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LucisPictor
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject: Personal top lenses... |
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LucisPictor wrote:
EDIT (June 14, 2010): Incredible what has changed since this post!
Hi!
Before I went on holiday, I had to think about which lenses to bring.
So I came up with a top 3 of each focal length range, well sometimes there are not three lenses in one range.
Fisheye:
Circular: Peleng 3.5/8*
Diagonal: Zenitar 2.8/16* (no alternatives here)
Superwide lenses: (Well, those I call that...)
1) Nikkor-N.C 2.8/24* (definitely first choice!)
2) Hanimex Automatic 3.5/23 (with quite a distance!)
28mm:
1) Kiron 2.0/28* MC
2) Vivitar Auto Wide-Angle 2.5/28* (Kiron)
2) Vivitar Auto Wide-Angle 2.8/28 (Komine)
2) Pentax-M SMC 2.8/28 (all three on one level and the Kiron 2/28 not very much ahead, so here low f-stop decides.)
35mm:
1) Nikkor-O 2.0/35*
2) MIR-1B 2.8/37*
3) Asahi SMC Takumar 3.5/35* (all three pretty close, but the Nikkor doubtlessly No.1)
50mm:
1) Pentax-M SMC 1.7/50*
2) Auto Revuenon 1.4/55* (by Tomioka)
3) Mamiya Auto Sekor 1.8/55*
(With the Helios-44M-6 2/58 MC and the Auto Rikenon 1.7/50 pretty close behind.)
85-100mm:
1) Jupiter-9 2.0/85* (definitely No. 1)
2) Meyer Optik Trioplan 2.8/100 V
3) Hanimex Tele-Lens 4/100 (closer at the Meyer than one might think)
135mm:
1) Nikkor-Q.C Auto 3.5/135*
2) Jupiter 37-A 3.5/135*
3) Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 4/135 1Q*
(And the Pentacon auto 2.8/135 and the Weltblick 3.5/135 not very far behind.)
200mm:
1) Telear-N 3.5/200* (Kiev)
2) Pentacon 4/200* (with a considerable distance)
3) Super Varexon 3.5/200 (and again somewhat behind)
300mm:
1) Tair 3-S 4.5/300 (Winner and only player. )
Wideangle Zoom:
1) Sigma Zoom-0 II 3.5-4.5/28-85 MC*
2) Soligor C/D Zoom+Macro 3.8-5.3/35-200 MC* (but really close!)
3) Tokina SZ-X 4-5.3/28-105 SD (with the Rikenon 3.4-4.5/35-70 in its neck)
Tele Zoom:
1) Soligor MC 3.5/70-220 Macro*
2) Tamron SP 3.8-5.4/60-300 MC 23A* (but really, I mean really close!)
3) Tamron SP 3.5/70-210 CF Macro MC 19AH
(But the Soligor C/D Zoom+Macro 3.8-4.8/75-205 MC, the Tokina RMC II 4/80-200 and even the Tamron 3.8-4/70-210 Macro 46A are good runner-ups.)
*= have a good chance to be taken on a trip.
Then I though, "Hmmm, does that mean that all the other lenses you have are candidates for ebay?" Well, it seems so.
We will see... _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
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Attila
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
This is a lot how about your wife opinion to bring this much ? _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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LucisPictor
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
She doesn't really care, as long as there is enough room for the things she and our daughter need.
We have got a big car.
(And I do not take all those lenses on a trip, just the ones with the "*"...) _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
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Attila
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I also think about which lens should I take . I worry about two reason
1) humidity I can't control under travel
2) to loose them
So as usual I bring good zoom like yours Tamron SP 70-210mm f3.5 and one fast lens like Olympus Om 50mm f1.4 nothing else. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Yes, I understand. I also constantly worry about these things.
But then I think, why not just use them?!
There are not that many sujets I like to shoot around my place, the best photos you can take on trips.
Besides, I do not have many expensive lenses, so losing a lens wouldn't be a disaster. Most of the lenses I use you can get for below € 50,-, some are a little higher. Only about 2 MF and 3 AF lenses are considerably more expensive.
I decided to use the lenses on as many occasions as possible. If I brake one or lose one, I at least had some fun with it. _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
http://www.retrocamera.de |
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Attila
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
You have right in your point of view, in rare lens I try to get duplicate copy to make sure I able to bring them to a trip. _________________ -------------------------------
Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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LucisPictor
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:22 am Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
That's a good idea, Attila.
The only problem is, buying a copy for each rare and expensive (= very good) lens will cost a lot of money. That's some kine of dilemma, isn't it? _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
http://www.retrocamera.de |
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bob955i
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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bob955i wrote:
Carsten wrote: |
Before I went on holiday, I had to think about which lenses to bring. |
I had that problem too until I got a bigger bag....... |
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LucisPictor
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
bob955i wrote: |
Carsten wrote: |
Before I went on holiday, I had to think about which lenses to bring. |
I had that problem too until I got a bigger bag....... |
Right, but I usually bring two bags already, both quite bulky.
Another even bigger one and my wife would think I had lost the last bit of sanity. _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
http://www.retrocamera.de |
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bob955i
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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bob955i wrote:
Some strategy is called for here - instead of getting another bag and thus having three bags; sell the two smaller bags and get two bigger ones.....
With any luck she might not notice....
Especially if you distract her with something nice and shiny...... |
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LucisPictor
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Two bigger bags and something shiny?
Do you know how many lenses I could get for that?
And here we go again: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?p=12859 _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
http://www.retrocamera.de |
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Orio
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Faster way: get rid of wife. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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bob955i
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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bob955i wrote:
Carsten wrote: |
Two bigger bags and something shiny?
Do you know how many lenses I could get for that? |
Strategy, man, strategy - the end justifies the means.....
Orio wrote: |
Faster way: get rid of wife. |
Incoming!!!!! |
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Orio
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
bob955i wrote: |
Incoming!!!!! |
Hey, that is tried and true, I can testify - I went the girlfriend way now and I don't have to find any excuse about my purchases! _________________ Orio, Administrator
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LucisPictor
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Orio wrote: |
Faster way: get rid of wife. |
Fast maybe, but not at all acceptable. I would rather get rid of all my lenses!
(Just to set the right perspective, again.) _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
http://www.retrocamera.de |
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bob955i
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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bob955i wrote:
@ Orio: I was referring more to the fact that some of our members' wives may read our posts.... |
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Orio
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
bob955i wrote: |
@ Orio: I was referring more to the fact that some of our members' wives may read our posts.... |
It's fair that they are aware in advance of what may happen to them. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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LucisPictor
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Nasty, Orio, that's nasty! _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
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Orio
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
LucisPictor wrote: |
Nasty, Orio, that's nasty! |
In love, war, and lens acquisition, everything is fair! _________________ Orio, Administrator
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LucisPictor
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
_________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
Things ON SALE
Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
http://www.retrocamera.de |
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bob955i
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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bob955i wrote:
@ Orio:
Can't argue with that although I wonder what I'd do if faced with the dilemma of choosing between a hot date and a Distagon 2.8/21..... |
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Orio
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
bob955i wrote: |
@ Orio:
Can't argue with that although I wonder what I'd do if faced with the dilemma of choosing between a hot date and a Distagon 2.8/21..... |
Do you even have a doubt?
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LucisPictor
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
I would take the Distagon, but mainly because I am married and could not have a date anyway. _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
Carsten, former Moderator
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Carsten = "KAPCTEH" = "Karusutenu" | T-shirt?.........................My photos from Emilia: http://www.schouler.net/emilia/emilia2011.html
My gear: http://retrocameracs.wordpress.com/ausrustung/
Old list: http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=65 (Not up-to-date, sorry!) | http://www.lucispictor.de | http://www.alensaweek.wordpress.com |
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Orio
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
The plan is simple, first get the Distagon, then go to a photo fan club, show it there, make female photographers interested, get a date. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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bob955i
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:28 am Post subject: |
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bob955i wrote:
Orio wrote: |
The plan is simple, first get the Distagon, then go to a photo fan club, show it there, make female photographers interested, get a date. |
Yes, but size IS everything so they say, so a dinky Distagon just won't cut it.......
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