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Carlsson
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Carlsson wrote:
Last week I had the chance to grab this "little" boy.
Unfortunately I cannot test it on a FF-camera, still looking for a "cheap" 5D. 
So all the pictures were taken with my 40D.
Had some problems with not focusing to infinity. The CY-adapter (which was working fine with all my other Contax lenses) needed to be grinded by a few µm. (grinding paper on a glass plate)
Im still not sure if its 100% now, because I dont want to enable "past infinity" 
It's a very heavy lens, ~900g, well built. Focussing is smooth and the 0.16m minimum distance is amazing. Cant wait to take it out.
Here are the first sample pictures, no pp.
f8
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f5.6
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Orio
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Orio wrote:
Do you know, that now you are one of the most envied guys on this forum, don't you?  
Congratulations!  Im a bit green with envy  but I wish you many happy pictures with this jewel!
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poilu
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poilu wrote:
nice results, try it on a film body for FF 
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Carlsson
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Carlsson wrote:
Thank you Orio,
I hope its not that way , I spent very little money, much less than a used 5D, which was my next aim and I could not sleep for few days until I received this baby.
5D now has to wait, but its still a pleasure on a APS-C cam. And in my wildest dreams I can imagine what it can do with a 5D.
I'll take the honour and promise a lot of pictures 
Can't wait for the weekend... 
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Carlsson
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Carlsson wrote:
| poilu wrote: |
| nice results, try it on a film body for FF |
Thank you.
I would, but unfortunately my 50E does not like the CY-adapter, I only get a blinking "MF" symbol, no working shutter 
But the viewfinder looks so promising/delicious!
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Orio
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
| Carlsson wrote: |
| poilu wrote: |
| nice results, try it on a film body for FF |
Thank you.
I would, but unfortunately my 50E does not like the CY-adapter, I only get a blinking "MF" symbol, no working shutter
But the viewfinder looks so promising/delicious! |
With around 50 Euros you can buy a Yashica camera that will require no adapter.
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LucisPictor wrote:
WOW! Such a rare and precious lens! Congratulations!
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LucisPictor wrote:
WOW! Such a rare and precious lens! Congratulations!
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poilu
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poilu wrote:
| Carlsson wrote: |
| I would, but unfortunately my 50E does not like the CY-adapter |
just put a small paper to block the switch on the 50E and you will use your contax without problem
of course a contax body will be better than the 50E for critical focus but for 15mm no problem
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patrickh wrote:
Just enjoy it - and yes we are all green with envy, but good for you
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Carlsson
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Carlsson wrote:
Thank you patrickh, yes I will.
The paper between the contacts did the trick, but unfortunately the mirror will not clear
I will shave the mirror, this way I can get some experience for my 5D-shave, which will happen in few months.
A few more samples - taken during work time ( ) :
f8, some flares are present, hmm
f3.5
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f5.6
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Orio
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Orio wrote:
Flare is almost unavoidable in a 15mm lens.
The bokeh of this lens is to die for.
Damn... I need one SIGH
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mjkerpan
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mjkerpan wrote:
Even the FLARE on this thing is awesome-looking... All and all, an awesome lens and yet another reason for me to start looking into getting a C/Y body of some sort... |
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koji
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koji wrote:
| Orio wrote: |
Do you know, that now you are one of the most envied guys on this forum, don't you?
Congratulations! Im a bit green with envy but I wish you many happy pictures with this jewel! |
+5 for this. 
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