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Speed booster for NEX

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Vivek

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f/otographer said:
A question Vivek. Can they OM Zuiko 50/1.4 be used on the EOS SB without damaging the glass?
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I know for sure that the OM 50/1.2 needs no alterations. The OM 50/1.8, I just yanked (gently) the rear aluminum shroud out with a pair of pliers. I do not know if the 50/1.4's aluminum shroud would interfere with the optics. It is safer to pull it out. No harm done to the lens or its functions.
 
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Vivek

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Vivek

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An indoor snap with the OM 50/1.2.


NEX-6, Speed Booster, Olympus OM 50/1.2, Effective f/0.9

I still do not think I have a decent picture with the SB + OM 50/1.2 combo to fully show how sharp the images (in the focused areas that is) can be.
 
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Vivek

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Indeed! Combine that with the sharpness (that does not happen with a OM 50/1.2, straight on), the results are quite pleasing.

Here is a test snap using a grand old CZJ Biotar 75/1.5 lens under the usual overcast skies. Absolutely no worries with CA! The swirly bokeh is back but, in my view, in a very controlled fashion (just about right for my taste).


NEX-6, Speed Booster, CZJ Biotar 75/1.5, Effective f/1
 
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John Inglis

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Leica R 60mm via Canon SB on Nex 5n


I do wonder whether wide ZM and Contax G lens will work on a future full frame Nex all the way to the edges. From reports on the VG900 this sounds possible. Otherwise a Nex crop camera and a speed booster is a great way to go in order to use ZMs and Contax Gs on crop and SLR lenses for the FF like look.
 
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Vivek

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The Canon EF 50/1.3 II is becoming a favorite of mine. The lens does pass some useful UV although not as much as the Speed Booster would allow.

With a (Quartz) close up diopter (EXIF: aperture is f/3.2). With appropriate filters on the lens.

Visible:


Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr

and in near UV:


Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
 
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Vivek

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I was out earlier (2 hours ago) and grabbed this night shot with a slight panning.


Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
NEX-6, Speed Booster, Canon EF 50/1.8 II, Effective f/1.3, 1/100s, ISO6400
 
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