ManWearPants
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This xmm too xiao already. Sure she is eligible to work?
Old/alternate lenses, adapters, and lens mount conversions.
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This xmm too xiao already. Sure she is eligible to work?
Thoth
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The start young.
Thoth
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vasudev007
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Hi All,
I am looking for old lens like Vivitar 70-210 f/3.5 MM lens and other old lens, in clubsnap not many of them come up, is there any good shop for recommendation.
Thanks
I am looking for old lens like Vivitar 70-210 f/3.5 MM lens and other old lens, in clubsnap not many of them come up, is there any good shop for recommendation.
Thanks
Thoth
Senior Member
The series 1 Vivitar 70-210 f/3.5? Din see any around... probably your best bet is eBay or just drop by Peninsula.
Right now, as I review my last few shots from my 5D, I am struck by a Doh! moment as I wonder "WTH! did I sell the camera?"
Pentax SMC 50/1.2 (otherwise designated as K50/1.2)
Someone was eager to use it on a 5D and chopped off the aperture lever and grinded down the aperture guard.
The latter was totally unnecessary since only 3 small screws hold the lever guard ring.
Upon inspection of the aperture lever mechanism, I do think its removable too unlike some of the Pentax lenses.
So in all, an unnecessary mutilation of a good lens and history.
Pentax SMC 50/1.2 (otherwise designated as K50/1.2)
Someone was eager to use it on a 5D and chopped off the aperture lever and grinded down the aperture guard.
The latter was totally unnecessary since only 3 small screws hold the lever guard ring.
Upon inspection of the aperture lever mechanism, I do think its removable too unlike some of the Pentax lenses.
So in all, an unnecessary mutilation of a good lens and history.
ManWearPants
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I am sure you will get over the change soon.
The itch was so strong, I got a replacement
Anthony Lee
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The itch was so strong, I got a replacement
Sony A7 or A7r?
Those last frames from the 5D made me realise that I can live with manual focus all the way.
Be it moving subjects for streets, my kids and other stuff.
I also want to explore some of the other Canon/Nikon/etc stuff.
Tried out the A7 in the Sony store and liked it enough.
Decided not to wait for a cheaper price.
Thoth
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Lobang king can get cheaper bro
Anthony Lee
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Manual focusing on A7 will be more fun. From my experience, combining both focus peaking and magnification makes it even more accurate than the most accurate AF system. You should customize magnification on a button that you can use without lifting your eye from the EVF. Enjoy and please post your photos here.
Already customized it to the AEL button which is more easily accessed by the thumb.
I find that a lot of the button placements are not that ideal, but since its a MF lenses platform for me, I don't need too many buttons (hopefully...)
Magnification is accurate, but slow, sometimes its not suitable to shoot my kids (works well for other stuff).
I do think the EVF with its high resolution in good light is accurate enough w/o magnification.
The main PITA for now is the default to 1/60 in Av mode.
Hope there will be a firmware fix for this.
Else the workaround will be to be conscious of the shooting conditions and set the ISO manually.
Some other folks seem to be using 'M' mode with auto ISO (but not ideal if ISO is going to hit limits in bright outdoors and/or shade)
Some other niggles, but I am usually pretty acceptable to any camera fault (as long as they can be worked around and does not cause major pain)
Overall, I do think its the closest thing to a digital Oly OM or Pentax ME Super in form factor.
Edit :
Oh yeah..
Make sure the adapter inner surface is dull or DIY with dull paint or gaffer tape.
I found that it can cause internal reflection and flare. (solved with gaffer tape)
Never encountered this issue before with m4/3 and Pentax Q.
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Anthony Lee
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Already customized it to the AEL button which is more easily accessed by the thumb.
I find that a lot of the button placements are not that ideal, but since its a MF lenses platform for me, I don't need too many buttons (hopefully...)
Magnification is accurate, but slow, sometimes its not suitable to shoot my kids (works well for other stuff).
I do think the EVF with its high resolution in good light is accurate enough w/o magnification.
The main PITA for now is the default to 1/60 in Av mode.
Hope there will be a firmware fix for this.
Else the workaround will be to be conscious of the shooting conditions and set the ISO manually.
Some other folks seem to be using 'M' mode with auto ISO (but not ideal if ISO is going to hit limits in bright outdoors and/or shade)
Some other niggles, but I am usually pretty acceptable to any camera fault (as long as they can be worked around and does not cause major pain)
Overall, I do think its the closest thing to a digital Oly OM or Pentax ME Super in form factor.
Edit :
Oh yeah..
Make sure the adapter inner surface is dull or DIY with dull paint or gaffer tape.
I found that it can cause internal reflection and flare. (solved with gaffer tape)
Never encountered this issue before with m4/3 and Pentax Q.
With legacy lenses I always shoot in S mode so that I can control shutter. I never shoot auto ISO indoor, only outdoor. When my eye is on the EVF, my thumb will control shutter and magnification. I don't worry much about EV as a little over or under can be fixed later. My left hand will cradle the lens and set aperture if necessary.
Interesting... thanks for sharing the info.
On my 5D, there was no 'suto ISO' at all, and I did fine.
I was just hoping that a newer camera would free me from this.
Anyway, onward with photos and about lenses.....
Kiron 28/2 (otherwise know to be a Vivitar 28/2 of which there are many many variants)
DSC00367 by jenkwang, on Flickr
@f2
Bokeh is 'acceptable' if its non-busy stuff, but can be harsh with things like leaves and grass.
That seems to improve when stopped down.
DSC00363 by jenkwang, on Flickr
@f2.8
Crazy sharp when stopped down to f2.8 and above, but my only sample now was with my wife, which I usually don't share online.
Anthony Lee
Senior Member
Interesting... thanks for sharing the info.
On my 5D, there was no 'suto ISO' at all, and I did fine.
I was just hoping that a newer camera would free me from this.
Anyway, onward with photos and about lenses.....
Kiron 28/2 (otherwise know to be a Vivitar 28/2 of which there are many many variants)
Bokeh is 'acceptable' if its non-busy stuff, but can be harsh with things like leaves and grass.
That seems to improve when stopped down.
Crazy sharp when stopped down to f2.8 and above, but my only sample now was with my wife, which I usually don't share online.
I looked at this lens but none was in good condition so I picked the Nikon 28f2.8 ais. I love 28mm (42 fov)on NEX as that's all I need most of the time. The A7/r is high on list to add to my NEX but I am in no rush, and yes, your experience is going to benefit me as your shooting style is very similar to mine and I like your photos most of the time. I am most interested to see how your 85 - 135 lenses will perform on your A7 plus also if you have any 40-43mm range. Photos of your nice looking kids will be best.
On hindsight, there is this 'forgiving' quality to the 5D classic o/p.
Pentax SMC K50/1.2
K50/1.2 with lever cut (not by me).
The original converter also shaved down the lever guard.
Seemed to have worked for him, but did not clear the mirror on my 5D.
However, it was a simple removal of 3 screws to remove the lever guard.
I am thankful in a way that with a camera like the A7/r, such drastic conversions will be a thing of the past.
Pentax SMC K50/1.2
K50/1.2 with lever cut (not by me).
The original converter also shaved down the lever guard.
Seemed to have worked for him, but did not clear the mirror on my 5D.
However, it was a simple removal of 3 screws to remove the lever guard.
I am thankful in a way that with a camera like the A7/r, such drastic conversions will be a thing of the past.
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