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revers
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 Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 1:44 pm Post subject: Got my first Canon lens - - |
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revers wrote:
- from eBay, a FD 50/3.5, 1:2 macro with a FD to M4/3 adapter for $84 with shipping.
I did a quick comparison with a Minolta Celtic 50/3.5, 1:2 macro. Here is the quick & dirty test with the focus on the tip of the onion.
1. Minolta
2. Canon
Taken next to a window camera left & I used a hand mirror to reflect light on the shaded side, so there is a bit of lighting difference.
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trev
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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trev wrote:
The canon one certainly shows more detail in the shadow areas of the onion and I also think that it is just a wee bit brighter too. Nice shots
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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revers wrote:
I am not sure Trev but I lean towards the Canon because it is lighter (plastic) compared to the Minolta (metal) which is a benefit for M4/3 cameras.
Here is another shot with the Canon.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Schnauzer wrote:
That second shot is beautiful. Love the red. Lense looks like a keeper for sure.
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uhoh7 wrote:
now we need to bring in the big bad nikon 55 f/3.5.....Ok it's not that big, but I would love to see it alongside these two fine lenses.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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trifox wrote:
hmmm!!
another lens to be ...
hmmm
I have noticed the similar definition of red tones with FD 85 f1.8
hmmm..
I am going for it!!
tf
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:01 am Post subject: |
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koji wrote:
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hmmm!!
another lens to be ...
hmmm
I have noticed the similar definition of red tones with FD 85 f1.8
hmmm..
I am going for it!!
tf |
Yes, you should get one. 
Btw, the prices of FD lenses on eBay are increasing,,,,, 
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:44 am Post subject: |
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trifox wrote:
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hmmm!!
another lens to be ...
hmmm
I have noticed the similar definition of red tones with FD 85 f1.8
hmmm..
I am going for it!!
tf |
Yes, you should get one.
Btw, the prices of FD lenses on eBay are increasing,,,,, |
hmm - if Koji say I should go for it -- then I must go for it! 
yep -- prices are going up - I do not why?
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jun wrote:
prices for manual focus lens with aperture control are rising because of the 4/3 & Nex cameras.
they (or we) need to have lenses that have the aperture ring on the body.
rokkors are also going up in ebay. next are the russian lenses.
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martinsmith99 wrote:
In the 1st images, the Minolta seems sharper.
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trev wrote:
I too have noticed how much more FD lenses cost now, as well as FL ones too. M42 lens prices have also increased alarmingly, in the good old US of A you need a friendly bank manager for some of these lenses.
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cooltouch wrote:
Hard to fault the Canon 50/3.5 macro. I used to own one and it worked great. I think the reason why the Minolta may look sharper is because of the lighting. Detail is about the same, but the Canon's detail is not as high contrast as the Minolta because of the lighting difference.
I agree about the rising prices of FD and FL glass. I still shoot Canon FD film cameras, and have enjoyed being able to pick up some nice pieces for good prices. It's getting harder to do now.
Canon super-wides, fast teles and fast 50s have gotten quite expensive. They've gotten up to Nikkor prices.
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Attila wrote:
| Schnauzer wrote: |
| That second shot is beautiful. Love the red. Lense looks like a keeper for sure. |
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