k-hawinkler
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Hi Jim, here is a shot and crop with the TE 90/2.8 on M9.K-H - considering the Tele-Elmarit 90/2.8 for it's size and quality.
Jim
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Hi Jim, here is a shot and crop with the TE 90/2.8 on M9.K-H - considering the Tele-Elmarit 90/2.8 for it's size and quality.
Jim
Thanks for that Jono. Any idea how the con tax 28 performs on the A7?interesting advice from Cam, Godfrey and others. with respect to the Contax lenses, the Contac/yeshiva mount lenses are really good and reasonably priced. they work well on the A7. here is a link to the UK Contax website for manual focus lenses: Contx Manual focus lenses
Ebay in Getmany can be a good source. FFords also have a good selection (some unused).
Lots of gems which often mirror the Leica R range for much less money.
Hi Vivek,(...)
The one lens I a super pleased about (on an A7r) is the AA Summicron 75/2. If you can, highly worthwhile to have it in your arsenal.
Carl:Hi Jim,
The Contax G lenses can be modified to Leica M mount and focusing is then quite easy and smooth.
Here is a modified Contax G 45mm f/2 Planar mounted to a Sony A7II via a Phigment M to E adapter.
I have 4 Contax Yashica lenses and like most SLR lenses they perform great. I'm selling 3 of them to make room for some native gear but in longer focal lengths 85, 135, and 180.Thanks for that Jono. Any idea how the con tax 28 performs on the A7?
The 55FE is actually pretty awesome for flash work even with softer light.I bought one here as a set (with Metabones adapter). I do not find it (focusing) particularly bothersome but it is too contrasty to my taste even in soft light. With flash use, it will be even worse than the FE 55/1.8 but may be sharper as well.
The focus ring is slightly wider than the E mount while the aperture ring diameter is quite narrow unlike a M-Rokkor or an Elmar 90mm.
I will snap a pic if you like.
Hi John,Carl:
Is the modification to M mount commercially available or was this a DIY effort? I recall a website for a fellow in Japan who did this type of thing for fairly hefty dollar amounts.
Regards,
John
Thanks for the link.Hi John,
Here is the eBay link for the dealer in Calif that converted my lenses. He seems to have a new business name now and also newer parts with engraved distance scale and knurled focus ring. Note that this conversion does not use the original screw drive, but adds a smooth turning helicoid.
I thought so and I was saying that it would be a bit too contrasty without proper modification (to soften the light).The 55FE is actually pretty awesome for flash work even with softer light.
I really like the 55 with strobes but then again I am fond of larger modifiers to soften the light.
This one: 90mm f/2.8 Tele-Elmarit-M - Leica Wiki (English)If I go for the Tele Elmarit how do I recognize the latest version?
Obviously I an unschooled in the art of Leica
Jim