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PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:43 pm    Post subject: A Nightmare before Christmas Reply with quote
Finally got a Zenitar.

Very cool lens. I found myself tilting and putting subjects in the corners to amplify the bendyness.
Some people think this effect gets tiring after a while, and I must admit after processing them I am actually feeling a little queezy!!

Shot wide open a lot, quite soft and low contrast coupled with ISO 1600 so atmospheric is the idea! Sharpness is not THAT improtant after all.

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Comments and thoughts and critiques very welcome.

Thanks!!

Simon


PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
After the Olympus sorry these are .... Your Olympus shoots were wow these one is not comparable.


PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like 9 and 13 above the others.
Zenitar is like Kanel, in the right dose it's fantastic, too much and it becomes uneatable. I use mine very sparsely, exactly in order to not overdo with the effect.
Oh and I love the name of the series Smile


PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila,

Probably! It is a hell of a fun lens on a full frame though!!


PostPosted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
very nice & funny
my daughter believe 7,8 are haunted houses so you succeed in your effect


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Almost a Salvador Dali effect in some of these, especially the first pic.
The first pic is my fave, has an ominous aggression about it.

Bill


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Katastrofo wrote:
Almost a Salvador Dali effect in some of these, especially the first pic.
The first pic is my fave, has an ominous aggression about it.


I agree, it looks like the bridge is stretching an arm to catch you.

Best word tag for it it would be "lysergic", I think Laughing


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Different and refreshing.

Very well done


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I like number 12 & 13 Smile


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Orio wrote:
I like 9 and 13 above the others.
Zenitar is like Kanel, in the right dose it's fantastic, too much and it becomes uneatable. I use mine very sparsely, exactly in order to not overdo with the effect.
Oh and I love the name of the series Smile


My choices too Smile

I keep looking out for a cheap one - again it's one of those lenses I'd only want to use occasionally (hence not wanting to spend too much) but for those occasions...


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi!
I like the shots a lot - typically "zenitaresque".

And, how much would I like to be in London now!!!


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I keep looking out for a cheap one - again it's one of those lenses I'd only want to use occasionally (hence not wanting to spend too much)


Zenitar can be crap and superb. Quality is not smooth as Nikkor so be careful with cheap ones , buy instead with more expensive but with no obligation guarantee.


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
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I keep looking out for a cheap one - again it's one of those lenses I'd only want to use occasionally (hence not wanting to spend too much)


Zenitar can be crap and superb. Quality is not smooth as Nikkor so be careful with cheap ones , buy instead with more expensive but with no obligation guarantee.


Thanks Attila.

I understand infinity focus is often badly set (but can be easily adjusted) are there other quality control issues to be aware of? Looking at the new ones there seems to be a 10 - 15 gbp premium for Nikon mount.


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Some of them soft at all apertures that means for me unusable , unsellable garbage.


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Attila wrote:
Some of them soft at all apertures that means for me unusable , unsellable garbage.


Thanks I'll be careful


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks all for comments.

Bill - this one is also my favorite - like it is going to hit you in the face!


PostPosted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Richard_D wrote:

I understand infinity focus is often badly set (but can be easily adjusted) are there other quality control issues to be aware of?.


My copy is soft Sad Sad

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Orio wrote:
Richard_D wrote:

I understand infinity focus is often badly set (but can be easily adjusted) are there other quality control issues to be aware of?.


My copy is soft Sad Sad

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Orio, a little lens vIaGra, and your copy will be right as rain... Laughing
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