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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:11 am Post subject: Rebuilding After Theft |
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Laurence wrote:
Well, I'm starting to rebuild my equipment, going slowly because I save out a set amount of money per payday for the cause.
I plan on simplification of my whole kit of cameras and lenses. I did purchase a Nikon D40 SLR, which might seem outmoded, except that it has any and ALL the features I need for my style of shooting. The price was about one-quarter of the original new prices. It came with the 18-55 kit lens, which is surprisingly sharp and contrasty with good color rendition, but does have poor plastic workmanship. The lens did fall apart while I was on a hike, but I was able to put it back together in the field. If it continues to fall apart, I'll go ahead and get a prime.
For primarily black and white film which will process as transparencies, I purchased a mint Contax AX (my favorite camera of all time) for a good price by just waiting around until one was offered at the price point I wanted to pay. It does pay to sometimes just wait for an auction camera to show up with a lower price. In this case, it actually beat the KEH prices by $40 or so. Usually though, KEH beats the auction site as a general rule. I would humbly suggest to always look at KEH or Adorama first when considering adding to your collection.
I also purchased 'new old-stock' Yashica ML lenses, all almost mint condition:
300/5.6 ML (Somewhat slow, but it will be on the tripod most of the time anyway. Mind-numbing sharpness, even wide open, that I've seen so far)
100/3.5 ML Macro [1:2] (So far, the images look razor sharp and the AX in macro mode works well with this lens, bringing the ratio to about 1:1.2, nearly life-size)
50/2 ML (A real sleeper of a lens, simply cutting-edge sharp)
50/1.9 ML [light weight] (Virtually the same wonderful sharpness as the 50/2, with slightly better bokeh in my opinion - I decided to buy it even though I had the 50/2, because it is lightweight for hiking. The 50/2 will be used for general shooting).
I will next get UV filters for lens protection for the lenses, as well as CPL filters. Will look for multicoated Hoya filters, or multicoated Series 1 Vivitar filters - both good filter lines, built very thin to avoid vignetting when stacked.
I think the three primes are a good range, and look forward to continued shooting with them for the rest of my life. I am truly blown away by the build quality, sharpness, and bokeh of the ML line of lenses by Yashica. In my opinion the value-to-price ratio is stunning. There is also the possibility of a Zeiss Contax Planar 85mm lens in the future, depending on price.
This completes my desired kit for the AX.
Next will be rebuilding the Pentax 645 kit. I have the tough and dependable manual focus body, the Pentacon to Pentax adapter, the Zodiak 30/3.5, the Mir 24B 45/2.8 (if I can somehow fit the pieces back together), and the old-style (not multi-coated) Sonnar 180/2.8. I will look for the 120/4 Pentax-A Macro (1:1), and the standard 75/2.8 Pentax-A lens.
With filters and various accessories (do not want camera straps - they are always in the way), these will be the extent of my cameras and lenses, at least for now.
Sorry for the slight focusing error. That's what I get for trying to use the D40 on manual focus.
_________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 12:13 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Congratulations Larry! _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:25 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
Orio wrote: |
Congratulations Larry! |
Thanks Orio! It just took a bit of patience, as well as basically 'getting over' the loss and going forward to rethink and rebuild the cameras and lenses that I feel I need. And actually, the simplified amounts of equipment will be kind of cool. But of course, I'm not immune to suddenly springing for a lens that I just "have to get"! I'll try to hold that down. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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poilu
Joined: 26 Aug 2007 Posts: 10472 Location: Greece
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:14 am Post subject: |
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poilu wrote:
congrats, nice setup. it help to know exactly what you need instead of collecting 20 50's just to compare them
with the ML 100 & 300 you will catch the bears and lenses will not fall apart like the kit lens _________________ T* |
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5039 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Rebuilding After Theft |
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kansalliskala wrote:
Laurence wrote: |
50/2 ML (A real sleeper of a lens, simply cutting-edge sharp) |
Most underrated lens today. I got one free with a Contax body. _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
Zuiko 28/3.5, Distagon 35/2.8; Yashica ML 50/2;
Zuiko 50/1.4; S-M-C 120/2.8; Zuiko 135/3.5; 200/5;
Tamron AD1 135/2.8, Soligor 180/3.5; Tamron AD1 300/5.6
Tamron zooms: 01A, Z-210
Yashicaflex C; Київ 4 + Юпитер 8, 11; Polaroid 100; Olympus XA; Yashica T3
Museum stuff: Certo-Phot; Tele-Edixon 135; Polaris 90-190; Asahi Bellows; Ixus IIs
Projects: Agfa Isolette III (no shutter), Canon AE-1D (no sensor),
Nikon D80 (dead), The "Peace Camera"
AF: Canon, Tokina, Sigma Video: JVC GZ-MG275E |
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Farside
Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 6557 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:28 am Post subject: |
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Farside wrote:
I suppose the theft did you a favour in a way; allowed you to de-clutter and start afresh.
Nice start and a logical path. _________________ Dave - Moderator
Camera Fiend and Biograph Operator
If I wanted soot and whitewash I'd be a chimney sweep and house painter.
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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Congrats on the kit Larry. Although, I usually base judgement on IQ and handling, I must say, that Contax is an ugly beast. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16652 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
Fines choices Larry and I'm sure it will serve you very well! Too bad you already bough the
100/3.5 ML Macro, I have it sitting around unused... _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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Jesito
Joined: 24 Aug 2007 Posts: 5745 Location: Olivella, Catalonia, (Spain)
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Jesito wrote:
Nice to see you are back into business
Your choices seem really focused. I keep my MLs 1.7, 1.9 and 2.0 as if they were made in gold
Looking forward to your samples.
Jes. _________________ Jesito, Moderator
Jesito's backsack:
Zooms Sigma 70-300, Tamron 35-135 and 70-210 short, 70-210 long, 28-70 CF Macro, 35-70, 35-80, Vivitar 70-210 KA, Tamron 70-250.
Fixed Industar-50, , Tamron 24mm, Tamron 135mm, Sands Hunter 135mm, Pancolar 50mm, Volna-3, many Exakta lenses
DSLR SIGMA SD9 & SD14, EOS 5D, Sony A700 and NEXF3, Oly E-330, E-400, E-450, E-1
TLR/6x6/645 YashicaMat, Petri 6x45, Nettar, Franka Solida, Brilliant
SLR Minolta X300, Fuji STX II, Praktica VLC3, Pentax P30t, EXA500, EXA 1A, Spotmatic(2), Chinon CM-4S, Ricoh, Contax, Konica TC-X , Minolta 5000, 7000i, 3Sxi, EOS 500 and CX
Rangefinders Chinon 35EE, Konica C35 auto, Canonet 28, Yashica Lynx, FED-2, Yashica electro 35, Argus C3 & C4, Regula Cita III, Voigtlander Vitoret (many), Welta Welti-I, Kodak Signette 35, Zorki-4, Bessa-R & L, Minolta Weathermatic, olympus XA2
Compact Film Konica C35V, Voigtlander Vitorets, Canon Prima Super 105, Olympus XA2 and XA3
Compact Digital Olympus C-5050, Aiptek Slim 3000, Canon Powershot A540, Nikon 5200, SIGMA DP1s, Polaroid X530, IXUS55, Kodak 6490, Powershot G9 and G10
CSCCanon EOS-M, Samsung NX100 and NX210, Lumix G5, NEX-F3 |
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Attila
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Pretty damn reason if I can assist to buy P6 , KIEV lenses don't hesitate to ask.
PM sent, I found two lenses locally on low price. _________________ -------------------------------
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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fish4570
Joined: 06 Jan 2010 Posts: 4514 Location: At the confluence of the Locust Fork of the Warrior River and Black Creek, Alabama
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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fish4570 wrote:
laurence, i had no idea you had been hit by thieves. i feel for you. burglars/thieves can make one feel violated somehow. i am glad to see you recovering ... _________________ Paul
I chase Light
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7793 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
Farside wrote: |
I suppose the theft did you a favour in a way; allowed you to de-clutter and start afresh.
Nice start and a logical path. |
I agree, sometimes 'lees is more' _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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Farside
Joined: 01 Sep 2007 Posts: 6557 Location: Ireland
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Farside wrote:
Lloydy wrote: |
I agree, sometimes 'lees is more' |
It gives me the runs. _________________ Dave - Moderator
Camera Fiend and Biograph Operator
If I wanted soot and whitewash I'd be a chimney sweep and house painter.
The Lenses of Farside (click)
BUY FRESH FOMAPAN TO HELP KEEP THE FACTORY ALIVE ---
Foma Campaign topic -
http://forum.mflenses.com/foma-campaign-t55443.html
FOMAPAN on forum -
http://www.mflenses.com/fs.php?sw=Fomapan
Webshop Norway
http://www.fomafoto.com/
Webshop Czech
https://fomaobchod.cz/inshop/scripts/shop.aspx?action=DoChangeLanguage&LangID=4 |
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:56 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
poilu wrote: |
congrats, nice setup. it help to know exactly what you need instead of collecting 20 50's just to compare them
with the ML 100 & 300 you will catch the bears and lenses will not fall apart like the kit lens |
Thanks poilu. Well, in actuality I did pick up one more 50 than I 'really need'. I agree with you - these lenses, and
the camera are built with beautiful attention to quality. I only tested them out with basic snapshots on Ilford FP4, and the
sharpness and other competencies seemed absolutely first-rate. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:59 am Post subject: Re: Rebuilding After Theft |
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Laurence wrote:
kansalliskala wrote: |
Laurence wrote: |
50/2 ML (A real sleeper of a lens, simply cutting-edge sharp) |
Most underrated lens today. I got one free with a Contax body. |
Gosh yes, I've seen them for less than $20. I'm AMAZED at the rendition from this rather unknown lens. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:00 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
Farside wrote: |
I suppose the theft did you a favour in a way; allowed you to de-clutter and start afresh.
Nice start and a logical path. |
Thanks man. I can at least try to think correctly and keep to what I need. A good exercise in thinking out my needs
versus my wants. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:07 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
martinsmith99 wrote: |
Congrats on the kit Larry. Although, I usually base judgement on IQ and handling, I must say, that Contax is an ugly beast. |
LOL! I must say that I don't agree about the "ugly beast" , but we all have our opinions of style. I think it's probably the
beauty queen of all cameras. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:09 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
kds315* wrote: |
Fines choices Larry and I'm sure it will serve you very well! Too bad you already bough the
100/3.5 ML Macro, I have it sitting around unused... |
Man, I didn't realize that, of course. At least I got the 300 for a huge bargain, but would have preferred
to pay you for one if you had wanted to sell. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:11 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
Jesito wrote: |
Nice to see you are back into business
Your choices seem really focused. I keep my MLs 1.7, 1.9 and 2.0 as if they were made in gold
Looking forward to your samples.
Jes. |
Coming from you with your opinions of the ML 50mm group, it gives me confidence that these ARE very
good lenses. I would love also to see YOUR renditions from any of these lenses. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:12 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
Attila wrote: |
Pretty damn reason if I can assist to buy P6 , KIEV lenses don't hesitate to ask.
PM sent, I found two lenses locally on low price. |
As always Attila, you are a kind man. THANKS for looking around, and I've sent you a PM. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:14 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
fish4570 wrote: |
laurence, i had no idea you had been hit by thieves. i feel for you. burglars/thieves can make one feel violated somehow. i am glad to see you recovering ... |
It was a tough recovery, at least until I had to time to think it through. The devastating part is that feeling of violation you mentioned.
Hard to shake something like that. But I can't see me continuing to be morose about it, so that's why I'm just concentrating on
getting some kit that is of quality, and to keep it down to the essentials. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 6:16 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
Lloydy wrote: |
Farside wrote: |
I suppose the theft did you a favour in a way; allowed you to de-clutter and start afresh.
Nice start and a logical path. |
I agree, sometimes 'lees is more' |
Yes, less is more and probably really has meaning in photo equipment. It's so easy to 'overbuy' and have so much equipment
that there is not time to take pictures! _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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Laurence
Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 4809 Location: Western Washington State
Expire: 2016-06-19
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:18 am Post subject: |
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Laurence wrote:
A truly GREAT lucky break is that I had the CV Apo_Lanthar 90/3.5 SL at home. I'll never be able to thank Klaus enough
for this lens. The generosity is mind-blowing. Since it is M42 mount, I'll be able to adapt it to the Contax-Yashica mount.
I also had the Yashica Mat at home. I had the Mir 26B 45/2.8, the Zodiak 30/3.5, and the Sonnar 180/2.8 with me in my pack.
The Pentacon Oreston 50mm given to me by Carsten, was taken away though. I also still have the Super Takumar 300/6.8.
I'll post some pix from the ML line of lenses as soon as I can. _________________
Assent, and you are sane;
Demur,—you ’re straightway dangerous,
And handled with a chain.
Emily Dickinson
Cameras and Lenses in Use:
Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5,
CV Apo-Lanthar 90/3.5SL, (Thank you Klaus),
Pentax 645,
Flek 50,
Pentax-A 150
Pentax-A 120 Macro
Voigtlander Vitomatic I w/Color Skopar 50/2.8
Konica TC and zoom lenses (thanks Carsten)
Contax AX
Yashica ML 50/2
Yashica ML 35/2.8
Carl Zeiss Contax 50/1.4
Tamron Adaptall SP 17/3.5
Tamron Adaptall 28/2.5
Tamron Adaptall SP 300/2.8 LD (IF)
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16652 Location: Weinheim, Germany
Expire: 2021-03-09
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:43 am Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
Gosh, now its out.... Oh well, but honestly, you certainly
deserve this for your excellent work Larry! _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
http://www.macrolenses.de for macro and special lens info
http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos for UV Images and lens/filter info
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums my albums using various lenses
http://photographyoftheinvisibleworld.blogspot.com/ my UV BLOG
http://www.travelmeetsfood.com/blog Food + Travel BLOG
https://galeriafotografia.com Architecture + Drone photography
Currently most FAV lens(es):
X80QF f3.2/80mm
Hypergon f11/26mm
ELCAN UV f5.6/52mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f4/60mm
Zeiss UV-Planar f2/62mm
Lomo Уфар-12 f2.5/41mm
Lomo Зуфар-2 f4.0/350mm
Lomo ZIKAR-1A f1.2/100mm
Nikon UV Nikkor f4.5/105mm
Zeiss UV-Sonnar f4.3/105mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f1.8/45mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f4.1/94mm
CERCO UV-VIS-NIR f2.8/100mm
Steinheil Quarzobjektiv f1.8/50mm
Pentax Quartz Takumar f3.5/85mm
Carl Zeiss Jena UV-Objektiv f4/60mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha II f1.1/90mm
NYE OPTICAL Lyman-Alpha I f2.8/200mm
COASTAL OPTICS f4/60mm UV-VIS-IR Apo
COASTAL OPTICS f4.5/105mm UV-Micro-Apo
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f4.5/85mm
Pentax Ultra-Achromatic Takumar f5.6/300mm
Rodenstock UV-Rodagon f5.6/60mm + 105mm + 150mm
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15679
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:53 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Is the ML 2/50 you're talking about the small one, a pancake in size? I had it, same size as the Minolta 2/45 and Konica 1.8/40. I Shot all three in comparison and the ML was possibly the sharpest of the three. I sold it for a good price because I was rationalising my kit and I'd already sold my other Yasshica ML lenses (1.9/50, 2.8/28, 2.8/35) but it was a very good lens, it came to me on a Yashica FX-3 bosy which I still have somewhere, not sure if it works.
I agree with the less is more principle, I'm trying to sell a lot of my kit as I'm really only using my Konica SLRs and lenses, my Kiev and Jupiters and my Kiev 6C and CZJ P6 lenses. All the rest can go apart from a small number of gems I keep because I like them. _________________ I don't care who designed it, who made it or what country it comes from - I just enjoy using it! |
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