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stingOM
Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 3168 Location: Ireland
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7787 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
Well, at least two lenses I have get a honourable mention. ( Rokkor & Zuiko 50 1.4's ) It's an interesting test. _________________ 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.
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JJB
Joined: 02 Oct 2014 Posts: 424 Location: USA
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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JJB wrote:
Thanks for sharing. They all produce very nice results. Of course, I would like the Leica the best. Must start saving my pennies.
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iangreenhalgh1
Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Posts: 15679
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:02 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Main thing I take from that is that most 'normal' primes are more than good enough. _________________ 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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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 5999 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:06 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
That is an interesting link - thank you for sharing it.
There are no bad ones here - simply degrees of good, and all can be great when managed according to their strengths and foibles.
I think that too many photographers are looking for the magic bullet lens, that allows them to stop thinking about their image making and its art.
There are also plenty of image creators who could take any of those lenses - and many other 50's besides - and make art with them.
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7555 Location: Hong Kong
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:59 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
I have none of these 50s. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 5999 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:02 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
calvin83 wrote: |
I have none of these 50s. |
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fermy
Joined: 17 Feb 2012 Posts: 1974
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:19 am Post subject: |
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fermy wrote:
I have only M.Zuiko 45/1.8 and those bastards include only NEX shots. Dang! _________________ Many lenses and some film bodies for sale here: http://forum.mflenses.com/canon-fd-minolta-md-c-mounts-m42-pentax-and-more-t50465.html
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CBokeh
Joined: 15 Oct 2009 Posts: 147 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 2:28 am Post subject: Re: In search of the dream standard lens? |
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CBokeh wrote:
I remember looking at this over 2 years ago!
stingOM wrote: |
http://3d-kraft.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121:adorable-50s-the-portrait-primes-battle&catid=40:camerasandlenses&Itemid=2 |
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6602 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 3:32 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Much more important than the lens is the model. _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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tromboads
Joined: 29 May 2012 Posts: 1655 Location: Melbourne AU
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:01 am Post subject: |
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tromboads wrote:
But heck. we have all been guilty of pinning after that fairy dust at some point |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9096 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:04 am Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Like Calvin, I also own none of those 50s. But this test isn't gonna make me rush out and buy one or more. I'm perfectly content with the sharpness, contrast, and bokeh of the MF 50s I do own: Canons, Nikkors, and Pentaxes.
As Oldhand wrote, "there are no bad ones," which I think is a comment that can be expanded to include almost all 50s that have ever been made. So, it's hard to go wrong with most any 50mm lens, especially if you play to its strengths rather than emphasize its weaknesses. _________________ Michael
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CuriousOne
Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Posts: 669 Location: Home
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:13 am Post subject: |
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CuriousOne wrote:
Look at CAs in mirror reflection of bottles in the bar. Only Leica 50/1.4 and SLR magic managed to minimize them there. Others all have greenish cast. _________________ I have nothing to compensate with lens |
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nikono
Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Posts: 38
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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nikono wrote:
IMHO
All lenses are fine when there's a pretty woman to take her pictures.
True lens test should be with old people where you can see the wrinkles ... sharply. |
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JJB
Joined: 02 Oct 2014 Posts: 424 Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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JJB wrote:
nikono wrote: |
IMHO
All lenses are fine when there's a pretty woman to take her pictures.
True lens test should be with old people where you can see the wrinkles ... sharply. |
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kds315*
Joined: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 16628 Location: Weinheim, Germany
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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kds315* wrote:
luisalegria wrote: |
Much more important than the lens is the model. |
I certainly agree with Luis on that one. There is no "dream lens" - only some photographers dream to find a lens
which does all the work for them miraculously YOU do the work and then basically every lens will work!! _________________ Klaus - Admin
"S'il vient a point, me souviendra" [Thomas Bohier (1460-1523)]
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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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GeorgeSalt
Joined: 09 Feb 2013 Posts: 336 Location: Norfolk, UK
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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GeorgeSalt wrote:
I'm not sure that a selection of eight lenses from five manufacturers makes for "a good overview" of a focal length which every camera manufacturer has produced several variants of over the course of the last 6 decades..
Good sales pitch for the SLR Magic lens though, with a good comparison to and name-check alongside the Leica.. or am I being overly cynical? |
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Lightshow
Joined: 04 Nov 2011 Posts: 3666 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Lightshow wrote:
One thing about having a large collection of lenses is that you can see that generally all lenses are different in some way, that no lens is perfect for all situations, though some do come close.
Any lens can be used artistically, in fact the less perfect a lens is the easier it is to use it in an artistic way. _________________ A Manual Focus Junky...
One photographers junk lens is an artists favorite tool.
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skida
Joined: 02 Mar 2012 Posts: 1826 Location: North East England
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:35 am Post subject: |
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skida wrote:
CuriousOne wrote: |
Look at CAs in mirror reflection of bottles in the bar. Only Leica 50/1.4 and SLR magic managed to minimize them there. Others all have greenish cast. |
There were some bottles? _________________ Lots of 35mm Film Cameras
Lots of Lenses
New Vlog on Youtube called "The Olduns Shot"
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AstroZon
Joined: 13 Jul 2014 Posts: 172 Location: Colorado Springs
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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AstroZon wrote:
On the indoor shots I prefer the Olympus OM 50 @1.4. I like the softness of it. Of the outdoor shots I like the Leica Summicron.
I'd love to have that Sony SEL 50 though as it's auto focus and would be better for a moving subject. |
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WNG555
Joined: 18 Dec 2014 Posts: 784 Location: Arrid-Zone-A, USA
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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WNG555 wrote:
Nice to find this thread and read the results of the linked test. Agree that this doesn't encompass a valid test of all 50s.
Just a glimpse of the test lenses and subjectively picking one.
I have the Sony E-mount, and have a Zuiko 50mm f1.8 coming. The Sony is not a top of the line lens, but is a remarkable prime for the money. Never fails to impress me. Will continue to try to acquire a few more primes to compare. Love the results found here and elsewhere of Rokkor glass.
Another site had a more technical test, between Canon and Zuiko 1.4s, and showed the Canon handles flare better. So, depending on your subject and type of photography, some will be more desirable than others.
And yes, the model was cute. _________________ "The eyes are useless when the mind is blind."
Sony ILCE-6000, SELP1650, SEL1855, SEL55210, SEL5018. Sigma 19/30/60mm f2.8 EX DN Art.
Rokinon 8mm f3.5 Fish-Eye, 14mm f2.8 IF ED UMC. Samyang 12mm f2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-Eye.
And a bunch of Manual-Focus Lenses
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7787 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 (F0.92) (one of the currently available prototypes, click here for details)
Leica Summilux 50mm F1.4 ASPH (M-Mount, E46)
Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm F1.4
Olympus OM 50mm F1.4 (OM-mount)
Olympus OM 50mm F1.8 (OM-mount)
Sony 50mm F1.8 OSS (SEL 50F18, E-Mount)
Olympus M-Zuiko 45mm F1.8 (MiroFourThirds Mount)
Leica Summicron 50mm F2.0 pre-ASPH (M-Mount, E39)
Since I last commented on this I have acquired a Mamiya Sekor 55 / 1.8 in addition to the Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm F1.4 and the Olympus OM 50mm F1.4 (OM-mount) + Olympus OM 50mm F1.8 (OM-mount) that are on the list. And I honestly think the Mamiya is the best 50ish lens I have, out of about 30 50ish lenses. I dare say the Mamiya would not win when used to shoot test charts and be subjected to severe pixel peeping, but it's a lens that I can put on the Sony A6000 and rely on, it's as sharp as I need it to be, the colours are excellent and it's just a great lens to use. I know what I'm going to get from it, as indeed I do from the Rokkor's and Zuiko's; and the Canon's, Pentax, Helios, CZJ and all the others, but the Mamiya has one thing going for it. It's the best average lens I've ever used, it never surprises me, but always pleases me. _________________ 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.
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