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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.
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.Nice set! I've had all of those at one time or another, except the 35/1.4, and the 80-200 zoom, and the 18.
Have you tried the 28/2? One lens I should not have ever sold...
Also I don't see the 135/2.8, it's VERY good. I prefer it to the 100/3.5 I used to have.
Haven't tried the 200.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
Hello Paul, long time no seeThe 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.
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