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starlights
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 Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 5:24 am Post subject: Portraits: Vivitar S1 135 2.3 & Canon FD 80-200 4L |
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starlights wrote:
Shot some portraits for a client last week in Georgetown DC with Fuji X-T1. I had brought along my recent acquisition, a Vivitar Series 1 135 f2.3 lens to try out along with Fuji lenses and Canon FD 80-200 F4L. Fuji and Canon FD were easy, however the Vivitar has a strong personality, and flares easily, but when used right, its super sharp (relatively speaking) and produces beautiful images. Used the Focus Assist button on X-T1 on regular screen and was able to get about 70-80% keepers with the 2 MF lenses.
Here are some with the Vivitar and Canon FD. Most of these images were shot wide open or half stop less than wide open.
Images removed - links posted.
Vivitar 135 F2.3
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjaynayar/21475962706
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjaynayar/21314141580
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjaynayar/21314379298
Canon FD 80-200
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjaynayar/20879387424/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sanjaynayar/21510766331
Picked up Vivitar Series 1 200mm F3, Konica Hexagon 85mm 1.8, 57mm 1.4 and Canon FL 85 1.8 in the last few days... can't wait to try those soon...
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SonicScot
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 10:28 am Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
I'll expand on my lazy reply, or I would if I hadn't just commented on Flickr already 
Lovely photos, particularly the last B&W.
This 135/2.3 is the best lens I've ever owned.
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Currently active gear....
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E-M1 Mkll
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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
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uddhava
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 11:04 am Post subject: |
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uddhava wrote:
Nice job! |
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Please use small logo and re-post!
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starlights
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Location: Washington DC
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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starlights wrote:
Thank you. Still learning the use of VS1 135, its got a strong personality...
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| Please use small logo and re-post! |
Logo? copyright watermark? Unfortunately these are from the web enabled version that I sent to the client, linked directly from flickr - I can remove the images however, if i violated rules.... pl let me know. |
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starlights
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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starlights wrote:
Here are a couple more. These were quick test shots at home with bounced flash and Vivitar 135 2.3. Pretty close to MFD around I think f3.6 or f4. With good light, this lens shines.
 SNXT_Vivitar 135mm 23-20150912-4698 by Sanjay Nayar, on Flickr
 SNXT_Vivitar 135mm 23-20150912-4713 by Sanjay Nayar, on Flickr |
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Attila
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
yes, delete them if you willing to keep this copyright bar, it's disturbing.
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Great results, indeed, nice colors, great sharpness!
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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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