kidzrevil Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 the voigtlander 28mm f2.8 is truly underrated. On a FF camera when shooting close to the subject, the way the depth of field rolls off is truly unique. Even at 5.6-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moshimo Garcia Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Does anyone here use the Contax/Yashica Zeiss lenses with a speedbooster? I have been using mine just fine, but I've read about people breaking pins when using them in combination with one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 A couple more shots from the Canon 28mm 1.8. I got this lens for an insanely low price and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite lenses. Even without IS, I am able to go handheld on FF, which will make this lens indispensable going forward. JordanWright, iamoui, BTM_Pix and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Note to self: I think I went a little heavy handed with the vignette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 At $210, one of the least expensive as well as one of the tiniest lenses in my collection - the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN. All shots at ISO 640, f/2.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Gabriel Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 On 4/15/2018 at 5:22 PM, TwoScoops said: This is a portrait I took with the Voigtlander 17.5mm and GH4 a couple of years ago. With all these cool M43 cameras out/on the horizon I wish I'd kept the Voigty set now. . . and added the 10.5. Do you remember if this photo was wide open or stopped down? Why did you end up selling the voigtlanders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoScoops Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 8 hours ago, Nathan Gabriel said: Do you remember if this photo was wide open or stopped down? Why did you end up selling the voigtlanders? Somewhere between 0.95 and 1.4 - definitely no more stopped down than that. The EXIF says ISO 200 and 1/6400th so probably closer to 0.95. I had some video tests I shot with a model a couple of a years ago with the Voigt 17.5 vs the Pana 12-35 at 17ish, both at 2.8. The difference in 3D pop was quite remarkable but I can't find the files now. Nathan Gabriel and Thpriest 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 A truly spectacular lens for the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Lens Tip is preparing to review the Kowa Prominar MFT 8.5mm T3, 12mm T1.9 and 25mm T1.9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I’ve been interested in those lenses for a while. Right after I sold my last Micro 4/3 camera, I stumbled upon a lightly used 25mm for less than $400... I thought about buying another camera to use it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanWright Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Ive been looking into Contax Zeiss lenses and I think ive settled on the 28mm 2.8 50mm 1.4 85mm 2.8 anyone had any experience with these lenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonim Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 37 minutes ago, JordanWright said: Ive been looking into Contax Zeiss lenses and I think ive settled on the 28mm 2.8 50mm 1.4 85mm 2.8 anyone had any experience with these lenses? Great set - lately you can add 25mm 2.8, it is some sort of "painter" gem. And 35mm 2.8 - not so much different of 35mm 1.4. All of them are not at all bulky and quite appropriate for gimbal use. Just be careful about technical condition and if you are planning to use them with adapter, check it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanWright Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Thanks for the reply, Do you think the 25 is more preferable than the 28? I heard they were very close in focal length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonim Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 It maybe depends of preferable mount or, more precisely, crop factor. They are strangely different, I'd say in different poles of all numbered lenses - 28 2.8 is the most "modern" in rendering, 25 2.8 is the most "vintage". 28mm is far better at close to infinity distance, 25mm has magical smoothness for near subject, it blurs background in extremely pleasant 3d way. Once upon a time 25mm was very expensive lens - regarded as "special" - much more than 28mm. Actually, 28mm is some sort of "workhorse" and maybe more appropriate for everyday usage, but 25mm can very easy bring a smile on your face. Frankly, sometimes it seems to me that constructor of SLR Magic lenses have CZ 25mm as inspiration for their early iteration of Hyperprime line All Zeiss Contax lenses have pretty noticeable focus breathing, if it concerns you (me not at all). And again - check their lubrication, possible fungus etc. Years leave more significant traces on them than on comparative Leica R lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanWright Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Im currently bidding on both the 25 and 28 on ebay UK, ill see how it goes! (the 25mm is already Leitaxed) Focus breathing also doesn't bother me in the slightest. Thanks for the tips, I was also considering Leica R's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonim Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, JordanWright said: Im currently bidding on both the 25 and 28 on ebay UK, ill see how it goes! (the 25mm is already Leitaxed) Focus breathing also doesn't bother me in the slightest. Thanks for the tips, I was also considering Leica R's. If you manage to buy Leitaxed (I suppose to EF) version for, say, 250-300e, it could be the special beloved keeper through mounts and systems Well, than to encourage you, maybe check this nice test of CZ 25mm 2.8 - in f4 there's really anything to complain in term of clarity while keeping "vintage" character, assuming that glass is clean... JordanWright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanWright Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Yeah In test it looks awesome, it looks tailer made for narrative work. I might even be inclined to buy both depending on what they go for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonim Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Imo nice casual/involuntary showcases of Voigts 10.5/42.5 smooth rendering 25 minutes ago, JordanWright said: Yeah In test it looks awesome, it looks tailer made for narrative work. I might even be inclined to buy both depending on what they go for... I remember this one also - more about longer distance shots. Thpriest and JordanWright 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanWright Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Will Contax Zeiss MM lenses interfere with m43 Metabones speedbooster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 The Olympus 40-150/2.8 Pro is one hell of a lens! jase, Juank, JordanWright and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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