ltm and also collect samples from pentax A50/1.2 to compare.
Here's what it looks like, taken with pentax A 50/1.2 at f1.2 tilt.



Looks very good to my eyes! Very Happy

The Canon lens you have there look very clean, I guess you spent big $$$ to get such a nice copy?!?


PostPosted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
kuuan wrote:
Nordentro wrote:
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Canon 100mm f/3.5 is very good indeed. The PEN F 100mm f/3.5 is also just as good, but slightly bigger.

C mount lenses from around 50mm should work good on APS-C, but I have one Soligor 2" lens that vignettes slightly on m43 too, so there is no rule in "blueprint" that all lenses from 50mm should cover APS-C.

Braun Paxette lenses can be found for cheap. I have seen 35mm, 38mm, 50mm, 85mm, 90mm and 135mm focal length lenses in Braun Paxette m39 mount. You need an Braun Paxette m39 to LTM m39 adapter to get the right register distance. I have found 3 of these adapters on eBay. And they usually comes with the lens and is difficult to discover as they seem to look like they are a part of the lens.
.... the 35mm lenses are nice "everyday" walk around lenses and much cheaper than the 35mm LTM lenses out there Wink


thank you very much for the comprehensive answer Nordentro Smile
( and sorry for the late answer, only had discovered it right now )

regards, andreas


No, no.. it was me that answered late Wink


PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I got the lenses today, and here is a testshot of a microphone with the 42mm wide open. Little soft wide open, but not that bad either Wink
It is a f/1.2 lens after all. My 2012 built Nokton 25mm f/0.95 is softer than this wide open.

These are perfect for mirrorless cameras. Small, well built, good IQ and you don't get a lens upside down like you often will with a m39 lens for instance Very Happy I used to avoid Pen f lenses because of their pricetag, but having several of them now makes me feel like these lenses are keepers.

I also got a Pen f 2x TC lens from Soligor, quite rare I think?!?



PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great shot of the mike. I have been trying and failing to collect these Pen F lenses cheap, but no chance now, too well known and regarded.

I did however pick up a broken Pen EM that I removed the 2/35 lens from:

http://forum.mflenses.com/olympus-f-zuiko-2-35-from-pen-em-t60416.html


PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Great shot of the mike. I have been trying and failing to collect these Pen F lenses cheap, but no chance now, too well known and regarded.

I did however pick up a broken Pen EM that I removed the 2/35 lens from:

http://forum.mflenses.com/olympus-f-zuiko-2-35-from-pen-em-t60416.html


It's nice to experiment and your results looks good Very Happy


PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here is a picture from the 60mm from today Wink

I think I shoot this on f/2.8 Rolling Eyes


PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's jujst plain superb! Camera used? Smile


PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nordentro wrote:
I got the lenses today, and here is a testshot of a microphone with the 42mm wide open. Little soft wide open, but not that bad either Wink
It is a f/1.2 lens after all. My 2012 built Nokton 25mm f/0.95 is softer than this wide open.


In my experience the Nokton is stronger at middle distances, a closeup like the microphone picture isn't it's best side. But still, it shouldn't be worse than the 100% jpg in the top right corner. Do you have any direct comparison pictures to support your claim?


PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fabian wrote:
Nordentro wrote:
I got the lenses today, and here is a testshot of a microphone with the 42mm wide open. Little soft wide open, but not that bad either Wink
It is a f/1.2 lens after all. My 2012 built Nokton 25mm f/0.95 is softer than this wide open.


In my experience the Nokton is stronger at middle distances, a closeup like the microphone picture isn't it's best side. But still, it shouldn't be worse than the 100% jpg in the top right corner. Do you have any direct comparison pictures to support your claim?


The statement was based on my impression with close focus. So to be clear, I didn't do any scientific tests, so I could be wrong! Very Happy


PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Spotmatic wrote:
That's jujst plain superb! Camera used? Smile


OM-D Wink


PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nordentro wrote:
The statement was based on my impression with close focus. So to be clear, I didn't do any scientific tests, so I could be wrong! Very Happy

Ok, you could as well be right, it would be interesting to see some testresults how it holds up. Smile


PostPosted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
amazing sample with the 60mm and also very telling sample with the 42mm and it's close focus ability
congrats and enjoy!


PostPosted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thx, here are a few more with the 60 Wink









PostPosted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 12:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, nice lens with a strong character.


PostPosted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Another portrait with the 60 Very Happy



PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 5:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow, the rendering is just brilliant. !


PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 5:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
really brilliant portrait, the clarity in the eyes and the skin tone are just amazing!
reminds me of photos taken by member "Spotmatic", I don't know how you guys do it, I can't


PostPosted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pretty amazing isn't it. This lens really push out a lot of details when stopped down just a little bit (click for bigger).
This picture is taken in-house during a wedding with no extra lighting or flash at f/2 or f/2.8 with the 60mm (it's hard to remember exact) Wink


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nordentro wrote:
Another portrait with the 60 Very Happy


This portrait is amazing Shocked ....


PostPosted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
the tonality of the lens/camera combination is excellent


PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 12:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nordentro wrote:
Another portrait with the 60 Very Happy



I finally got such a 1.5/60mm and looking forward to achieving such results, since it is only the lens that does that, we all know that - right? Laughing


PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 2:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kds315* wrote:
Nordentro wrote:
Another portrait with the 60 Very Happy


I finally got such a 1.5/60mm and looking forward to achieving such results, since it is only the lens that does that, we all know that - right? Laughing


Congratz!

Yes, it's more or less just pushing the button with this lens to achieve these results Laughing
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