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dawnwish03
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 Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:21 am Post subject: I'm interested in the MC Kaleinar-5N 100/2.8 ? |
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dawnwish03 wrote:
I recently discovered this great lens! I read in the website that it's one of the best, second to the Helios-44-2 in terms of image quality and popularity. The focal length in the lens will double a bit on cropped sensor I'll be getting roughly 150mm and that's neither too long or short for me. Perfect, actually. I never really heard of it though and would like to know more. Can you tell me about your experiences with the lens and much it costs? I don't have a budget for it as of now but I want a rough idea on how much I need to save up for.
Sample pictures would be appreciated! Thanks. |
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:26 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Please don't make any of your post to sticky, leave this right to moderators, thank you!
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:29 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I had this lens parallel with Leica-R 90mm f2.8 second version which is best version, I didn't see much difference, especially with a simple auto contrast fix, good lens.
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woodrim
Joined: 14 Jan 2010
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Location: Charleston
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:54 am Post subject: |
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woodrim wrote:
I like this lens very much. I don't find it second to the Helios-44, much sharper in my opinion. The M42 mount can be troublesome by interfering with the aperture function if it gets too tight with the adapter. Nikon mount seems to work better. Mine came with both mounts for $63.
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Attila
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:02 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Superb images Michael! Difficult to beat any of your picture, lens is no matter.. 
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SkvLTD
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:32 am Post subject: |
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SkvLTD wrote:
Awesome shots man! |
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:59 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
+ 1!! |
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Gurdie
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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Gurdie wrote:
Great samples, Michael!
I still have my Kaleinar for sale.
http://forum.mflenses.com/for-sale-mc-kaleinar-5n-and-arsat-n-lenses-in-nikon-mount-t52554,highlight,%2Bkaleinar.html
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RSalles
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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RSalles wrote:
As member aoleg sad/wrote:
"... I like the colors of the Kaleinar better, but the Nikon is more resistant to flare - despite being single-coated vs. MC Kaleinar. Sharpness is perfectly fine in both lenses, but the Nikon is made better. I know, I know, it's plastic... but the Kaleinar is just terrible: loose tolerances, rough focusing, dirty optics - and I'm talking about three samples of this lens, including one brand-new! Besides, the Kaleinar is prone to internal hazing. Many used samples were disassembled by their owners and put to what they thought was good cleaning; as a result, those samples have internal scratches and multiple cleaning marks that are worse than the hazing."
What I see here is a very good lens performance in a - say - normal usage. Some months ago I lost a bid for cents of a CZ Sonnar 3.5/100, and I'm wondering about to acquire a copy of this lens now,
Cheers,
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bernhardas
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bernhardas wrote:
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patrickh
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patrickh wrote:
Get the right light and it is a truly great lens:
patrickh
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M42: Vivitar 28/2.5, Tamron 28/2.5, Formula5 28/2.8, Mamiya 28/2.8, Pentacon 29/2.8, Flektogon 35/2.4, Flektogon 35/2.8, Takumar 35/3.5, Curtagon 35/4, Takumar 50/1.4, Volna-6 50/2.8 macro, Mamiya 50/1.4, CZJ Pancolar 50/1,8, Oreston 50/1.8, Takumar 50/2, Industar 50/3.5, Sears 55/1.4, Helios 58/2, Jupiter 85/2, Helios 85/1.5, Takumar 105/2.8, Steinheil macro 105/4.5, Tamron 135/2.5, Jupiter 135/4, CZ 135/4, Steinheil Culminar 135/4,5, Jupiter 135/3.5, Takumar 135/3.5, Tair 135/2.8, Pentacon 135/2.8, CZ 135/2.8, Taika 135/3.5, Takumar 150/4, Jupiter 200/4, Takumar 200/4
Exakta: Topcon 100/2.8(M42), 35/2.8, 58/1.8, 135/2.8, 135/2.8 (M42), Kyoei Acall 135/3.5
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kryss
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Location: Canada
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kryss wrote:
Gurdie I just sent you reply to your original post for this lens,hope you see it.Regards.
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woodrim
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Location: Charleston
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woodrim wrote:
I find that a M42 adapter when screwed tight restricts aperture ring movement. Does anyone else have that problem or have a cure for it? I'm thinking of switching to Nikon mount and buying an adapter. Also, which Nikon adapter is correct for this? I'm not familiar with Nikon mounts.
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FotoPete
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| Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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FotoPete wrote:
Don't buy the 'flanged' m42 adapters unless you have to. They also foul the aperture rotation of late takumars. These adapters have an extra lip at the bottom to depress the aperture pin of 'auto aperture' M42 lenses.
Later generations of M42 lenses omitted the 'manual' or preset aperture opting for a pin that sticks out the back of a lens to allow the camera to stop the lens down during the exposure vs the photographer having to manually close the aperture ring prior.
http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=23425
These lenses require 'flanged' adapters as there is no other way to 'stop' them down on our digital cameras.
Some more recent M42 lenses like the late takumars have an additional metal guide that moves alongside the rim of the rear element when you turn the aperture ring to allow for auto-exposure/in-camera metering. This aperture guide is directly linked to the aperture ring and is clamped by the flange on the m42 adapter which is why you feel that the ring becomes stuck.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2852/pict5794vu8.jpg
(fished off google. See the aperture guide is the metal tab at the 12 o'clock position)
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