andy lee Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 @andylee about the sankor its not attached on the body in this footage i have been trying for some time now to get information about it it has three rings 1 is the focusing fluid distance and fstops 2 is the manual/auto ring (yes its a ring which i find peculiar)... i suspect because of this ring that its a 70s lens? 3 is the Fstops ring 2.8 to 16 "lens made in japan" Auto-sankor 2.8 28mm and i believe its multicoated it has a green MC on it. found it on an old camera shop paid 40 euros, very clean glass both caps on, the guy who sold it to me knew nothing about it. :) .... its got a cool look to it - Sankor made a range of SLR lenses in the 70s so it is maybe one of those - they are quite rare so hang onto it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebrahim Saadawi Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 My christmas present for my self is Andy's suggested Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8. I need a wide angle for the D810 if I keep it or the D750 when it comes out. I don't like wider than 24mm on full frame or 35mm on s35 so it's perfect. I need my wide angle to be a zoom to adjust framing as it needs significant movement to change the fov when shooting a landscape on the street unlike shooting people long lenses which require a few steps forward or backward. I use an 85mm 1.4 or 50mm 1.8 wide open for everything so I will not using it above 28-35mm probably. Is there a better wide angle option for Nikon fullframe if I don't need a longer range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 oh yes there is those awfully nice people at Nikon make a lens just for you ..... Nikon 17-35mm f2.8 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-17-35mm-f-2-8D-IF-ED-Lens-/321597079919?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item4ae0ae016f and yes it is very very very good!! JazzBox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Andy talks from an aps-c point of view. On fullframe they have bad corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/p/ Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Can someone remind me of of that very special (Pentax?) lens that is the same as the Zeiss version? I remember seeing some stills shot using one and wanting badly to buy one. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 28mm f2 Pentax made to the Zeiss design - Mr Reid has one or Buy a Canon FD 28mm f2 - there is not much in it ! or buy a Canon Fd 35mm f2,8 and put it on an RJ Speedbooster = approx 24mm f2 or buy the very very good Sigma 30mm f1.4 and just stop it down to f2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/p/ Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks Andy, what would you say is the best "set" of "lenses with character"? I am currently shooting with an a7S and the Zeiss f/4 zooms which for me are more than fine, but I wouldn't mind buying some affordable manual focus glass that has a bit more character. I'd prefer a "set" is there anything standout? By set I mean Nikkor Non-Ai, Canon FD etc. Simply because I'd like them to all have the same feel image AND construction wise, and I can just leave the adapter on the body for ease of use. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Faulkner Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Andy,You mentioned, but no one asked for clarification on it, that you use a Century Optics wide angle adapter to get the Helios to a wider angle... but it which one to buy? Can you point me towards the lens adapter for me? I LOVE my Helios 44 and want the full spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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