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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15679
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 5:11 pm Post subject: Panagor Macro Converter + Hexanon 1.8 50mm |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Hi folks
I got a mint Konica AR mount Panagor Macro Converter in a job lot a while back, after reading some glowing reviews I bought a Hexanon to use with it.
The Hexanon is a very sharp lens:
Contrast is excellent too, giving shots some of that Zeiss-style 'pop':
But when used with the Panagor converter it loses all it's sharpness and contrast and looks dreadful:
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iangreenhalgh1
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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Even with extensive PP, the results with the Panagor converter are not good:
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iangreenhalgh1
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:25 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Well, I decided to give the Hexanon+Macro converter combo another go and it looks like my earlier attempts were spoilt by camera shake. I used a small desktop tripod, looks like it's not very stable.
This time I sat the camera/lens flat on my desk and the results are a good deal sharper.
This is the Hexanon alone, f11, very sharp:
100% crop:
This is with the Panagor converter, f11:
Looks like it doesn't degrade the sharpness as much as I thought and it could be a useable combo for macro work, what do you guys think? _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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Minolfan
Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 3439 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:45 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
I tried the Panagor macro converter with a Pancolar 50mm 1.8 and I was not very enthusiastic about the first test. I discovered that I had better results with a reverser ring on the Pancolar. Smaller and lighter thing for in the bag too. So I didn't test it any further sofar. But your second results are not bad. May be you had better looked for a more stable tabletop tripod and the results improve more?.
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15679
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:04 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Yes, looks like a better tripod is needed. I have a second mint copy (unused) of this converter in FD mount, I will try it with my Canon FD 1.8/50.
I am impressed with the Hexanon 1.8/50 though, probably the sharpest of all the 50s I own and possibly the contrastiest too. I can see why Attila and others say they give Zeiss quality for a fraction of the price. Only other Hexanon I have is an AR 3.5/135 early version but I definitely think I will pick up more, a 1.8/40 is high on the list for use with my NEX, nice and compact, even with the AR-NEX adapter. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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pat donnelly
Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 666 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:05 am Post subject: |
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pat donnelly wrote:
Hexanon, not Hexar, unless with an RF mount, are excellent lenses and being orphans, are cheap, especially they are now declining as they do not fit m4/3. They do fit 4/3 !!!! Need a shim only, washer, baffle and you are good to go! No adapter!
I hate doublers, but recognize they have value so when I see one that is variable, 2x-3x, or a Tamron SP that is cheap, I bid. The variables can be used as a focussing mount for enlarging lenses and the SPs are the best available in my price range.
The reversing ring is by far a better solution! No extra glass, no contrast loss, no additional aberrations and you use a fabulous prime.
Please try it! They cost less than a doubler. _________________ ---------------------------------
EP-1, E-410, E-300, D100, D1,
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OM 350mm f2.8, Nikkor 180 f2.8, Exa 180 f2.8,
Tamrons: 90mm f2.5, 500mm f8 x3, 135 f2.5, 200 f3.5, 24mm 2.5, 28mm 2.5 x8,
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IAZA
Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Posts: 2587 Location: Indonesia
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 5:16 am Post subject: |
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IAZA wrote:
for Macro, better extension tube than doubler _________________ nex5, Olympus EPM1, yashica half 14, Canon eos 650 want to see samples of mine? please click My lenses
and My gallery
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eddieitman
Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Posts: 1246 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:28 am Post subject: |
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eddieitman wrote:
Ian please keep it down about konica lenses i am buying loads while they are cheap hopefully i will be doing a super konica test soon with a 40 f1.8, a 50 f1.7, 28 f3.5 and a 135 f3.5.
Ps the 50 f1.8 is not supposed to be as good as the 1.7
Now look in to my eyes look in to my eyes you are all hypnotized, remember konica lenses are terrible do not bid on them _________________ My web site www.digital-darkroom.weebly.com
Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot. |
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IAZA
Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Posts: 2587 Location: Indonesia
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:39 am Post subject: |
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IAZA wrote:
hahahhaa you just raise Konica's price by post that one eddietman
btw I'm looking for it too, don't worry, locally here _________________ nex5, Olympus EPM1, yashica half 14, Canon eos 650 want to see samples of mine? please click My lenses
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15679
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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
I just missed out on the 200mm Hexanon the other day it went for less than 15ukp! _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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lumens pixel
Joined: 27 Feb 2019 Posts: 902
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:15 pm Post subject: Panagor Macro converter |
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lumens pixel wrote:
Sorry this is an old thread.
I have tested this converter with Canon's nifty fifty.
I like it.
[url][/url]Paquerette Macro by lumens pixel, sur Flickr[/url] _________________ Lumens Pixel
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Minolta SR mount: 16 2,8; Sigma SuperWide 24 2,8; 28 2,5; 28 2,8; 28 3,5; 35 2,8; 45 2,0; 50 1,4; 50 1,7; 50 2,0; 58 1,4; 85 2,0; 100 2,5; 100 4 Macro; 135 3,5; 135 2,8; 200 4; RF 250 5,6; 24-35 3,5; 35-70 3,5; 75-150 4; 70-210 4
Canon FD mount: Tokina RMC 17 3,5; 28 2,8; 35 2,8; 50 1,8; 50 3,5 Macro; 55 1,2; 135 3,5; 135 2,5; 200 4,0; 300 5,6; 28-55 3,5 4,5; Tokina SZ-X SD 270; 70-150 4,5; 70-210 f4; 80-200 4L; Tokina SZ-X 845
Tamron Adaptall: 28-80 3,5-4,2 (27A); 70-210 3,8-4 (46A); 60-300 (23A); 90 2,5 (52B); 35-135 3,5-4,5 (40A)
Tamron SP: 20-40 2,7-3,5 (266D) |
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