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PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lightshow wrote:
I picked up a trio of Rokkor-X lenses.
28/2.8 $9.75
40/2 $4.99
50/1.4 $14.99
All USD, so there are some deals out there.

Are you sure it is a Rokkor-X 40/2?


PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Got to try out my 'big' vintage addition...very satisfied!

MC Rubinar 1000mm f/10 and tonight's blue hour Crescent..

bLUE hOUR cRESCENT by wNG 555, on Flickr

Last edited by WNG555 on Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:56 am; edited 1 time in total


PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
calvin83 wrote:
Lightshow wrote:
I picked up a trio of Rokkor-X lenses.
28/2.8 $9.75
40/2 $4.99
50/1.4 $14.99
All USD, so there are some deals out there.


Are you sure it is a Rokkor-X 40/2?


Perhaps he meant 45mm f2.


PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
A f1.4 / 150mm mirror lens a nice friend from Asia pointed me to.
Needs some serious maintenance, but I took the chance as it
is a Ultraviolet-Visible-Infrared mirror lens... just right down my
alley... Wink

[yes, one-point-four speed, very unusual for a mirror lens!!!]

I have lenses from the same maker, wrote about it here:
http://forum.mflenses.com/lyman-alpha-f1-1-90mm-catoptric-lens-t47139.html


PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
kds315* wrote:
A f1.4 / 150mm mirror lens a nice friend from Asia pointed me to.
Needs some serious maintenance, but I took the chance as it
is a Ultraviolet-Visible-Infrared mirror lens... just right down my
alley... Wink

[yes, one-point-four speed, very unusual for a mirror lens!!!]

I have lenses from the same maker, wrote about it here:
http://forum.mflenses.com/lyman-alpha-f1-1-90mm-catoptric-lens-t47139.html

Happy Dog Friends Whoo Turtle


PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

DSC08895 by unoh7, on Flickr


DSC08906 by unoh7, on Flickr


L1044448 by unoh7, on Flickr


PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 6:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
kds315* wrote:
A f1.4 / 150mm mirror lens a nice friend from Asia pointed me to.
Needs some serious maintenance, but I took the chance as it
is a Ultraviolet-Visible-Infrared mirror lens... just right down my
alley... Wink

[yes, one-point-four speed, very unusual for a mirror lens!!!]

I have lenses from the same maker, wrote about it here:
http://forum.mflenses.com/lyman-alpha-f1-1-90mm-catoptric-lens-t47139.html


Happy Dog

Congrats on adding another exotic piece. That link was fascinating on these UV/IR lenses. Thanks.


PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
In yesterday's mail. Canon LTM 1.8/85 on a Sony A7II.



PostPosted: Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
calvin83 wrote:
Lightshow wrote:
I picked up a trio of Rokkor-X lenses.
28/2.8 $9.75
40/2 $4.99
50/1.4 $14.99
All USD, so there are some deals out there.

Are you sure it is a Rokkor-X 40/2?

Haha, no, I've been looking for so many 40mm lenses I instinctively typed 40, I've corrected my error.


PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
WNG555 wrote:
kds315* wrote:
A f1.4 / 150mm mirror lens a nice friend from Asia pointed me to.
Needs some serious maintenance, but I took the chance as it
is a Ultraviolet-Visible-Infrared mirror lens... just right down my
alley... Wink

[yes, one-point-four speed, very unusual for a mirror lens!!!]

I have lenses from the same maker, wrote about it here:
http://forum.mflenses.com/lyman-alpha-f1-1-90mm-catoptric-lens-t47139.html


Happy Dog

Congrats on adding another exotic piece. That link was fascinating on these UV/IR lenses. Thanks.


If that interests you, have a look at http://uvir.eu Wink


PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
865mm process lens, probably made by Schneider, but barrel is unmarked, it came out of an industrial machine. I'm making a rig to shoot the moot. Smile


PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 4:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kds315* wrote:
Well, it is this one, bought for a project from a fellow member here...





Beautiful and quite rare I believe. Congratulations! K.


PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
womble wrote:
kds315* wrote:
Well, it is this one, bought for a project from a fellow member here...





Beautiful and quite rare I believe. Congratulations! K.


Thanks, Kris, yes indeed it is!!


PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:19 am    Post subject: Summaron Reply with quote
Leica 35mm Summaron f3.5.



PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Picked up a Canon nFD 200m f/4 Macro. Wasn't a bargain, but reasonably priced. A swing towards the other end from the Rubinar.


PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
After selling my lens and some other pieces of gear that I didn't use much, i bought some others in the last month or so:

#1 C/Y Sonnar 2.8/85 AEG


#2 Schneider Retina Xenar 2.8/50


#3 A long lusted for 1961 KMZ Orion-15


#4 An Enna Lithagon (about which I know almost nothing)


#5 And an amazing CZJ Prakticar 1.4/50 which is already among my all time favorite 50's



Sonnar, Prakticar and Orion were on the list from some time, while the Xenar and Lithagon were so beautiful and cheap I couldn't pass on. Hoping for some break in rain and work to test them properly.


PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Added a Yashica Reflex 500mm f/8 with C/Y mount.


PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
WNG555 wrote:
Added a Yashica Reflex 500mm f/8 with C/Y mount.

Which version you get? The ML version without the tripod mount is much better than the old version.


PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
calvin83 wrote:
WNG555 wrote:
Added a Yashica Reflex 500mm f/8 with C/Y mount.

Which version you get? The ML version without the tripod mount is much better than the old version.


Yes, the ML one was the one I sought after, and I took a chance on this one. Turned out to be the older 520* model.
Oh well, but it wasn't expensive at $55 and was complete with the set of filters.


PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Missiltronics 48mm f/1.9 (m39, 28.8 reg.dist)


PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Flektagon 25mm F4 which is exquisite, I prefer it loads over the Olympus 24mm f2.8 I have but this is most likely due to copy variance
Canon 58mm F1.2 which is OK, I still prefer my Minolta 50mm F1.4
Trioplan 100mm F2.8 which has some front element damage but still works nice enough for the bubbles;)
And a 40mm F1.7 from a yashica electro DX that I converted to sony e mount, its very good from F2 onwards. Its very similar to other yashica lenses that I've used in regards to the nisen bokeh I find they produce. It has a very small profile on the NEX mount and doesn't need much as far as converting goes which is nice.


PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Some nice acquisitions here.
After a rather dry spell, after a ridiculous storm of lens bargains, I have finally had a lucky/good day.
Picked up a SMC Pentax 4/17 for $150 inc shipping and a m42 Primoplan 1.9/58 for $250.
Not bargains, but good deals and I've had excess lens money due to lack of finding deals.
I'll have to decide between the SMC Takumar and Pentax 4/17, but the primoplan will probably stay to complement my mint copy as a user.
can't wait to receive them.
Also considering pulling trigger on another Ultron 1.8/50 BM, not that I need more but condition seems exceptional.
3 lenses/$550 in a day might be overboard, but....
Here's my acquisitions that are on the way..




PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
StillSanj wrote:
Some nice acquisitions here.
After a rather dry spell, after a ridiculous storm of lens bargains, I have finally had a lucky/good day.
Picked up a SMC Pentax 4/17 for $150 inc shipping and a m42 Primoplan 1.9/58 for $250.
Not bargains, but good deals and I've had excess lens money due to lack of finding deals.
I'll have to decide between the SMC Takumar and Pentax 4/17, but the primoplan will probably stay to complement my mint copy as a user.
can't wait to receive them.
Also considering pulling trigger on another Ultron 1.8/50 BM, not that I need more but condition seems exceptional.
3 lenses/$550 in a day might be overboard, but....
Here's my acquisitions that are on the way..


What's special about the primoplan 58? It's going pretty high (~250$). I've never actually seen image samples of it.


PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
@vanylepep: Primoplan was a rather high end lens in its day. It has garnered a cult following, a la Trioplan, mostly due to its smooth and gorgeous bokeh, that can be slightly bubbly. It is a great lens for overall artistic photography, and great for portraits In my opinion. Not overly sharp or contrasty, but great Microcontrast and just has that special something.
There's a 75mm 1.9 and 100mm 1.9 that fetch sky high prices.
~250 for an m42 primoplan in good condition is a rather good deal, as the prices keep jumping.

I'd supply you with some samples, but I'm confined to my phone for time being, but here's s couple samples I posted recently for the lens I was selling. Not great shots by any means, but gives you an idea.





There's always flickr and other internet sources for more/better sample images.
If you get a chance to get a nice copy (haze cleaning marks common due to soft glass), I would not hesitate. Nice copies can go 400-500. I sold my rough one, with a dented filter ring and haze-essentially bargain condition-for $315.
It is a good investment, and a fantastic lens to use.


PostPosted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Layer-cake wrote:
Flektagon 25mm F4 which is exquisite, I prefer it loads over the Olympus 24mm f2.8 I have but this is most likely due to copy variance
Canon 58mm F1.2 which is OK, I still prefer my Minolta 50mm F1.4
Trioplan 100mm F2.8 which has some front element damage but still works nice enough for the bubbles;)
And a 40mm F1.7 from a yashica electro DX that I converted to sony e mount, its very good from F2 onwards. Its very similar to other yashica lenses that I've used in regards to the nisen bokeh I find they produce. It has a very small profile on the NEX mount and doesn't need much as far as converting goes which is nice.

I passed on a Yashica Electro with a 40/1.7, Would you, could you, please post some pics of and from it? Thanks in advance.
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