yashica 70-210 f4.5 in Playa del Carmen

[F16SUNSHINE]

I took this lens mint for $24 with case. It got a chance in Playa and I think did pretty good. This shot was handheld and the boat was moving f8 @ 1/100th with Canon 40d. I think the colors are very good.

[Orio]

You have the 40D? Wow. So how does it feel? I read enthusiastic reports so far.

[F16SUNSHINE]

So far so good. It is a nice sized camera. I tried the XTI in the shop and thought it a bit smallish for me. Otherwise I might have chosen it and held out for the next gen. 5D. It has taken me some time to get used to the controls. I am used to Contax bodies where every function has a knob or button. The Canon way is very menu intensive for me, but I get used to it. I did not buy the kit rather the body only at first. Then I did get one af lens for using flash and snapshots. The Sigma 30 f1.4. I heard a lot of good things about it so said ok do it. It has to be the most solid built AF lens I have ever held Sheepishly I am impressed. Mostly I use my Yashica and Contax lenses and some m42's have.

[Jesito]

Nice colours, Andy!.
This lens seems a nice complement to the 40D...
I use to use the 70-210 from Tamron with the 350D. It a nice focal for all purpose.
Best regards,
Jes.

[F16SUNSHINE]

Thanks Jes
I read a very strong review for this lens. It was compared closely to it's Contax/Zeiss brand mate. Now I don't know if it is that good but, for the price and what I see so far I am done with this focal zoom. I don't use zoom much anyway. I have another fun shot from this lens I need to resize first then I will post it.

[poilu]

Nice shot sunshine, this Yashica look good
I was thinking to take the sigma 30 1.4 before the gas with manual lens
Have you try the liveview on the 40D.
If you put a manual contax at F5.6 or F8, do you see anything or is the lcd getting dark.
I am thinking for the 40D just for the liveview option

[F16SUNSHINE]

[Orio]

One definitive improvement (amongst many) over the Rebel line of cameras is the possibility of replacing the focusing screen easily. I have the Ee-s mounted on the 5D and it makes a world of difference with manual focusing. Should I buy the 40D I would mount it there too as first thing.

[nicola0890]

Hi i'm searching information. I saw the lovely photo on the top of this page. I've the possibility to buy this lens and i ask you if there is the manual focus option just because i saw the autofocus contacts of yashica and no one said that there is a manual focus mode or it works in manual focus. I want to use it on my nex 5 adapted with a ring. thank you.. the adapter ring obviously does not trasmit any autofocus electric signals.. i work only in manual mode..