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spkennedy3000
Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 334 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:43 pm Post subject: A Nightmare before Christmas |
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spkennedy3000 wrote:
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 _________________ G2 21 28 45 90
5d with flek 35mm f2.4 and zuiko 18mm f3.5, zuiko 24mm f2.8, zuiko 28mm f2.8, Canon EF 50mm f1.4, Nikon 105mm f2.5. |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
After the Olympus sorry these are .... Your Olympus shoots were wow these one is not comparable. _________________ -------------------------------
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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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 _________________ Orio, Administrator
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spkennedy3000
Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 334 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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spkennedy3000 wrote:
Attila,
Probably! It is a hell of a fun lens on a full frame though!! _________________ G2 21 28 45 90
5d with flek 35mm f2.4 and zuiko 18mm f3.5, zuiko 24mm f2.8, zuiko 28mm f2.8, Canon EF 50mm f1.4, Nikon 105mm f2.5. |
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poilu
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 10472 Location: Greece
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
very nice & funny
my daughter believe 7,8 are haunted houses so you succeed in your effect _________________ T* |
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:02 am Post subject: |
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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.
Bill |
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:07 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
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 _________________ Orio, Administrator
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lahnet
Joined: 10 Apr 2007 Posts: 1164 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 9:12 am Post subject: |
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lahnet wrote:
Different and refreshing.
Very well done _________________ Henrik
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Riku
Joined: 23 May 2007 Posts: 1059 Location: Finland
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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Riku wrote:
I like number 12 & 13 |
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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
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 |
My choices too
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... _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
More to come... |
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Hi!
I like the shots a lot - typically "zenitaresque".
And, how much would I like to be in London now!!! _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ -------------------------------
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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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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
Attila wrote: |
Quote: |
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. _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
More to come... |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Some of them soft at all apertures that means for me unusable , unsellable garbage. _________________ -------------------------------
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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Richard_D
Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2378 Location: Faversham Kent UK
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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Richard_D wrote:
Attila wrote: |
Some of them soft at all apertures that means for me unusable , unsellable garbage. |
Thanks I'll be careful _________________ Richard
The interesting bit:
Nikkors: 20mm f2.8 AIS, 24mm f2.8 AIS, 28mm f2.8 AIS, 35mm f2 AIS, 50mm f1.4 AI, 50mm f1.48AI, 50m f2 AI,
55mm f3.5 AI'd, 105mm f4 AI, 135mm f2.8 AI'd, 135mm f3.5 AI'd, 200mm f4 AI'd .
Nikon E Series: 100mm f2.8 .
Soviet Nikon Mount: Zenitar 16mm f2.8, Arsat/arax/photex 85mm T&S f2.8 .
Other: Asahi Super Takumar 55 mm f2 (M42) ,Tamron 300mm f5.6 SP, Tamron 500mm f8 SP.
DSLR: Nikon D700. 35mm SLRsNikon FE, Pentax S1a.
TLR: Rolliecord II.
Sub-Minature: Pentax Auto 110, 18mm f2.8, 24mm f2.8, 50mm f2.8.
More to come... |
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spkennedy3000
Joined: 12 Apr 2007 Posts: 334 Location: London
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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spkennedy3000 wrote:
Thanks all for comments.
Bill - this one is also my favorite - like it is going to hit you in the face! _________________ G2 21 28 45 90
5d with flek 35mm f2.4 and zuiko 18mm f3.5, zuiko 24mm f2.8, zuiko 28mm f2.8, Canon EF 50mm f1.4, Nikon 105mm f2.5. |
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 3:54 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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
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Orio, a little lens vIaGra, and your copy will be right as rain... |
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