RamblinR Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 When purchasing older lenses how does everyone check for fungus? I know that just looking directly through the lens does not show fungus, need to light from the side to see it. Any other tips? Would anyone purchase a lens with a minute amount of fungus or definitely don't touch? Will fungus transfer to the camera sensor from a lens? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inazuma Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I'm planning to add a Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 to my GH3 soon. Is there any possibility of using this lens handheld with the camera? If not, what cage or rig would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Miscischia Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Nice stuff :) Wonder if you could write a breakdown of which lens was use for what shot? Thanks Inazuma. All the portrait shots (+ nature shots) have been done with the Olympus 45mm. Riders actions (tricks) with the Canon 35-105mm and close-up bike while he go with the 135mm 2.8. Hope it will help you. Inazuma and JazzBox 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ash Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Will fungus transfer to the camera sensor from a lens? Yes fungus can transfer to the sensor ,have a read of this http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forums/showthread.php?21254-Fungus-inside-DSLR-Camera-Body-(5D)-what-to-do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamblinR Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks for the reply. How does everyone check to ensure no fungus is in the lens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 shine a very bright LED torch though your lens from the front or back , this reveals a multitude of sins on lenses! please note if you are using a crop frame sensor APSC or Micro 4/3 and fungus at the edges of the lens this is not even on the part of the lens being used, so dont worry about it as the sensor does no 'see' it at all I have lots of cheap 'fungus; bargins off ebay that are totally usable on Micro 4/3 . Fungus will only transfer onto a camera if you leave that lens on the camera for a long time , one afternoons shooting with it will be fine dont worry !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Anyone know of a cheap, decent 18, 19, 20, or 21mm prime for Nikon mount? I have a Tokina 11-16 and a Nikkor 24mm 2.8 AIS (very nice lens btw - lovely subtle flares) and I'd really like to fill the gap with something decent. The Nikkor 20mm 3.5 AI isn't very appealing so I'm hoping there might be something I've overlooked? Manual aperture and focus for preference. Fast would be nice. Preferably fairly small but not essential. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inazuma Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I loved the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 when I had it. There's an AF/MF switch and when MF is enabled, the focus ring is really nice to use andy lee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Can anyone recommend a best bang for buck telephoto for Widllife and Sports preferably with IS? I have a Canon 600D, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 the Olympus 75-150mm f4 is a great fully manual constant apperture zoom, small and light too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Olympus-OM-auto-75-150mm-F4-Zoom-Lens-Excellent-Condition/131241396496?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D8482600043997488724%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140122125356%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D131243297004&rt=nc I just picked up a Super Paragon 80-200mm f3.8 2 touch, constant apperture zoom off ebay for £1 ..I kid you not.... and it is actually a very very good lens especially at the 200mm end ! with NDs wide open its a very cinematic look http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Paragon-PMC-Auto-zoom-80-200mm-3-8-lens-for-Contax-Yashica-CO-Y-and-DSLR-/390464880074?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item5ae9853dca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Gentles Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I just thought stuff it and bought a 2nd hand Canon 70 - 200mm f4 IS for $900 usd off Ebay! Will get it in a couple of weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Please guys! :huh: Can anybody recommend a small, cheap third-party Nikon-mount prime between 18mm - 21mm? Andy? Surely if there is one you will know of it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 cosina 20mm f3.8 and vivitar 19mm f3.8 are boh the same lens good and cheap - just a bit soft at f3.8 then suddenly sharpens up on stop down from that you can find both in Nikon mount this is the cheapest good 20mm /19mm out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 oh I forgot now this is good cheap lens Cosina 19-35 mm f/3.5-4.5 and viviar series 1 version of the same lens yes its a zoom but a good zoom that is aspheric AND rectilinear (does not go bendy at edges) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cosina-19-35-mm-f-3-5-4-5-Lens-Nikon-/221500748589?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item339279332d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Ok here is plan B Ive been doing this for the past 2 months since speedboosters came along cheaply now 28mm f2.8 AIS prime - Nikon - micro 4/3 lens Turbo speedbooster = 20mm f1.8 fast sharp wide prime cheaply the Nikon 28mm AIS 8 element lens is the best lens Nikon ever made it out performs all their lenses in tests http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/28f28ais.htm elkanah77 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks Andy, that Cosina is exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for. I'll check it out. The Vivitar looks rather different - is it the optics that are the same? PS: I have a Speedbooster - I'm wanting a 20mm on the SB! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Vivitar is a brand name they dont make lenses they get 3rd party companies to meke them for them so yes the optics are the same Cosina make the Vivitar 19mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 ps: 20mm on a speedbooster is ace!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkanah77 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Ok here is plan B Ive been doing this for the past 2 months since speedboosters came along cheaply now 28mm f2.8 AIS prime - Nikon - micro 4/3 lens Turbo speedbooster = 20mm f1.8 fast sharp wide prime cheaply the Nikon 28mm AIS 8 element lens is the best lens Nikon ever made it out performs all their lenses in tests http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/28f28ais.htm I second this. Extremely happy with my 28mm 2.8 AIS. Razor sharp throughout. Got mine for about $150 mint condition. Bargain imo. andy lee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBraddock Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 As far as I know, there are some sample variations of 28mm AIS. One example is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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