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Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Ah, of course, but at least we are getting close to the FL on the lensesWow, Michiel...that is simply an incredible collection of Zeiss glass. Impressive and enviable.
As for the 1.5 in the equation, that is the native crop factor of Sony NEX cameras. The SB is wonderful, but it cant make the crop factor go away. The white paper is correct in how it describes what it does to the lenses, but they leave out what happens when you actually put that on a camera. I thought that was a bit odd.
So what you end up with is the FL reduction and crop factor almost canceling out. Not 100%, but close enough for me.
Hope to do some shooting with it this weekend. No time, but it is raining all day anyway.
Took me some time to get those Contax lenses. You need patience to get the good deals.
Michiel
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
I went for the 28/2.8, which I like very much, after I bought the 35/1.4, which was the only lens I paid far to much for. It was already rather expensive, and it came from Suisse. I forgot it is not in the EU, so on top a lot of import duty.
The 21 and 28 are almost always expensive.
I never heard/red good storys about the 135/2.8, that's why I never went for it.
I like the 100/3.5 a lot. For it's size sharpness and funny bokeh.
Did you have the Tessar 200/4? It seems to be almost the size of the 135.
Michiel
f/otographer
New member
A few from todays outing with the ML 50/1.7 (series 2) on tubes.
unfinished
you can find me here
surveying the damage "Oh man, I shouldnt have had that last enchilada..."
the color of sway
impression of a bee
like film
searching...
under the arch
the dark of the day
and a couple without the tubes...
daughter mine
argus (with close up lens)
unfinished
you can find me here
surveying the damage "Oh man, I shouldnt have had that last enchilada..."
the color of sway
impression of a bee
like film
searching...
under the arch
the dark of the day
and a couple without the tubes...
daughter mine
argus (with close up lens)
V
Vivek
Guest
Haven't tried the 200.
With regards to the 135, one reason I went for it is because it makes a nice gap to the 85/2.8 (as opposed to the 100/3.5.)
Z
Z45
Guest
Hello -
Here's a question for Brian Caldwell, if he happens to be reading this. I recently received my C/Y to Sony E mount Speedbooster. Unfortunately, it doesn't allow infinity focus with any of my Contax lenses - and I've tried 6 so far (18mm, 28 2.8, 35 2.8, 50 1.7, 50 1.4, 85 2.8). All of these lenses collimate properly on my Contax film camera, and reach infinity properly on my Nex 5N using a Novoflex adapter.
Clearly, the Speedbooster is not adjusted correctly. My question is this: will there be any optical compromises if I try to adjust infinity on the SB myself by unlocking the set screw and turning the ring which houses the optics? Is this what would be done if I return the SB to the factory for adjustment, or would they be able to shim the mount to properly adjust the adapter? I'm concerned that by fiddling with rotating the optical housing I might cause it to become slightly off-center or less than perfectly parallel to the sensor, and I'm generally leery of making any back focus adjustments without the proper tools. I'm willing to ship it back to the factory if doing so would mean better optical performance.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Here's a question for Brian Caldwell, if he happens to be reading this. I recently received my C/Y to Sony E mount Speedbooster. Unfortunately, it doesn't allow infinity focus with any of my Contax lenses - and I've tried 6 so far (18mm, 28 2.8, 35 2.8, 50 1.7, 50 1.4, 85 2.8). All of these lenses collimate properly on my Contax film camera, and reach infinity properly on my Nex 5N using a Novoflex adapter.
Clearly, the Speedbooster is not adjusted correctly. My question is this: will there be any optical compromises if I try to adjust infinity on the SB myself by unlocking the set screw and turning the ring which houses the optics? Is this what would be done if I return the SB to the factory for adjustment, or would they be able to shim the mount to properly adjust the adapter? I'm concerned that by fiddling with rotating the optical housing I might cause it to become slightly off-center or less than perfectly parallel to the sensor, and I'm generally leery of making any back focus adjustments without the proper tools. I'm willing to ship it back to the factory if doing so would mean better optical performance.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam just reopened today after ten years of renovation.
The queen just opened it and here are the people standing in line for a free admission. It all looks splendid inside and outside!
Second photo people coming out on the other side.
Third photo, tourist hanging about.
Michiel
The queen just opened it and here are the people standing in line for a free admission. It all looks splendid inside and outside!
Second photo people coming out on the other side.
Third photo, tourist hanging about.
Michiel
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Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
And two streetscenes with the Planar popping.
Michiel
Michiel
f/otographer
New member
All this talk of customs really sucks. I ordered mine and it was here in just a few days.
Some warnings about the SB on the phoblographer site.
Jared Abrams Offers Warning to Metabones SpeedBooster Users Via Twitter
Guess this was inevitable for somebody. One of the reason I wanted a simple SB with no electric contacts.
Some warnings about the SB on the phoblographer site.
Jared Abrams Offers Warning to Metabones SpeedBooster Users Via Twitter
Guess this was inevitable for somebody. One of the reason I wanted a simple SB with no electric contacts.
V
Vivek
Guest
Nikon made a special converter to take Nikon F mount lenses: FC-1. This was in Arri mount. 0.6X conversion factor, IIRC. Special order optics, about 10cm long and costs >US $8,000. Has this been done before? Yes. Would many afford to buy one? No.
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Grandson
Michiel
Michiel
f/otographer
New member
Well, I tried my hand at something different today. All these street photos have prompted me to shoot something other then macro. So I headed to downtown Sacramento today and gave it a whirl.
All photos with NEX-7, speedbooster, and Yashica ML 28/2.8. (After sending the other ML 28mm back I finally got another one. This one is much nicer to use.)
the crossing
riding off into the cliche
one of many
aspire to be(e)
the dark of the alley
suspicious advertising
All photos with NEX-7, speedbooster, and Yashica ML 28/2.8. (After sending the other ML 28mm back I finally got another one. This one is much nicer to use.)
the crossing
riding off into the cliche
one of many
aspire to be(e)
the dark of the alley
suspicious advertising
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
f/otographer-I have a Yashica 28/2.8 DSB Is that about the same lens? A little newer, I believe.
Here are some from yesterday with the zoom. Nice for framing!
Michiel
Here are some from yesterday with the zoom. Nice for framing!
Michiel
Departure
The Yashica ML series were the last and probably best. The YUS and DSB preceded the ML. I have the ML 24, 28, 35, 50, 28-50 and 35-70mm f3.5 one touch, fixed aperture. The 28, 35 and 50s are excellent. I am anxious to try all of them on the SB that I received this morning.
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Hello Paul, long time no see
Thanks for the clarification on this! I never looked into yashica lenses that much. Which SB did you buy? For M4/3 I suppose.
kind regards, Michiel
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Red affairs
I agree. To get a real classic design Sonnar, one has to use an Olympus OM 85/2 F. Zuiko Auto. Simply marvelous!
I haven't been able to contribute much lately as I been confined to bed for almost 8 months with a Staph infection that resulted from knee replacements. After 7 surgeries I am finally on the mend.Hello Paul, long time no see
Thanks for the clarification on this! I never looked into yashica lenses that much. Which SB did you buy? For M4/3 I suppose.
kind regards, Michiel
I bought the C/Y SB for NEX. The late version of Yashica ML 50mm f1.7 I have and tested extensively appears to be as sharp, even wide open, as the Zeiss Planar. The 50mm f1.4 is also superb. I suspect the ML 35-70mm f3.5 was the predecessor to the Vario-Sonnar f3.4. My research revealed 4 versions of the ML 35-70mm with only one being a single touch fixed aperture zoom. One of the two touch variable aperture seems to have been built by Cosina and all others by Kyocera.
I am anxious to run some trials on the ML 35-70mm and the ML 28-50mm. I suspect both will perform quite well.
I always enjoy your images; keep them coming.
Paul