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caledonia84
Joined: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 203 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:51 pm Post subject: New member, NEX 5R |
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caledonia84 wrote:
Hi,
I couldn't find any section for introducing myself so thought I'd do it here . Recently bought an NEX 5R then discovered I could use old manual lenses with it. When researching which ones to buy I kept finding this site and found it a great resource so thought I'd join and share my experiences's with them.
So far I've bought
OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8
Mamaya Sekor 55mm f1.8
Helios 44M 58mm f2
Super Takumar 135mm 3.5
I also have coming in the post
Konica Hexanon AR f3.5/28mm
Hoya HMC 75-150mm F3.8 _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledonia84/
Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3460 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Welcome to the forum Caledonia84, enjoy your stay!
You have a few excellent lenses already, especially the Konica Hexanon which is superb! _________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
Expire: 2025-11-18
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Welcome!
Promising start! Look forward your shoots! _________________ -------------------------------
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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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7788 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
Expire: 2022-01-01
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:32 am Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I took my NEX5 out today with a Zuiko 50 / 1.4, it's a great combination. I love the NEX and any old lens !
Welcome, I hope you enjoy your lenses as much as we do. _________________ 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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martinsmith99
Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 6950 Location: S Glos, UK
Expire: 2013-11-18
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:58 am Post subject: |
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Welcome!
I'm glad to see you already have the Helios 44. I think it should be in everyone's kit. _________________ Casual attendance these days |
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caledonia84
Joined: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 203 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:44 am Post subject: |
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caledonia84 wrote:
Thanks for the warm welcome , looking forward to learning more about mf lenses and sharing some shots.
Couldn't believe how good the build quality of these old lenses are especially the Japanese ones the care and atention to detail, is something you dont see in lenses nowadays _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledonia84/
Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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ylyad
Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Posts: 476 Location: Zentralschweiz
Expire: 2013-12-05
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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ylyad wrote:
Welcome and congratulations! Nex and MF lenses are a fantastic combo _________________
Camera: Fuji X-E2, Fuji X100T
MF: Canon nFD 50/1.4, Canon nFD 100/2.8, Tokina RMC 135/2.8
Tamron SP 24-48/3.5-3.8
http://www.flickr.com/derdide/
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
Expire: 2013-12-03
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Welcome aboard! Enjoy your stay! _________________ 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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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2697 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
Welcome to the mad-house _________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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twinquartz
Joined: 11 Jun 2012 Posts: 316 Location: Sweden
Expire: 2013-10-29
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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twinquartz wrote:
Good evening, lass (or is it laddie?),
Welcome! And, since you have a NEX,
when you have the time, take a look at
one of our German members' invention:
the VNEX system. You can't imagine how
much fun you will be able to have...
/hm: lousy spelling rectified! Sorry!/
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caledonia84
Joined: 06 Feb 2013 Posts: 203 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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caledonia84 wrote:
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Good evening, lass (or is it lassie?) |
Eh.........Laddie!
VNEX you say? Just had a look, this could be interesting! _________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledonia84/
Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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