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Oldhand
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 Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:09 pm Post subject: Yashinon-DX 2.8/35 |
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Oldhand wrote:
I reaaaalllly like Yashinon DX lenses.
I just received this one from Jan (Tedat) and took a few quick shots in our kitchen.
It did not disappoint
More to come
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papasito
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| Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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papasito wrote:
Really nice pics.
Congrats, the lens is a keeper, at least in close focus images.
But what happens with far landscapes?
Some wide angles rendering is OK in close focus, but with landscapes......
Thanks for sharing.
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pdccameras
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| Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:02 am Post subject: |
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pdccameras wrote:
Nice color and sharpness, creamy out-of-focus background. At this close focus range you get a surprisingly small depth of field for a 2.8 max aperture. Were you shooting on full frame or APC?
P.
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 4:03 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Yes, the lens is attached to my Fujifilm X-E1 which is APS-C.
It is too windy outside to try to show a landscape shot, but I will post some later.
Incidentally, the images above were shot at ISO 3200 and 4000 - not bad for a little APS-C sensor.
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:32 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
OK, not quite big picture landscapes, but an example of what the lens can do.
OH
Detail from number 3
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dimitrygo
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dimitrygo wrote:
How does it compare to that Vivitar you have? |
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Jeff Zen
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Jeff Zen wrote:
Yahinon Dx lenses are superior, to me. Just my humble take. And they are very sexy lenses too... Bravo Oldhand! |
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Thank you Jeff - I agree with you. For a long time they were an overlooked lens series - as were the Yashinons generally I think.
Ergonomically they are a pleasure to use as well.
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| How does it compare to that Vivitar you have? |
It is better than the Vivitar in my opinion - not as soft at wider apertures, and I don't have to work as hard to produce a good result.
............ and I am grateful to Jan for supplying it to me.
Happy snaps
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WNG555
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:00 am Post subject: |
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WNG555 wrote:
Excellent sample photos! Really enjoyed the 1st one.
The 35mm has the same great characteristics as their 50mm f/2 and f/1.7.
While hunting for wider lenses for my APS-C, I missed opportunities for a 28 and 35mm DX. Boy do I feel sorry for that now.
If the Vivitar mentioned above is the one made by Tokina, I eventually ended up with one. Tried one early and one later M42 version, and the T4 version. I found the lens to be incredibly good, better than the Super Takumar 35mm f3.5.
If the Yashinon DX is considered better, it must be outstanding.
I also really like Yashica Yashinons. I began with a DS 50mm f/2 found in a pawn shop for $5.99. I was surprised how nice the colors were rendered and how sharp the images were. And how easy it was to shoot and compose with it. Up to that point, I never considered Yashinons. Since then, I've tried a number of DS and DX primes and all are excellent. Will continue to search for wide angles, but the prices have risen over the months!
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:32 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Thank you for the kind words.
Still breezy outside so there could be some movement in the following images.
Here are a couple more.
OH
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iangreenhalgh1
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 2:07 am Post subject: |
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
Interesting, this looks by far the best performing Yashica lens I have seen! Congrats.
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cgustav
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cgustav wrote:
Lovely! Especially the first three, I really dig the bokeh and the crispness.
No pp? |
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:39 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
| cgustav wrote: |
Lovely! Especially the first three, I really dig the bokeh and the crispness.
No pp? |
Thank you Ian and cgustav. Shot in RAW so yes there is PP.
The first three are @ f2.8 and PP was minimal - convert to .jpg and exposure adjust.
Cheers
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StillSanj
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 4:21 am Post subject: |
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StillSanj wrote:
I've been meaning to expand my wide angle collection, and after seeing your pictures I am strongly considering I come across one of these for a reasonable price. Your results are outstanding. |
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Tedat
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:26 am Post subject: Re: Yashinon-DX 2.8/35 |
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Tedat wrote:
| Oldhand wrote: |
| I reaaaalllly like Yashinon DX lenses. |
and again I see why 
| Oldhand wrote: |
It is better than the Vivitar in my opinion - not as soft at wider apertures, and I don't have to work as hard to produce a good result.
............ and I am grateful to Jan for supplying it to me.
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I'm glad I could help you with this copy... it's a great lens and your photos show it. I don't have the Vivitar, but a few more 2.8/35mm Yashinons from this period:
Super Yashinon-R 2.8/3,5cm
Super Yashinon DX 2.8/35mm
Auto Yashinon 2.8/3.5cm
Except the 3.5cm Auto Yashinon which looks like a Auto Yashinon DX 2.8/35 twin (I guess it's the same lens just with a different name), they are all much softer at wider apertures.. especially at far distances. Ergonomically they are all a pleasure to use, way better than the later DS or ML versions.
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papasito
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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papasito wrote:
Very good pictures!!!!
In the past I had hear not so good things about the 2,8/35 yashica ML.
This should be one of the few M42 yashinons better than the C/Y version?
If I remember well, in german forums the yashinon DX is not very loved. I think they are wrong.
The images showed here, demostrate that the 2,8/35 DX is a great lens.
My Hexanon AR not seems be best but the contrary. |
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Tedat
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| Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:52 am Post subject: |
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Tedat wrote:
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If I remember well, in german forums the yashinon DX is not very loved. I think they are wrong. |
yes they are wrong... but I think those people didn't use a DX. Most times they just talk about "not multicoated" and "DSM and ML lenses are far superior" but in reality none of them owned and used a Auto Yashinon DX. Good for me.. without this "negative hype" I would have paid much more. 
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Oldhand
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2015 7:54 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
OK, took the dog for a run down by the river this evening.
Between chasing him and fending off other interested canines, I managed to snap a few images.
Forgive the lack of thought or composition, but my muse was constantly being interrupted 
Here we go anyway.
OH
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BeardsAreBest
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BeardsAreBest wrote:
Under the bridge!
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JJB
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2015 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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JJB wrote:
It seems like a very versatile lens! In your capable hands you get very fine images.
I only have one Yashinon DX and I love the quality, especially the smooth bokeh.
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Nesster wrote:
Excellent!
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Tedat
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| Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Tedat wrote:
oh yes... especially #3 for me
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Konica Hexanon AR: 2.8/21, 1.2/57
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tb_a
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| Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:31 am Post subject: |
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tb_a wrote:
It is always surprising to see the difference in the results between the practical use and the pixel peeping quality of a lens.
At least my copy of this lens is most probably the worst of all my 35mm lenses in direct comparison as can be seen here:
http://forum.mflenses.com/test-of-different-35mm-lenses-on-aps-c-sensor-t71258,highlight,%2B35mm+%2Btest.html
That proves again that (almost) any lens is able to deliver good results as long as the man (or woman) behind the camera knows how to use it.
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Tedat
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| Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:39 am Post subject: |
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Tedat wrote:
lenses are made for real live photos... not for testing charts
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Contax T*: Distagon 4/18, Distagon 2/28, Distagon 1.4/35, PC-Distagon 2.8/35, Planar 1.4/50, Planar 1.4/85, Planar 2/100, Planar 2/135, S-Planar 2.8/60, Tessar 2.8/45, Mirotar 8/500, Vario Sonnar 3.4/35-70, Vario Sonnar 4.5-5.6/100-300
Carl Zeiss for Rollei QBM: F-Distagon 2.8/16 HFT, Distagon 2.8/25, Planar 1.4/50 HFT, Sonnar 2.8/85
Konica Hexanon AR: 2.8/21, 1.2/57
Other: Minolta F2.8 [T4.5] 135mm STF, Meopta Meostigmat 1.4/70, Tokina AT-X 2.5/90.. and lots of early M42 Yashinon, Rikenon and Mamiya lenses |
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bluedxca93 wrote:
Have got in a good condition. Neds some more " testing" but works great..
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