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maxcastle
Joined: 14 Apr 2012 Posts: 492
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:41 pm Post subject: Sears auto mc 300mm 1:5.6 |
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maxcastle wrote:
I really like this lens. I use it on the canon 400d with an adaptor (its a canon fd lens). All of the shots below were manually focussed, they are slightly off as they were rushed shots and handheld, which isn't the easiest thing with this lens. They are as taken, no alterations in LR or Ps. Thoughts please.
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 2:08 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Put to cupboard this is not a good lens at all or if you still like it try to improve shoots much as you can , wonderful subjects , terrible lens _________________ -------------------------------
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mo
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 3:36 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
I like the colors, but I would really like to see a sample taken on a tripod or not rushed to see how it really performs. _________________ Moira, Moderator
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SkedAddled
Joined: 19 Oct 2008 Posts: 1440 Location: Michigan, USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 4:01 am Post subject: |
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SkedAddled wrote:
mo wrote: |
I like the colors, but I would really like to see a sample taken on a tripod or not rushed to see how it really performs. |
Agreed.
Also, what is the horse thrashing about with its mouth? _________________ Craig
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inombrable
Joined: 20 Mar 2012 Posts: 545 Location: Salamanca, Mexico
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:37 am Post subject: |
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inombrable wrote:
mo wrote: |
I like the colors, but I would really like to see a sample taken on a tripod or not rushed to see how it really performs. |
+1 |
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Nisseliten
Joined: 26 May 2012 Posts: 332 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 6:45 am Post subject: |
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Nisseliten wrote:
I rather like the muted contrast for the subject, if it's from the lens or the glass adapter I don't know. _________________
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enliten
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:44 am Post subject: |
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enliten wrote:
it's quite an uncontrasty lens, and I really dislike the OOF regions (and I normally like distinctive bokeh)...
what I would like to praise you on is the framing and subjects. Focus is pretty good too. _________________ www.craftedbyben.com
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maxcastle
Joined: 14 Apr 2012 Posts: 492
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:55 am Post subject: |
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maxcastle wrote:
Thank you all for the comments. I have a tripod but its a really crap light one, probably built in the fifties for small rangefinders, so when i can afford a good one i will make some test shots. As for going to the cupboard, it will be a while before i can bring myself to that, i am a sucker for trying to rescue misfits and orphans in the junk world, jackets with sleeves hanging off, records that skip on one track etc. That and the fact that i have no 300mm lens I appreciate the comments and hope to produce some good pictures from it yet, i just have to improve my skills, i am a firm believer in the sculpture being inside the block of stone
as to whats hanging out of its mouth, i think thats part of the bridle and it just looks like its in the mouth, consummate skill required to achieve that effect _________________ my humble blog is
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8979 Location: Australia
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:13 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
Max, do what I do and use anything available like the fence to rest the lens on...(I have even used my husband to rest a lens on)...and maybe put a folded towel.jacket under it....just to absorb any vibrations.
I collect orphan accessories such as hoods and anything interesting in the photographic arena, so I understand where you are coming from.Your skills will improve the more you get out and about with your lenses....don't worry about "testing" just go out and shoot something interesting at a distance. Photography should be fun there are just some tricks that make it more fun. _________________ Moira, Moderator
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CZJ DDR Flektogon Zebra M42 2.8/35 CZJ Pancolar M42 2/50 CZJ Pancolar Exakta 2/50
Auto Mamiya/Sekor 1.8/55 ...Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 2.8/50 Auto Mamiya/Sekor 200/3.5 Tamron SP500/8 Tamron SP350/5.6 Tamron SP90/2.5
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maxcastle
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:58 am Post subject: |
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maxcastle wrote:
mo wrote: |
(I have even used my husband to rest a lens on) |
Yo have a husband Mo? _________________ my humble blog is
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Minolfan
Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 3438 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
maxcastle wrote: |
as to whats hanging out of its mouth, i think thats part of the bridle and it just looks like its in the mouth, consummate skill required to achieve that effect |
In #3 you can see it is a short piece of rope, hanging off the halter, not from his mouth.
I think a part of the problem with contrast and sharpness is caused bij the FD>EF adapter, as it is one with glass. Lots of these adapters affect the IQ of the lens seriously.
My MD to MinAF adapter is a horrible one too. |
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JohnBee
Joined: 11 Mar 2010 Posts: 179
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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JohnBee wrote:
What is that pattern in the background? |
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maxcastle
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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maxcastle wrote:
Minolfan wrote: |
maxcastle wrote: |
as to whats hanging out of its mouth, i think thats part of the bridle and it just looks like its in the mouth, consummate skill required to achieve that effect |
In #3 you can see it is a short piece of rope, hanging off the halter, not from his mouth.
I think a part of the problem with contrast and sharpness is caused bij the FD>EF adapter, as it is one with glass. Lots of these adapters affect the IQ of the lens seriously.
My MD to MinAF adapter is a horrible one too. |
A very astute assesment ( just coincedental i agree with it ;0 ), i posted up some pics taken with a canon fd 50mm with the same adapter and the results were not great, so i do think the extra glass has a part to play. That, as i say, and my lack of ability i think are not bringing out the best in the lens. The patterns in the back i am not sure if its from the lens or adapter, odd shaped lines, perhaps built into the lens? its not fungus of any type, maybe somthing else. i am gonna take this lens out again, possibly even today. _________________ my humble blog is
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