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PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:10 pm    Post subject: Autumn colours Reply with quote

Everyone seems to be showing pictures of dead leaves so I though that I would join in. These were taken during the last few days. All at f/8.

1. Cotinus Volna 3


2. Embothrium coccineum (Chilean fire bush) Volna 3 (flash)


3. Maple (unknown species/variety) Tair 11A - a bit heavy with the PP maybe - not quite LOMO - but it seemed to demand it.


4. Maple Tair 11A


5. Cynara cardunculus Tair 11A


PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent results with that Volna! Yet another underdog lens.

I love that you have put in the scientific genus/species description, as it allows me to ascertain which plant family the various plants are in.


PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great sichko. The Tair is one of my favourites, but so too is the Volna...
Smile Smile Smile


patrickh


PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys. I'm trying to find a set of lenses that I can spend some time with. I've only had the Tair for a few days but already I feel that it's better than the Jupiter 11A and the Jupiter 37A. It's not simply the extra stop but the "build quality" which gives you extra confidence when focussing. I shall keep the 11A and 37A - they are lighter and more easily replaceable (cheaper) if lost.

I've had the Volna 3 for a couple of weeks now and I like it very much. Although it's quite heavy, the focussing ring is at the front which means I can focus and support at the same time. I know the Helios 40-2 is much heavier but the main problem I had with it was that the focus ring is at the back near the mount. I'm not strong enough!

So I've found two winners - and both give infinity on a Nikon without extra glass.

In connection with the naming of plants - my interest in plants long precedes my interest in photography.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sichko

Check out the kaleinar 100/2.8 - surprising lens.


patrickh


PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good results, John!
We share the interest in plants.
Your maple looks like Acer platanoides to me.


PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lovely colours and positioning very impressive Very Happy


PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

First one is awesome to me, color, composition just excellent!


PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys for your generous comments.

Patrick - thanks for the Kaleinar recommendation. I've probably got enough toys to play with (master ?) at the moment. But I had thought about the Kaleinar. Also the Kaleinar 3 (2.8/150). Orio recently produced some very impressive pictures with it. And does anyone recommend the Vega 28 (2.8/120) ? It gets a good review on the Pentacon 6 site.